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PBS News

Spring Renewal 2026

Thu 1 Oct 2026 to Sat 31 Oct 2026
Check it out, it's Spring Renewal! Join or renew your membership to PBS this October to score a free tote bag, and for your chance to win.
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.
PBS Presents

JOLT Arts Spring Season 2026

Fri 9 Oct 2026 to Fri 30 Oct 2026
JOLT Arts is back for the warmer months supporting sonic and visual arts creation and presentation, highlighting contemporary art with and by people with disability and neurodivergent artists. Its work sits at the intersection of...
Feature Sounds

Ella Thompson - Triumph & Sadness

Mon 26 Oct 2026 to Sun 1 Nov 2026
This week's PBS Feature Album is Ella Thompson’s Triumph & Sadness ; her most profound album yet, inspired by a classic sweet soul sound yet rooted in the contemporary moment.
Studio 5 Live

Finn Rees Studio 5 Live

Thu 29 Oct 2026
Two years since the release of his acclaimed debut album Dawn Is A Melody , Naarm/Melbourne’s Finn Rees has a new EP out at the end of the month called Feel The Sun, releasing on...
Studio 5 Live

Kasinda Studio 5 Live

Mon 2 Nov 2026
PBS is excited to welcome Kasinda and her band into Studio 5 for a special performance taking place on Homebrew, Monday November 2, 2026.
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!
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PBS Presents

Strawberry Fields Festival x PBS live music competition

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.
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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.
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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PBS Events

Reclink Community Cup 2015: Feelin' Kinda Sporty

Sun 21 Jun 2015
The Cup is being polished, the Sherrin is being pumped, and excitement is mounting as preparations are underway for the Reclink Community Cup 2015.
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PBS Events

Jamaica Jump-Up #3: SOUNDSYSTEM Special

Sat 20 Jun 2015
Join us for a special celebration of Jamaican soundsystem culture at The Gasometer, Saturday June 20.
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Studio 5 Live

Demonhead

Fri 19 Jun 2015
Listen back to Metal Genesis for a live set from Demonhead. Studio 5 Live is brought to you by Coopers.
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Community News

PBS Arts and Community Guide

Thu 18 Jun 2015 to Wed 24 Jun 2015
Strumarama, a night of live music, comedy, poetry and performance artists.
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Studio 5 Live

Spray Paint (US)

Thu 18 Jun 2015
Listen back to Sunglasses After Dark for a live set from Spray Paint. Studio 5 Live is brought to you by Coopers.
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Arts & Film

Future Future

Tue 16 Jun 2015
Arts House turns 10! Put on your red shoes to celebrate ten years of contemporary arts programming at Arts House.
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Feature Sounds

Self Titled

Mon 15 Jun 2015 to Sun 21 Jun 2015
by The Bad Plus Joshua Redman The Bad Plus Joshua Redman Self Titled (PBS Feature Record) This week’s feature album, ‘The Bad Plus Joshua Redman’ is a collaboration between trio The Bad Plus and saxophonist...
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PBS Presents

Coffee Fest

Sun 14 Jun 2015
Melbourne’s coffee obsession goes global.
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Studio 5 Live

Lalibelas & Nhatty Man

Sun 14 Jun 2015
Listen back to Flight 1067 to Africa for a live set from Lalibelas and Nhatty Man. Studio 5 Live is brought to you by Coopers.
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Community News

Vale Allan Browne

Sat 13 Jun 2015
PBS would like to extend our deep sympathies to the family of Allan Browne and his many friends and colleagues.
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Community News

PBS Arts and Community Guide

Thu 11 Jun 2015 to Wed 17 Jun 2015
Starting this Sunday is Multicultural Arts Victoria’s 12th year of Emerge Festival.
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Feature Sounds

Cum the Raw Prawn

Mon 8 Jun 2015 to Sun 14 Jun 2015
by Cosmic Psychos Cosmic Psychos Cum the Raw Prawn (PBS Feature Record) Cosmic Psychos "Cum the Raw Prawn" on Desperate Records Aussie rock legends The Cosmic Psychos release their first album in 4 years "Cum...
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Studio 5 Live

The Sugarcanes

Mon 8 Jun 2015
Listen back to Homebrew for a live set from The Sugarcanes. Studio 5 Live is brought to you by Coopers.
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PBS Presents

Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (USA)

Sun 7 Jun 2015
An unmissable closing night event celebrating the spirit of New Orleans.
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Studio 5 Live

Memeza Gospel Choir

Sun 7 Jun 2015
Listen back to Flight 1067 to Africa for a live set from the Memeza Gospel Choir. Studio 5 Live is brought to you by Coopers.
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PBS Events

Soul-A-Go Go June

Sat 6 Jun 2015
Shake off those winter chills with Soul-A-Go-Go! at Shebeen.
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PBS Events

10 Years of Stone Love

Fri 5 Jun 2015
Richie 1250 celebrates 10 years of STONE LOVE with a multi-stage, non-stop musical extravaganza at The Tote.
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Community News

PBS Arts and Community Guide

Thu 4 Jun 2015 to Wed 10 Jun 2015
Back for another year the wonderful Little Big Shots – the international film festival for kids’ rounds up this Sunday.
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PBS Presents

Monash Art Ensemble – Nyilipidgi (50th anniversary year)

Wed 3 Jun 2015
Monash Art Ensemble with the Young Wagilak Group.
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PBS Presents

Mooroolbark: Barney McAll Quartet (AUS)

Wed 3 Jun 2015
Presenting the World Premiere of their new album Mooroolbark.