Community News
Wall of Magic Creatures at Hawthorn Arts Centre
Sat 14 Feb 2026 to Sat 25 Jul 2026
Become immersed in a magical world of colourful mask spirits and auspicious symbols.
PBS Presents
High Ground 2026
Fri 1 May 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
High Ground is a new live music series celebrating Fitzroy’s legacy of creative independence, underground culture and boundary-pushing music. Running across The Night Cat, The Evelyn and Punters Club from May–August, the inaugural winter program...
Community News
Khaled Chamma's 'Fireplace' in West Space Window
Sat 9 May 2026 to Tue 21 Jul 2026
'Fireplace' is a new site-specific project by Syrian Australian artist Khaled Chamma, presented in the West Space Window . Fireplace reflects on artworks Chamma has encountered during his time as both a volunteer and an...
Community News
MESS Professional Development 2026 applications are now open!
Mon 11 May 2026 to Sat 8 Aug 2026
MESS Professional Development 2026 applications are now open! Applications close at 6:00pm, Monday, March 23, 2026. Apply now!
Community News
Spilt Milk (and hard honey) at West Space
Sat 13 Jun 2026 to Sat 8 Aug 2026
"The land of milk and honey”, originally a biblical phrase, was used in the 1960s and ‘70s to describe Aotearoa and Australia as lands of abundance for the Moana people who had migrated from their...
PBS Presents
Gospel Whiskey presents Hi-Fi Rye July
Sun 12 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Australia's only dedicated rye whiskey distillery brings you Hi-Fi Rye July : boutique Sunday listening sessions where melded music meets this month's hero grain.
Feature Sounds
Music In Exile - Jutna
Mon 13 Jul 2026 to Sun 19 Jul 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Jutna, the collaborative release from record label and collective Music In Exile. Late in 2024, six musicians from six countries - Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali, France, the United Kingdom...
PBS News
Vale Cameron Reyntjes
Tue 14 Jul 2026 to Tue 28 Jul 2026
The PBS staff and volunteer community are saddened by the passing of former station manager Cameron Reyntjes, who passed away on 25th of June 2026. Cameron served from 1993-1996 and is remembered for new marketing...
PBS Presents
Leaps and Bounds Festival 2026
Thu 16 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Yarra City Council 's longstanding winter music festival is back and bigger than ever. Spanning ten days, they're celebrating the pubs, clubs, venues and bars that make Yarra a live music mecca. Check out the...
Studio 5 Live
Claire Rousay Studio 5 Live
Sun 19 Jul 2026
Canadian-American musician, composer and artist Claire Rousay stops by PBS for a special Studio 5 Live set on Sunday July 19.
Community News
The Yalinguth Archives
Wed 22 Jul 2026
Dive in to the Yalinguth archives!
PBS Presents
Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival
Thu 23 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Winter Blues Festival , one of Victoria’s longest running and most iconic festival returns to Echuca in 2026 for four days of world-class blues and roots in the Murray Region.
PBS Events
Swinging City 2026
Free Event
Thu 23 Jul 2026
PBS and Leaps and Bounds Music Festival present the 2026 edition of Swinging City.
PBS Presents
TO BINA: A Night of Soukous Vibrations Powered by El Gran Mono
Sat 25 Jul 2026
Naarm’s Abbots Yard will come alive with electrifying cross-continental rhythms as TO BINA: A Night of Soukous Vibrations Powered by El Gran Mono transforms the space into a pulsating celebration of African and Afro-Colombian musical...
Studio 5 Live
Dumbhead Studio 5 Live
Mon 27 Jul 2026
Naarm three-piece Dumbhead are known for their genre-bending sound, creating bass-heavy music built for late-night movement. Drawing from experimental electronica, triphop and live beat-making, their shows are immersive and unpredictable. Tune in to Homebrew from...
Studio 5 Live
Helen Svoboda Studio 5 Live
Sun 2 Aug 2026
Recent PBS Feature Album artist Helen Svoboda's Headwater explores notions of fragmentation, individuality and wholeness, shaped by disparate and complementary aspects of her practice. Threads and earworms run throughout the record, forming an abstracted picture...
PBS Presents
Now or Never 2026
Just Announced
Wed 19 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
Now or Never returns this winter, taking place around Naarm/Melbourne August 19 - 30.
PBS Presents
Soul A-Go-Go at The Night Cat
Sat 19 Sep 2026
PBS FM’s Soul-A-Go-Go Returns to The Night Cat! Naarm/Melbourne’s legendary funk and soul party Soul-A-Go-Go is back for one unforgettable night of non-stop grooves. Join us at The Night Cat in Fitzroy on Saturday September...
PBS Presents
Move My Way
Sun 4 Oct 2026
Astral People announce Move My Way , a brand-new community-focused festival landing in Naarm/Melbourne on Sunday October 4. Taking over PICA , Move My Way is grounded in connection, comfort and world-class curation, bringing together...
