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Call It Out: A First Nations Racism Register

Thu 19 Jan 2023 to Sun 5 Feb 2023
By ‘calling out’ racism on this register, you are helping to tell the true story of racism in this country. This will enable community leaders to continue the fight against racism and protect future generations.
Volunteer Blog

Upcoming Volunteer Vacancies at PBS

Mon 23 Jan 2023 to Fri 24 Feb 2023
Happy new year from PBS HQ! We hope you're going well. We want to say a huge thanks to all the volunteers who've kept PBS going through the summer, it's been so great to hear new announcers on...
Gena Rose Bruce standing outside with windswept hair. They are wearing a flowing white gown.
Feature Sounds

Gena Rose Bruce - Deep Is The Way

Mon 30 Jan 2023 to Sun 5 Feb 2023
Deep Is The Way is the second full-length album from Melbourne-based singer/songwriter Gena Rose Bruce. The album chronicles Bruce's fraught path back into the light, as she processes death and inner turmoil to emerge with...
PBS Performer Drive 2023
PBS News

Performer Drive 2023 - join now to win!

Wed 1 Feb 2023 to Tue 28 Feb 2023
If you’re a band, solo artist, DJ, producer or a performer, join PBS as a Performer Member throughout February for your chance to win big!
Community News

Introduction to Volunteering

Tue 7 Feb 2023
The City of Yarra is hosting a free webinar on volunteering in Yarra on Tuesday February 7, including info on where to start, what's involved, and how you and your community can benefit from giving...
Lobotomizer Poster - Shock Treatment farewell 2023
PBS Events

Lobotomizer - the Last Laugh!

Fri 10 Feb 2023
Join us at The Gaso on Friday February 10 for Lobotomizer: The Last Laugh - a farewell and thank you show for Kev Lobotomi and his program Shock Treatment .
The Boite’s professional development; The Portfolio Project flyer.
Community News

The Portfolio Project at The Boite

Fri 10 Feb 2023
Calling all emerging culturally and linguistically diverse artists in Naarm! Applications for The Boite’s professional development; The Portfolio Project is open till February 10. It is a professional development program designed to empower and give...
PBS Drive Live 2023 - artwork by Shelby De Fazio
PBS Events

Drive Live 2023

Mon 20 Feb 2023 to Fri 24 Feb 2023
Our favourite week in February is BACK. Drive Live 2023, featuring: Glass Beams, Press Club, Don Glori, Blonde Revolver, Cong Josie and more!
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PBS Events

Soul A Go Go March 4

Sat 4 Mar 2023
Don't miss Melbourne's premier soul and funk party Soul A Go Go at Brunswick Ballroom March 4. Ft. Miss Goldie, Emma Peel, and more!
A sepia photo of Eric Bibb holding a guitar and looking off to the right.
PBS Presents

The Melbourne Guitar Show

Sat 4 Mar 2023 to Sun 5 Mar 2023
The Melbourne Guitar Show is ready to make its rockin’ return in 2023, set to storm Caulfield Racecourse on March 4 and 5. Tickets are on sale now . Eric Bibb Proudly presented by the...
PBS Presents

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2023

Fri 10 Mar 2023 to Mon 13 Mar 2023
Port Fairy Folk Festival have announced the third artist line-up for their major four-day event by the mighty Southern Ocean running across the labour day long weekend, 10 - 13 March, 2023. Andrew Gurruwiwi Band,...
PBS Presents

Good Times 2023

Sat 25 Mar 2023
PBSFM & Strawberry Fields Presents Good Times, a new intimate concept to combat your festival fatigue.
Femi Kuti event poster
PBS Presents

FEMI KUTI and The Positive Force

Fri 7 Apr 2023
Renowned for his charismatic and energetic stage presence, Femi Kuti is bringing a brand-new show, promoting Africa at its best and promises to deliver a breathtaking performance, full of delightful surprises.

Past News

PBS Presents

Reservoir Stomp 2022

Sun 4 Dec 2022
Reservoir Stomp is back on December 4 at the iconic Preston-Reservoir Bowls Club and it’s set to be the biggest suburban shindig of the year. Featuring Mo'Ju, Pinch Points, Ausecuma Beats and more!
PBS Events

Soul A Go Go December 3

Sat 3 Dec 2022
Don't miss Melbourne's premier soul and funk party Soul A Go Go, Saturday December 3 at Brunswick Ballroom!
Milo Eastwood djing
PBS Events

The PBS Breakfast Spread LIVE from the Arts Centre Forecourt

Fri 2 Dec 2022
With Milo Eastwood and special guest DJs!
PBS News

Kev Lobotomi's Shock Treatment is wrapping up

Wed 30 Nov 2022
Last Wednesday night Kev Lobotomi announced that after 33 years Shock Treatment would be winding up on December 28, 2022.
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Feature Sounds

