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PBS News

Spring Renewal 2026

Thu 1 Oct 2026 to Sat 31 Oct 2026
Check it out, it's Spring Renewal! Join or renew your membership to PBS this October to score a free tote bag, and for your chance to win.
PBS News

Become a PBS Board Director

Thu 8 Oct 2026 to Mon 23 Nov 2026
PBS is seeking nominations for three Board Director positions at our 2026 Annual General Meeting, with each position for a two-year term.
PBS Presents

JOLT Arts Spring Season 2026

Fri 9 Oct 2026 to Fri 30 Oct 2026
JOLT Arts is back for the warmer months supporting sonic and visual arts creation and presentation, highlighting contemporary art with and by people with disability and neurodivergent artists. Its work sits at the intersection of...
Feature Sounds

Ella Thompson - Triumph & Sadness

Mon 26 Oct 2026 to Sun 1 Nov 2026
This week's PBS Feature Album is Ella Thompson’s Triumph & Sadness ; her most profound album yet, inspired by a classic sweet soul sound yet rooted in the contemporary moment.
Studio 5 Live

Kasinda Studio 5 Live

Mon 2 Nov 2026
PBS is excited to welcome Kasinda and her band into Studio 5 for a special performance taking place on Homebrew, Monday November 2, 2026.
Studio 5 Live

POD & Edward Richards with Miles Henry Studio 5 Live

Sat 7 Nov 2026
PBS is thrilled to announce that POD & Edward Richards will be perfoming live in Studio 5, with percussionist Miles Henry.
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Community News

Rally for the Arts

Mon 9 Nov 2026
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) is organising a Rally for the Arts, 4.30pm on Monday 9 November.
Studio 5 Live

Ella Thompson Studio 5 Live

Wed 11 Nov 2026
Ella Thompson and her band will drop by Boss Action at 7pm Wednesday November 11 to perform live in Studio 5.
Free Event
PBS Events

Sunday Sounds: JAZZPARTY

Sun 15 Nov 2026
Sunday Sounds returns to Kingston City Hall for a special performance from JAZZPARTY!
Studio 5 Live

Ju’suan Studio 5 Live

Mon 16 Nov 2026
PBS welcomes beat junkies Ju’suan in to Studio 5 for a live set on Deeep Space , 9am Monday November 16.
Sold Out!
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.
Sold Out!
PBS Presents

Town Folk Festival 2026

Sat 21 Nov 2026
Town Folk Festivalunveils its first 21 artists for 2026, bringing a standout mix of local and international talent to Djaara/Castlemaine on Saturday November 21.
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Community News

Castlemaine World Record Attempt for AusMusic T-Shirt Day

Sun 22 Nov 2026
Castlemaine is set to go bigger for AusMusic T-Shirt Day this November, with a world record attempt for the most people wearing an Aussie band T-shirt in the same place at the same time.
PBS Presents

Jamaican Music & Food Festival 2026

Sat 12 Dec 2026
Jamaican Music & Food Festival returns this December, celebrating 10 years of island vibes!
PBS Presents

When Pigs Fly NYE

Thu 31 Dec 2026
When Pigs Fly returns this New Year's Eve to celebrate five years of music, dancing and community at its favourite patch of dirt on the banks of the Birrarung.
Just Announced
PBS Presents

Milo Eastwood: On The Lake 2027

Sat 6 Feb 2027
Milo Eastwood’s On The Lake returns this summer for the third year running, and it’s bigger than ever. What started as an open-air day party on the banks of Coburg Lake has grown into a...
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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PBS Presents

Heart of St Kilda Concert

Tue 28 Nov 2017
Leo Sayer, Courtney Barnett, Jimeoin, James Reyne, Adalita, John Paul Young, Models, Tim Rogers, Dave Callan, Rebecca Barnard, Billy Miller plus more!
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Feature Sounds

CLING CLANG: Compositions for Computer​-​Controlled Bells and Australian Electronics

