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
Studio 5 Live
The Let's Go's
Wed 20 Nov 2019
Listen back here to catch The Let's Go's Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS Presents
Sarah Mary Chadwick: The Queen Who Stole the Sky
Tue 19 Nov 2019
Part of Melbourne Music Week
Feature Sounds
Xylouris White
Mon 18 Nov 2019 to Sun 24 Nov 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS Events
Reservoir Stomp Live Broadcast
Sun 17 Nov 2019
PBS and Hawkers present Reservoir Stomp - the biggest suburban shindig of the year!
PBS Presents
Reservoir Stomp 2019
Sun 17 Nov 2019
The biggest suburban shindig of the year is BACK!
Community News
20BiTeen (All Ages!): The Merindas, Huntly, Handsome & more
Sun 17 Nov 2019
20BiTeen is an ALL AGES party where people of all gender identities and sexualities are celebrated.
Studio 5 Live
Fenn Wilson
Sat 16 Nov 2019
Listen back here to catch Fenn Wilson's Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Community News
AusMusic Tshirt Night feat. Waax, Pinch Points & Girl Germs
Fri 15 Nov 2019
Waax, Pinch Points and Girl Germs raise funds for Support Act (supporting struggling music workers) this AusMusic Tshirt Day in the Espy Gershwin Room.
Community News
Bush Music Festival presents a Girls Rock! Fundraiser
Fri 15 Nov 2019
Bush Music Festival returns on November 15th at Cactus Room to help raise money for Girls Rock Melbourne .
PBS Presents
LIVE MUSIC SAFARI – MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK
Thu 14 Nov 2019
12 city venues will open their doors for free, for one huge night!
Arts & Film
Exit Strategies
Wed 13 Nov 2019
Tune in for State of the Art every Wednesday morning from 8.30am on The Breakfast Spread for the latest arts news.
Arts & Film
The Audition
Wed 13 Nov 2019 to Sun 24 Nov 2019
This multi-authored performance examines the parallels between the asylum seeker and the actor, exploring the power relationships and protocols of the audition process.
PBS News
Winners of Spring Clean Your Conscience Drive Announced!
Tue 12 Nov 2019
A huge thank you to everyone who spring cleaned their consceince's and joined the PBS family during October! Everyone who signed up will receive a limited edition super fresh PBS tote bag designed by Georgia...
Feature Sounds
Hard-Ons
Mon 11 Nov 2019 to Sun 17 Nov 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS Presents
Jamaican Music & Food Festival 2019
Sun 10 Nov 2019
You’d be MAD to miss out as Jamaican Music & Food Festival - anthem-after-anthem of reggae, guaranteed positive vibes, and authentic , delicious food.
PBS Presents
Peel Street Festival 2019
Sat 9 Nov 2019
Collingwood’s favourite street party, Peel Street Festival, is back in 2019!
Studio 5 Live
Richie Stephens and The Ska Vendors
Sat 9 Nov 2019
Listen back here to catch Richie Stephens and The Ska Vendors' Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Studio 5 Live
Rufino and the Coconuts
Fri 8 Nov 2019
Listen back here to catch Rufino and the Coconuts' Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS News
Make It Home
Thu 7 Nov 2019 to Thu 1 Jul 2021
PBS needs your help to Make It Home as we move to The Collingwood Arts Precinct.
Arts & Film
Vika & Linda Bull - Between Two Shores
Wed 6 Nov 2019
Tune in for State of the Art every Wednesday morning from 8.30am on The Breakfast Spread for the latest arts news.