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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

Feature Sounds

HTRK

Mon 19 Aug 2019 to Sun 25 Aug 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS News

Jan Dale receives IBMA Nomination

Wed 14 Aug 2019 to Wed 21 Aug 2019
Jan Dale ( Southern Style ) has been nominated in the Broadcaster of the Year award for the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Industry Awards . The recipients of the 2019 Industry Awards will be...
Arts & Film

Copy That, Copy Cat - JOLT Sonic Festival

Wed 14 Aug 2019
Tune in for State of the Art every Wednesday morning from 8.30am on The Breakfast Spread for the latest arts news.
Feature Sounds

Rocket Science

Mon 12 Aug 2019 to Sun 18 Aug 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Arts & Film

No Time For Quiet

Wed 7 Aug 2019
Tune in for State of the Art every Wednesday morning from 8.30am on The Breakfast Spread for the latest arts news.
Feature Sounds

Ainslie Wills

Mon 5 Aug 2019 to Sun 11 Aug 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS Presents

Music Victoria Awards

Mon 5 Aug 2019 to Sat 31 Aug 2019
The Music Victoria Awards return to the Melbourne Recital Centre for their 14th year with submissions for musicians, venues and festivals now open.
PBS News

Farewell To Two Shows

Mon 5 Aug 2019 to Mon 12 Aug 2019
Sadly this coming weekend we’ll be saying goodbye to a couple of excellent PBS programs. Heather Elmes is winding up her insomnia show The Psych Ward to focus more on the next steps in her...
Studio 5 Live

Peter Knight

Sun 4 Aug 2019
Listen back to catch Peter Knight's Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS Events

Soul A Go Go - Venues Announced!

Sat 3 Aug 2019 to Sat 7 Dec 2019
Get ready to jump on board the soul train as Soul A Go Go stops all stations on an epic musical journey bringing PBS’s best soul and funk DJs to new and exciting venues across...
PBS Presents

The Blues Train - 25 Years on the Right Track

Sat 3 Aug 2019
International Blues Music Day – Saturday 3 August
PBS Presents

Melbourne Guitar Show 2019

Sat 3 Aug 2019 to Sun 4 Aug 2019
Presented by Australian Musician, the line-up boasts an impressive haul of both local and international artists.
PBS Events

Soul A Go Go at The Gasometer!

Sat 3 Aug 2019
First stop on the Soul A Go Go Tour is The Gasometer Hotel on Saturday August 3rd! We're also celebrating 15 years of The Breakdown !
Venue Supporters

Gravity Espresso

Fri 2 Aug 2019
Gravity Espresso is an urban coffee religion established in Melbourne in 1996 with a devout team of enthusiasts roasting up unrivalled consistency across all blends.
PBS News

Live from Wacken Open Air

Thu 1 Aug 2019
Your hosts, Peter Fundeis and Gary Carson, will take to the global airwaves showcasing the festival in all its raw glory including the fans, the bands, and the organisers.
Venue Supporters

Melbourne Recital Centre

Thu 1 Aug 2019
Melbourne Recital Centre is home to world class architecture and talent. This innovative performance space is specifically designed to bring you the best possible acoustics. With hundreds of live shows each year, the centre is...
Feature Sounds

The Teskey Brothers

Mon 29 Jul 2019 to Sun 4 Aug 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Arts & Film

Gertrude Street Projection Festival

Fri 26 Jul 2019 to Sat 3 Aug 2019
For nine nights this winter the Gertrude Street Projection Festival (GSPF) will once again take up residency in Melbourne's inner north.
McNaMarr Project
PBS Presents

The Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival

Thu 25 Jul 2019 to Sun 28 Jul 2019
Echuca-Moama has established itself as the place to be for heart-starting blues and roots music and the perfect antidote for a bad case of the winter blues with its annual Winter Blues Festival.

Fairfield in Feb 2020 - Expressions of Interest

Tue 23 Jul 2019 to Mon 12 Aug 2019
Fairfield in Feb is a much-loved and well attended arts event in Yarra. Showcasing the natural beauty of the Yarra River and the talents of local and other performing groups, the event is attended by...