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
PBS Events
PBS + RRR CHANGES SHOWCASE
Thu 4 Jul 2019
PBS and RRR join forces for the ultimate event as part of the 2019 CHANGES program. Taking place over two days, the global music community will come together at the Abbotsford for CHANGES, a music...
Studio 5 Live
Tammi Savoy and the Chris Casello Combo
Thu 4 Jul 2019
Listen back to Tammi Savoy and the Chris Casello Combo's Studio 5 Live session here. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS Presents
CHANGES
Wed 3 Jul 2019 to Thu 4 Jul 2019
The global music community comes together over two days at the Abbotsford Convent for CHANGES , a music summit interrogating the current state of the local and international music industry across the realms of MUSIC,...
PBS Events
PBS Interview Workshop
Wed 3 Jul 2019 to Thu 4 Jul 2019
Join experienced PBS Trainers in a hands-on workshop in the PBS studios to learn the fine art of interviews. The workshop will cover a range of topics such as interview organising, press releases, preparation, promotion...
Arts & Film
Future Assembly
Wed 3 Jul 2019
Future Assembly is an exchange of new thinking that brings together Jody Haines, Jamie James, Quinn Eades, Hannah Brontë (Fempress), Candy Bowers, Emily Johnson (Catalyst) and a host of Arts House friends.
Venue Supporters
Mesob
Mon 1 Jul 2019
Mesob is a traditional Ethiopian restaurant on High Street, Northcote serving fresh, beautiful food with only the best Ethiopian and Australian ingredients. Staying true to Ethiopian style of dining, Mesob's menu is designed to share...
Feature Sounds
Tammi Savoy & The Chris Casello Combo
Mon 1 Jul 2019 to Sun 7 Jul 2019
Tammi Savoy & The Chris Casello Combo - Rhythm & Roll All the way from Chicago, the 2019 Ameripolitan Awards' 'Female Rockabilly of the Year' Tammi Savoy teams up with Rockabilly Hall of Fame inductee...
PBS News
Abracadabra! Major Prize Winners Announced!
Mon 1 Jul 2019 to Sun 7 Jul 2019
Phew... Well, that was quite a mad dash to the finish line but thanks to all you wonderful people who joined up, Radio Festival 2019 has once again been a great success for the station...
Studio 5 Live
Garden Quartet
Sun 30 Jun 2019
Listen back to Garden Quartet's Studio 5 Live session here. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Feature Sounds
Opelousas
Mon 24 Jun 2019 to Sun 30 Jun 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS News
Community Cup Winners!
Mon 24 Jun 2019
The PBS/RRR Megahertz return to glory with a stunning come-from-behind victory.
PBS Events
Reclink Community Cup
Sun 23 Jun 2019
Prepare yourself for the biggest Reclink Community Cup as we celebrate 25 years!
Community News
Rockdogs Pie Night
Fri 21 Jun 2019
Return of the iconic Rock n' Roll Pie Night at the home of the Espy Rockdogs
Feature Sounds
Anthology Recordings Compilation
Mon 17 Jun 2019 to Sun 23 Jun 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live
Wo Fat
Wed 12 Jun 2019
Listen back to Pojama People to catch Wo Fat's Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Feature Sounds
Spoonbill
Mon 10 Jun 2019 to Sun 16 Jun 2019
Spoonbill - Canopy This week's feature album comes from genre defying sonic author Jim Moynihan aka Spoonbill. His fifth full length album, Canopy, takes listeners through a utopian kaleidoscope of cinematic textures featuring orchestral grooves,...
PBS Presents
MIJF: Rafiq Bhatia (USA)
Sun 9 Jun 2019
Rafiq Bhatia (USA) Sunday 9 June, 7:00pm, 9:30pm The Jazzlab Guitarist Rafiq Bhatia is an artist who refuses to be constrained by the preconceptions of what’s expected from contemporary jazz musicians. Drawing inspiration from influences...
From The Vault
2019 Young Elder Of Jazz Broadcast
Sat 8 Jun 2019
Listen back to the Young Elder of Jazz performance Displacement by saxophonist and composer, Josh Kelly .
PBS Presents
MIJF: Linda May Han Oh (Australia/USA)
Sat 8 Jun 2019
Aventurine is a stunning new work from acclaimed bassist and composer, Linda May Han Oh.
PBS Presents
MIJF: Vince Jones (Aus)
Thu 6 Jun 2019
Vince Jones: A Personal Selection (Australia) Thursday 6 June, 7:30pm Melbourne Recital Centre A national treasure whose music defies categorisation, throughout his 20-album international career he has never hesitated in his musical evolution. Starting out...