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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.
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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, acousmatic opera to stand-up comedy; all threaded through JOLT’s commitment to neurodiverse artists and pushing sound...
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. Written and recorded over several years in a small country town, in a studio housed inside a...
Studio 5 Live

Carla dal Forno​ Studio 5 Live

Mon 20 Apr 2026
Confession is the fourth album from post-punk folk artist Carla dal Forno. Written and recorded over several years in a small country town, in a studio housed inside a partially abandoned hospital, Confession is an...
Studio 5 Live

Jake Mason Trio Studio 5 Live

Sat 25 Apr 2026
ARIA-nominated Jake Mason Trio are one of Australia’s premier soul-jazz act — a Hammond driven force that bridges a vintage aesthetic with contemporary edge. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Jake Mason (Cookin’ On 3 Burners),...
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
Carcinoid is an odorous cacophony spewing forth from the reeking underground grave of Naarm/Melbourne since 2018. The band embodies both raw crushing death and suffocating doom elements, but also forges their sound by incorporating a...
Studio 5 Live

Steady Weather Studio 5 Live

Mon 4 May 2026
Northside and Steady Records are proud to present the latest instalment from Naarm based, Fitzroy flavoured disco outfit Steady Weather, with the single ‘Best One’ taken from the forthcoming EP Golden Child. Since their 2022...
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
Blending searing, emotive vocals with a washed-out, psychedelia-steeped sonic palette, Ruby Jones crafts a tempestuous and hauntingly beautiful sound that is uniquely her own. Jones cut her teeth on the local scene before rising to...
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. Winter Blues has long felt...

Past News

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PBS Events

Jamaica Jump Up: Sound System Special

Sat 19 Aug 2017
It’s a sound system special this month at Jamaica Jump Up, powered by the heavy vibrations of Adrian Hough's Wall!
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PBS Events

Acland Plaza Pop Up Party - Switched On Live Broadcast

Sat 19 Aug 2017
PBS DJ Emma Peel will be broadcasting Switched On live from the Acland Plaza Pop Up Party from 12 noon to 3pm.
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Studio 5 Live

Jen Cloher

Wed 16 Aug 2017
Listen back to The Afterglow for a live set from Jen Cloher. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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Feature Sounds

Poor David's Almanack

Mon 14 Aug 2017 to Sun 20 Aug 2017
by David Rawlings David Rawlings Poor David's Almanack (PBS Feature Record) The Gillian Welch/David Rawlings musical partnership expands to its eighth installment with the release of Poor David’s Almanack . Initially it was Welch at...
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Community News

Justice for Elijah Fundraiser Narrm

Sun 13 Aug 2017
Take part in a fundraiser for Elijah Doughty's Mum and family at The Bella Union on Sunday 13th of August.
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PBS Presents

Elvis – The 40th Anniversary Spectacular

Sat 12 Aug 2017
Bringing people together to celebrate the music and legend of Elvis through a live show like no other.
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Studio 5 Live

Devil Electric

Wed 9 Aug 2017
Tune in to Pojama People for a live set from the Devil Electric. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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Feature Sounds

Jen Cloher

Mon 7 Aug 2017 to Sun 13 Aug 2017
by Jen Cloher Jen Cloher Jen Cloher (PBS Feature Record) “It’s self-titled.” The three-word answer is all that Jen Cloher requires to describe her new album, a letter in triplicate addressed to themes of Music,...
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PBS News

Programming Changes

Mon 7 Aug 2017
In August we say a fond farewell to two amazing PBS announcers and hello to some new friends.
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PBS Events

Soul a Go Go August!

Sat 5 Aug 2017
Start the last month of winter well, with a night time to early morning dance floor session at Soul a Go Go, back again on Saturday 5th of August!
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Studio 5 Live

Other Places

Fri 4 Aug 2017
Listen back to the Breakfast Spread for a live set from Other Places. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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PBS Events

Rock-A-Bye Baby: The Twoks

Thu 3 Aug 2017
The Melbourne-based duo have been making violin and drums dance music together for the past four years and now they play for us!
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PBS Events

Wacken Open Air Festival Germany - Screaming Symphony Live Broadcast

Thu 3 Aug 2017
Screaming Symphony will be broadcasting live from Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany - the world's biggest heavy metal music festival.
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Arts & Film

Deny / Denial / Denied

Wed 2 Aug 2017
Roberta J Rich joins Beth & Nick on The Breakfast Spread to talk about her upcoming exhibition Deny / Denial / Denied at Black Dot Gallery.
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Feature Sounds

In Time

Mon 31 Jul 2017 to Sun 6 Aug 2017
by Time for Dreams Time For Dreams In Time (PBS Feature Record) The debut album from Melbourne duo Time For Dreams: In Time is an extraordinary slice of sophisticated and deeply sexy pop music, In...
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PBS Events

Momentum Chapter 5: Multi Futurism

Sat 29 Jul 2017
Momentum#005 takes over the Evelyn Hotel with a line-up of amazing emerging artists across genres.
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Community News

Respect Is The Rule Benefit Gig

Sat 29 Jul 2017
Going to a gig or eating out, we all like to feel safe in our city's venues. Hospo Voice is aiming to tackle the issue of harassment in hospitality.
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Community News

New $10,000 award for Victorian singer-songwriters

Fri 28 Jul 2017 to Thu 31 Aug 2017
Applications open NOW and close on 31st August 2017, with the winner to be announced in mid-November at Face the Music held by The Push.
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PBS Presents

The Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival

Thu 27 Jul 2017 to Sun 30 Jul 2017
The country’s best Blues Musicians will fill the historic Port of Echuca’s heritage precinct and surrounding venues.
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Feature Sounds

Victim of Circumstance

Mon 24 Jul 2017 to Sun 30 Jul 2017
by Mayfield Mayfield Victim of Circumstance (PBS Feature Record) Melbourne’s very own six-piece soul outfit, Mayfield, bring us their long awaited 12 track debut album Victim of Circumstance after the successful release of their 45"...