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PBS News

Spring Renewal 2026

Thu 1 Oct 2026 to Sat 31 Oct 2026
Check it out, it's Spring Renewal! Join or renew your membership to PBS this October to score a free tote bag, and for your chance to win.
PBS News

Become a PBS Board Director

Thu 8 Oct 2026 to Mon 23 Nov 2026
PBS is seeking nominations for three Board Director positions at our 2026 Annual General Meeting, with each position for a two-year term.
PBS Presents

JOLT Arts Spring Season 2026

Fri 9 Oct 2026 to Fri 30 Oct 2026
JOLT Arts is back for the warmer months supporting sonic and visual arts creation and presentation, highlighting contemporary art with and by people with disability and neurodivergent artists. Its work sits at the intersection of...
Feature Sounds

Ella Thompson - Triumph & Sadness

Mon 26 Oct 2026 to Sun 1 Nov 2026
This week's PBS Feature Album is Ella Thompson’s Triumph & Sadness ; her most profound album yet, inspired by a classic sweet soul sound yet rooted in the contemporary moment.
Studio 5 Live

Finn Rees Studio 5 Live

Thu 29 Oct 2026
Two years since the release of his acclaimed debut album Dawn Is A Melody , Naarm/Melbourne’s Finn Rees has a new EP out at the end of the month called Feel The Sun, releasing on...
Studio 5 Live

Kasinda Studio 5 Live

Mon 2 Nov 2026
PBS is excited to welcome Kasinda and her band into Studio 5 for a special performance taking place on Homebrew, Monday November 2, 2026.
Studio 5 Live

Ella Thompson Studio 5 Live

Wed 11 Nov 2026
Ella Thompson and her band will drop by Boss Action at 7pm Wednesday November 11 to perform live in Studio 5.
Free Event
PBS Events

Sunday Sounds: JAZZPARTY

Sun 15 Nov 2026
Sunday Sounds returns to Kingston City Hall for a special performance from JAZZPARTY!
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PBS Presents

Strawberry Fields Festival x PBS live music competition

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.
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PBS Presents

Town Folk Festival 2026

Sat 21 Nov 2026
Town Folk Festivalunveils its first 21 artists for 2026, bringing a standout mix of local and international talent to Djaara/Castlemaine on Saturday November 21.
PBS Presents

Jamaican Music & Food Festival 2026

Sat 12 Dec 2026
Jamaican Music & Food Festival returns this December, celebrating 10 years of island vibes!
PBS Presents

When Pigs Fly NYE

Thu 31 Dec 2026
When Pigs Fly returns this New Year's Eve to celebrate five years of music, dancing and community at its favourite patch of dirt on the banks of the Birrarung.
Just Announced
PBS Presents

Milo Eastwood: On The Lake 2027

Sat 6 Feb 2027
Milo Eastwood’s On The Lake returns this summer for the third year running, and it’s bigger than ever. What started as an open-air day party on the banks of Coburg Lake has grown into a...
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

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State of the Art

Whiskey Dinner, Good Talk

Tue 17 Apr 2018
Identical Records and Callan Skimin present solo exhibition by Lara Dickinson titled Whisky Dinner, Good Talk at The Old Bar on Tuesday 17 April.
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PBS News

Music Market joins PBS at Collingwood Arts Precinct

Tue 17 Apr 2018 to Sun 22 Apr 2018
Music HQ at our new home! The Music Market, for Victoria’s music industry to work, learn, and collaborate will be at the Collingwood Arts Precinct.
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Studio 5 Live

TV Haze

Tue 17 Apr 2018
Listen back to Mixing Up the Medicine for a Studio 5 Live with TV Haze. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Feature Sounds

WVR BVBY

Mon 16 Apr 2018 to Sun 22 Apr 2018
by WVR BVBY WVR BVBY is the next link in the chain of the Melbourne soulful sound that has been developing strongly over the past decade. They create cinematic sounds through roaring horns, synth arpeggiation...
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Community News

I Get Up Again – A Benefit for Brian Hooper

Fri 13 Apr 2018
The Beasts of Bourbon will re-form to headline a benefit to help bandmate and legendary Australian alternative rock and blues bassist, Brian Hooper.
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PBS Events

Rock A Bye Baby with Thando

Thu 12 Apr 2018
PBS presents Rock-A-Bye Baby with Zimbabwean born and Melbourne based singer songwriter Thando.
Feature Sounds

Amaro

Mon 9 Apr 2018 to Sun 15 Apr 2018
by The Harpoons Driven by lilting drums and the smoky voice of lead singer Bec Rigby, soul-pop single 'Pressure' opens the 11-track genre-bending long play. Amaro perfectly encapsulates The Harpoons' originality and verve as tracks...
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PBS Events

Soul A Go Go - April

Sat 7 Apr 2018
We are back this April with an all PBS DJ Special!
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Community News

The Brunswick Hotel Presents: Flood Aid

Sat 7 Apr 2018
Flooded Melbourne music venue is holding a fundraiser to help its staff Saturday April 7 with Flyying Colours, China Beach and more.
Feature Sounds

Modern Convenience

Mon 2 Apr 2018 to Sun 8 Apr 2018
by MOD CON The trains of thought that MOD CON — Erica Dunn (guitar, vocals), Sara Retallick (bass), and Raquel Solier (drums) — take us down on Modern Convenience follow a series of themes that...
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Studio 5 Live

Amaya Laucirica

Mon 2 Apr 2018
Listen back to Amaya Laucirica's live set on Homebrew for Studio 5 Live. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Venue Supporters

The Wesley Anne

Sun 1 Apr 2018
If you're after both age and beauty, the Wesley Anne might be the destination for you! The team at the Wesley Anne are currently running takeaway food and beverages and with every meal purchased you...
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PBS Presents

Gomez

Sun 1 Apr 2018
Bluesfest Touring and PBS are proud to present Gomez as part of the Bluesfest sideshows at 170 Russell Sunday April 1, 2018.
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PBS Presents

Morcheeba

Fri 30 Mar 2018
Bluesfest Touring and PBS are proud to present Morcheeba as part of the Bluesfest sideshows at 170 Russell Friday March 30, 2018.
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PBS Presents

Walter Trout

Thu 29 Mar 2018
Bluesfest Touring and PBS are proud to present Walter Trout as part of the Bluesfest sideshows at the Corner Hotel Thursday March 29, 2018.
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PBS News

New Program: Eternal Rhythm

Thu 29 Mar 2018
PBS is very excited to announce that DJ Shio will be getting eternal on PBS!
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Studio 5 Live

Ross McHenry Trio

Thu 29 Mar 2018
Listen back to the Ross McHenry Trio's live set on Radio City. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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PBS Presents

New Power Generation

Mon 26 Mar 2018
Bluesfest Touring and PBS are proud to present New Power Generation - Prince's touring band - for two nights at 170 Russell.
Feature Sounds

Orquesta Akokán

Mon 26 Mar 2018
by Orquesta Akokán Listening to the new LP by Orquesta Akokán, you can't help but feel the spirits of Cuba's musical giants radiating from the speakers. But honouring and caring for these spirits is not...
Studio 5 Live

Lamine Sonko and The African Intelligence with Ajak Kwai

Sun 25 Mar 2018
Listen back to Lamine Sonko & The African Intelligence with Ajak Kwai's live set on Flight 1067 to Africa. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.