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Flying Fruit Fly Circus Youth Classes - Open Now in Melbourne!

Fri 23 Jan 2026 to Tue 30 Jun 2026
Discover circus with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus at Circus Centre Melbourne, Collingwood Yards.
Feature Sounds

Shabaka - Of The Earth

Mon 2 Mar 2026 to Sun 8 Mar 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Of The Earth, the debut release from instrumentalist/producer Shabaka.
PBS Presents

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026

Fri 6 Mar 2026 to Mon 9 Mar 2026
Port Fairy Folk Festival is just around the corner! Over the March long weekend, Port Fairy will host an inspiring mix of international guests, First Nations voices and beloved Australian songwriters.
PBS Events

Down By The River & The Juke Joint live from Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026

Fri 6 Mar 2026 to Mon 9 Mar 2026
Experience PBS making radio live on stage at this year's Port Fairy Folk Festival . PBS will host both Lauren Plant's Down By The River and Matt’s Frederick’s The Juke Joint live on stage.
PBS Presents

JOLT Arts Autumn Season 2026

Sat 7 Mar 2026 to Sun 31 May 2026
Running from March through May, the JOLT Autumn Season spans everything from avant garde noise to classical Indian tabla, acousmatic opera to stand-up comedy; all threaded through JOLT’s commitment to neurodiverse artists and pushing sound...
Studio 5 Live

IKSRE and Nat Bartsch Studio 5 Live

Sun 8 Mar 2026
This International Women’s Day, PBS presents a very special Studio 5 Live with pianist/composer Nat Bartsch and loops based artist IKSRE - together for a live collaboration. Nat Bartsch and I K S R E...
PBS News

International Women's Day 2026

Sun 8 Mar 2026
Sunday March 8 is International Women’s Day! To mark the occasion, PBS has programmed a full 24 hours of radio celebrating the incredible women and gender diverse musicians and DJs in our community.
Studio 5 Live

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Šimšek​ Studio 5 Live

Tue 10 Mar 2026
Catch Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek on Boogie Beat Suite for an exclusive Studio 5 Live performance on Tuesday March 10.
Community News

Bowls for Benefit

Fri 13 Mar 2026
Grab your mates and head to Bowls for Benefit, a community fundraiser supporting those most affected by climate change.
Studio 5 Live

Iron & Wine Studio 5 Live

Sat 14 Mar 2026
Iron & Wine returns down under for the first time since 2018 and drops by PBS for a very special Studio 5 Live on 5ft High & Rising.
Studio 5 Live

Temporary Blessings Studio 5 Live

Fri 20 Mar 2026
Tune in to The Breakdown on Friday March 20 to hear Temporary Blessings Studio 5 Live, plus an interview with DJ Manchild.
PBS Presents

LuliePalooza 2026

Sat 21 Mar 2026
Naarm's wildest rock 'n' roll festival, LuliePalooza, is back on Saturday March 21!
Free Event
PBS Events

City Hall: Sunday Sounds with Ausecuma Beats

Sun 22 Mar 2026
PBS 106.7FM and Kingston Arts team up to present Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds, a series of free, family-friendly events. In March, let's boogie with Ausecuma Beats!
PBS Presents

Gospel Whiskey Presents Chessboxin' 2 with GZA

Thu 26 Mar 2026
Naarm indie rye whiskey distillers The Gospel Whiskey presents Chessboxin’ 2 with GZA of Wu-Tang Clan, returning on Thursday March 26 at Collingwood Town Hall.
PBS Presents

The Wailers – 50 Years of Positive Vibrations

Wed 1 Apr 2026
Bluesfest Tours and PBS are proud to present The Wailers – 50 Years of Positive Vibrations.
PBS Presents

Erykah Badu – Walk Between Worlds: Australia Tour April 2026

Wed 1 Apr 2026
Bluesfest Tours and PBS 106.7FM proudly present Erykah Badu, the Queen of neo soul, returning to Naarm for the first time in 12 years with her Walk Between Worlds tour in April 2026.
PBS Presents

Buddy Guy

Mon 6 Apr 2026
The greatest living blues legend, Buddy Guy, returns to Naarm/Melbourne for one exclusive performance at the Palais Theatre on Monday April 6.
PBS Events

Soul-A-Go-Go at the Brunswick Ballroom

Sat 11 Apr 2026
Naarm/Melbourne’s legendary soul party Soul-A-Go-Go is back for a one-off night of dancing and rare grooves at the Brunswick Ballroom on Saturday April 11, from 9pm ‘til 3am.
PBS Presents

Arockalypse Now 2026

Sat 18 Apr 2026
Arockalypse Now Festival returns bigger and louder than ever in 2026, taking over two stages from 5pm until late for a full-throttle night of rock and roll.
Free Event
PBS Events

City Hall: Sunday Sounds with Checkerboard Lounge and Joshua Batten

Sun 19 Apr 2026
PBS 106.7FM and Kingston Arts present Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds with Checkerboard Lounge and Joshua Batten!
PBS Events

25 Years of Burning Bitumen live at The Bergy Bandroom

Sat 9 May 2026
PBS Presents Burning Bitumen 's Birthday Bonaza '25 Years of Evil'. To celebrate, we are bringing some of the scene's heaviest bands to rattle your bones at The Bergy Bandroom on Saturday May 9.
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!

