News

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

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...
Community News

UpStart Award 2026 - entries open now

Mon 13 Jul 2026 to Mon 31 Aug 2026
Entries have opened for the annual UpStart Award , closing at midnight on August 31. The UpStart Award is an annual grant for emerging Victorian singer-songwriters. Each year the winner of the award receives a...
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.
Feature Sounds

Iwuda - Music for Iwuda

Mon 27 Jul 2026 to Sun 2 Aug 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Music for Iwuda, the debut release from First Nations bassist Davin Ojala AKA Iwuda. Music for Iwuda was built in two halves: a run of duo compositions recorded live...
Studio 5 Live

Dumbhead Studio 5 Live

Mon 27 Jul 2026
Tune in to Homebrew from 3pm on Monday July 27 to hear a very special Studio 5 Live set from Dumbhead.
Studio 5 Live

Helen Svoboda Studio 5 Live

Sun 2 Aug 2026
Playing songs off her latest release, Helen Svoboda stops by PBS for an exclusive Studio 5 Live performance on The Sound Barrier .
Community News

Canvas Collective and Revolver Upstairs present: (de)Generate

Sat 8 Aug 2026
Canvas Collective and Revolver Upstairs Arts come together for (de)Generate , a one-night exhibition supporting deviants and artists alike on August 8 2026. This anti-doomscrolling takeover brings together degenerates, creatives, gremlins and musicians for a...
Just Announced
PBS Presents

Now or Never 2026

Wed 19 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
Now or Never returns this winter, taking place around Naarm/Melbourne August 19 - 30.
PBS Events

Blue Juice Radio Show live from Camberwell Market

Sun 30 Aug 2026
PBS 106.7 FM and Balwyn Rotary present Blue Juice Radio Show live from the Camberwell Market , celebrating Camberwell Sunday Market 's 50th Anniversary! Hosted by Mohair Slim, get down to the Camberwell Market on...
PBS Events

Rock-A-Bye Baby with Cool Out Sun at Darebin Arts Centre

Fri 11 Sep 2026
PBS' premiere kid friendly music show Rock-A-Bye Baby returns this September for Fuse Darebin , featuring a live performance from the cross-cultural Cool Out Sun bringing the good beats and good vibes. Taking place at...
PBS Events

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

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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...
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Twilight Sounds 2019

Sat 16 Mar 2019
Listen back to our live broadcast from Sills Bend, featuring Cash Savage and The Last Drinks with Cookin' On 3 Burners & Freya Josephine Hollick.
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PBS live from Twilight Sounds

Sat 16 Mar 2019
Tune in to hear Twilight Sounds broadcast live on PBS!
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PBS News

Performer Drive Winners 2019

Wed 13 Mar 2019 to Wed 20 Mar 2019
The winner of our February Performer Drive has been announced!
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Arts & Film

Darren Sylvester: Carve A Future, Devour Everything, Become Something

Wed 13 Mar 2019
Tune in for State of the Art Wednesday March 13 for Darren Sylvester's: Carve A Future, Devour Everything, Become Something exhibition discussion.
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Feature Sounds

The Wisdom Line

Mon 11 Mar 2019 to Sun 17 Mar 2019
by David Bridie The Wisdom Line is a storybook from deep within the Australian psyche. It’s rich with cross platform collaborations weaving brushstrokes from film makers with soundscapes from veteran Melbourne muso David Bridie ...
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PBS News

We Need You! Radio Festival volunteer call-out

Sat 9 Mar 2019 to Tue 30 Apr 2019
PBS' Radio Festival is back May 13th through to the 26th and we are looking for volunteers to help!
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Stone Love & Special Programming on International Women's Day

Fri 8 Mar 2019
Join us in studio Friday March 8 for a night of live music to celebrate International Women's Day. And tune in all day!
Community News

Port Fairy Folk Festival

Fri 8 Mar 2019 to Mon 11 Mar 2019
Immerse yourself in the glorious seaside village of Port Fairy for the 43rd annual Port Fairy Folk Festival happening over the March long weekend.
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Community News

Music on the Hill: International Women's Day Show

Fri 8 Mar 2019
Music on the Hill hosts its fourth International Women’s Day Show on Friday March 8, with Kylie Auldist, Xani, Thando and Clio!
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State of the Art

World Problems

Wed 6 Mar 2019
Tune in to The Breakfast Spread Wednesday March 6 for State of The Art with World Problems' Emma Mary Hall.
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Feature Sounds

Remind Me Tomorrow

Mon 4 Mar 2019 to Sun 10 Mar 2019
by Sharon Van Etten Sharon Van Etten returns for her fifth album, Remind Me Tomorrow - a reflection on childhood and the passing of time through her melancholic lens. This time round the guitar is...