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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

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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...