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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.
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...
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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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Feature Sounds

Big Skies

Mon 12 Jun 2017 to Sun 18 Jun 2017
by Mere Women Mere Women Big Skies (PBS Feature Record) The Sydney establishment has really done their best to rid the city of any DIY culture in the past few years – pokies have ruled...
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PBS News

Young Elder Of Jazz Premier Performance

Sat 10 Jun 2017
PBS and The Melbourne International Jazz Festival present the world premiere performance of 'Things that have been said' by Hue Blanes.
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Studio 5 Live

Baby Blue

Mon 5 Jun 2017
Listen back to Homebrew for a live set from Baby Blue. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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Feature Sounds

World Spirituality Classics Vol. 1: The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda

Mon 5 Jun 2017 to Sun 11 Jun 2017
by Alice Coltrane Alice Coltrane World Spirituality Classics Vol. 1: The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda (PBS Feature Record) Spirituality was always central to the late Alice Coltrane ’s music – much has been...
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Community News

Rhythm and Soul for Refugees

Sun 4 Jun 2017
Rhythm and Soul for Refugees is an event to bring together the community for an afternoon of dancing and fun in support of asylum seekers.
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PBS Events

Soul A Go Go - June!

Sat 3 Jun 2017
Twist the night away at this month’s Soul-A-Go-Go!
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PBS Presents

FREEDOM TIME Winter

Sat 3 Jun 2017
Freedom Time returns with a massive winter edition featuring live performances, DJs, art installations and three big tops taking over Coburg Velodrome.
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PBS Presents

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Fri 2 Jun 2017 to Sun 11 Jun 2017
7 x selected shows from the 20th Melbourne International Jazz Festival
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Feature Sounds

The Nature of Light

Mon 29 May 2017 to Sun 4 Jun 2017
by Brenton Foster Brenton Foster The Nature of Light (PBS Feature Record) The Nature of Light by Melbourne-based pianist and composer Brenton Foster is simply put, a modern jazz triumph. A confident follow up to...
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PBS Events

MOMENTUM Chapter 3: Space Is The Place

Sat 27 May 2017
Foreign Brothers and PBS team up for a night of deep grooves, exotic rhythms and epic jams with live music and DJs at The Evelyn.
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Arts & Film

Coranderrk

Fri 26 May 2017 to Sat 27 May 2017
ILBIJERRI Theatre’s acclaimed production pays tribute to the resilience and adaptability of a people who rose to the challenge despite the odds.
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Community News

Africa's Got Talent

Sat 20 May 2017
Africa’s Got Talent is an amazing youth talent quest unleashing the best of African Australian creative talents.
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PBS Presents

BORIS

Fri 19 May 2017
BORIS are returning to Australia for a national tour - performing their critically acclaimed album, Pink, in celebration of its 10th anniversary.
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PBS News

PBS Radio Festival 2017 is here!

Mon 15 May 2017 to Sun 28 May 2017
Take One Small Step and sign up to keep PBS stay in orbit this Radio Festival!
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PBS Presents

Stonnington Jazz Festival 2017

Thu 11 May 2017 to Sun 21 May 2017
Returning for its twelfth year, the award-winning Stonnington Jazz is back to showcase a whole host of emerging and established jazz artists.
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Feature Sounds

Don't Give Up on Love

Mon 8 May 2017 to Sun 14 May 2017
by Don Bryant Don Bryant Don't Give Up On Love (PBS Feature Record) Memphis soul original and Hi Records hit man Don Bryant has announced his return to music with Don't Give Up On Love...
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PBS Events

Soul A Go Go with Deep Street Soul

Sat 6 May 2017
Shake off those autumn chills with Soul-A-Go-Go in May!
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PBS Presents

Multicultural Arts Victoria and PBS present MULTI FUTURISM

Fri 5 May 2017
MULTI FUTURISM is the first in a series of events showcasing curated performances between artists and musicians representing Victoria’s multicultural soul.
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Studio 5 Live

The Ivory Elephant

Thu 4 May 2017
Listen back to Radio City for a live set from The Ivory Elephant. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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PBS News

Government keeps the community in your radio

Thu 4 May 2017 to Mon 8 May 2017
The community broadcasting sector today welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to increase sector funding by $6.1m over two years.