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Flying Fruit Fly Circus Youth Classes - Open Now in Melbourne!

Fri 23 Jan 2026 to Tue 30 Jun 2026
Discover circus with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus at Circus Centre Melbourne, Collingwood Yards.
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.
Drive Live 2024 Friday Crew by Suzanne Phoenix
Volunteer Blog

Upcoming Volunteer Vacancies at PBS

Sun 1 Mar 2026 to Thu 30 Apr 2026
Amy volunteers at the all-important refreshments counter during Drive Live 2026. Photo by Lucas Packett. Opportunities to volunteer in 2026 are coming up, but before we get there, we want to say a big THANK...
PBS Presents

JOLT Arts Autumn Season 2026

Sat 7 Mar 2026 to Sun 31 May 2026
Running from March through May, the JOLT Autumn Season spans everything from avant garde noise to classical Indian tabla; all threaded through JOLT’s commitment to neurodiverse artists and pushing sound into unexpected territory.
Feature Sounds

Carla dal Forno - Confession

Mon 20 Apr 2026 to Sun 26 Apr 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Confession, the fourth LP release from post-punk folk artist Carla dal Forno.
Community News

Break The Tower: Love Thy Neighbour

Sun 26 Apr 2026
Break The Tower: Love Thy Neighbour is a massive dayfest comprising 10 incredible Naarm/Melbourne artists across 2 lineups; one in the early arvo and the other in the early evening.
Studio 5 Live

Carcinoid Studio 5 Live

Thu 30 Apr 2026
Catch Carcinoid perform an electrifying set on Burning Bitumen for a special Studio 5 Live session.
Studio 5 Live

Steady Weather Studio 5 Live

Mon 4 May 2026
Check out an exclusive session on PBS when Steady Weather stop by Homebrew for Studio 5 Live.
PBS Events

25 Years of Burning Bitumen live at The Bergy Bandroom

Sat 9 May 2026
PBS Presents Burning Bitumen 's Birthday Bonaza '25 Years of Evil'. To celebrate, we are bringing some of the scene's heaviest bands to rattle your bones at The Bergy Bandroom on Saturday May 9.
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!
Studio 5 Live

Ruby Jones Studio 5 Live

Fri 15 May 2026
Don't miss when Ruby Jones stops by PBS for a special Studio 5 Live performance on Stone Love .
Community News

Tramfest 5

Sat 23 May 2026
The fifth Tramfest is a fundraiser for St Mary's House of Welcome on Brunswick Street. They provide critical support for our community's homeless. Tramfest 5 brings together an eclectic and diverse array of great bands...
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.

Past News

Announcer Spotlight

David Heard of Acid Country

Mon 1 Mar 2021
Supporting local and international artists in the world of country, alt-country, outlaw, roots-rock, singer-songwriter and more styles since 1979. Pictured here with Margo Price in 2018 This announcer spotlight was written by Michelle Gearon and...
Studio 5 Live

Freya Josephine Hollick

Sat 27 Feb 2021
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising on Saturday February 27 as we rewind back to Freya Josephine Hollick Studio 5 Live session.
Announcer Spotlight

Lyndelle Wilkinson of The Afterglow

Tue 23 Feb 2021
This announcer spotlight was produced by Emma Peel and first published in our biannual member magazine, Easey Mag, December 2014 edition. We hope you enjoy reading this fascinating glimpse into the life of our remarkable...
Feature Sounds

Tamil Rogeon

Mon 22 Feb 2021 to Sun 28 Feb 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live

The 5.6.7.8's

Fri 19 Feb 2021
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Twistin' Fever on Friday February 19 as we rewind back to The 5.6.7.8's Studio 5 Live session.
Announcer Spotlight

Pierre Baroni of Soulgroove'66

Wed 17 Feb 2021
Not quite crate diggin'! A glimpse of the work that Pierre Baroni puts in to find soul records that you can hear on Soulgroove'66 This announcer spotlight was compiled by Richie 1250 and first published...
Feature Sounds

Goat Girl

Mon 15 Feb 2021 to Sun 21 Feb 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live

Devil Electric

Wed 10 Feb 2021
Fronted by the electrifying presence of vocalist Pierina O’Brien, Melbourne riff-heavy 4-piece Devil Electric formed in mid-2015 and have since supported such bands as Truckfighters, The Sword and Endless Boogie. Inspired by the hard rock...
Feature Sounds

Femi Kuti / Made Kuti

Mon 8 Feb 2021 to Sun 14 Feb 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live

Coda Chroma 

Thu 4 Feb 2021
It is with great pleasure that we revisit the stunning live session Coda Chroma played on The Afterglow in 2020.
Studio 5 Live

Sampa The Great

Wed 3 Feb 2021
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to The Afterglow on Wednesday February 3 as we rewind back to Sampa The Great's Studio 5 Live session during Drive Live 2019.
PBS Headphones
PBS News

February Programming Changes

Tue 2 Feb 2021
This month on PBS we welcome three new shows to the program roster.
Studio 5 Live

Big Yawn

Mon 1 Feb 2021
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Headhunters on Monday February 1 as we rewind back to Big Yawn's Studio 5 Live session during Drive Live 2020.
PBS Performer Drive 2021
PBS News

Performer Drive

Mon 1 Feb 2021 to Sun 28 Feb 2021
Join or renew as a Performer member during the month of February and you will go into the draw to win one of three amazing prize packs! Solo artist, in a band, DJ or producer?...
Feature Sounds

Sleaford Mods

Mon 1 Feb 2021 to Sun 7 Feb 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live

Syl Johnson

Fri 29 Jan 2021
Tune in to The Breakdown from 3pm on Friday, January 29 to hear Syl Johnson’s full 2011 Studio 5 Live session.
PBS News

Farewell Against The Tide

Wed 27 Jan 2021
After ten years on the PBS airwaves Against The Tide takes its final journey out to sea.
Feature Sounds

Chris Wilson

Mon 25 Jan 2021 to Sun 31 Jan 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Drive Live 2018
PBS News

A Drive (Live) Down Memory Lane

Thu 21 Jan 2021 to Fri 12 Feb 2021
12 months ago PBS was ramping up for another exciting week of Drive Live with 15 artists set to play their finest live set for both a studio audience and all the PBS listeners out...
Feature Sounds

This Week's Top Tracks

Mon 18 Jan 2021 to Sun 24 Jan 2021
Stay cool in the heat of summer with the best new tunes coming from local acts and global artists alike. You can hear these on air, of course, but here they are in case you...