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
PBS Presents
Kids
Thu 21 Nov 2013 to Sat 23 Nov 2013
Interactive workshops, fun activities and a dance party to foster the creative magic of little music makers. A series of events as part of Melbourne Music Week!
PBS Presents
Live Music Safari (Melbourne Music Week)
Thu 21 Nov 2013
Are you ready? You’re about to get a crash course on Melbourne’s thriving and diverse live music!
PBS Presents
Mix Master Mike (USA)
Thu 21 Nov 2013
Revered master of the 4th element. Musical DJ and collaborator with the Beastie Boys. Three-time undefeated winner of the DMC World DJ Championship
Studio 5 Live
Zeptepi
Thu 21 Nov 2013
Listen back to What The Folk! with Susi for a live set from Zeptepi.
Community News
The Age Music Victoria Awards 2013
Wed 20 Nov 2013
Previously known as The Age EG Awards, The Age Music Victoria Awards 2013 celebrate the state’s musical riches.
Community News
Yarra City Council Expressions of Interest.
Mon 18 Nov 2013
Council is seeking two community representatives to be part of this new and significant opportunity.
Feature Sounds
Aljawal
Mon 18 Nov 2013 to Sun 24 Nov 2013
by Debruit & Alsarah Soundway and Shock Records present Aljawal (The Traveller) - a unique record and a modern, haunting take on Sudanese music heard through the sonic lens of French artist/producer Débruit (real name...
Feature Sounds
Visible 8
Mon 18 Nov 2013 to Sun 24 Nov 2013
by Various Artists This week's Top 10:
PBS Presents
LOOK.STOP.BOP
Mon 18 Nov 2013 to Fri 22 Nov 2013
Squeeze a little love for our city stores and cafes into your week. All free, all for you, all working week!
Feature Sounds
Pretty
Mon 18 Nov 2013 to Sun 24 Nov 2013
by Harry Howard and the NDE Two years ago - like a battered owl - Harry Howard and the NDE emerged from a craggy nest. Their first album Near Death Experience saw the young HH...
Feature Sounds
Generation
Mon 18 Nov 2013 to Sun 24 Nov 2013
by Peshay Following a string of celebrated releases for the likes of Island and Metalheadz, drum ‘n’ bass legend Peshay turns his midas touch to live funk, jazz and tropical compositions in a vibrant new...
Feature Sounds
Perfect Times
Mon 18 Nov 2013 to Sun 24 Nov 2013
by Mountain Mocha Killimajaro Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro. Bit of a tongue twister, yeah? But there’s nothing complicated about MMK’s super heavyweight funk. Combining the rawest, deepest soulful grooves, the fast and furious energy of rock...
PBS Presents
Makers and Players Guitar Expo
Sat 16 Nov 2013
Luthiers participating in workshop & displays at Deakin Edge, Federation Square
PBS Presents
AWME 2013
Thu 14 Nov 2013 to Sun 17 Nov 2013
Now in its sixth year, AWME will once again showcase a huge line-up of global roots music with 50 world-class artists.
PBS News
Position available at PBS - Membership Coordinator
Wed 13 Nov 2013
We're looking for a team player with initiative, solid admin abilities, with excellent communication skills to join the station as its Membership Coordinator.
Studio 5 Live
Adalita
Tue 12 Nov 2013
Listen back to Mixing Up The Medicine with Erica for a live set from Adalita.
Feature Sounds
A Sun Spinning Backwards
Mon 11 Nov 2013 to Sun 17 Nov 2013
by Terminal Sound System Formed in a dingy Melbourne warehouse at the turn of the century and currently residing in Ballarat VIC, TERMINAL SOUND SYSTEM began as a vehicle for Skye Klein, half of Relapse...
Feature Sounds
IED
Mon 11 Nov 2013 to Sun 17 Nov 2013
by Pataphysics This week's Top 10:
Feature Sounds
Beloved
Mon 11 Nov 2013 to Sun 17 Nov 2013
by New Gods Beloved is the brand new release for Melbourne indie band New Gods. The 10-track collection of songs has been released as an online cassette – a format that’ll make a whole lot...
Feature Sounds
How To Stop Your Brain in An Accident
Mon 11 Nov 2013 to Sun 17 Nov 2013
by Future of The Left On first listen, Future Of The Left’s latest studio album, How To Stop Your Brain In An Accident is a very curious sounding album, it takes many listens to fully...