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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...
PBS Presents

ALWAYS LIVE - End Of The Line

Sat 23 Nov 2024 to Sat 30 Nov 2024
ALWAYS LIVE , Metro Trains Melbourne and PBS present End Of The Line: Two free, family-friendly celebrations of community through live music taking over Belgrave Saturday November 23 and Frankston Saturday November 30, part of...
Feature Sounds

La Descarga - Fiesta de Corazón

Mon 25 Nov 2024 to Sun 1 Dec 2024
This week's PBS Feature Album is Fiesta de Corazón, the debut album by dynamic Afro-Latin-Australian band La Descarga. Known for their explosive performances and vibrant fusion of traditional Colombian and contemporary Australian sounds, La Descarga’s...
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
This week on PBS we’ll be featuring two world premiere broadcasts of recordings made at the 2024 Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF). On Tuesday November 26 Mike Gurrieri will broadcast the very personal suite Tooni...
PBS Events

The Breakfast Spread live from Fed Square

Thu 28 Nov 2024
Join PBS 106.7FM for a special, one-off broadcast of The Breakfast Spread with Milo Eastwood. Featuring special guest interviews and live sets from Yalanji, Jirrbal and Badu Islander songwriter/performer Kee'ahn , and Finn Rees (Close...
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...
Just Announced
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...
PBS Presents

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

Fri 17 Jan 2025
Experience an evening of musical brilliance, as the extraordinary Béla Fleck , Zakir Hussain , Edgar Meyer and Rakesh Chaurasia grace the stage of Hamer Hall to perform their GRAMMY-winning album  As We Speak ...
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...
Just Announced
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...

Past News

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PBS News

Young Elder of Jazz 2018 announced

Thu 7 Dec 2017 to Sun 31 Dec 2017
PBS is delighted to announce the 2018 recipient of the prestigious PBS Young Elder of Jazz Award.
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State of the Art

Andy Butler - Always there and all a part

Wed 6 Dec 2017
Always there and all a part presents works that interrogate the complexities of navigating race in the arts.
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Feature Sounds

Tip of the Spear

Mon 4 Dec 2017 to Sun 10 Dec 2017
by Pataphysics Pataphysics Tip of the Spear (PBS Feature Record) Pataphysics latest offering is on that good Melbourne hip hop, soul, jazz tip. While it might still put them on an ASIO watch list, the...
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PBS Events

Soul A Go Go - December DJ Special!

Sat 2 Dec 2017
Dance the night away at this month's Soul-A-Go-Go!
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PBS Presents

After Dark Party

Fri 1 Dec 2017 to Sat 2 Dec 2017
Beats meet bites at Taste’s first After Dark Party Friday 1 December and Saturday 2 December with Fraser A. Gorman and duo GL at the MCG’s Yarra Park.
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Arts & Film

DOG SHOW

Fri 1 Dec 2017 to Sun 3 Dec 2017
Three performers become dogs AND the humans who run circles around the, Jazz Drummer Alex Roper will live score the action.
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PBS Presents

Mapping Melbourne

Fri 1 Dec 2017 to Sun 17 Dec 2017
Celebrate the unique Asian Australian identity at Mapping Melbourne taking over iconic institutions and public spaces in the Melbourne CBD.
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PBS Events

Mallard Movies: Salad Days- A Decade of Punk in Washington DC (1980-1990)

Wed 29 Nov 2017
For this edition of Mallard Movies, Director Scott Crawford and Garageland present Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-1990).
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State of the Art

Joseph O’Farrell (JOF) - We Are Lightning!

Wed 29 Nov 2017
Joseph O’Farrell joins The Breakfast Spread to chat about We Are Lightning! at the North Melbourne Town Hall.
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PBS Presents

Heart of St Kilda Concert

Tue 28 Nov 2017
Leo Sayer, Courtney Barnett, Jimeoin, James Reyne, Adalita, John Paul Young, Models, Tim Rogers, Dave Callan, Rebecca Barnard, Billy Miller plus more!
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Feature Sounds

CLING CLANG: Compositions for Computer​-​Controlled Bells and Australian Electronics

Mon 27 Nov 2017 to Sun 3 Dec 2017
by Various Artists Various Artists- CLING CLANG: Compositions for Computer - Controlled Bells and Australian Electronics (PBS Feature Record) CLING CLANG is a compilation of new original dark electronic works specially commissioned for the City...
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Community News

APRA AMCOS: Female songwriters' mentorship program

Mon 27 Nov 2017 to Fri 2 Feb 2018
APRA AMCOS announces new mentorship placements in the fields of metal and popular/contemporary music for female songwriters.
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Community News

Sound School 2018

Mon 27 Nov 2017 to Tue 12 Dec 2017
Sound School is a free school, upskilling and celebrating people making electronic music from the margins and they’re asking for your help!
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Studio 5 Live

Wilson Magnusson Collings

Sun 26 Nov 2017
Listen back to Impressions for a live set from Wilson Magnusson Collings. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
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Community News

Audrey Studios Recording Initiative

Fri 24 Nov 2017
An exciting new initiative from Audrey Studios offering young unsigned female, trans & non-binary musicians a chance to record with producer Anna Laverty.
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PBS Events

Clowns live on Fang It!

Thu 23 Nov 2017
Clowns play LIVE for Fang It! at Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar for Live Music Safari - Melbourne Music Week!
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PBS Presents

Live Music Safari

Thu 23 Nov 2017
Live Music Safari celebrates 40 years of punk. For one night only, eleven iconic city venues ditch the cover charge for Melbourne Music Week.
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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...