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
PBS Events
Rock-A-Bye Baby Sessions with Stella Angelico
Thu 20 Feb 2014
PBS is very pleased to announce the return of Rock-A-Bye Baby in 2014, kicking off this Thursday with Stella Angelico!
Studio 5 Live
BugGirl
Wed 19 Feb 2014
Listen back to Shock Treatment with Kev Lobotomi for a live set from BugGirl.
Feature Sounds
Womad 2014 Compilation
Mon 17 Feb 2014 to Sun 23 Feb 2014
by Various Artists WOMADelaide has been going since 1992 and in that time has hosted a wide range of artists including Gil Scott-Heron, Miriam Makeba and The Dirty Three. The lineup for the 2014 festival...
Community News
2014 Jazz Bell Awards - Final Call for nominations!
Fri 14 Feb 2014
Nominations are now open for the 2014 Australian Jazz Bell Awards.
Feature Sounds
Too Much Water In The Boat
Sun 9 Feb 2014 to Sun 16 Feb 2014
by Charles Jenkins and The Zhivagos This is an album that you just can’t stop listening to because each track leaves you wanting more. I guess this isn’t a huge surprise given Charles Jenkins’ experience...
PBS News
Highlights from PBS' Drive Live 2014
Mon 3 Feb 2014 to Fri 7 Feb 2014
Drive Live - three acts, three studios, one drivetime show for a full week, featuring blistering live in‐studio performances!
Feature Sounds
Carpetbombing
Mon 3 Feb 2014 to Sun 9 Feb 2014
by Harmony The masters of melodic darkness are back! Harmony have been around the local music scene for a while, playing at several festivals and gigging heaps around the traps but it’s always good to...
PBS News
Expose Your Sound with PBS this February!
Sat 1 Feb 2014 to Fri 28 Feb 2014
Sign up as a performer member in February and win a sweet prize pack!
Studio 5 Live
Damn the Torpedoes
Thu 30 Jan 2014
Listen back to Fang It! with Ruari for a live set from Damn the Torpedoes.
Studio 5 Live
Magic Mountain Band
Wed 29 Jan 2014
Listen back to Pojama People with Chris Pearson for a live set from Magic Mountain Band.
PBS News
The 2014 Breakfast Spread!
Tue 28 Jan 2014
As the year gets rolling, PBS is thrilled to announce the new team for The Breakfast Spread for 2014.
Feature Sounds
Give the People What They Want
Mon 27 Jan 2014 to Sun 2 Feb 2014
by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings This past spring, Daptone Records had just announced the August release of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings’ Give the People What They Want when Sharon Jones was diagnosed with...
PBS Presents
Globe to Globe World Music Festival 2014
Sun 26 Jan 2014
This event showcases the very best in world music across two stages and offers a fantastic range of dance and craft workshops.
PBS Presents
Rainbow Serpent Festival 2014
Fri 24 Jan 2014 to Mon 27 Jan 2014
Taking place over 4 days, festival fans can expect a full schedule of world renowned names.
PBS Presents
Jonathan Toubin (NYC)
Mon 20 Jan 2014
For the first time ever, New York Night Train’s Jonathan Toubin will bring his fun-as-hell vintage bashes to Australia.
Studio 5 Live
Kirkis
Fri 17 Jan 2014
Listen back to Tomorrow Land with Edd Fisher for a live set from Kirkis.
PBS News
PBS' Top Albums of 2013
Mon 13 Jan 2014
2013 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
So Frenchy So Chic in the Park
Sun 12 Jan 2014
So Frenchy So Chic In The Park is a family friendly event designed for everyone to enjoy.
Studio 5 Live
Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro
Thu 9 Jan 2014
Tune into Boss Action with Miss Goldie, 1-3pm for a live set from Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro, bought to you by Coopers.
Arts & Film
Hobsons Bay - Summer Events and Programs
Thu 2 Jan 2014 to Fri 31 Jan 2014
A series of events presented by Hobsons Bay City Council in January.