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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Sat 1 Feb 2020 to Sat 29 Feb 2020

Renew or sign up as a Performer member during the month of February and you could win a huge prize pack that will set you up for your next gig, release or launch party!

Solo artist, in a band, DJ or producer? All performers are welcome, and membership is only $120 for the year to have your artist name read out weekly on your favourite show - a great way to reach your target audience!  And a membership is even cheaper when it's shared between band mates!

Sun 26 Jan 2020 to Sat 1 Feb 2020

Rainbow Serpent Festival 2020 has been postponed, a press release has been issused with the following information:

Wed 22 Jan 2020

Tune in to Roots of Rhythm Oz Bushfire Relief International Appeal and support some of Melbourne’s finest blues and roots musicians as they pour their music, heart and soul into raising funds for the Australian Red Cross bushfire relief fund.

Mon 13 Jan 2020 to Fri 31 Jan 2020

Devastating as they are, the Australian bushfires have brought out the best in people around the nation. Many Australians are doing everything in their power to help out and members of our creative community are no exception. In fact, some of the most successful fundraising for bushfire relief has come from the arts sector. Some artists are dropping new releases with all proceeds going to relief organisations. We thought we would share a few of these new releases with you. Please consider supporting these artists and organisations and enjoy the great tunes while you’re at it!

 

Sat 21 Dec 2019

To celebrate 40 years on air, each program celebrates with something special on Saturday December 21.

Fri 22 Nov 2019

Part of Melbourne Music Week

Mojo Juju
Fri 22 Nov 2019 to Sun 24 Nov 2019

The Queenscliff Music Festival is back for its 23rd year with a killer first round line up of local and global artists.

40 years of PBS book cover
Wed 20 Nov 2019 to Fri 20 Nov 2020

For the first time, PBS’ history has been collated in print and made available to the public. PBS' 40-year book features rare and (in some cases) previously unseen photos, posters and other historical artefacts to capture the rich and diverse history of the station and our music community.

Sun 17 Nov 2019

The biggest suburban shindig of the year is BACK!

Thu 14 Nov 2019

12 city venues will open their doors for free, for one huge night!