Blues Roots

PBS is a leader in the blues and roots genres. If you enjoy blues, country, bluegrass, doo wop, gospel, Ska or old-school Rhythm and Blues then we definitely have something for you!

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Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026

Fri 6 Mar 2026 to Mon 9 Mar 2026

PBS Presents

Mark your calendars and grab your early bird tix! Port Fairy Folk Festival is set to make its much-anticipated return to the charming coastal town of Port Fairy, Victoria, from March 6 to 10, 2026.

Pre-sales are available now at portfairyfolkfestival.com.

Renowned for its unique blend of traditional and contemporary music from across the globe, the festival continues to bring together artists and community, creating an unparalleled celebration of music and storytelling, art and culture.

The Breakfast Spread LIVE from Fed Square

Thu 27 Nov 2025

PBS Events

Free Event

Join PBS for a special live broadcast of The Breakfast Spread at Fed Square, 6am to 9am Thursday November 27. Pop down or tune in for a special edition of The Breakfast Spread featuring hosts Claire Dickson and Milo Eastwood, plus live sets from special guests SHOUSE and WILSN.

Running times:

06:00am - Claire Dickson & Milo Eastwood

07:15am - WILSN - live

08:15am - SHOUSE - live

Town Folk Festival 2025

Sat 15 Nov 2025

PBS Presents

Town Folk Festival returns to Djaara/Castlemaine on Saturday November 15 with yet another impressive lineup of local and international music. Led by Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, the group return to Australia with their much-celebrated catalogue of indie anthems as well as 2025’s career-defining self-titled album.

Spring Renewal 2025 Prize Winners Announced!

Thu 6 Nov 2025

PBS News

Everyone that joined or renewed their PBS membership during our October Spring Renewal membership drive went in the draw to win one of three great prizes - and the winners have just been announced!

1st Prize: Bobby from Seddon West, Proud Member of Hippopotamus rex
A luxury vineyard accommodation package from Mount Avoca Organic Winery

Mavis Staples - Sad And Beautiful World

Mon 3 Nov 2025 to Sun 9 Nov 2025

Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Sad And Beautiful World, the latest solo album from acclaimed soul and gospel icon Mavis Staples.

One of the most enduring figures in American music, the multigenerational talent Mavis stands beside us in the face of danger, at a time when more and more people have reason to wonder who and what could be lost.

Georgia Knight - Beanpole

Mon 27 Oct 2025 to Sun 2 Nov 2025

Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Beanpole, the long-awaited debut from evocative singer/songwriter Georgia Knight.

On Diamond - Melon on the Vine

Mon 20 Oct 2025 to Sun 26 Oct 2025

Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is On Diamond's Melon on the Vine.

The second album from alternative/experimental pop band On Diamond, Melon on the Vine explores themes of time, grief and desire, while centering on the pursuit of connection.

The band’s distinctive sound unfurls with expressive detail, bringing each song’s world to life. Imagery of rotting fruit, crawling mountains, and rogue sheep evoke dysfunction in a dream-like reflection of personal and collective realities.