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!

News

Sounds Like Home with Fiona Boyes

Wed 8 Jul 2020
PBS News

As music lovers, we're all ready for a return to normality and, a return to live music. In the interim, PBS has decided to bring the live vibe direct from artists' living rooms to yours with Sounds Like Home.

Sounds like Home highlights local, diverse and talented musicians from the community, with session delivering a brand new intimate recording from an artist you love; delivered immediately from artist to listener.

Acid Country 40th Anniversary

Thu 18 Jun 2020
PBS News

Every year PBS hosts a radio broadcast from one of Yarra’s finest live music venues, presenting David Heard’s Acid Country live-to-air.  This year we’re celebrating David’s 40th anniversary on PBS. 

Leaps and Bounds Music Festival 2020

Thu 11 Jun 2020 to Sat 20 Jun 2020
PBS Presents

PBS and City of Yarra present Leaps and Bounds Music Festival: Apart and Not Alone June 11-20

Buying Music & Supporting Community

Fri 5 Jun 2020 to Fri 19 Jun 2020
Community News

If you like to buy your music online, and you care about positive change, you might be interested in knowing about Bandcamp's latest campaigns.

It's Not Too Late!

Mon 1 Jun 2020 to Tue 30 Jun 2020
PBS News

Wow, what a Radio Festival. We’ve had an overwhelming response from people who have joined up to keep the music playing loud and clear on PBS. A huge thank you to everyone who joined up!

If you pledged your support, now’s the time to shine and pay! The best way to renew your membership is online. Head bang your way through your membership at pbsfm.org.au/signup

Save Our Scene

Mon 1 Jun 2020 to Tue 30 Jun 2020
Community News

The Victorian live music industry is in trouble and is asking for your help.

Radio Festival 2020 Major Prizes

Mon 18 May 2020 to Tue 30 Jun 2020
PBS News

The 2020 Radio Festival Major Prize winners are:

1ST Prize - Andrew from Bittern, Proud member of Blue Juice

2ND Prize - Cam from Coburg South, Proud member of Riddim Yard

3RD Prize - David from Hawthorn East, Patron of Switched On

4TH Prize - Paul from Vermont, Passionate member of Fang It!

5TH Prize - Grace from Kew, Proud member of PBS

Performer Prize - Rich Webb from Fitzroy North, Performer member to 5ft High & Rising

Radio Festival 2020 Daily Prizes

Mon 18 May 2020 to Sun 31 May 2020
PBS News

There are 14 incredible Daily Prize packs to be won during our 2020 Radio Festival. Winners are announced the following day.

Anyone who signs up and pays for their membership before June 30 will also be eligible to win one of our Major Prizes.

Volunteer Week!

Mon 18 May 2020
PBS News

As well as being time for PBS Radio Festival, this week is also National Volunteer Week. PBS would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of the volunteers that dedicate so much time, energy and passion to the station, on and off the air, making PBS everything it can be.

Sounds Like Home

Mon 18 May 2020
PBS News

As music lovers, we're all ready for a return to normality and, a return to live music. In the interim, PBS is bringing the live vibe direct from artists' living rooms to yours with Sounds Like Home.