CoOp Presents: They're Energised

Mon 28 Nov 2022 to Sun 4 Dec 2022
CoOp Presents has released an all-new compilation album put together by Allysha Joy. The 14-track LP They're Energised gives us a solid glimpse into the current wave of Antipodean bruk/broken beat artists.
PBS Presents

Stranger Cole live at Shotkickers

Sat 26 Nov 2022
PBS and Funky Kingston present a very special evening of foundation Jamaican sounds delivered by one of the originators direct from Kingston, Jamaica: Stranger Cole . Get down to Shotkickers in Thornbury Saturday November 26,...
PBS Presents

Queenscliff Music Festival 2022

Fri 25 Nov 2022 to Sun 27 Nov 2022
Queenscliff Music Festival is back! We can't wait to see you all in Queenscliff again this November 25-27 for the 24th edition (finally!). Without further ado, please welcome to the QMF Family... THE BAD DAD...
Tamara standing outside at the top of a staircase with their double bass.
Feature Sounds

Tamara Murphy Trio - TMT

Mon 21 Nov 2022 to Sun 27 Nov 2022
Tamara Murphy presents TMT , her debut album featuring a mix of specially curated originals and covers from the likes of The Beatles, Thom Yorke and Bernie McGann.
PBS Presents

Prahran Square Block Party

Sun 20 Nov 2022
Live music is back, and Prahran Square is set to host a free major outdoor music event on Sunday November 20. Prahran Square Block Party will feature sets from Mildlife , 30/70 , Emma Volard...
Laura Jean looking straight on at camera in black dress.
Feature Sounds

Laura Jean - Amateurs

Mon 14 Nov 2022 to Sun 20 Nov 2022
Laura Jean returns with their new album Amateurs , a stunning, string-laden album, set at a mystical midway point between the deep synth-pop of previous album Devotion and the folkier sounds of Laura’s earlier work.
PBS Presents

Milo Eastwood at The Fairfield Amphitheatre

Sat 12 Nov 2022
UPDATE – this event has sold out, but the afterparty at 24 moons has now been announced! Featuring the same line-up, plus a couple of bonus sets from O Honey and Wheat - tickets can...
PBS Presents

Surprise Chef – Education & Recreation Launch

Sat 12 Nov 2022
Surprise Chef – Education & Recreation Launch Party: NEW DATE & VENUE Northcote Theatre - Saturday November 12, 2-10pm ALWAYS LIVE , Crown Ruler , College Of Knowledge Records and PBS 106.7FM present Education &...
Feature Sounds

Dry Cleaning - Stumpwork

Mon 7 Nov 2022 to Sun 13 Nov 2022
UK four-piece Dry Cleaning ’s much anticipated sophomore album Stumpwork is this week’s PBS Feature Album. As soon as Dry Cleaning finished their debut album New Long Leg , they immediately set about moving forwards...
PBS Events

Soul A Go Go November 5

Sat 5 Nov 2022
Don't miss Soul A Go Go at Brunswick Ballroom November 5, 2022! Melbourne's premier soul and funk party Soul A Go Go has returned to the first Saturday of every month. Join us on Saturday...
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Studio 5 Live

Ocean Party

Thu 3 Nov 2022
So much of The Ocean Party ’s music balances moments of introspection with visceral expression as themes of identity and belonging are brought to light by the shared perspectives of the band’s songwriters. The Melbourne-via-Wagga-Wagga...
Feature Sounds

Surprise Chef - Education & Recreation

Mon 31 Oct 2022 to Sun 6 Nov 2022
This week's PBS Feature Album is Education & Recreation, the brand new LP from Surprise Chef . Surprise Chef’s music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilise time and space to build soundscapes...
PBS Events

PBS Record Fair 2022

Sat 29 Oct 2022
PBS is thrilled to announce the return of the annual PBS Record Fair on Saturday October 29 at Collingwood Town Hall. With over 40 stalls jam packed with dealers, collectors, record labels and PBS announcers...
PBS Presents

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues

Fri 28 Oct 2022 to Sun 30 Oct 2022
Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues is back in 2022, taking place October 28 - 30. Head to the festival website to check out the full line up of spectacular world-class artists across a jam...
Actually Autistic flyer with event details and colourful artworks of faces.
Community News

Actually Autistic: An Exhibition

Wed 26 Oct 2022 to Thu 17 Nov 2022
Actually Autistic: An Exhibition invites the people of Melbourne to join in on celebrating, nurturing and empowering autistic creativity.
Feature Sounds

BATTS - The Nightline

Mon 24 Oct 2022 to Sun 30 Oct 2022
BATTS is the project of Melbourne based singer-songwriter and producer, Tanya Batt. After collaborating with NASA on her debut The Grand Tour , BATTS turned her sights back to Earth, collaborating on this record with...