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
Feature Sounds
What Heat
Mon 3 Dec 2018 to Sun 9 Dec 2018
by Bokanté + Metropole Orkest Open your ears and prepare for some genre-defying heat. Enter Bokanté - a group of super talents assembled by Michael League, of NYC Grammy-winners Snarky Puppy. For What Heat ,...
PBS Events
Soul A Go Go with Sweethearts!
Sat 1 Dec 2018
With PBS’ very own Matt McFetridge, Vince Peach, Miss Goldie, and Mike Gurrieri and plus special guest Coco Brown AND live band Sweethearts!
Venue Supporters
The Gem Bar
Sat 1 Dec 2018
A true Collingwood local, the Gem has remained true to its Americana aesthetic since opening for business in 2006. With its wooden honkytonk interior, ranch-style furniture, and shrines to the memory of the late Elvis...
PBS Presents
MAPPING MELBOURNE
Fri 30 Nov 2018 to Sun 16 Dec 2018
Over 16 days and 14 venues the 6th edition of Mapping Melbourne creates new perspectives, new possibilities and new expressions.
Studio 5 Live
Carla Geneve
Wed 28 Nov 2018
Tune in to The Afterglow for a Studio 5 Live with Carla Geneve. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Arts & Film
LOVE
Wed 28 Nov 2018
What is love? The Immigration Museum will ask the big questions this summer, and we'll ask the big questions on The Breakfast Spread Wednesday 28 November.
Feature Sounds
Sea Glass
Mon 26 Nov 2018 to Sun 2 Dec 2018
by Grand Salvo Take a journey to the seaside with Grand Salvo and his latest album Sea Glass . While the forecast is uncertain, the contemplative atmosphere is assured. Paddy Mann ’s seventh and most...
Studio 5 Live
The Putbacks
Mon 26 Nov 2018
Listen back to Boss Action for a Studio 5 Live with The Putbacks. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS Events
Mallard Movies: Now Sound Melbourne's Listening
Mon 26 Nov 2018
PBS and The Spotted Mallard are proud to present a free screening of the Melbourne music documentary 'Now Sound: Melbourne's Listening'.
PBS Presents
Northside Pleasure Club
Sun 25 Nov 2018
Northside Pleasure Club launches new album Drifters Highway with a mixed visual art and musical experience.
PBS Presents
Melbourne Synth Festival
Fri 23 Nov 2018 to Sun 25 Nov 2018
As part of Melbourne Music Week 2018, Australian Musician, MESS and PBS is proud to present the inaugural Melbourne Synth Festival.
From The Vault
Fang It live from The Last Chance
Thu 22 Nov 2018
Listen back to the Mighty Warped, live from Last Chance Rock n Roll Bar as part of Melbourne Music Safari 2018.
PBS Presents
Melbourne Music Week’s LIVE MUSIC SAFARI!
Thu 22 Nov 2018
Leave the wallet at home as 13 of Melbourne’s famed live music venues swing open their doors for a night of free music for Live Music Safari.
State of the Art
A Nice Warm Bath
Wed 21 Nov 2018
Tune into The Breakfast Spread for State of the Art chatting about the upcoming Melbourne Music Week, A Nice Warm Bath.
PBS News
Chrissy Amphlett announced as The Age Music Victoria 2018 Hall Of Fame Inductee
Wed 21 Nov 2018
The Age and Music Victoria are proud to announce the induction of Divinyls frontwoman and Victorian legend Chrissy Amphlett.
PBS News
THE AGE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS 2018 AND THE WINNERS ARE….
Wed 21 Nov 2018 to Wed 28 Nov 2018
The Victorian music industry gathered to celebrate our best releases, performers, venues, and festivals of the past 12 months.
Feature Sounds
Jassbusters
Mon 19 Nov 2018 to Sun 25 Nov 2018
by Connan Mockasin It’s good to be back in the whimsical world of Connan Mockasin . His latest LP offering Jassbusters continues the charisma - it’s a very personable listen, like hanging out in his...
Community News
Malahang Community Festival
Sun 18 Nov 2018
Malahang Community Festival is a free and family-friendly event celebrating the local community.
Studio 5 Live
Mad Professor
Sat 17 Nov 2018
Listen back to Babylon Burning for a Studio 5 Live with Mad Professor. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS Presents
Strawberry Fields 2018
Fri 16 Nov 2018 to Sun 18 Nov 2018
Another 64 acts added to Strawberry Fields epic 10th-anniversary line-up!