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Extinguishing Hope - an exhibition by Akil Ahamat

Sat 16 Nov 2024 to Sat 18 Jan 2025
PBS' neighbours at Collingwood Yards, West Space , is proud to present the first major solo presentation by Akil Ahamat, part of their 2024 Commission series. It is opening November 16 and runs until January...
Drive Live 2024 Friday Crew by Suzanne Phoenix
Volunteer Blog

Upcoming Volunteer Vacancies at PBS

Mon 25 Nov 2024 to Tue 31 Dec 2024
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER VACANCIES Our volunteer spots are covered for now, but we'll have new vacancies coming up in the new year. For now, here's a look back on what we've been up to at PBS...
PBS News

Bumpy & Erica Tucceri live at the 2024 Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Tue 26 Nov 2024 to Mon 30 Dec 2024
PBS was lucky to feature two world premiere broadcasts of recordings made at the 2024 Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF). On Tuesday November 26 Mike Gurrieri broadcasted the very personal suite Tooni from MIJF First...
Feature Sounds

E. Bobby G. - Bobby Business

Mon 2 Dec 2024 to Sun 8 Dec 2024
This week's PBS Feature Album is Bobby Business, the new sophomore album by organist and synthesist E. Bobby G. Bobby Business is primarily centered around the 1982 Kawai DX900 organ, but it masterfully explores more...
Studio 5 Live

Jaubi Studio 5 Live

Tue 3 Dec 2024
Pakistani instrumental outfit Jaubi traverse Hindustani ragas and spiritual jazz seemingly at will. Hailing from Lahore, Pakistan, Jaubi are composed of Ali Riaz Baqar (guitar and composer), Zohaib Hassan Khan (sarangi) and Kashif Ali Dhani...
PBS Events

Collingwood Crawl '24

Wed 4 Dec 2024
Collingwood Crawl: A Midweek Music Extravaganza presented by ALWAYS LIVE and PBS 106.7FM. 15 bands, 3 venues, 1 night – Wednesday December 4. Buy Tickets Now 3 Venue pass: $25 or $20 for PBS Members...
PBS Events

A Tribute to Toumani Diabaté at The Croxton

Fri 6 Dec 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable night of African music and culture as PBS pays tribute to the legendary kora maestro, Toumani Diabaté. This unique event, presented by ALWAYS LIVE , PBS 106.7FM and renowned curator...
PBS Presents

Jamaican Music and Food Festival 2024

Sat 7 Dec 2024
The Jamaican Music and Food Festival returns to Seaworks Maritime Precinct, Williamstown on Saturday December 7, 2024. Reggae legends and rising stars from Victoria and around the world will come together for the premier celebration...
Studio 5 Live

Pat Todd & The Rankoutsiders Studio 5 Live

Thu 12 Dec 2024
The Rankoutsiders are the ideal vehicle for Pat Todd's fantastic songs. A prolific writer with an eye on life in the margins - whether they be in small towns or the big sprawling city he...
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PBS Events

PBS Turns 45 - Celebrate with PBS DJs

Sat 21 Dec 2024
Celebrate 45 years of PBS radio on the station's actual 45th anniversary!
Just Announced
PBS Events

PBS Country Christmas

Sun 22 Dec 2024
Get ready to experience a festive day like no other at PBS' Country Christmas on Sunday December 22 at the Lulie Tavern in Abbotsford from 3pm, entry is free. Hosted by PBS presenters, Ernie (...
PBS Presents

When Pigs Fly NYE 2024

Tue 31 Dec 2024
The pigs that go weeeeeeee are here for round threeeeee – this New Year's Eve, When Pigs Fly returns to Melbourne’s plushest paddock! Shake off the last bits of winter and step into the warmth...
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PBS Presents

As We Speak - Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer feat. Rakesh Chaurasia

Fri 17 Jan 2025
Please note: this event has been postponed. Watch this space for announcement of a new date Experience an evening of musical brilliance, as the extraordinary Béla Fleck , Zakir Hussain , Edgar Meyer and Rakesh...
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PBS Presents

Milo Eastwood: On The Lake

Sat 15 Feb 2025
Milo Eastwood returns with his biggest open-air party to date, at Coburg Lake Reserve on February 15, 2025 - tickets on sale now . Hot off the heels of his 7th year holding down PBS...
PBS Presents

Sun Ra Arkestra

Fri 7 Mar 2025
WAT Artists and PBS 106.7FM are thrilled to bring the Sun Ra Arkestra back to Australia this March for an intergalactic national tour. Click here to buy pre-sales As one of the most important living...
PBS Presents

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2025

Fri 7 Mar 2025 to Mon 10 Mar 2025
Port Fairy Folk Festival has just made their third lineup announcement with even more exciting local and global artists for 2025! Joining the 2025 line-up are American artists BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN, CAT POWER who will...

