PIC BY SUZANNE PHOENIX
Our week-long party Drive Live was a gas, made possible by the artists, listening audiences, volunteers, sponsors, and staff all working together to help facilitate a good time at Music Market. 10 diverse local musical artists were showcased live in person and on the radio. The event tied in with the February Performer Member Drive and brought together our music-loving community at the performance space: Music Market at Collingwood Yards. Thanks to all the volunteers for their amazing work welcoming guests, providing the drinks, selling merch, and helping with the clean-up and bump out as well as street cred, energy, good vibes, broadcast, and excellence. Thank you Alex, Anetta, Brit, Bronte, Dahlia, Dan, Di, Georgi, James, Jill, Jordi, Kerrie, Liam, Louis, Philip, Sara, Sophie, Stuart, Vanessa, Vasco, Yasmina, Elle, Claire, Lyndelle, Ruari and Lady Love Potion.
On Friday, March 8, listeners were treated to 24 hours of radio celebrating the incredible women and gender-diverse musicians and DJs in our community. The volunteer talent included Leah, Em, Caity, Annika, Anita, Bridget, Ella, DJ Lady Soul, Sista Itations, Adriana, Emma, Lady Love Potion, Kylie Koofs, Pjenne, Kix. Special guests included Kit Genesis, Vardos, Sugar Fed Leopards, LUXE and Angel D'Lite + DJ MMV. If you’d like to listen back please check out the wrap up.
Thanks to the unsung heroes who’ve been coming in week in, week out helping out behind the scenes on the front desk – that’s Marie, Zak, Gabrielle, Kieron, Amada, Rusty, Lorraine, Kristen, Vader, Gemma, Nanda, Herb + Justin. Welcome Dan, Anna, Georgi, and soon we welcome back to Shambe + Julie. Cheers to Zak, Rachel + Fred who returned to the music library. Let’s take a moment to shine a spotlight on Jane – her care for the environment extends to collecting PBS organics weekly. We farewelled the iconic Jazz from Spaces in Spaces who finished up recently after 4 years on air. The last program can be heard here. Congratulations to The Blend, celebrating 20 years on air. They're holding a big bash Friday March 15 here.
The next big thing that we’re working on is Radio Festival – our annual fundraiser. There’s opportunities to volunteer, get involved, meet some PBS people, and help out. Interested? If so, please read on.
Craft Crew EOIs
Share your art, craft and decorative skills with PBS. We are seeking a small crew of volunteers who would like to help us to transform the space, and decorate and craft props based on the Radio Festival artwork and theme. We will aim to decorate 3 studios, our entrance and the photo booth area in time for the fundraiser. Our proposed start date for a brainstorm is: April 1. We will be working with a limited budget, so imagination and creativity are a plus. Read more about it at Radio Festival Craft Crew. EOI’s can be sent to .
Radio Festival Admin + Support
This year, we're expanding ways to get involved during the radio festival: during business and after hours. The roles include helping prepare or pack membership kits, help out, and maybe even experiencing the magic of social capital at work!
Radio Festival Support Crew - Day Shifts
Working in groups of 4-5 we are seeking volunteers who can assist with folding T-shirts for Passionate, Patron, Friends for Life, Friends for a Decade, Business memberships, and or volunteer crews to assist packing memberships or membership-related letters. To volunteer during week day shift first check the Day Shift Position Description here. Then, check the hours and times or apply here.
Radio Festival Support Crew - After Hours and Weekends
We are seeking volunteers who would like to get involved at PBS, help create a positive vibe at the station whilst also assisting administrative workload. This could be a great chance to see the inner workings, meet some PBS folk, and help out. For after-hours / weekend shifts, check the After Hours Position Description and if you’re keen please register for your shift here
Reception Volunteer Roles
We have a terrific front desk team taking care of business over two shifts each day (10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm) from Monday to Friday. There's some changes a comin' and have upcoming vacancies:
Monday afternoon fortnightly (2pm-6pm) * from April onwards
Wednesday afternoon (2pm-6pm) * 27/3; 10/4; 17/4; 24/4; 1/5
Thursday morning weekly (10am-2pm) * March to May starting 28/3
If you're interested in volunteering on the front desk please check the Reception Position Description. If you're still interested in volunteering on Reception after reading the position description, please email
to advise your availability.
Reclink Community Cup volunteer vacancies are now open
Volunteer at Community Cup on June 16 at Vic Park. A variety of roles including entrance folk, footy record spruikers and more are available to apply for at this link. Be part of the Community Cup fun by attending or volunteering.
PBS Announcer Course 2024
PBS is a specialist music radio station dedicated to amplifying under-represented music and support the local music community. It is volunteer-powered, listener-supported radio. Have you long harboured a dream to become a PBS announcer? Do you have a great new idea for a program that is missing from the current PBS grid? We are accepting EOI's/applications for the PBS announcer course this year. To see more information check out the announcer training page or email to receive your application form.