Studio 5 Live

From the very start, PBS 106.7FM has led the way for all Melburnians to experience live music with broadcasts from the back of the Prince of Wales in St Kilda more than 30 years ago.

That strong live music tradition continues with PBS Studio 5 Live, weekly live performance broadcasts from the PBS studios. The vibe is grassroots, with an unwavering commitment to quality and diversity.
The sessions consist of a half hour live set and a short interview with one of our announcers.

For info on upcoming PBS Studio 5 Live performances, tune in to the Breakfast Spread’s Studio 5 Archive on Tuesdays at 7.15am or follow us on Twitter @pbsfm. You can also keep your eyes on this page for info on what's ahead, watch, or listen back through the on line audio archive.

The Studio 5 alumni includes Kylie Auldist, Billy Bragg, Arrested Development, The Dirtbombs, Heavy Trash, The Drones, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Screaming Females, Terry, Xylouris White, John Foxx, Joe Chindamo, DJ Baku, Eilen Jewel, Syl Johnson, The Bamboos, Justin Townes Earle, Fred and Toody and Mista Savona.

PBS Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.

News

EDEN Studio 5 Live

Wed 6 Aug 2025
Studio 5 Live

Post-punk and darkwave masters EDEN return to PBS for a moody, powerful and emotionally charged Studio 5 Live session that reaffirms their long-standing connection to Melbourne’s independent music community. Catching up with Kristen Solury on Bleeding Black Hearts Revue, the band will be discussing their upcoming album due next year. 

Watch: Fade Evare Studio 5 Live

Mon 14 Jul 2025
Studio 5 Live

Naarm-based alt-pop trio Fade Evare command PBS' Studio 5 for a live set full of lush, layered electronic soundscapes on Headhunters from 6pm Monday July 14, 2025.

Watch: Private Function Studio 5 Live

Thu 26 Jun 2025
Studio 5 Live

Punk freaks Private Function took over PBS' Studio 5 Live for a blistering live set on Junkyard, Thursday June 26, 2025.

The band grace our live studio off the back of their recent LP - and PBS Feature Album - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, at the tail end of their national headline tour and on the eve of a 35-date Euro jaunt.

Watch: Wild Gloriosa Studio 5 Live

Mon 23 Jun 2025
Studio 5 Live

Gloria Ragesh—better known as award-winning artist Wild Gloriosa—unearths profound soul and feeling in every aspect of her music. With a sound that is both distinct and otherworldly, her work carries listeners into a space that honours authenticity, celebrates vulnerability, and embraces the romances of each stage in life. Drawing from her South Indian roots and Singaporean upbringing, her songwriting is a deeply intuitive process—an evolving conversation with herself and the world around her.

Watch: Lian Band with William Barton Studio 5 Live

Sun 8 Jun 2025
Studio 5 Live

Lian Band are a leading folkloric ensemble led by Mohsen Sharifian. A master of the ney-anbān (Persian Gulf bagpipe), Sharifian has dedicated his career to preserving and reinventing the folk music of southern Iran. In 1993 he founded the Lian Band, now one of the country’s most acclaimed traditional ensembles. Together with Lian band, Sharifian has performed in over 30 countries, captivating audiences with the energetic rhythms and melodies of Boushehr.

Watch: Wrong Way Up Studio 5 Live

Mon 26 May 2025
Studio 5 Live

Born out of a deep love for the dancefloor, Wrong Way Up channel vintage Afro-disco and psychedelic boogie to bring a new kind of heat. Paying homage to Frances Bebey, William Onyeabor and Lijadu Sisters, the Naarm/Melbourne-based Afro-synth duo delivers energetic melodies, deep grooves and 
addictive chants – led by a less-is-more manifesto.

Watch: Mess Esque Studio 5 Live

Tue 29 Apr 2025
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Mess Esque, the heavenly duo of Helen Franzmann and Mick Turner, release their much awaited third record Jay Marie, Comfort Me out now on Forgotten Song Records. 

Treebeard Studio 5 Live

Tue 22 Apr 2025
Studio 5 Live

Drawing from post rock, post metal, prog and shoegaze, Treebeard's music involves lengthy and dynamic songs, ranging from the peaceful and emotive, to the destructive and furious. 

The band released their debut album Nostalgia in 2021, garnering praise for its fresh approach to the genre, as well as its potent sense of atmosphere. In 2024, Treebeard released their follow-up Snowman, another epic concept album but with a much heavier and emotionally cathartic approach. 

Mondo Freaks Studio 5 Live

Fri 11 Apr 2025
Studio 5 Live

Dynamic 10 piece funk band Mondo Freaks have recently released their EP Bells Are Ringing which showcases their distinct take on the infectious rhythms of late '70s and early '80s funk. Over the past decade, the Naarm/Melbourne based band have built a devoted following with their unique blend of funk classics and deep cuts, bridging the gap between the originals and their influence on modern hip hop, RnB, and pop music.

Watch: Marlon Williams Studio 5 Live

Wed 2 Apr 2025
Studio 5 Live

Aotearoa singer/songwriter Marlon Williams’ fourth solo album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka translates as ‘The Messy House’, a title that for Marlon describes a world in creative flux, one that is dynamic and alive. One could be forgiven for seeing Williams’ musical world as “a messy house,” his propensity for hopping between genres within the space of a single record now well known.