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
Community News
Celebrate in the City of Yarra on New Year's Eve.
Sat 31 Dec 2016
For the first time, Yarra Council is proud to present Yarra Park Life: a low key, free, family friendly New Year’s Eve.
PBS Events
Soul-A-Go-Go New Year's Eve at the Bella Union
Sat 31 Dec 2016
Say goodbye to 2016 and welcome the New Year at The Bella Union with TWO MASSIVE DANCEFLOORS dedicated to Melbourne’s biggest soul and funk party.
PBS Events
PBS New Year's Special Broadcast
Sat 31 Dec 2016 to Sun 1 Jan 2017
Let Sim0n Sez, DJ Ides & Special Guest DJs ring in the New Year in epic proportions!
Community News
Last Week Live +6 Months!
Mon 26 Dec 2016 to Sat 31 Dec 2016
Update: C31 has been given a 6 month reprieve on free-to-air TV.
Arts & Film
Sunny-Side Up!
Tue 20 Dec 2016 to Sun 25 Dec 2016
Sunny-Side Up! is the first solo exhibition by Melbourne Artist and Illustrator Zoe Steers.
PBS Events
Jamaica Jump-Up #21: Jackie Mittoo Hammond Revue
Sat 17 Dec 2016
FINAL Jamaica Jump-Up for 2016 feat. Jake Savona + Friends LIVE tribute to Jackie Mittoo
Arts & Film
Wit Works by Women in 2017
Fri 16 Dec 2016 to Fri 23 Dec 2016
Footscray's wit incorporated theatre company has announced an exciting new season for 2017 that puts women at the heart of the story.
Studio 5 Live
Fred & Toody Cole (Dead Moon)
Tue 13 Dec 2016
Listen back to Mixing Up The Medicine on Tuesday 13 December for a live set from Fred & Toody Cole (Dead Moon). Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by PBS.
Feature Sounds
Joy
Mon 12 Dec 2016 to Sun 29 Jan 2017
by The Peep Tempel To wrap up this year in music - PBS has put together our Top 10 Feature Records for 2016 . This list includes albums released all year round, all of which...
PBS Events
Beyond The Record feat. Edd Fisher, CC:DISCO! and J'Nett
Fri 9 Dec 2016
A fundraiser for essential studio upgrades for PBS at Hugs & Kisses featuring announcers of Tomorrowland, Smoke & Mirrors + Are You Ready
PBS News
2017 Young Elder of Jazz: Hue Blanes
Thu 8 Dec 2016
PBS is delighted to announce that pianist, vocalist and composer Hue Blanes has been selected as the recipient of the PBS Young Elder of Jazz Award for 2017.
PBS Presents
Tortoise
Thu 8 Dec 2016
One of the most significant forces of the post-rock movement, Tortoise, is back.
Studio 5 Live
Farewell The Piano has Been Drinking
Tue 6 Dec 2016
After 4 great years on-air Jen Kingwell is winding up her ‘cabaradio’ show and exiting stage left.
From The Vault
The Triffids 1984
Mon 5 Dec 2016
Listen back to The Breakfast Spread with Cat and Nick on Monday December 5 to hear an exclusive recording of The Triffids live From the Vault.
Feature Sounds
Peace Trail
Mon 5 Dec 2016 to Sun 11 Dec 2016
by Neil Young Neil Young Peace Trail (PBS Feature Record) Peace Trail features all new songs that Neil Young wrote since the release of his album EARTH , and recorded within a short time span...
PBS Presents
WE ARE 12: celebrating 12 years of The Operatives!
Sun 4 Dec 2016
The Congo’s, Mark Pritchard (live) and an extra special International Act and more!
PBS Events
Soul-A-Go-Go December!
Sat 3 Dec 2016
Featuring PBS DJs Vince Peach, Miss Goldie, Emma Peel, Manchild, Richie 1250 and live band Rigidy Rourke & The Love Dogs
Arts & Film
DESIVOLUTION
Fri 2 Dec 2016 to Thu 15 Dec 2016
A photographic exhibition mapping the evolution of the humble Indian restaurant archetype and the stories behind them.
PBS Presents
Mapping Melbourne 2016
Thu 1 Dec 2016 to Sat 17 Dec 2016
MAV presents a festival of FREE multi-artform events showcasing independent contemporary artists exploring themes of Asia and identity.
PBS Events
Rock A Bye Baby: Bashka
Thu 1 Dec 2016
We are very pleased to announce the next Rock-A-Bye Baby session with Bashka - dance music from the dirt streets.