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Prahran Square Block Party

Sun 20 Nov 2022
PBS Presents

Live music is back, and Prahran Square is set to host a free major outdoor music event on Sunday November 20.

Laura Jean looking straight on at camera in black dress.

Laura Jean - Amateurs

Mon 14 Nov 2022 to Sun 20 Nov 2022
Feature Sounds

Laura Jean returns with their new album Amateurs, a stunning, string-laden album, set at a mystical midway point between the deep synth-pop of previous album Devotion and the folkier sounds of Laura’s earlier work.

Dry Cleaning - Stumpwork

Mon 7 Nov 2022 to Sun 13 Nov 2022
Feature Sounds

UK four-piece Dry Cleaning’s much anticipated sophomore album Stumpwork is this week’s PBS Feature Album.

As soon as Dry Cleaning finished their debut album New Long Leg, they immediately set about moving forwards. Having already started writing their second record before their first was released, they proposed to producer John Parish that they spend twice as much time on the follow-up.

Surprise Chef - Education & Recreation

Mon 31 Oct 2022 to Sun 6 Nov 2022
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Education & Recreation, the brand new LP from Surprise Chef.

Surprise Chef’s music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilise time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world. The quintet’s distinct sound pulls from '70s film scores, the funkier side of jazz, and the samples that form the foundation of hip hop.

PBS Record Fair 2022

Sat 29 Oct 2022
PBS Events

PBS is thrilled to announce the return of the annual PBS Record Fair on Saturday October 29 at Collingwood Town Hall.

With over 40 stalls jam packed with dealers, collectors, record labels and PBS announcers selling the finest collectables as well as thousands of bargains, there’ll be something for everyone: LPs, 12”, 7”, CDs, posters, t-shirts, music memorabilia, vintage clothes, Yoke vintage kidswear, indoor plants and more!

Don’t miss out! Join the Facebook event here for all the latest info.

BATTS - The Nightline

Mon 24 Oct 2022 to Sun 30 Oct 2022
Feature Sounds

BATTS is the project of Melbourne based singer-songwriter and producer, Tanya Batt. After collaborating with NASA on her debut The Grand Tour, BATTS turned her sights back to Earth, collaborating on this record with American artists Sharon Van Etten and Deep Sea Diver.

The Nightline was made in the Australian bush with her band members and honorary sixth member Alex O'Gorman engineering, surrounded by horses and lorikeets often joining the band for lunch.

Don Glori - Welcome

Mon 17 Oct 2022 to Sun 23 Oct 2022
Feature Sounds

Check out this week's Feature Sounds!

Marysville Music Weekend

Fri 14 Oct 2022 to Sun 16 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

The little festival that could - The Marysville Music Weekend - is finally going ahead October 14 - 16.

West Set 2022

Fri 14 Oct 2022 to Sun 30 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

West Set returns in 2022 with new venues and a line up of local and international artists celebrating the best footscray has to offer! 

So Soiree Fringe Garden Bar

Thu 13 Oct 2022 to Sun 23 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

So Soiree Fringe Garden is a dazzling wonderland located in the gorgeous Grattan Gardens, part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Lose yourself within our enchanting garden bar where Melbourne’s finest DJs, presented by PBS, will set the vibes into the night with a mix of soulful and retro beats.