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
Studio 5 Live
Watch: Private Function Studio 5 Live
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Punk freaks Private Function took over PBS' Studio 5 Live for a blistering live set on Junkyard , Thursday June 26, 2025. The band grace our live studio off the back of their recent LP...
Studio 5 Live
Watch: Wild Gloriosa Studio 5 Live
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Gloria Ragesh—better known as award-winning artist Wild Gloriosa—unearths profound soul and feeling in every aspect of her music. With a sound that is both distinct and otherworldly, her work carries listeners into a space that...
Feature Sounds
WITCH - SOGOLO
Mon 23 Jun 2025 to Sun 29 Jun 2025
This week's PBS Feature Album is SOGOLO , the second 21st century release by Zambian Zamrock pioneers (with the acronym 'We Intend To Cause Havoc'), WITCH. SOGOLO means “future" or "front” echoing a longstanding ethic...
Community News
Khaled Sabsabi at West Space
Mon 16 Jun 2025 to Sat 28 Jun 2025
West Space presents a series of works by Khaled Sabsabi.
Feature Sounds
Private Function - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Mon 16 Jun 2025 to Sun 22 Jun 2025
This week's PBS Feature Album is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, the fourth album by Naarm/Melbourne punk outfit Private Function. The 19-track LP captures everything fans have come to love about the band: catchy hooks, irreverent lyrics, and a...
PBS Presents
Reclink Community Cup 2025
Sun 15 Jun 2025
The iconic Reclink Community Cup returns in 2025 with a knockout lineup, a footy showdown like no other, and a heartfelt mission: raising funds for Reclink Australia, supporting disadvantaged Australians through sport, art, and social...
PBS Events
Afternoon All Ages Show with Porpoise Spit & Hot Milk Machine
Sat 14 Jun 2025
PBS is proud to present the Afternoon All Ages show on Saturday June 14 at Cactus Room with live sets from Porpoise Spit and Hot Milk Machine . Tickets are only $10 + booking fee...
Feature Sounds
Don Glori - Paper Can't Wrap Fire
Mon 9 Jun 2025 to Sun 15 Jun 2025
This week's PBS Feature Album is Paper Can't Wrap Fire , the third album by Naarm/Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Don Glori. The project is a kaleidoscopic odyssey that brings together the worlds of jazz, soul and funk...
Studio 5 Live
Watch: Lian Band with William Barton Studio 5 Live
Sun 8 Jun 2025
Lian Band are a leading folkloric ensemble led by Mohsen Sharifian. A master of the ney-anbān (Persian Gulf bagpipe), Sharifian has dedicated his career to preserving and reinventing the folk music of southern Iran. In...
Community News
Rockdogs Pie Nite Fundraiser 2025
Sat 7 Jun 2025
The dastardly Rockdogs Football Club are at it again! Get along for a barking good night of fun this Saturday June 7 at Northcote Social Club and help raise funds for this iconic footy club,...
Feature Sounds
CLAMM - Serious Acts
Mon 2 Jun 2025 to Sun 8 Jun 2025
This week's PBS Feature Album is Serious Acts, the third album by Naarm/Melbourne punk trio CLAMM. The group, comprised of Jack Summers, Miles Harding and Stella Rennex, delve into the tumultuous experience of youth striving...
Feature Sounds
Now Always Fades - Into The Doldrums
Mon 26 May 2025 to Sun 1 Jun 2025
This week's PBS Feature Album is Into The Doldrums, the debut album from Now Always Fades. With four albums under his Sonny Ism alias, Naarm/Melbourne singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and mix engineer Xavier Bacash flips the...
Studio 5 Live
Watch: Wrong Way Up Studio 5 Live
Mon 26 May 2025
Born out of a deep love for the dancefloor, Wrong Way Up channel vintage Afro-disco and psychedelic boogie to bring a new kind of heat. Paying homage to Frances Bebey, William Onyeabor and Lijadu Sisters,...
PBS Presents
Valley Sounds 2025
Fri 23 May 2025 to Sun 1 Jun 2025
Moonee Valley will once again come alive at night for its free micro-music festival, Valley Sounds 2025 , where music lovers can revel in live performances across the municipality from May 23 – June 1...
Feature Sounds
Top Tracks Of The Week
Mon 19 May 2025 to Sun 25 May 2025
Check out the list of the top tracks the PBS team are loving this week! They are the releases soundtracking the second week of Radio Festival 2025 while we're busy packing memberships and prize packs!...
Feature Sounds
Top Tracks Of The Week
Mon 12 May 2025 to Sun 18 May 2025
Check out the list of the top tracks the PBS team are loving this week! They are the releases soundtracking the first week of Radio Festival 2025 while we're busy packing memberships and prize packs!...
PBS News
Radio Festival Daily Prizes 2025
Mon 12 May 2025 to Sun 25 May 2025
Join or renew your PBS Membership between May 12 and 25 to be in the draw for a daily prize pack.
Studio 5 Live
Watch: Pokey LaFarge Studio 5 Live
Thu 8 May 2025
Beloved fan favourite, riverboat chic rock-n-roller Pokey LaFarge and his band are back in Australia this May, serving up flavours of mambo, Tropicália, rocksteady, and mid-century American rock-and-roll across the country. It’s been six years...
Feature Sounds
Wilson Tanner - Legends
Mon 5 May 2025 to Sun 11 May 2025
This week's PBS Feature Album is Legends , the third album from experimental duo Wilson Tanner. Legends is a wine-soaked agricultural fantasy, made among the grapevines at Manon Farm in South Australia. Where the duo’s...
PBS News
Radio Festival 2025 prize winners announced!
Thu 1 May 2025 to Mon 30 Jun 2025
Thanks so much to everyone that helped us Keep The Beat during Radio Festival 2025. Ella Stoeckli joined Crispi on July 3's edition of Radio City to announce all of the prize winners from this...