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.
PBS Presents
High Ground 2026
Fri 1 May 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
High Ground is a new live music series celebrating Fitzroy’s legacy of creative independence, underground culture and boundary-pushing music. Running across The Night Cat, The Evelyn and Punters Club from May–August, the inaugural winter program...
Community News
Khaled Chamma's 'Fireplace' in West Space Window
Sat 9 May 2026 to Tue 21 Jul 2026
'Fireplace' is a new site-specific project by Syrian Australian artist Khaled Chamma, presented in the West Space Window . Fireplace reflects on artworks Chamma has encountered during his time as both a volunteer and an...
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!
Community News
Spilt Milk (and hard honey) at West Space
Sat 13 Jun 2026 to Sat 8 Aug 2026
"The land of milk and honey”, originally a biblical phrase, was used in the 1960s and ‘70s to describe Aotearoa and Australia as lands of abundance for the Moana people who had migrated from their...
PBS Presents
Gospel Whiskey presents Hi-Fi Rye July
Sun 12 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Australia's only dedicated rye whiskey distillery brings you Hi-Fi Rye July : boutique Sunday listening sessions where melded music meets this month's hero grain.
Feature Sounds
Music In Exile - Jutna
Mon 13 Jul 2026 to Sun 19 Jul 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Jutna, the collaborative release from record label and collective Music In Exile. Late in 2024, six musicians from six countries - Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali, France, the United Kingdom...
PBS News
Vale Cameron Reyntjes
Tue 14 Jul 2026 to Tue 28 Jul 2026
The PBS staff and volunteer community are saddened by the passing of former station manager Cameron Reyntjes, who passed away on 25th of June 2026. Cameron served from 1993-1996 and is remembered for new marketing...
PBS Presents
Leaps and Bounds Festival 2026
Thu 16 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Yarra City Council 's longstanding winter music festival is back and bigger than ever. Spanning ten days, they're celebrating the pubs, clubs, venues and bars that make Yarra a live music mecca. Check out the...
Studio 5 Live
Claire Rousay Studio 5 Live
Sun 19 Jul 2026
Canadian-American musician, composer and artist Claire Rousay stops by PBS for a special Studio 5 Live set on Sunday July 19.
Community News
The Yalinguth Archives
Wed 22 Jul 2026
Dive in to the Yalinguth archives!
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.
PBS Events
Swinging City 2026
Free Event
Thu 23 Jul 2026
PBS and Leaps and Bounds Music Festival present the 2026 edition of Swinging City.
PBS Presents
TO BINA: A Night of Soukous Vibrations Powered by El Gran Mono
Sat 25 Jul 2026
Naarm’s Abbots Yard will come alive with electrifying cross-continental rhythms as TO BINA: A Night of Soukous Vibrations Powered by El Gran Mono transforms the space into a pulsating celebration of African and Afro-Colombian musical...
Studio 5 Live
Dumbhead Studio 5 Live
Mon 27 Jul 2026
Naarm three-piece Dumbhead are known for their genre-bending sound, creating bass-heavy music built for late-night movement. Drawing from experimental electronica, triphop and live beat-making, their shows are immersive and unpredictable. Tune in to Homebrew from...
Studio 5 Live
Helen Svoboda Studio 5 Live
Sun 2 Aug 2026
Recent PBS Feature Album artist Helen Svoboda's Headwater explores notions of fragmentation, individuality and wholeness, shaped by disparate and complementary aspects of her practice. Threads and earworms run throughout the record, forming an abstracted picture...
PBS Presents
Now or Never 2026
Just Announced
Wed 19 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
Now or Never returns this winter, taking place around Naarm/Melbourne August 19 - 30.
PBS Presents
Soul A-Go-Go at The Night Cat
Sat 19 Sep 2026
PBS FM’s Soul-A-Go-Go Returns to The Night Cat! Naarm/Melbourne’s legendary funk and soul party Soul-A-Go-Go is back for one unforgettable night of non-stop grooves. Join us at The Night Cat in Fitzroy on Saturday September...
PBS Presents
Move My Way
Sun 4 Oct 2026
Astral People announce Move My Way , a brand-new community-focused festival landing in Naarm/Melbourne on Sunday October 4. Taking over PICA , Move My Way is grounded in connection, comfort and world-class curation, bringing together...
