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
Studio 5 Live
Mildlife
Mon 13 Apr 2020
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Headhunters on April 13 as we rewind back to Mildlife’s ecclectic Studio 5 Live session originally broadcast April 25, 2018...
Feature Sounds
The Breadmakers
Mon 13 Apr 2020 to Sun 19 Apr 2020
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS News
The End of Metal Genesis
Fri 10 Apr 2020
After 12 years on air, Wendy Tonkin has made the decision to finish up her radio show, Metal Genesis on April 10. We asked Wendy about her PBS experience....
PBS News
Promote Your Business On PBS
Wed 8 Apr 2020 to Thu 30 Apr 2020
Some businesses have had to change dramatically to keep going and are now working hard to get their new messaging out to the public. We can help.
Studio 5 Live
Karate Boogaloo
Tue 7 Apr 2020
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Mystic Brew on April 7 as we rewind back to Karate Boogaloo’s soulful Studio 5 Live session on The Breakdown...
Feature Sounds
The Chats
Mon 6 Apr 2020 to Sun 12 Apr 2020
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Community News
Melbourne Recital Centre Performer Support Fund
Fri 3 Apr 2020 to Fri 17 Apr 2020
As the Melbourne Recital Centre announced their temporary closure will continue through to June 30, they have coupled it with a call to community to support artists.
Studio 5 Live
Laura Imbruglia
Thu 2 Apr 2020
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune into Radio City to hear Laura Imbruglia's roaring session originally broadcast on April 4, 2019. Studio 5 Live proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS Events
Rock A Bye Baby with Alice Skye
Thu 2 Apr 2020
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.
PBS News
PBS + You
Mon 30 Mar 2020
It's hard to believe all the change that is happening around us so quickly at the moment. However after 40 years of broadcasting, it's safe to say PBS intends to do everything it can to...
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.
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...