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
Soul A Go Go - April!
Sat 6 Apr 2019
Soul A Go Go is back this April with another all Soul & Funk DJ line-up!
Studio 5 Live
Laura Imbruglia
Thu 4 Apr 2019
Listen back to Radio City for a Studio 5 Live with Laura Imbruglia. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
State of the Art
Wool! A History of Australia's Wool Industry: The Musical
Wed 3 Apr 2019
Tune in for State of the Art Wednesday April 3 when Kit Richards chats about her upcoming comedy festival show, Wool! The Musical
Studio 5 Live
Mono Deluxe
Tue 2 Apr 2019
Listen back to Firewater for a Studio 5 Live with Mono Deluxe. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Venue Supporters
The Charles Weston
Mon 1 Apr 2019
The Charles Weston is a friendly pub with great beers and amazing meals that your tastebuds will thank you for. With live music every Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, their beer garden is also dog friendly!...
Feature Sounds
Inferno
Mon 1 Apr 2019 to Sun 7 Apr 2019
by Robert Forster This week's feature record Inferno comes from acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Robert Forster. His first solo album in four years, and second in 11 years, Forster only makes records when he feels he...
Community News
Phil K Community Fundraiser
Sat 30 Mar 2019
Join us for a special fundraiser event to support Phil K.
PBS Presents
Come Together Music And Arts Festival
Sat 30 Mar 2019
Come Together Music & Arts Fest returns in March with another family friendly boutique festival at Edendale Farm in Eltham.
PBS Presents
Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records
Fri 29 Mar 2019 to Sat 30 Mar 2019
PBS & Thornbury Picture House presents the Melbourne cinema premier of Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records.
Studio 5 Live
Sasquatch
Wed 27 Mar 2019
Listen back to Pojama People for a Studio 5 Live with Sasquatch. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
State of the Art
Dance Nation
Wed 27 Mar 2019
Tune in for State of the Art Wednesday March 27 when director Maude Davey chats about the Australian premiere of Dance Nation.
Mallard Movies: Garage Rockin' Craze
Tue 26 Mar 2019
Mallard Movies hosts a FREE screening of the documentary Garage Rockin' Craze; exploring the underground garage and rock scene in Japan.
Feature Sounds
Motion
Mon 25 Mar 2019 to Sun 31 Mar 2019
by Squaring Circles This week's feature record comes from Melbourne electronic duo Squaring Circles with their debut album Motion. After drip-feeding singles for the past 12 months, gaining fans and racking up radio plays across...
Community News
2019 Rebetiko Festival: The surge of the underground
Sat 23 Mar 2019
Direct from Greece, Rebetien showcases its authentic Rebetiko sound and will be supported by international and local Rebetiko artists.
PBS Presents
Multifuturism
Fri 22 Mar 2019
Two of Melbourne’s heavy weights, come together for a night that fuses Afro jazz, deep world music beats, and funk.
PBS News
Alex Sims: Interviews Coordinator
Fri 22 Mar 2019 to Sun 7 Apr 2019
We are delighted to announce that Alex Sims is PBS' new Interviews Coordinator.
State of the Art
Skeleton Tree
Wed 20 Mar 2019
Tune in for State of the Art Wednesday March 20 when Stephanie Lake chats about her latest dance piece - Skeleton Tree.
Studio 5 Live
Reβetien
Tue 19 Mar 2019
Listen back to Opalakia for a Studio 5 Live with Reβetien. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Feature Sounds
Chasing Gold
Mon 18 Mar 2019 to Sun 24 Mar 2019
by Chelsea Wilson The Aussie soul scene can be a tough space to crack for a young face, with the accolades going largely to the established set. But Chelsea Wilson is jumping the queue with...
Twilight Sounds 2019
Sat 16 Mar 2019
Listen back to our live broadcast from Sills Bend, featuring Cash Savage and The Last Drinks with Cookin' On 3 Burners & Freya Josephine Hollick.