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
Afrodiaspora
Mon 29 Aug 2011 to Sun 4 Sep 2011
by Susana Baca New York, NY - Newly elected Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has named Susana Baca Cultural Minister of Peru. The acclaimed singer is the first black Peruvian to be appointed to a Presidential...
Feature Sounds
Black Feeling 2
Mon 29 Aug 2011 to Sun 4 Sep 2011
by Various Out now on Freestyle Records is the second volume in the 'Black Feeling' series. 12 Brand-new versions of stone-classic Funk, Soul, Jazz & Tropical/Latin tracks available on LP/CD and Digital Download. Here's what...
Community News
National Blues Music Day
Mon 29 Aug 2011
Come along and celebrate the inaugural National Blues Music Day with the MBAS
Feature Sounds
Shattered Dreams - Funky Blues 1967-78
Mon 22 Aug 2011 to Sun 28 Aug 2011
by Various As soul became the music of black America in the late 60s, the blues had to adapt to survive. For those who could, playing to the white rock crowd was an attractive option,...
Feature Sounds
Design Desire
Mon 22 Aug 2011 to Sun 28 Aug 2011
by Abbe May An enigmatic artist, Abbe May has been brewing her captivating live show and unique rock and roll over the past four years, which has seen her accumulate numerous accolades and a passionate...
PBS News
New PBS show! Swingtime, Sundays 7- 8pm, presented by David Shields
Sun 21 Aug 2011
Long time PBS announcer David Shields has a brand new show: Swingtime. Big Bands ... and beyond!
PBS News
PBS Young Elder of Jazz
Fri 19 Aug 2011 to Fri 7 Oct 2011
PBS and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival announce a new jazz award. HURRY! Entries close 5pm Friday 7 October.
PBS Events
Disco Co Co
Fri 19 Aug 2011
Get your groove on as PBS brings you a new monthly Disco night hosted by Zack Rampage.
Community News
6th Indonesian Film Festival
Fri 19 Aug 2011 to Thu 25 Aug 2011
The inaugural 6th Indonesian Film Festival will be the largest celebration of Indonesian screen culture held in Australia.
Feature Sounds
Super Chikan
Wed 17 Aug 2011 to Sun 21 Aug 2011
by Watermelon Slim & Super Chikan Watermelon Slim & Super Chikan are two of the hottest bluesmen in the world today. Over the last five years, Watemelon Slim has received 17 Blues Music Award nominations,...
Feature Sounds
Americana: Rock Your Soul
Wed 17 Aug 2011 to Sun 21 Aug 2011
by Various We have known each other since the late 80's and as is the case in many friendships, music of course was the main catalyst. We had lost touch due to family life etc,...
Community News
The Telstra Road to Discovery
Tue 16 Aug 2011
Free live music event!
Arts & Film
Marios Cafe presents new works by Efrossini Chaniotis
Tue 16 Aug 2011 to Mon 5 Sep 2011
Efrossini will be presenting a range of works completed in 2011.
Arts & Film
Harvest Festival - call out for artistic proposals
Mon 15 Aug 2011
Harvest is a one day outdoor music and arts festival taking place this November in Melbourne (12 Nov), Sydney (13 Nov) and Brisbane (19 Nov). Catering for a discerning music and cross-arts audience, festival goers...
Studio 5 Live
Easey Street Sessions: Adalita
Thu 11 Aug 2011
Listen back to Fang It! with Ruari for a live set from Adalita.
Community News
MBAS Presents: Monthly Blues Musician Workshops w/ Chris Wilson
Wed 10 Aug 2011
Although primarily for musicians, workshops are open to all punters - you may just want to start learning a musical instrument!
PBS News
State Government releases major report on Live music
Tue 9 Aug 2011 to Sun 14 Aug 2011
The announcement was kicked off with a performance from local musician Jordie Lane who was fresh from his performance on PBS' Breakfast Spread.
PBS News
Recent changes to the program guide
Mon 8 Aug 2011
PBS is thrilled to welcome veteran announcer and leading Jazz authority Jim McLeod to the station. Read on for more info on other new shows and announcers.
Feature Sounds
Colours
Mon 8 Aug 2011 to Sun 14 Aug 2011
by Frootful Freestyle Records springs into 2011 with the release of the debut album Colours by Frootful, which is the name guitarist Nick Radford records under. The project bridges the gap between past and present,...
Feature Sounds
Field Songs
Mon 8 Aug 2011 to Sun 14 Aug 2011
by William Elliott Whitmore On his new album Field Songs, Iowa troubadour William Elliott Whitmore documents a vanishing American landscape with all the heartfelt soul and quiet fury one could hope for. “Heartland firebrand blows...