PBS Presents
Strawberry Fields Festival 2026
Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026
The beloved Strawberry Fields Festival returns to the banks of the Dhungala / Murray River from November 20–22 for another unforgettable weekend of music, art and connection.
PBS Presents
Town Folk Festival 2026
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Town Folk Festival unveils its first 21 artists for 2026, bringing a standout mix of local and international talent to Djaara/Castlemaine on Saturday November 21. Now in its sixth year, Town Folk has cemented itself...
PBS Presents
Port Fairy Folk Festival 2027
Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Mon 8 Mar 2027
The beloved Port Fairy Folk Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary in March 2027.
Past News
Community News
Belgrave Survival Day
Sat 26 Jan 2013
Celebrating the Survival of Indigenous culture since 1788 and culture through music.
PBS Presents
Osaka Monaurail (Japan)
Fri 25 Jan 2013
Japan's finest funk band Osaka Monaurail are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a world tour and are stopping by the Espy on Friday 25th January.
PBS Presents
Rainbow Serpent Festival
Fri 25 Jan 2013 to Mon 28 Jan 2013
Rainbow Serpent is going ahead this year! Head down for an eclectic mix of grooves, atmospheres and rhythms!
Studio 5 Live
Osaka Monaurail
Fri 25 Jan 2013
Listen back to The Breakdown with DJ Manchild for a live set from Osaka Monaurail.
PBS News
Listen back to Los Coronas on Studio 5 Live
Mon 21 Jan 2013
From the very start, PBS 106.7FM has led the way for all Melburnians to experience live music with broadcasts from the back of the Prince of Wales in St Kilda over 30 years ago. That...
PBS Presents
So Frenchy So Chic In The Park
Sun 20 Jan 2013
So Frenchy So Chic In The Park is set to return to the grounds of Werribee Park Mansion with another handcrafted festival of joie de vivre.
PBS Presents
Party In The Park 2013
Sun 20 Jan 2013 to Sun 3 Mar 2013
A series of free events held in Glen Eira’s beautiful parks and gardens offering loads of high quality entertainment for all the family to enjoy.
PBS News
Announcer Profile: Zero Sum with Kate Reynolds
Sat 19 Jan 2013
Bringing you the best in local and international artists, old favourites and brand new break-throughs.
Studio 5 Live
Hunx and His Punx
Fri 18 Jan 2013
Listen back to Stone Love with Richie 1250 for a live set from Hunx and His Punx.
Community News
Sharon Shannon plays Jill Meagher Memorial and Fundraiser
Sat 12 Jan 2013
Ireland's Sharon Shannon plays a fundraiser for the Centre Against Sexual Assault over two nights, Fri 11th and Sat 12th January at Brunswick's Spotted Mallard
Studio 5 Live
Los Coronas
Fri 11 Jan 2013
Listen back to Stonelove with Richie 1250, 5-7pm for a live set from Los Coronas.
PBS Presents
The Shadow Electric Open Air Cinema 2013
Thu 3 Jan 2013 to Sat 30 Mar 2013
Shadow Electric is back this summer, scouring the best of Australian and international cinema to present a season of 62 cracking films.
PBS Events
Soul-A-Go-Go New Years Eve
Mon 31 Dec 2012
Sorry kids, this one's sold out! No more tickets available...
PBS Events
PBS' Juke Joint presents The Juke Joint Shakedown!
Sat 29 Dec 2012
PBS' Juke Joint will be teaming up with a gang of rogues at The Old Bar this Saturday 29th December to recreate a genuine Clarkesdale Southern Juke Joint!
Studio 5 Live
Cambúr Pintón
Sat 22 Dec 2012
Listen back to Fiesta Jazz with Saul for a live set from Cambúr Pintón.
PBS News
PBS Young Elder of Jazz Commission - Winner Announced!
Mon 17 Dec 2012
We're delighted to announce Victorian Jazz composer/performer, Timothy Willis as the winner of the PBS Young Elder of Jazz Commission!
PBS News
The PBS Top 10 Albums of 2012!
Mon 17 Dec 2012 to Wed 30 Jan 2013
2012 brought us some brilliant new albums and we were thrilled to feature a huge mix of genres and sounds throughout the year on PBS! Here is our top 10...
PBS Presents
Wendy Saddington and Henry Manetta - A Soul Seance
Wed 12 Dec 2012
Legendary Australian blues icon Wendy Saddington returns to the Melbourne stage with soul/jazz maverick Henry Manetta.
Studio 5 Live
The Kremlings
Wed 12 Dec 2012
Tune into Garageland with Ruby, 10pm-midnight for a live set from The Kremlings.
Community News
Tough Love Exhibition
Tue 11 Dec 2012 to Mon 17 Dec 2012
Melbourne's live music scene is pretty spesh, and so are the venues that support it.