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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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Just Announced
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

Adriana
PBS News

IWD 2022 Listen Back

Tue 8 Mar 2022
Once again PBS celebrated women in our community with a special 24 hours of broadcasting on International Women’s Day, Tuesday March 8. We brought a mix of genres across the day from committed members of...
Feature Sounds

VACUUM

Mon 7 Mar 2022 to Sun 13 Mar 2022
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Harry Whaleboat
Wuigada

Harry Whaleboat

Mon 7 Mar 2022
Wuigada is a dedicated space where First Nations musicians can share and celebrate music made by other First Nations musicians with PBS audiences. Wuigada was named and developed by the highly acclaimed indigenous singer songwriter,...
Studio 5 Live

3 Pianos

Sun 6 Mar 2022
PBS Studio 5 Live has always been synonymous with recordings and performances that are unique, eclectic and truly unmissable. In these COVID times we’ve had to think outside the square a little to be able...
Rock The Valley
PBS Presents

Rock The Valley

Sat 5 Mar 2022
Rock The Valley is a brand-new music festival coming to the Yarra Valley! A day of feel-good blues, rock, psychedelic, soul & roots music bringing the summer vibes to the Yarra Glen Racecourse on Saturday...
PBS News

Download Our PBS App

Wed 2 Mar 2022
Do you have the latest version of our fabulous PBS app? The update has some important changes that ensure you'll be listening to us with ease! Download the updated app for iPhone and iPad for...
Feature Sounds

Alexander Flood

Mon 28 Feb 2022 to Sun 6 Mar 2022
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS News

Adrian Basso Stepping Down From PBS

Thu 24 Feb 2022
After 15 years at the helm of our iconic community radio station PBS 106.7FM, our General Manager, Adrian Basso, will be stepping down mid-year. During Basso’s tenure, our station has grown into a nationally and...
Feature Sounds

Erin Rae

Mon 21 Feb 2022 to Sun 27 Feb 2022
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS News

Max Teakle Trio - Delayed Broadcast

Sun 20 Feb 2022
On November 21 last year the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative (MJC) presented the Max Teakle Trio live in concert at The Jazzlab in Brunswick. The concert was recorded for the MJC, and broadcast Gerry Koster's Dizzy...
Monica Jasmine Karo performing live at Yaluk-ut Weelam Ngargee Festival
Wuigada

Monica Karo

Fri 18 Feb 2022
Wuigada is a dedicated space where First Nations musicians can share and celebrate music made by other First Nations musicians with PBS audiences. Wuigada was named and developed by the highly acclaimed indigenous singer songwriter,...
Studio 5 Live

Gabriella Cohen

Thu 17 Feb 2022
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread on Thursday February 17 as we revisit Gabriella Cohen's 2017 session.
Feature Sounds

Checkerboard Lounge

Mon 14 Feb 2022 to Sun 20 Feb 2022
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live

Grace Cummings

Wed 9 Feb 2022
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to The Afterglow on Wednesday February 9 as we revisit Grace Cummings' 2020 session.
Arts & Film

Melbourne Women in Film Festival

Wed 9 Feb 2022
Tune in for State of the Art every Wednesday morning from 8.30am on The Breakfast Spread for the latest arts news.
Feature Sounds

A.R. Wilson

Mon 7 Feb 2022 to Sun 13 Feb 2022
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Syl Johnson with Richie 1250 and the late Pierre Baroni in the PBS studios
PBS News

Syl Johnson Tributes

Mon 7 Feb 2022
PBS was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of soul and R&B legend, Syl Johnson. We'll be paying tribute on air throughout the week on: Mystic Brew - Tuesday 8 Feb at 9am The...
PBS News

Roger Holdsworth Celebrates 40 Years at PBS

Sun 6 Feb 2022
Listen back to Global Village as Roger celebrated 40 years at PBS!
Flix & Chill
PBS Presents

Flix & Chill presented by Yo CiTY Connect

Sat 5 Feb 2022 to Sat 26 Feb 2022
Melbourne BIPOC label and events company, Yo CiTY announces free summer film and music series, Flix & Chill presented by Yo CiTY Connect Melbourne cultural taste-makers and BIPOC music label Yo CiTY are thrilled to...
Studio 5 Live

The Pink Tiles

Thu 3 Feb 2022
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Radio City on Thursday February 3 as we revisit The Pink Tiles' 2017 session.