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Community News

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.
Feature Sounds

Shabaka - Of The Earth

Mon 2 Mar 2026 to Sun 8 Mar 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Of The Earth, the debut release from instrumentalist/producer Shabaka.
PBS Presents

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026

Fri 6 Mar 2026 to Mon 9 Mar 2026
Port Fairy Folk Festival is just around the corner! Over the March long weekend, Port Fairy will host an inspiring mix of international guests, First Nations voices and beloved Australian songwriters.
PBS Events

Down By The River & The Juke Joint live from Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026

Fri 6 Mar 2026 to Mon 9 Mar 2026
Experience PBS making radio live on stage at this year's Port Fairy Folk Festival . PBS will host both Lauren Plant's Down By The River and Matt’s Frederick’s The Juke Joint live on stage.
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, acousmatic opera to stand-up comedy; all threaded through JOLT’s commitment to neurodiverse artists and pushing sound...
Studio 5 Live

IKSRE and Nat Bartsch Studio 5 Live

Sun 8 Mar 2026
This International Women’s Day, PBS presents a very special Studio 5 Live with pianist/composer Nat Bartsch and loops based artist IKSRE - together for a live collaboration. Nat Bartsch and I K S R E...
PBS News

International Women's Day 2026

Sun 8 Mar 2026
Sunday March 8 is International Women’s Day! To mark the occasion, PBS has programmed a full 24 hours of radio celebrating the incredible women and gender diverse musicians and DJs in our community.
Studio 5 Live

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Šimšek​ Studio 5 Live

Tue 10 Mar 2026
Catch Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek on Boogie Beat Suite for an exclusive Studio 5 Live performance on Tuesday March 10.
Community News

Bowls for Benefit

Fri 13 Mar 2026
Grab your mates and head to Bowls for Benefit, a community fundraiser supporting those most affected by climate change.
Studio 5 Live

Iron & Wine Studio 5 Live

Sat 14 Mar 2026
Iron & Wine returns down under for the first time since 2018 and drops by PBS for a very special Studio 5 Live on 5ft High & Rising.
Studio 5 Live

Temporary Blessings Studio 5 Live

Fri 20 Mar 2026
Tune in to The Breakdown on Friday March 20 to hear Temporary Blessings Studio 5 Live, plus an interview with DJ Manchild.
PBS Presents

LuliePalooza 2026

Sat 21 Mar 2026
Naarm's wildest rock 'n' roll festival, LuliePalooza, is back on Saturday March 21!
Free Event
PBS Events

City Hall: Sunday Sounds with Ausecuma Beats

Sun 22 Mar 2026
PBS 106.7FM and Kingston Arts team up to present Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds, a series of free, family-friendly events. In March, let's boogie with Ausecuma Beats!
PBS Presents

Gospel Whiskey Presents Chessboxin' 2 with GZA

Thu 26 Mar 2026
Naarm indie rye whiskey distillers The Gospel Whiskey presents Chessboxin’ 2 with GZA of Wu-Tang Clan, returning on Thursday March 26 at Collingwood Town Hall.
PBS Presents

The Wailers – 50 Years of Positive Vibrations

Wed 1 Apr 2026
Bluesfest Tours and PBS are proud to present The Wailers – 50 Years of Positive Vibrations.
PBS Presents

Erykah Badu – Walk Between Worlds: Australia Tour April 2026

Wed 1 Apr 2026
Bluesfest Tours and PBS 106.7FM proudly present Erykah Badu, the Queen of neo soul, returning to Naarm for the first time in 12 years with her Walk Between Worlds tour in April 2026.
PBS Presents

Buddy Guy

Mon 6 Apr 2026
The greatest living blues legend, Buddy Guy, returns to Naarm/Melbourne for one exclusive performance at the Palais Theatre on Monday April 6.
PBS Events

Soul-A-Go-Go at the Brunswick Ballroom

Sat 11 Apr 2026
Naarm/Melbourne’s legendary soul party Soul-A-Go-Go is back for a one-off night of dancing and rare grooves at the Brunswick Ballroom on Saturday April 11, from 9pm ‘til 3am.
PBS Presents

Arockalypse Now 2026

Sat 18 Apr 2026
Arockalypse Now Festival returns bigger and louder than ever in 2026, taking over two stages from 5pm until late for a full-throttle night of rock and roll.
Free Event
PBS Events

City Hall: Sunday Sounds with Checkerboard Lounge and Joshua Batten

Sun 19 Apr 2026
PBS 106.7FM and Kingston Arts present Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds with Checkerboard Lounge and Joshua Batten!
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!

