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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.
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.
Community News

Tina Stefanou's Motet Fail at West Space

Wed 18 Feb 2026 to Sat 18 Apr 2026
Open now until April 18, 2026 at West Space in Collingwood Yards.
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Volunteer Blog

Upcoming Volunteer Vacancies at PBS

Sun 1 Mar 2026 to Thu 30 Apr 2026
Amy volunteers at the all-important refreshments counter during Drive Live 2026. Photo by Lucas Packett. Opportunities to volunteer in 2026 are coming up, but before we get there, we want to say a big THANK...
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...
Feature Sounds

Courtney Barnett - Creature of Habit

Mon 6 Apr 2026 to Sun 12 Apr 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Creature of Habit, the fourth studio album from GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett. Creature of Habit is a bold, emotionally resonant record that explores the central question: how to...
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.
Studio 5 Live

Steppers Studio 5 Live

Wed 15 Apr 2026
Naarm/Melbourne-based, seven-piece soul-funk outfit Steppers are proud to present a work truly representative of their unspoken dialect; a sonic language communicated in groove, translated through dance. Unhindered by any one mode or method of creation,...
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!
Community News

Break The Tower: Love Thy Neighbour

Sun 26 Apr 2026
Break The Tower: Love Thy Neighbour is a massive dayfest comprising 10 incredible Naarm/Melbourne artists across 2 lineups; one in the early arvo and the other in the early evening.
Studio 5 Live

Carcinoid Studio 5 Live

Thu 30 Apr 2026
Carcinoid is an odorous cacophony spewing forth from the reeking underground grave of Naarm/Melbourne since 2018. The band embodies both raw crushing death and suffocating doom elements, but also forges their sound by incorporating a...
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!
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. Winter Blues has long felt...

Past News

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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...
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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!