Past News

Feature Sounds

Snowy Band

Mon 30 Mar 2020 to Sun 5 Apr 2020
Snowy Band - Audio Commentary Liam ‘Snowy’ Halliwell has been one of Melbourne’s busiest musicians over the past decade. He’s written and played on more songs and in more bands in Melbourne, than anyone would...
PBS Presents

Duke Street Block Party

Sat 28 Mar 2020
This event has been postponed.
Community News

Open Borders 5.0

Sat 28 Mar 2020
The fifth coming of the annual 12 hour music+arts Open Borders fest is the largest yet. Including Open Borders special resident bands The Slingers and Majak Doo r as well as some of Melbourne’s most...
Community News

Isol-Aid Festival

Sat 28 Mar 2020 to Sun 29 Mar 2020
Missing your regular dose of live music? Don't despair! The local music community has come together to deliver you live music content direct to your living room (or wherever in the house you choose to...
PBS News

Vale Sean Baxter

Fri 27 Mar 2020
PBS was deeply saddened to learn last week of the passing of Sean Baxter. Sean has been an integral part, and in many ways a driving force, in Melbourne’s avant-garde and experimental music community for...
Community News

The At Home Sessions

Thu 26 Mar 2020 to Mon 13 Apr 2020
During these uncertain times, APRA AMCOS has stepped up with a series of resources for their members that will help them stay connected and develop professional skills in viable ways. These streams are all available...
PBS News

Mallard Movies: The Show Must Go On

Wed 25 Mar 2020
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.
Studio 5 Live

The Bamboos

Wed 25 Mar 2020
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune into The Afterglow to hear The Bamboos' magical session originally broadcast on July 11, 2018. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Announcer Spotlight

Saúl Zavarce - Fiesta Jazz

Wed 25 Mar 2020 to Sat 25 Apr 2020
We’re going to be exploring the station and the amazing volunteer announcers who make PBS the fantastic broadcaster that it is. Today, we're meeting Saúl Zavarce from Fiesta Jazz.
Sasha and Chris with Kylie Auldist
Volunteer Blog

Keeping Up with Connections

Wed 25 Mar 2020 to Sun 5 Apr 2020
In the early hours of March 23, Chris Xynos delivered his very last Connections, an Insomnia program that ran for almost 5.5 years. We spoke to Chris who maintained a PMA (positive mental attitude) at...
Feature Sounds

Cable Ties

Mon 23 Mar 2020 to Sun 29 Mar 2020
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Ajak Kwai
PBS News

New Show - Come Together

Mon 23 Mar 2020
PBS is excited to announce that renowned musician and performer, Ajak Kwai, will be bringing a brand new show called Come Together to the PBS airwaves.
PBS Presents

Open Studio Oddball

Sat 21 Mar 2020
Open Studios have announced this event will be cancelled. Six acts, back to back over six hours! Hold onto your hats, Open Studio is blasting off for another galaxy as we light the fuze for...
PBS Presents

Bendigo Festival of Australian Film

Fri 20 Mar 2020 to Mon 23 Mar 2020
The first annual Bendigo Festival of Australian Film - A four day celebration of Australian cinema, featuring 8 fantastic films.
PBS Events

Freeway of Love - Celebrating Aretha

Fri 20 Mar 2020
CANCELLED - It is with disappointment that PBS is announcing the postponement of Freeway of Love – Celebrating Aretha. PBS has made the call to postpone this event due to multiple unforeseen circumstances beyond the...
Love of Diagrams - Studio 5 Live
PBS News

Explore PBS' Live Videos

Thu 19 Mar 2020
At home, whiling away the hours? PBS has stacks of great live videos recorded right here in Studio 5 - check them out here . You'll find clips of lots of your favourite artists, some...
Drive Live 2017 Melissa Cowan
PBS News

Work With Us!

Wed 18 Mar 2020
Applications for this position have officially closed. We will be in touch in regards to interviews as soon as we can. Thank you for your applications!
PBS Easey St
PBS News

Supporting Our Community Through COVID-19

Tue 17 Mar 2020 to Tue 21 Apr 2020
In response to the current impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), PBS is taking steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of its volunteers, broadcasters and staff. The doors to the station are now closed in an...
PBS News

Vale Don Burrows

Tue 17 Mar 2020
It is with great sadness that PBS acknowledges the passing of Australian jazz legend, Don Burrows . Don spent a lifetime as one of Australia's most celebrated jazz musicians, starting his career in Sydney in...
Jordan Oakley
PBS News

Program Changes

Mon 16 Mar 2020 to Tue 17 Mar 2020
There's been some movement at the station, with some much loved long term announcers finishing up their shows. They will be missed greatly. But, with change comes opportunity, and a chance to provide space for...