Past News

PBS News

The 2014 Breakfast Spread!

Tue 28 Jan 2014
As the year gets rolling, PBS is thrilled to announce the new team for The Breakfast Spread for 2014.
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Feature Sounds

Give the People What They Want

Mon 27 Jan 2014 to Sun 2 Feb 2014
by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings This past spring, Daptone Records had just announced the August release of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings’ Give the People What They Want when Sharon Jones was diagnosed with...
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PBS Presents

Globe to Globe World Music Festival 2014

Sun 26 Jan 2014
This event showcases the very best in world music across two stages and offers a fantastic range of dance and craft workshops.
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PBS Presents

Rainbow Serpent Festival 2014

Fri 24 Jan 2014 to Mon 27 Jan 2014
Taking place over 4 days, festival fans can expect a full schedule of world renowned names.
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PBS Presents

Jonathan Toubin (NYC)

Mon 20 Jan 2014
For the first time ever, New York Night Train’s Jonathan Toubin will bring his fun-as-hell vintage bashes to Australia.
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Studio 5 Live

Kirkis

Fri 17 Jan 2014
Listen back to Tomorrow Land with Edd Fisher for a live set from Kirkis.
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PBS News

PBS' Top Albums of 2013

Mon 13 Jan 2014
2013 brought us some brilliant new albums and we were thrilled to feature a huge mix of genres and sounds throughout the year on PBS! Here is our top 10...
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PBS Presents

So Frenchy So Chic in the Park

Sun 12 Jan 2014
So Frenchy So Chic In The Park is a family friendly event designed for everyone to enjoy.
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Studio 5 Live

Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro

Thu 9 Jan 2014
Tune into Boss Action with Miss Goldie, 1-3pm for a live set from Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro, bought to you by Coopers.
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Arts & Film

Hobsons Bay - Summer Events and Programs

Thu 2 Jan 2014 to Fri 31 Jan 2014
A series of events presented by Hobsons Bay City Council in January.
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Studio 5 Live

Special Repeat Performances

Thu 2 Jan 2014 to Sun 5 Jan 2014
Tune in for some special repeat performances from Studio 5 Live over the festive break as bought to you by Coopers!
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PBS Events

Soul-A-Go Go New Year's Eve

Tue 31 Dec 2013
Exit 2013 with a bang and get on down to Soul-A-Go-Go this New Year’s Eve for Melbourne’s biggest soul and funk party 8pm ‘til 3am!
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PBS News

Special BPM 2013 Show

Sat 28 Dec 2013
Rob Ciolli (formally of Behind the Beat) will be programming a special show looking back at the best of hip-hop in 2013.
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PBS News

PBS Young Elder of Jazz Commission – Winner Announced!

Mon 23 Dec 2013
A PBS annual initiative promoting innovation and excellence in jazz composition.
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PBS Events

The Breakfast Spread Farewell Maddy Mac - Live Broadcast!

Thu 19 Dec 2013
Come down to PBS from 6-9am to help farewell co-host Maddy on her final program and wind up the show for another year.
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Studio 5 Live

Vegas Grind

Wed 18 Dec 2013
Listen back to Jumpin' the Blues with Tom Sianidis for a live set from Vegas Grind, bought to you by Coopers.
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PBS News

PBS' Top 10 records for 2013

Wed 18 Dec 2013
Check out PBS' favourite albums from 2013!
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Community News

Tribute to Nelson Mandela

Sun 15 Dec 2013
A candle light memorial is planned for this Sunday evening at Fed Square to co-incide with the funeral of Nelson Mandela.
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PBS Presents

St Kilda Twilight Market 2014

Thu 12 Dec 2013 to Thu 20 Feb 2014
Bringing the community together in one of the most beautiful locations in the city.
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Feature Sounds

Revolution Number Zero

Mon 9 Dec 2013 to Sun 15 Dec 2013
by Brian Jonestown Massacre After their incredibly successful tour of 2012, The Brian Jonestown Massacre are returning to Australia to re-engage and amaze their Australian fans once again. The kings of mind-expanding, hypnotic psych rock,...