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
Feature Sounds
Né So
Mon 15 Feb 2016 to Sun 21 Feb 2016
by Rokia Traoré Rokia Traoré Né So (PBS feature record) Rokia Traoré’s sixth album Né So is an exquisitely sublime album, jam-packed with her habitual flair and penchant for innovation. Né So is a sophisticated...
PBS Presents
Radio Moscow (USA), Kings Destroy (USA) & Holy Serpent
Sat 13 Feb 2016 to Sun 14 Feb 2016
Psychedelic troubadours Radio Moscow will be making their highly anticipated maiden voyage to Australia & New Zealand this February.
PBS Events
Live Broadcast From Courtyard Cantina
Fri 12 Feb 2016
Come to the Immigration Museum on Friday for a live broadcast of Stone Love and Jungle Fever, some great food and other tempting treats.
PBS Events
Jazz Got Soul presents Mallard Movies: 'Jazz On A Summer's Day'
Wed 10 Feb 2016
Mallard Movies is back, starting with this stunning jazz documentary.
PBS Presents
New Orleans Fat Tuesday Festival 2016
Tue 9 Feb 2016
Celebrate the last day of the New Orleans 'Carnival' season in style here in Melbourne!
Feature Sounds
Hold On
Mon 8 Feb 2016 to Sun 14 Feb 2016
by The James Hunter Six The James Hunter Six Hold On (PBS feature record) Daptone Records is proud to welcome James Hunter to the Daptone Family of artists. James is an accomplished rhythm and blues...
PBS Presents
Courtyard Cantina
Fri 5 Feb 2016 to Fri 26 Feb 2016
Discover the flavours, sights and sounds of multicultural Melbourne at Courtyard Cantina this summer!
Feature Sounds
Southern Light
Mon 1 Feb 2016 to Sun 7 Feb 2016
by Sal Kimber and The Rollin’ Wheel Sal Kimber and The Rollin’ Wheel Southern Light (PBS feature record) Almost 4 years since their last full-length album Sal Kimber & The Rollin’ Wheel return with an...
PBS News
Drive Live 2016!
Mon 1 Feb 2016 to Fri 5 Feb 2016
A week-long party to celebrate live music. It’s the loudest week of the year!
Arts & Film
Double Blind
Fri 29 Jan 2016 to Sat 20 Feb 2016
Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy and Stephanie Lake Company.
PBS News
A New Stretch for the PBS Breakfast Spread in 2016
Wed 27 Jan 2016
And a few other fond farewells and warm welcomes ahead of summer.
PBS Presents
Globe to Globe World Music Festival 2016
Tue 26 Jan 2016
Celebrate Australia Day in style at Kingston’s 16th annual Globe to Globe World Music Festival.
PBS Presents
Richmond Theatrette Summer Series 2016
Fri 22 Jan 2016 to Mon 25 Jan 2016
Yarra City Arts is delighted to announce that live music will return to the Richmond Theatrette this January.
PBS News
PBS Employment Opportunity – Marketing and Events Coordinator
Fri 22 Jan 2016
Love music, marketing, events & community radio? This might be the job for you!
Studio 5 Live
Career Advice
Mon 18 Jan 2016
Listen back to Black Wax for a live set from Career Advice. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Coopers.
Community News
MBAS Dreamboogie Fundraiser
Sun 17 Jan 2016
The Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society host a fundraiser gig for this year's Blues Performer of the Year winners: Dreamboogie.
PBS Presents
Sunset Sounds 2016
Sun 17 Jan 2016 to Sun 24 Jan 2016
The City of Stonnington presents Sunset Sounds: Emma Donovan and the Putbacks Jan 17, Dave Graney and The MistLY Jan 24
PBS Events
Jamaica Jump-Up #10: The Sounds of Young Jamaica
Sat 16 Jan 2016
Jamaica Jump-Up returns for 2016!
PBS Presents
James Chance and the Contortions
Thu 14 Jan 2016
At last! Contort Yourself at the Northcote Social Club.
Studio 5 Live
Swooping Duck
Tue 12 Jan 2016
Listen back to Mystic Brew for a live set from Swooping Duck. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Coopers.