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
Arts & Film
Bek Berger: Independent Convergence
Wed 8 Feb 2017
Tune in to hear Bek Berger chat about investigating the realities of being an independent artist in Australia at Independent Convergence 2017
PBS Events
DRIVE LIVE 2017
Mon 6 Feb 2017 to Fri 10 Feb 2017
A week of FREE live music performances at PBS HQ in Collingwood.
Studio 5 Live
Highlights from Drive Live 2017
Mon 6 Feb 2017 to Fri 10 Feb 2017
Check out our week of free live music performances at PBS HQ in Collingwood.
Feature Sounds
Mind of the Swarm
Mon 6 Feb 2017 to Sun 12 Feb 2017
by Buried Feather Buried Feather Mind of the Swarm (PBS Feature Record) Melbourne four-piece Buried Feather take a trip through kosmische, drone and classic psychedelia on their second full-length Mind of the Swarm , released...
PBS Presents
Fairfield Summer Series 2017
Sun 5 Feb 2017 to Sun 26 Feb 2017
An unmissable line-up at the Fairfield Amphitheatre for a series of free shows every Sunday in February.
Community News
St Kilda Festival 2017
Sat 4 Feb 2017
Kicking off with Yalukit Wilum Ngargee, this FREE family friendly festival highlights the talents of our local Indigenous artists and musicians.
PBS News
Rock A Bye Baby - Kylie Auldist
Thu 2 Feb 2017
We are very pleased to announce the next Rock-A-Bye Baby with Melbourne’s high priestess of soul, Kylie Auldist.
PBS News
February Performer Drive 2017
Wed 1 Feb 2017 to Tue 28 Feb 2017
Sign up or renew as a Performer Member during the month of February for your chance to win the perfect launch party pack!
Studio 5 Live
Buried Feather
Wed 1 Feb 2017
Listen back to Pojama People for a live set from Buried Feather. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS News
Our 2017 team for The Breakfast Spread!
Mon 30 Jan 2017
We are thrilled to announce that on Monday 30th January we will welcome a new team to The Breakfast Spread.
Studio 5 Live
Lucianblomkamp
Mon 30 Jan 2017
Listen back to Zen Arcade on Monday 30 January for a live set from Lucianblomkamp. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Feature Sounds
Half Mile Harvest
Mon 30 Jan 2017 to Sun 5 Feb 2017
by The Teskey Brothers The Teskey Brothers Half Mile Harvest (PBS Feature Record) The Teskey Brothers' new recording, Half Mile Harvest , released in CD & LP formats, captures the authentic raw soul sound of...
Studio 5 Live
Flyying Colours
Wed 25 Jan 2017
Listen back to The Afterglow on Wednesday 25th January for a live set from Flyying Colours. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Community News
Australian Jazz Bell Awards
Fri 20 Jan 2017 to Wed 15 Mar 2017
Nominations are now open for 15th annual Australian Jazz Bell Awards.
PBS News
Internship Opportunity: DRIVE LIVE 2017
Sun 15 Jan 2017
We are seeking expressions of interest for an intern role to assist with the organisation of Drive Live 2017, held from February 6-10.
Community News
Girls Rock! Melbourne Showcase
Sat 14 Jan 2017
Come see the future rock stars of Melbourne.
PBS News
Naram Exclusive on Riddim Yard
Fri 13 Jan 2017
Special guest Naram will be premiering his forthcoming releases on a Riddim Yard exclusive this Friday (11am - 1pm)
PBS Presents
Sunset Sounds
Sun 8 Jan 2017 to Sun 22 Jan 2017
Sunset Sounds is back in 2017 with a series of free Sunday evening live music concerts across the City of Stonnington’s beautiful parks and gardens.
PBS Presents
Freedom Time NYD 2017
Sun 1 Jan 2017
Freedom Time announces its return to the Coburg Velodrome, bringing 3 stages boasting a stunning curation of local & international DJ’s, live acts and more.
PBS News
End of Year Wrap Up 2016
Sun 1 Jan 2017 to Sun 15 Jan 2017
Thanks to the amazing team of volunteers on board helping out the station reach its goal of shining a light on under-represented music in Melbourne and beyond.