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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.

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...

War Child Records - HELP(2)

Mon 9 Mar 2026 to Sun 15 Mar 2026

This week’s PBS Feature Album is HELP(2), the brand new collaborative album compiled by War Child Records. Inspired by the landmark 1995 release HELP , which brings music lovers together in support of War Child's...

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.

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.

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.

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.

LuliePalooza 2026

Sat 21 Mar 2026

Naarm's wildest rock 'n' roll festival, LuliePalooza, is back on Saturday March 21!

Free Event

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!

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.

The Wailers – 50 Years of Positive Vibrations

Bluesfest Tours and PBS are proud to present The Wailers – 50 Years of Positive Vibrations.

Erykah Badu – Walk Between Worlds: Australia Tour April 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.

Buddy Guy

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

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.

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

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!

25 Years of Burning Bitumen live at The Bergy Bandroom

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.

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

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Hold On

Mon 8 Feb 2016 to Sun 14 Feb 2016

by The James Hunter Six The James Hunter Six Hold On (PBS feature record) Daptone Records is proud to welcome James Hunter to the Daptone Family of artists. James is an accomplished rhythm and blues...

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Courtyard Cantina

Fri 5 Feb 2016 to Fri 26 Feb 2016

Discover the flavours, sights and sounds of multicultural Melbourne at Courtyard Cantina this summer!

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Southern Light

Mon 1 Feb 2016 to Sun 7 Feb 2016

by Sal Kimber and The Rollin’ Wheel Sal Kimber and The Rollin’ Wheel Southern Light (PBS feature record) Almost 4 years since their last full-length album Sal Kimber & The Rollin’ Wheel return with an...

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Drive Live 2016!

Mon 1 Feb 2016 to Fri 5 Feb 2016

A week-long party to celebrate live music. It’s the loudest week of the year!

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Double Blind

Fri 29 Jan 2016 to Sat 20 Feb 2016

Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy and Stephanie Lake Company.

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A New Stretch for the PBS Breakfast Spread in 2016

Wed 27 Jan 2016

And a few other fond farewells and warm welcomes ahead of summer.

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Globe to Globe World Music Festival 2016

Tue 26 Jan 2016

Celebrate Australia Day in style at Kingston’s 16th annual Globe to Globe World Music Festival.

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Richmond Theatrette Summer Series 2016

Fri 22 Jan 2016 to Mon 25 Jan 2016

Yarra City Arts is delighted to announce that live music will return to the Richmond Theatrette this January.

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PBS Employment Opportunity – Marketing and Events Coordinator

Fri 22 Jan 2016

Love music, marketing, events & community radio? This might be the job for you!

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Career Advice

Mon 18 Jan 2016

Listen back to Black Wax for a live set from Career Advice. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Coopers.

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MBAS Dreamboogie Fundraiser

Sun 17 Jan 2016

The Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society host a fundraiser gig for this year's Blues Performer of the Year winners: Dreamboogie.

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Sunset Sounds 2016

Sun 17 Jan 2016 to Sun 24 Jan 2016

The City of Stonnington presents Sunset Sounds: Emma Donovan and the Putbacks Jan 17, Dave Graney and The MistLY Jan 24

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Jamaica Jump-Up #10: The Sounds of Young Jamaica

Sat 16 Jan 2016

Jamaica Jump-Up returns for 2016!

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James Chance and the Contortions

Thu 14 Jan 2016

At last! Contort Yourself at the Northcote Social Club.

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Swooping Duck

Tue 12 Jan 2016

Listen back to Mystic Brew for a live set from Swooping Duck. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Coopers.

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So Frenchy So Chic In The Park 2016

Sun 10 Jan 2016

Get lost among the joie de vivre at Werribee Mansion.

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Rockin Bones Fundraiser at Public Bar

A Benefit for Go For Broke’s Ken Eavel.

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New Year’s Eve in Yarra

Thu 31 Dec 2015

Council is encouraging a family-friendly atmosphere in local parks and public spaces on New Year’s Eve.

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Soul-A-Go-Go New Year's Eve Bash!

Thu 31 Dec 2015

Bid a fond adieu to 2015 and welcome the New Year at The Corner Hotel Richmond for a massive Soul-A-Go-Go!

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Gold Class

Mon 28 Dec 2015

Listen back to a recent live set from Gold Class, heard on Homebrew. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Coopers.