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 live from Twilight Sounds
Sat 16 Mar 2019
Tune in to hear Twilight Sounds broadcast live on PBS!
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!
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.
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 ...
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!
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.
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!
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.
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...
Soul A Go Go - March!
Sat 2 Mar 2019
Soul A Go Go is thrilled to be back on the dance floor this March at The Night Cat!
Venue Supporters
The Count's, within The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts
Sat 2 Mar 2019
Presenting live acts each week in a state-of-the-art jazz club, The Count's showcases a range of genres including jazz, afro-beat, RnB, blues, French gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, and more. On Fridays, ease into the weekend...
Venue Supporters
The Corner Hotel
Fri 1 Mar 2019
Richmond's Corner Hotel is home to live music from exciting local and international acts almost every day of the week. With heaps of special events and a great selection of food and drink from the...
Community News
Party Beyond calls for EOIs from performers
Fri 1 Mar 2019 to Tue 12 Mar 2019
Party Beyond is calling for expressions of interest from performances (particularly DJs) for an event at Scienceworks on April 27.
Studio 5 Live
A Place to Bury Strangers
Thu 28 Feb 2019
Listen back to Fang It! for a Studio 5 Live with A Place To Bury Strangers. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS Events
Rock-A-Bye Baby with Ella Thompson
Thu 28 Feb 2019
Rock-A-Bye Baby returns in 2019 February 28th at the Fitzroy Town Hall with electronic pop artist Ella Thompson.
State of the Art
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Wed 27 Feb 2019
Before 1971, Australian censors cut and stored banned film frames from world cinema. Enter a forbidden archive at ACMI.
Feature Sounds
Crushing
Mon 25 Feb 2019 to Sun 3 Mar 2019
by Julia Jacklin The second full-length album from Australian singer/songwriter Julia Jacklin, Crushing embodies every possible meaning of its title word. It’s an album formed from sheer intensity of feeling, an in-the-moment narrative of heartbreak...
PBS News
We’re Hiring!
Mon 18 Feb 2019 to Mon 4 Mar 2019
PBS is currently looking to recruit a new person to join our staff team in the role of PBS Interview Coordinator.
Feature Sounds
Still Here
Mon 18 Feb 2019 to Sun 24 Feb 2019
by The Beasts It was 1983 when the Beasts of Bourbon smashed their raw and raucous guitars against a Sydney recording studio to create Axeman's Jazz . And every furry memory since belongs in a...