News

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

Feature Sounds

Sovereign Town

Mon 27 Aug 2018 to Sun 2 Sep 2018
by Geoff Achison Veteran Aussie blues-roots artist Geoff Achison is a household name for many music fans in the more southerly states, a reputation he’s forged through decades of making consistently excellent music. Achison first...
From The Vault

Christopher Wood, Guitarist 1988

Sun 26 Aug 2018
Listen back to this compelling PBS live-to-air performance from 30 years ago, with Victorian guitarist Christopher Wood.
PBS Presents

Live N Local 2018

Sat 25 Aug 2018 to Sat 1 Sep 2018
As winter draws to a close, head southside to ring in spring with an eight-day celebration of music throughout the City of Port Phillip.
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Community News

Chris Wilson Benefit Gig

Fri 24 Aug 2018
Chris Wilson will be celebrated by an array of musicians and friends at The Corner on Friday 24th August.
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Community News

Wild At Heart

Wed 22 Aug 2018
Let’s warm our hands and hearts together at the close of this chilly winter!
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Community News

Spencer P. Jones

Wed 22 Aug 2018
Spencer P. Jones' contribution to music and to PBS spanned across decades. Today we pay tribute.
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Arts & Film

The Fall

Wed 22 Aug 2018
Tune into State of the Art this week when Candy Bowers chats about the Australian debut of South African theatre production, The Fall.
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Studio 5 Live

Fraser A. Gorman

Tue 21 Aug 2018
Listen back to Mixing Up The Medicine for a Studio 5 Live with Fraser A. Gorman. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Feature Sounds

NATIVE TONGUE

Mon 20 Aug 2018 to Sun 26 Aug 2018
by Mojo Juju The fiercely strong and flawlessly honest song-writing of Melbourne’s Mojo Ruiz de Luzuriaga, aka Mojo Juju, returns with her third studio album NATIVE TONGUE out this week via ABC Music/Universal. The opening...
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Community News

Monkey Grip Fundraiser

Fri 17 Aug 2018
Join the punk, hardcore, grunge and garage punk communities for a benefit gig to tackle gendered violence and gender inequality.
Feature Sounds

PROBLEMS AND PAIN

Mon 13 Aug 2018 to Sun 19 Aug 2018
by Fulton Street This week’s Feature Record comes from Fulton Street, an exhilarating 7-piece band making waves in Melbourne’s rich soul scene. Led by commanding vocalist, Shannen Wick, and featuring a rock solid rhythm section and...
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Studio 5 Live

Leisure Centre

Mon 13 Aug 2018
Listen back to Headhunters for a Studio 5 Live with Leisure Centre. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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Arts & Film

Generation Jeans

Wed 8 Aug 2018
Tune in for State of The Art Wednesday August 8 when director and performer of Malthouse Theatre production, Generation Jeans, joins the Breakfast Spread.
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Studio 5 Live

Mojo Juju

Mon 6 Aug 2018
Listen back to Homebrew for a Studio 5 Live with Mojo Juju. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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PBS News

The Age Music Victoria Awards - Submissions now open

Mon 6 Aug 2018 to Fri 31 Aug 2018
Nominee submissions are now open for The Age Music Victoria Awards.
Feature Sounds

Keep Up

Mon 6 Aug 2018 to Sun 12 Aug 2018
by Loose Tooth Melbourne three-piece Loose Tooth announce their debut album Keep Up out now via Milk! Records / Remote Control Records. Keep Up cements the bands ability to create impeccably catchy hooks. The howling...
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PBS Events

Soul A Go Go DJ Special!

Sat 4 Aug 2018
Soul-A-Go-Go is back to heat up winter this month at The Night Cat.
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Community News

Ruby Hunter Foundation Benefit Concert

Sat 4 Aug 2018
The Ruby Hunter Foundation Benefit Concert will help raise funds for two aboriginal artists to tour and perform at two major concert events in South Australia.
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PBS Presents

Melbourne Guitar Show

Sat 4 Aug 2018 to Sun 5 Aug 2018
The annual Melbourne Guitar Show returns in 2018 with a line-up that boasts an impressive haul of both local and international artists.
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Community News

Sweet Dreams 3CR Fundraiser

Fri 3 Aug 2018
Join 3CR for their Sweet Dreams fundraiser this Friday August 3 at the MESMA Studio.