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PBS was heartbroken to share the awful news that Pierre Baroni passed away on Tuesday March 9 following an 18 month battle with cancer. An extraordinary broadcaster, Pierre programmed and presented Soulgroove’66 on PBS since...

Last year, Australia's punk-rock stalwarts, The Meanies, released their first studio album in five years. Like their victorious 2015 comeback record, It’s Not Me, It’s You, their 2020 album, Desperate Measures, gave listeners a bunch...

Listen back to PBS' full 24 hours of International Women's Day broadcasting. Featuring some of our regular Monday announcers plus special programming from CC:DISCO!, Parvyn Singh, Xan Coppinger, Julie Enzerink, Claire Stuchbery, Bridget Small, Claire...

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Bringing together the talent and experience of Julien Wilson, Stephen Magnusson, and Phil Collings , this trio presents the form with playfulness, continuity, and respect. In 2016, they recorded their album Tale of Two Birds...

Firstly, a huge thank you to all the bands, DJs, and performers that joined or renewed during February. PBS is excited that gigs are coming back to Melbourne, and we look forward to continuing to...

Inverse, Music Victoria and the Victorian Music Development Office are encouraging Victorian musicians to apply for new Music VR Backers Fund which has been created to connect artists with fans in ways that go beyond...

PBS is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Gudinski. It is almost impossible to sum up the huge impact Michael had on the music industry locally, nationally and internationally. Michael was a...

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Supporting local and international artists in the world of country, alt-country, outlaw, roots-rock, singer-songwriter and more styles since 1979. Pictured here with Margo Price in 2018 This announcer spotlight was written by Michelle Gearon and...

PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising on Saturday February 27 as we rewind back to Freya Josephine Hollick Studio 5 Live session.

This announcer spotlight was produced by Emma Peel and first published in our biannual member magazine, Easey Mag, December 2014 edition. We hope you enjoy reading this fascinating glimpse into the life of our remarkable...

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PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Twistin' Fever on Friday February 19 as we rewind back to The 5.6.7.8's Studio 5 Live session.

Not quite crate diggin'! A glimpse of the work that Pierre Baroni puts in to find soul records that you can hear on Soulgroove'66 This announcer spotlight was compiled by Richie 1250 and first published...

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Fronted by the electrifying presence of vocalist Pierina O’Brien, Melbourne riff-heavy 4-piece Devil Electric formed in mid-2015 and have since supported such bands as Truckfighters, The Sword and Endless Boogie. Inspired by the hard rock...

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It is with great pleasure that we revisit the stunning live session Coda Chroma played on The Afterglow in 2020.

PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to The Afterglow on Wednesday February 3 as we rewind back to Sampa The Great's Studio 5 Live session during Drive Live 2019.