Past News

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PBS Presents

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2017 - THE AFTER PARTY

Wed 22 Nov 2017
Featuring Live sets from Harvey Sutherland & Bermuda, Gold Class and Cable Ties.
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PBS News

Drive Live 2018 intern position

Mon 20 Nov 2017 to Sun 3 Dec 2017
We're looking for an intern for PBS' annual Drive Live event. If you're social media savvy and know how to wield the written word apply by Sunday December 3.
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Feature Sounds

The Outsiders

Mon 20 Nov 2017 to Sun 26 Nov 2017
by Ross McHenry Trio Ross McHenry Trio - The Outsiders (PBS Feature Record) The Outsiders is the new album from multi-award winning composer, producer and bass player Ross McHenry . Known for his work as...
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Community News

Adrian Jackson's Benefits: "Give a Shout for Adrian"

Sun 19 Nov 2017 to Sun 26 Nov 2017
Join the jazz and blues community over two weeks for a fundraiser featuring some of Melbourne's finest musicians.
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PBS Presents

Strawberry Fields

Fri 17 Nov 2017 to Sun 19 Nov 2017
Return to the Strawberry Fields this November with a selection of artists from Australia and beyond.
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Studio 5 Live

NOTS

Thu 16 Nov 2017
Listen back to The Breakfast Spread for a live set from NOTS. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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State of the Art

ROOMAN

Wed 15 Nov 2017
Tune into The Breakfast Spread Wednesday November 15 for State of the Art with artist Fleur Elise Noble chatting about their latest show ROOMAN.
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Feature Sounds

Soul of a Woman

Mon 13 Nov 2017 to Sun 19 Nov 2017
by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - Soul of a Woman (PBS Feature Record) Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final studio album, Soul of a Woman is a...
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PBS Presents

The Jamaican Music and Food Festival 2017

Sun 12 Nov 2017
After a sell-out festival in 2016 the Jamaican Music and Food Festival is back, Sunday November 12 at Seaworks Williamstown.
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PBS Presents

Peel Street Festival

Sat 11 Nov 2017
Archie Roach and Cash Savage and The Last Drinks and Terry join 12 year-old Collingwood rap crew Girl Zone to celebrate community, culture, art and music.
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Studio 5 Live

Jazz Party

Fri 10 Nov 2017
Listen back to Stone Love for a live set from Jazz Party. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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Arts & Film

Arts House - Refuge

Wed 8 Nov 2017
Tune to The Breakfast Spread Wednesday November 8 for State of the Art to hear about Refuge - when the Arts House transforms into an Emergency Relief Centre.
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Feature Sounds

Birds And The BEE9

Mon 6 Nov 2017 to Sun 12 Nov 2017
by Sampa the Great Sampa The Great - Birds And The BEE9 (PBS Feature Record) Joining British independent label, Big Dada , to release her new mixtape Sampa The Great’s Birds And The BEE9 ,...
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PBS Events

Soul A Go Go at The Night Cat

Sat 4 Nov 2017
Melbourne’s best soul and funk party Soul-A-Go-Go is very pleased to announce that we have a brand new home in the heart of Fitzroy – The Night Cat.
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PBS Presents

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues 2017

Fri 3 Nov 2017 to Sun 5 Nov 2017
The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues is back with a line up that is sure to hit all the high notes!
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State of the Art

Tetsuya Umeda

Wed 1 Nov 2017
Tetsuya Umeda joins The Breakfast Spread to chat about his sonic visual art installation and performance at The Substation from October 30 – November 3rd.
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Feature Sounds

Havana Meets Kingston

Mon 30 Oct 2017 to Sun 5 Nov 2017
by Mista Savona Presents Mista Savona Presents - Havana Meets Kingston (PBS Feature Record) In a world-first undertaking, Jake “Mista” Savona journeyed to Havana in 2015 with a handpicked band of Jamaican musicians and established...
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PBS Events

Momentum Chapter 8: The 2017 Finale!

Sat 28 Oct 2017
Join us for the final Momentum of the year Saturday October 28 at the Evelyn with Melodownz (NZ).
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Studio 5 Live

The Bronx

Thu 26 Oct 2017
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.
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Feature Sounds

Any Other Way

Mon 23 Oct 2017 to Sun 29 Oct 2017
by Jackie Shane Jackie Shane - Any Other Way (PBS Feature Record) Finally a compilation of all of Jackie Shane’s known recordings on 2 LPs (or 2 CDs if that’s your bag): both sides of...