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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

Feature Sounds

Snowy Band

Mon 30 Mar 2020 to Sun 5 Apr 2020
Snowy Band - Audio Commentary Liam ‘Snowy’ Halliwell has been one of Melbourne’s busiest musicians over the past decade. He’s written and played on more songs and in more bands in Melbourne, than anyone would...
PBS Presents

Duke Street Block Party

Sat 28 Mar 2020
This event has been postponed.
Community News

Open Borders 5.0

Sat 28 Mar 2020
The fifth coming of the annual 12 hour music+arts Open Borders fest is the largest yet. Including Open Borders special resident bands The Slingers and Majak Doo r as well as some of Melbourne’s most...
Community News

Isol-Aid Festival

Sat 28 Mar 2020 to Sun 29 Mar 2020
Missing your regular dose of live music? Don't despair! The local music community has come together to deliver you live music content direct to your living room (or wherever in the house you choose to...
PBS News

Vale Sean Baxter

Fri 27 Mar 2020
PBS was deeply saddened to learn last week of the passing of Sean Baxter. Sean has been an integral part, and in many ways a driving force, in Melbourne’s avant-garde and experimental music community for...
Community News

The At Home Sessions

Thu 26 Mar 2020 to Mon 13 Apr 2020
During these uncertain times, APRA AMCOS has stepped up with a series of resources for their members that will help them stay connected and develop professional skills in viable ways. These streams are all available...
PBS News

Mallard Movies: The Show Must Go On

Wed 25 Mar 2020
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.
Studio 5 Live

The Bamboos

Wed 25 Mar 2020
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune into The Afterglow to hear The Bamboos' magical session originally broadcast on July 11, 2018. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Announcer Spotlight

Saúl Zavarce - Fiesta Jazz

Wed 25 Mar 2020 to Sat 25 Apr 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 Saúl Zavarce from Fiesta Jazz.
Sasha and Chris with Kylie Auldist
Volunteer Blog

Keeping Up with Connections

Wed 25 Mar 2020 to Sun 5 Apr 2020
In the early hours of March 23, Chris Xynos delivered his very last Connections, an Insomnia program that ran for almost 5.5 years. We spoke to Chris who maintained a PMA (positive mental attitude) at...
Feature Sounds

Cable Ties

Mon 23 Mar 2020 to Sun 29 Mar 2020
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Ajak Kwai
PBS News

New Show - Come Together

Mon 23 Mar 2020
PBS is excited to announce that renowned musician and performer, Ajak Kwai, will be bringing a brand new show called Come Together to the PBS airwaves.
PBS Presents

Open Studio Oddball

Sat 21 Mar 2020
Open Studios have announced this event will be cancelled. Six acts, back to back over six hours! Hold onto your hats, Open Studio is blasting off for another galaxy as we light the fuze for...
PBS Presents

Bendigo Festival of Australian Film

Fri 20 Mar 2020 to Mon 23 Mar 2020
The first annual Bendigo Festival of Australian Film - A four day celebration of Australian cinema, featuring 8 fantastic films.
PBS Events

Freeway of Love - Celebrating Aretha

Fri 20 Mar 2020
CANCELLED - It is with disappointment that PBS is announcing the postponement of Freeway of Love – Celebrating Aretha. PBS has made the call to postpone this event due to multiple unforeseen circumstances beyond the...
Love of Diagrams - Studio 5 Live
PBS News

Explore PBS' Live Videos

Thu 19 Mar 2020
At home, whiling away the hours? PBS has stacks of great live videos recorded right here in Studio 5 - check them out here . You'll find clips of lots of your favourite artists, some...
Drive Live 2017 Melissa Cowan
PBS News

Work With Us!

Wed 18 Mar 2020
Applications for this position have officially closed. We will be in touch in regards to interviews as soon as we can. Thank you for your applications!
PBS Easey St
PBS News

Supporting Our Community Through COVID-19

Tue 17 Mar 2020 to Tue 21 Apr 2020
In response to the current impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), PBS is taking steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of its volunteers, broadcasters and staff. The doors to the station are now closed in an...
PBS News

Vale Don Burrows

Tue 17 Mar 2020
It is with great sadness that PBS acknowledges the passing of Australian jazz legend, Don Burrows . Don spent a lifetime as one of Australia's most celebrated jazz musicians, starting his career in Sydney in...
Jordan Oakley
PBS News

Program Changes

Mon 16 Mar 2020 to Tue 17 Mar 2020
There's been some movement at the station, with some much loved long term announcers finishing up their shows. They will be missed greatly. But, with change comes opportunity, and a chance to provide space for...