Global

From Asian pop to dub and reggae, indigenous hip-hop to Balkan beats, African rhythms to Arabic influence, vibrant Latin flavours to folk music from across the globe, and incredible eclectic fusions from disparate cultures, PBS brings our musical world to you.

Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves

Subcontinental Sounds
Pradip Sarkar
Mon 7:00pm
Global

Dounya

Middle Eastern disco
DJ Matab
Global

Rotations

New program ideas
Various Presenters
Tue 7:00pm
Blues RootsElectronic Hip-HopFunk SoulGlobalHard HeavyJazzRock Indie

Down By The River

Folk & global
Lauren Plant
Thu 9:00am
Global

Babylon Burning

Reggae & dancehall
Jesse I
Sat 5:00pm
Global

Flight 1067 to Africa

African music
Stani Goma
Sun 3:00pm
Global

Global Village

Worldwide & acoustic
Roger Holdsworth
Sun 5:00pm
Global

Headhunters

Global and beyond
Elle Young
Mon 5:00pm
Global

Riddim Yard

Roots, dub and rocksteady
Rick Howe
Fri 11:00am
Global

What The Folk!

World & Folk
Susi Lanagan
Thu 9:00am
Global

Deeep Space

Deep global sounds
Lloyd Briggs
Mon 9:00am
Global

Come Together

Songs of change
Ajak Kwai
Mon 1:00pm
Global

News

Sunday Sounds: Flight 1067 to Africa and Global Village LIVE at City Hall

Sun 23 Mar 2025
PBS Events
Free Event

Kingston Arts and PBS present Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds, a series of free performances by some of Naarm/Melbourne’s best bands and PBS DJs at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin. Kick back, relax and enjoy live music in a family friendly atmosphere.

The Sunday gigs are fun for all ages – relax, enjoy the summer vibes and soak in the tunes.

Melbourne Guitar Show

Sat 1 Mar 2025 to Sun 2 Mar 2025
PBS Presents

Drive Live 2025

Mon 24 Feb 2025 to Fri 28 Feb 2025
PBS Events
Selling Fast

Drive Live 2025 is just around the corner, and the full line up is wild!

Close Counters - LOVER'S DANCE ACADEMY

Mon 17 Feb 2025 to Sun 23 Feb 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is LOVER'S DANCE ACADEMY, the new album from Naarm/Melbourne-based duo Close Counters.

Down By The River joins the PBS Program Grid!

Thu 13 Feb 2025
PBS News

Extending a warm welcome to Lauren Plant who joins the PBS family with her brand new show on Thursday mornings from 9am, Down by the River. 

Gamelan DanAnda & Firetail - Anglayang

Mon 10 Feb 2025 to Sun 16 Feb 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Anglayang, the new album from acclaimed Balinese gamelan orchestra Gamelan DanAnda, in collaboration with electro-jazz-fusion group Firetail.

Congratulations to Ian Stanistreet OAM

Mon 10 Feb 2025
PBS News

Congratulations to Ian Stanistreet OAM, former PBS station manager (1982-1988) and CEO of the Community Broadcasting Foundation, who was awarded the Medal of Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to broadcast media on January 26, 2025.  The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service and exceptional achievement.

Introducing Rotations on PBS

Tue 4 Feb 2025
PBS News

Every Tuesday evening between 7pm and 8pm, listeners will get to hear our new multi-faceted program Rotations. The show will see PBS volunteer broadcasters program and present a month of one-hour specialist shows over four consecutive weeks. You’ll hear new program concepts and ideas, and loads of familiar PBS voices doing something a little different on the airwaves.

Brown Spirits - Cosmic Seeds

Mon 3 Feb 2025 to Sun 9 Feb 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Cosmic Seeds, the latest album from psychedelic Naarm/Melbourne locals Brown Spirits.

Performer Drive 2025

Sat 1 Feb 2025 to Fri 28 Feb 2025
PBS News

PBS Performer Drive 2025 is on now! Calling all music creators and players, support the station that supports you! Join or renew as a PBS Performer Member this February for your chance to win big.