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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.
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Community News

Rally for the Arts

Mon 9 Nov 2026
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) is organising a Rally for the Arts, 4.30pm on Monday 9 November.
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!
Studio 5 Live

Ju’suan Studio 5 Live

Mon 16 Nov 2026
PBS welcomes beat junkies Ju’suan in to Studio 5 for a live set on Deeep Space , 9am Monday November 16.
Sold Out!
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.
Sold Out!
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.
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Community News

Castlemaine World Record Attempt for AusMusic T-Shirt Day

Sun 22 Nov 2026
Castlemaine is set to go bigger for AusMusic T-Shirt Day this November, with a world record attempt for the most people wearing an Aussie band T-shirt in the same place at the same time.
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Free Event
PBS Events

Ausecuma Beats at Kindred Bandroom

Sat 5 Dec 2026
PBS and Kindred Bandroom in Yarraville are teaming up to present a free, family-friendly afternoon event on Saturday 5 December with nine-piece, multicultural ensemble Ausecuma Beats performing live, plus DJ sets from Shio ( Eternal Rhythm )...
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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Feature Sounds

The Snakes

Mon 8 Apr 2019 to Sun 14 Apr 2019
by The Snakes Fresh Melbourne outfit The Snakes have slithered out from under their rock in the past year and landed unabashedly on the steps of the pop-punk Parthenon. The sound is more of a...
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Soul A Go Go - April!

Sat 6 Apr 2019
Soul A Go Go is back this April with another all Soul & Funk DJ line-up!
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Studio 5 Live

Laura Imbruglia

Thu 4 Apr 2019
Listen back to Radio City for a Studio 5 Live with Laura Imbruglia. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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State of the Art

Wool! A History of Australia's Wool Industry: The Musical

Wed 3 Apr 2019
Tune in for State of the Art Wednesday April 3 when Kit Richards chats about her upcoming comedy festival show, Wool! The Musical
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Studio 5 Live

Mono Deluxe

Tue 2 Apr 2019
Listen back to Firewater for a Studio 5 Live with Mono Deluxe. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Venue Supporters

The Charles Weston

Mon 1 Apr 2019
The Charles Weston is a friendly pub with great beers and amazing meals that your tastebuds will thank you for. With live music every Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, their beer garden is also dog friendly!...
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Feature Sounds

Inferno

Mon 1 Apr 2019 to Sun 7 Apr 2019
by Robert Forster This week's feature record Inferno comes from acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Robert Forster. His first solo album in four years, and second in 11 years, Forster only makes records when he feels he...
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Community News

Phil K Community Fundraiser

Sat 30 Mar 2019
Join us for a special fundraiser event to support Phil K.
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PBS Presents

Come Together Music And Arts Festival

Sat 30 Mar 2019
Come Together Music & Arts Fest returns in March with another family friendly boutique festival at Edendale Farm in Eltham.
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PBS Presents

Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records

Fri 29 Mar 2019 to Sat 30 Mar 2019
PBS & Thornbury Picture House presents the Melbourne cinema premier of Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records.
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Studio 5 Live

Sasquatch

Wed 27 Mar 2019
Listen back to Pojama People for a Studio 5 Live with Sasquatch. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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State of the Art

Dance Nation

Wed 27 Mar 2019
Tune in for State of the Art Wednesday March 27 when director Maude Davey chats about the Australian premiere of Dance Nation.
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Mallard Movies: Garage Rockin' Craze

Tue 26 Mar 2019
Mallard Movies hosts a FREE screening of the documentary Garage Rockin' Craze; exploring the underground garage and rock scene in Japan.
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Feature Sounds

Motion

Mon 25 Mar 2019 to Sun 31 Mar 2019
by Squaring Circles This week's feature record comes from Melbourne electronic duo Squaring Circles with their debut album Motion. After drip-feeding singles for the past 12 months, gaining fans and racking up radio plays across...
Community News

2019 Rebetiko Festival: The surge of the underground

Sat 23 Mar 2019
Direct from Greece, Rebetien showcases its authentic Rebetiko sound and will be supported by international and local Rebetiko artists.
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PBS Presents

Multifuturism

Fri 22 Mar 2019
Two of Melbourne’s heavy weights, come together for a night that fuses Afro jazz, deep world music beats, and funk.
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PBS News

Alex Sims: Interviews Coordinator

Fri 22 Mar 2019 to Sun 7 Apr 2019
We are delighted to announce that Alex Sims is PBS' new Interviews Coordinator.
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State of the Art

Skeleton Tree

Wed 20 Mar 2019
Tune in for State of the Art Wednesday March 20 when Stephanie Lake chats about her latest dance piece - Skeleton Tree.
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Studio 5 Live

Reβetien

Tue 19 Mar 2019
Listen back to Opalakia for a Studio 5 Live with Reβetien. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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Feature Sounds

Chasing Gold

Mon 18 Mar 2019 to Sun 24 Mar 2019
by Chelsea Wilson The Aussie soul scene can be a tough space to crack for a young face, with the accolades going largely to the established set. But Chelsea Wilson is jumping the queue with...