PBS Presents
Strawberry Fields Festival 2026
Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026
The beloved Strawberry Fields Festival returns to the banks of the Dhungala / Murray River from November 20–22 for another unforgettable weekend of music, art and connection.
PBS Presents
Town Folk Festival 2026
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Town Folk Festival unveils its first 21 artists for 2026, bringing a standout mix of local and international talent to Djaara/Castlemaine on Saturday November 21. Now in its sixth year, Town Folk has cemented itself...
PBS Presents
Port Fairy Folk Festival 2027
Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Mon 8 Mar 2027
The beloved Port Fairy Folk Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary in March 2027.
Past News
Feature Sounds
Menahan Street Band
Mon 1 Mar 2021 to Sun 7 Mar 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Announcer Spotlight
David Heard of Acid Country
Mon 1 Mar 2021
Supporting local and international artists in the world of country, alt-country, outlaw, roots-rock, singer-songwriter and more styles since 1979. Pictured here with Margo Price in 2018 This announcer spotlight was written by Michelle Gearon and...
Studio 5 Live
Freya Josephine Hollick
Sat 27 Feb 2021
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising on Saturday February 27 as we rewind back to Freya Josephine Hollick Studio 5 Live session.
Announcer Spotlight
Lyndelle Wilkinson of The Afterglow
Tue 23 Feb 2021
This announcer spotlight was produced by Emma Peel and first published in our biannual member magazine, Easey Mag, December 2014 edition. We hope you enjoy reading this fascinating glimpse into the life of our remarkable...
Feature Sounds
Tamil Rogeon
Mon 22 Feb 2021 to Sun 28 Feb 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live
The 5.6.7.8's
Fri 19 Feb 2021
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Twistin' Fever on Friday February 19 as we rewind back to The 5.6.7.8's Studio 5 Live session.
Announcer Spotlight
Pierre Baroni of Soulgroove'66
Wed 17 Feb 2021
Not quite crate diggin'! A glimpse of the work that Pierre Baroni puts in to find soul records that you can hear on Soulgroove'66 This announcer spotlight was compiled by Richie 1250 and first published...
Feature Sounds
Goat Girl
Mon 15 Feb 2021 to Sun 21 Feb 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live
Devil Electric
Wed 10 Feb 2021
Fronted by the electrifying presence of vocalist Pierina O’Brien, Melbourne riff-heavy 4-piece Devil Electric formed in mid-2015 and have since supported such bands as Truckfighters, The Sword and Endless Boogie. Inspired by the hard rock...
Feature Sounds
Femi Kuti / Made Kuti
Mon 8 Feb 2021 to Sun 14 Feb 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live
Coda Chroma
Thu 4 Feb 2021
It is with great pleasure that we revisit the stunning live session Coda Chroma played on The Afterglow in 2020.
Studio 5 Live
Sampa The Great
Wed 3 Feb 2021
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to The Afterglow on Wednesday February 3 as we rewind back to Sampa The Great's Studio 5 Live session during Drive Live 2019.
PBS News
February Programming Changes
Tue 2 Feb 2021
This month on PBS we welcome three new shows to the program roster.
Studio 5 Live
Big Yawn
Mon 1 Feb 2021
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Headhunters on Monday February 1 as we rewind back to Big Yawn's Studio 5 Live session during Drive Live 2020.
PBS News
Performer Drive
Mon 1 Feb 2021 to Sun 28 Feb 2021
Join or renew as a Performer member during the month of February and you will go into the draw to win one of three amazing prize packs! Solo artist, in a band, DJ or producer?...
Feature Sounds
Sleaford Mods
Mon 1 Feb 2021 to Sun 7 Feb 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live
Syl Johnson
Fri 29 Jan 2021
Tune in to The Breakdown from 3pm on Friday, January 29 to hear Syl Johnson’s full 2011 Studio 5 Live session.
PBS News
Farewell Against The Tide
Wed 27 Jan 2021
After ten years on the PBS airwaves Against The Tide takes its final journey out to sea.
Feature Sounds
Chris Wilson
Mon 25 Jan 2021 to Sun 31 Jan 2021
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS News
A Drive (Live) Down Memory Lane
Thu 21 Jan 2021 to Fri 12 Feb 2021
12 months ago PBS was ramping up for another exciting week of Drive Live with 15 artists set to play their finest live set for both a studio audience and all the PBS listeners out...