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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

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...
Community News

UpStart Award 2026 - entries open now

Mon 13 Jul 2026 to Mon 31 Aug 2026
Entries have opened for the annual UpStart Award , closing at midnight on August 31. The UpStart Award is an annual grant for emerging Victorian singer-songwriters. Each year the winner of the award receives a...
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.
Feature Sounds

Iwuda - Music for Iwuda

Mon 27 Jul 2026 to Sun 2 Aug 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Music for Iwuda, the debut release from First Nations bassist Davin Ojala AKA Iwuda. Music for Iwuda was built in two halves: a run of duo compositions recorded live...
Studio 5 Live

Dumbhead Studio 5 Live

Mon 27 Jul 2026
Tune in to Homebrew from 3pm on Monday July 27 to hear a very special Studio 5 Live set from Dumbhead.
Studio 5 Live

Helen Svoboda Studio 5 Live

Sun 2 Aug 2026
Playing songs off her latest release, Helen Svoboda stops by PBS for an exclusive Studio 5 Live performance on The Sound Barrier .
Community News

Canvas Collective and Revolver Upstairs present: (de)Generate

Sat 8 Aug 2026
Canvas Collective and Revolver Upstairs Arts come together for (de)Generate , a one-night exhibition supporting deviants and artists alike on August 8 2026. This anti-doomscrolling takeover brings together degenerates, creatives, gremlins and musicians for a...
Just Announced
PBS Presents

Now or Never 2026

Wed 19 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
Now or Never returns this winter, taking place around Naarm/Melbourne August 19 - 30.
PBS Events

Blue Juice Radio Show live from Camberwell Market

Sun 30 Aug 2026
PBS 106.7 FM and Balwyn Rotary present Blue Juice Radio Show live from the Camberwell Market , celebrating Camberwell Sunday Market 's 50th Anniversary! Hosted by Mohair Slim, get down to the Camberwell Market on...
PBS Events

Rock-A-Bye Baby with Cool Out Sun at Darebin Arts Centre

Fri 11 Sep 2026
PBS' premiere kid friendly music show Rock-A-Bye Baby returns this September for Fuse Darebin , featuring a live performance from the cross-cultural Cool Out Sun bringing the good beats and good vibes. Taking place at...
PBS Events

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

Community News

Save Our Scene

Mon 1 Jun 2020 to Tue 30 Jun 2020
The Victorian live music industry is in trouble and is asking for your help.
Feature Sounds

Natalie Slade

Mon 1 Jun 2020 to Sun 7 Jun 2020
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS News

It's Not Too Late!

Mon 1 Jun 2020 to Tue 30 Jun 2020
Wow, what a Radio Festival. We’ve had an overwhelming response from people who have joined up to keep the music playing loud and clear on PBS. A huge thank you to everyone who joined up!...
PBS News

Sounds Like Home

Mon 18 May 2020
As music lovers, we're all ready for a return to normality and, a return to live music. In the interim, PBS is bringing the live vibe direct from artists' living rooms to yours with Sounds...
PBS News

Volunteer Week!

Mon 18 May 2020
As well as being time for PBS Radio Festival , this week is also National Volunteer Week. PBS would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of the volunteers that dedicate...
PBS News

Radio Festival 2020 Major Prizes

Mon 18 May 2020 to Tue 30 Jun 2020
The 2020 Radio Festival Major Prize winners are: 1ST Prize - Andrew from Bittern, Proud member of Blue Juice 2ND Prize - Cam from Coburg South, Proud member of Riddim Yard 3RD Prize - David...
PBS News

Radio Festival 2020 Daily Prizes

Mon 18 May 2020 to Sun 31 May 2020
There are 14 incredible Daily Prize packs to be won during our 2020 Radio Festival. Winners are announced the following day. Anyone who signs up and pays for their membership before June 30 will also...
ZEDSIX
PBS Presents

ZEDSIX: The Shape of Jazz

Fri 15 May 2020
REARear Records presents ZEDSIX: THE SHAPE OF JAZZ a full length debut album ‘The Shape of Jazz’ is the debut release by Zvi Belling aka ZEDSIX, producer, composer and bass player.
Studio 5 Live

Out On The Weekend

Thu 14 May 2020
Late last year on a bright and sunny Thursday afternoon, we decided to do things a little differently on Acid Country .
State of the Art

Distance Between Us

Wed 13 May 2020
Tune in to State of the Art on Wednesday 13th May at 8am to hear Arik Blum , Artist Engagement Officer at Multicultural Arts Victoria speak about the new project Distance Between Us . Distance...
Announcer Spotlight

Mike Gurrieri - Mystic Brew

Wed 13 May 2020
We’re going to be exploring the station and the amazing volunteer announcers who make PBS the fantastic broadcaster that it is. Today, we're meeting Mike Gurrieri from Mystic Brew.
PBS News

Sounds Like Home with GL

Wed 13 May 2020
PBS are excited to announce Sounds Like Home - live recordings from artists' living rooms.
Feature Sounds

The Teskey Brothers - Live At The Forum

Mon 11 May 2020 to Sun 17 May 2020
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Flora Carbo Trio
Studio 5 Live

Flora Carbo Trio

Sun 10 May 2020
Early on Saturday May 11, 2019 three of Melbourne’s finest young players set up in Studio 5 at PBS and played a set of progressive jazz on PBS’s longest running jazz program Jazz on Saturday.
Studio 5 Live

Moon Duo

Wed 6 May 2020
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Pojama People on May 6 as we rewind back to Moon Duo's ethereal Studio 5 Live session originally broadcast February...
Announcer Spotlight

Helen Jennings OAM - Roots of Rhythm

Wed 6 May 2020
We’ve been exploring the station and the amazing volunteer announcers who make PBS the fantastic broadcaster that it is. Today, we're meeting Helen Jennings OAM from Roots of Rhythm.
Fantastic Planet (1973)
Sound and Vision

Sound and Vision #1 -  Films in Isolation 

Tue 5 May 2020
Sound and Vision is a weekly segment on The Breakfast Spread exploring films and soundtracks with Xan Coppinger. With an equal love for armchair criticism, music, sound design, and film studies, Xan takes listeners on...
PBS News

More Overnight Listening on PBS

Mon 4 May 2020
That's right! Another two brand new programs are due to hit the overnight airwaves on PBS from 2 to 6am.
Feature Sounds

Karate Boogaloo

Mon 4 May 2020 to Sun 10 May 2020
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
State of the Art

Bec Smith

Wed 29 Apr 2020
Tune in to State of the Art on Wednesday April 29 to hear an interview with artist Bec Smith , as she talks about her practice and what music inspires her whilst she works. At...