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
PBS Events
Mallard Movies November: ‘Sticky Carpet’ presented by Junkyard and Sunglasses After Dark
Wed 30 Nov 2016
In the next edition of Mallard Movies, Junkyard and Sunglasses After Dark present a FREE screening of Sticky Carpet.
Arts & Film
Signal Summer
Wed 30 Nov 2016 to Fri 9 Dec 2016
Registrations are now open for Signal Summer, an exciting summer creative arts program. Connect, create and be inspired at Signal Summer. It's all about art!
PBS News
Breakfast Anyone?
Mon 28 Nov 2016 to Wed 14 Dec 2016
PBS are looking for a highly-skilled, experienced and strongly motivated broadcaster to take on the role of Breakfast Spread co-host starting in 2017.
Feature Sounds
Hobbledehoy Records: Ten Years (Thank You)
Mon 28 Nov 2016 to Sun 4 Dec 2016
by Various Artists Various Artists Hobbledehoy Records: Ten Years (Thank You) (PBS Feature Record) Adelaide based Hobbledehoy Records have been releasing interesting and diverse albums, in their Part-time, DIY, Independent and Selective way, for 10...
PBS Presents
Paradise Music Festival 2016
Fri 25 Nov 2016 to Sun 27 Nov 2016
Paradise 2016 will unfold on November 25th – 27th. Now in its fourth year, Paradise welcomes a curation of the best and most anticipated Australian acts.
PBS News
PBS Access Training Program Rounds 2 + 3
Thu 24 Nov 2016 to Mon 12 Dec 2016
Expressions of Interest now open for the next rounds of our PBS Access Training Program for women and gender diverse people.
Community News
A Tribute to Passi Jo
Thu 24 Nov 2016
A tribute to Passi Jo (4.1.1949 - 6.11.2016) with Musiki Manjaro, Soukous Ba Congo & Jabula & Warako Musica at The Gasometer Hotel
Arts & Film
You Don’t Know Me
Thu 24 Nov 2016
In a series of short daytime talks, You Don’t Know Me uncovers the off-centre obsessions, surprising passions and all-consuming hobbies of high profile figures.
Arts & Film
Marcia Ferguson: MoreArt
Tue 22 Nov 2016
Marcia Ferguson joins Cat and Nick to chat about MoreArt: 16 Art projects residing in unusual and unexpected locales across the City of Moreland.
Studio 5 Live
Billy Davis
Tue 22 Nov 2016
Listen back to Mystic Brew for a live set from Billy Davis. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by PBS.
Feature Sounds
We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service
Mon 21 Nov 2016 to Sun 27 Nov 2016
by A Tribe Called Quest A Tribe Called Quest We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service (PBS Feature Record) Hearing of Phife Dawg’s death in March of this year confirmed the legacy...
Studio 5 Live
DEN
Mon 21 Nov 2016
Listen back to Zen Arcade for a live set from DEN. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by PBS.
From The Vault
No Fixed Address 1979
Mon 21 Nov 2016
Listen back to Homebrew with Maddy and Patty on Monday November 21 to hear an exclusive recording of No Fixed Address live From the Vault.
Community News
The Age Music Victoria Award Winners!
Mon 21 Nov 2016 to Fri 25 Nov 2016
Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners from The Age Music Victoria Awards 2016.
Community News
Corner Hotel Turns 20!
Sun 20 Nov 2016
Melbourne’s iconic Corner Hotel will be clocking up its second decade next month and are inviting everyone to celebrate with them.
PBS Events
Jamaica Jump-Up #20
Sat 19 Nov 2016
Ska, rocksteady and early reggae with Mohair Slim, Cassawarrior (NZ), Johnny Longshot LIVE and more.
PBS Presents
Live Music Safari
Thu 17 Nov 2016
Fourteen of Melbourne’s much-loved live music venues open their doors for a wild night of free gigs and parties.
PBS Presents
Strawberry Fields 2016
Thu 17 Nov 2016 to Sun 20 Nov 2016
Return to the wildlands along the banks of the Murray River for four days of music, arts and camping at Strawberry Fields 2016
Community News
Face The Music
Thu 17 Nov 2016 to Fri 18 Nov 2016
Face The Music has partnered with Melbourne Music Week, and they have just released their full program.
PBS Presents
PBS Live Broadcast from The Curtin
Thu 17 Nov 2016
PBS is very excited to announce a free live broadcast from Barely Dressed Fest at The Curtin, for Melbourne Music Weeks’ Live Music Safari.