Mon 27 Nov 2017 to Sun 3 Dec 2017
by Various Artists Various Artists- CLING CLANG: Compositions for Computer - Controlled Bells and Australian Electronics (PBS Feature Record) CLING CLANG is a compilation of new original dark electronic works specially commissioned for the City...
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Community News

APRA AMCOS: Female songwriters' mentorship program

Mon 27 Nov 2017 to Fri 2 Feb 2018
APRA AMCOS announces new mentorship placements in the fields of metal and popular/contemporary music for female songwriters.
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Community News

Sound School 2018

Mon 27 Nov 2017 to Tue 12 Dec 2017
Sound School is a free school, upskilling and celebrating people making electronic music from the margins and they’re asking for your help!
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Studio 5 Live

Wilson Magnusson Collings

Sun 26 Nov 2017
Listen back to Impressions for a live set from Wilson Magnusson Collings. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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Community News

Audrey Studios Recording Initiative

Fri 24 Nov 2017
An exciting new initiative from Audrey Studios offering young unsigned female, trans & non-binary musicians a chance to record with producer Anna Laverty.
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PBS Events

Clowns live on Fang It!

Thu 23 Nov 2017
Clowns play LIVE for Fang It! at Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar for Live Music Safari - Melbourne Music Week!
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PBS Presents

Live Music Safari

Thu 23 Nov 2017
Live Music Safari celebrates 40 years of punk. For one night only, eleven iconic city venues ditch the cover charge for Melbourne Music Week.
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PBS Presents

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2017 - THE AFTER PARTY

Wed 22 Nov 2017
Featuring Live sets from Harvey Sutherland & Bermuda, Gold Class and Cable Ties.
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PBS News

Drive Live 2018 intern position

Mon 20 Nov 2017 to Sun 3 Dec 2017
We're looking for an intern for PBS' annual Drive Live event. If you're social media savvy and know how to wield the written word apply by Sunday December 3.
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Feature Sounds

The Outsiders

Mon 20 Nov 2017 to Sun 26 Nov 2017
by Ross McHenry Trio Ross McHenry Trio - The Outsiders (PBS Feature Record) The Outsiders is the new album from multi-award winning composer, producer and bass player Ross McHenry . Known for his work as...
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Community News

Adrian Jackson's Benefits: "Give a Shout for Adrian"

Sun 19 Nov 2017 to Sun 26 Nov 2017
Join the jazz and blues community over two weeks for a fundraiser featuring some of Melbourne's finest musicians.
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PBS Presents

Strawberry Fields

Fri 17 Nov 2017 to Sun 19 Nov 2017
Return to the Strawberry Fields this November with a selection of artists from Australia and beyond.
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Studio 5 Live

NOTS

Thu 16 Nov 2017
Listen back to The Breakfast Spread for a live set from NOTS. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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State of the Art

ROOMAN

Wed 15 Nov 2017
Tune into The Breakfast Spread Wednesday November 15 for State of the Art with artist Fleur Elise Noble chatting about their latest show ROOMAN.
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Feature Sounds

Soul of a Woman

Mon 13 Nov 2017 to Sun 19 Nov 2017
by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - Soul of a Woman (PBS Feature Record) Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final studio album, Soul of a Woman is a...
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PBS Presents

The Jamaican Music and Food Festival 2017

Sun 12 Nov 2017
After a sell-out festival in 2016 the Jamaican Music and Food Festival is back, Sunday November 12 at Seaworks Williamstown.
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PBS Presents

Peel Street Festival

Sat 11 Nov 2017
Archie Roach and Cash Savage and The Last Drinks and Terry join 12 year-old Collingwood rap crew Girl Zone to celebrate community, culture, art and music.
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Studio 5 Live

Jazz Party

Fri 10 Nov 2017
Listen back to Stone Love for a live set from Jazz Party. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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Arts & Film

Arts House - Refuge

Wed 8 Nov 2017
Tune to The Breakfast Spread Wednesday November 8 for State of the Art to hear about Refuge - when the Arts House transforms into an Emergency Relief Centre.