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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

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...
Community News

UpStart Award 2026 - entries open now

Mon 13 Jul 2026 to Mon 31 Aug 2026
Entries have opened for the annual UpStart Award , closing at midnight on August 31. The UpStart Award is an annual grant for emerging Victorian singer-songwriters. Each year the winner of the award receives a...
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.
Feature Sounds

Iwuda - Music for Iwuda

Mon 27 Jul 2026 to Sun 2 Aug 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Music for Iwuda, the debut release from First Nations bassist Davin Ojala AKA Iwuda. Music for Iwuda was built in two halves: a run of duo compositions recorded live...
Studio 5 Live

Dumbhead Studio 5 Live

Mon 27 Jul 2026
Tune in to Homebrew from 3pm on Monday July 27 to hear a very special Studio 5 Live set from Dumbhead.
Studio 5 Live

Helen Svoboda Studio 5 Live

Sun 2 Aug 2026
Playing songs off her latest release, Helen Svoboda stops by PBS for an exclusive Studio 5 Live performance on The Sound Barrier .
Community News

Canvas Collective and Revolver Upstairs present: (de)Generate

Sat 8 Aug 2026
Canvas Collective and Revolver Upstairs Arts come together for (de)Generate , a one-night exhibition supporting deviants and artists alike on August 8 2026. This anti-doomscrolling takeover brings together degenerates, creatives, gremlins and musicians for a...
Just Announced
PBS Presents

Now or Never 2026

Wed 19 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
Now or Never returns this winter, taking place around Naarm/Melbourne August 19 - 30.
PBS Events

Blue Juice Radio Show live from Camberwell Market

Sun 30 Aug 2026
PBS 106.7 FM and Balwyn Rotary present Blue Juice Radio Show live from the Camberwell Market , celebrating Camberwell Sunday Market 's 50th Anniversary! Hosted by Mohair Slim, get down to the Camberwell Market on...
PBS Events

Rock-A-Bye Baby with Cool Out Sun at Darebin Arts Centre

Fri 11 Sep 2026
PBS' premiere kid friendly music show Rock-A-Bye Baby returns this September for Fuse Darebin , featuring a live performance from the cross-cultural Cool Out Sun bringing the good beats and good vibes. Taking place at...
PBS Events

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

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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.
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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.
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PBS Events

Soul-A-Go-Go New Years Eve

Mon 31 Dec 2012
Sorry kids, this one's sold out! No more tickets available...
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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!
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Studio 5 Live

Cambúr Pintón

Sat 22 Dec 2012
Listen back to Fiesta Jazz with Saul for a live set from Cambúr Pintón.
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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!
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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...
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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.
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Studio 5 Live

The Kremlings

Wed 12 Dec 2012
Tune into Garageland with Ruby, 10pm-midnight for a live set from The Kremlings.
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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.
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Feature Sounds

So Frenchy So Chic 2013

Mon 10 Dec 2012 to Sun 16 Dec 2012
by Various It’s nine years on and the So Frenchy party is showing no signs of slowing down… A successful series of music compilations that has sold over 160,000, So Frenchy has evolved and developed...
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Feature Sounds

Fire in the Mind

Mon 10 Dec 2012 to Sun 16 Dec 2012
by Bob Brozman Ruf Records is proud to announce the release of Bob Brozman’s latest blues CD, FIRE IN THE MIND. Recorded this year in California, this collection of new original songs offers up driving...
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Studio 5 Live

The Perfections

Sun 9 Dec 2012
Listen back to Boss Action with Miss Goldie for a live set from The Perfections.
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PBS Events

Rock-A-Bye Baby in December w/ Public Opinion Afro Orchestra

Thu 6 Dec 2012
We're thrilled to announce the final installment of the Rock-A-Bye-Baby Music Sessions for 2012 in December, with very special guests POAO!
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Studio 5 Live

The Pretty Things

Tue 4 Dec 2012
Listen back to Go For Broke with Ken Eavel for a live set from The Pretty Things.
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Feature Sounds

They Shall Inherit

Mon 3 Dec 2012 to Sun 9 Dec 2012
by Menagerie Menagerie is the new spiritual jazz project from prolific Australian producer and songwriter Lance Ferguson, known for his acclaimed work under The Bamboos and Lanu monikers. For They Shall Inherit, Ferguson has assembled...
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Feature Sounds

Aches & Shakes - A Decade of Popboomerang

Mon 3 Dec 2012 to Sun 9 Dec 2012
by Various Starting a record label in 2002? You’d have to be crazy. To still be running a record label in 2012? You’d have to be stupid. A 10 year anniversary of Popboomerang Records including...
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PBS Events

Soul-A-Go-Go in December

Sat 1 Dec 2012
The hottest ticket in town, Soul-A-Go-Go hits the boards on Saturday 1st December at the Laundry in Fitzroy.
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Feature Sounds

Sorta Heavy Metal

Mon 26 Nov 2012 to Sun 2 Dec 2012
by Super XX Man This week's Top 10:
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Feature Sounds

Everyone’s Alone

Mon 26 Nov 2012 to Sun 2 Dec 2012
by Dark Horses Front man for the evocative soundscapes of The Cruel Sea and the hard edged pub rock of The Beasts of Bourbon, collaborator on the Tex, Don and Charlie outings, and compadre to...