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.

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Mon 30 Mar 2020 to Sun 5 Apr 2020

Snowy Band - Audio Commentary

Liam ‘Snowy’ Halliwell has been one of Melbourne’s busiest musicians over the past decade. He’s written and played on more songs and in more bands in Melbourne, than anyone would care to write or read, however his new project SB (Snowy Band) might be his finest and most sincere work to date.   

Following up from singles 'Love You To Death' and 'Never Change', the album has finally landed in the world and it couldn't have happened at a better time.

Sat 28 Mar 2020
The fifth coming of the annual 12 hour music+arts Open Borders fest is the largest yet. Including Open Borders special resident bands The Slingers and Majak Door as well as some of Melbourne’s most exciting DJ talent, Interstellar Fugitives plus PBS' own DJ Manchild, Adriana and Milo Eastwood.
Wed 25 Mar 2020

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.

Wed 25 Mar 2020 to Sat 25 Apr 2020

We’re going to be exploring the station and the amazing volunteer announcers who make PBS the fantastic broadcaster that it is. Today, we're meeting Saúl Zavarce from Fiesta Jazz.

Ajak Kwai
Mon 23 Mar 2020

PBS is excited to announce that renowned musician and performer, Ajak Kwai, will be bringing a brand new show called Come Together to the PBS airwaves. 

Sat 21 Mar 2020
Open Studios have announced this event will be cancelled.

 

Six acts, back to back over six hours!

Love of Diagrams - Studio 5 Live
Thu 19 Mar 2020

At home, whiling away the hours? PBS has stacks of great live videos recorded right here in Studio 5 - check them out here

You'll find clips of lots of your favourite artists, some dating all the way back to 2012.

Watch performances by the likes of Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, New War, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, RVG, The Peep Tempel, Ed Kuepper, Cable Ties, The Drones, The Sugarcanes... the list goes on! Enjoy!

PBS Easey St
Tue 17 Mar 2020 to Tue 21 Apr 2020

In response to the current impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), PBS is taking steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of its volunteers, broadcasters and staff. 

The doors to the station are now closed in an effort to reduce foot traffic. A skeleton staff is still here to answer phone calls for the time being so please call the station on 8415 1067 if you have any questions. 

That Gold Street Sound
Sat 14 Mar 2020

Come Together for a family friendly, culturally diverse & socially aware day of arts, music, food, drinks and good mates & family.

 

Sat 14 Mar 2020

Due to concerns with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), we will be cancelling this weekend’s Twilight Sounds, Grand Parade and Kids ArtyFarty Fest.