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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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Jaubi Studio 5 Live

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...

Collingwood Crawl '24

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...

A Tribute to Toumani Diabaté at The Croxton

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...

Jamaican Music and Food Festival 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...

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 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 (...

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...

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 ...

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2025

Fri 7 Mar 2025 to Mon 10 Mar 2025

Port Fairy Folk Festival has announced even more exciting local and global artists for 2025! New announcements include one of Australia’s most renowned musical figures, Peter Garrett with his band The Alter Egos. At their...

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Sun Ra Arkestra

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...

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Titanic the Third

Featuring some of Australia's hottest young bands and DJ's, this boat has rocked for past events and this year promises to be no different.

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MBAS Presents: Blues on the Vine

'Welcome home from Memphis' gig for Sweet Felicia and the Honeytones

Metal Central

Metal Central - presented by PBS’ longest running metal show Screaming Symphony.

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Easey Street Sessions: Paul Collins

Wed 30 Mar 2011

Listen back to Shock Treatment with Kev Lobotomi for a live set from Paul Collins.

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Gertrude Street Projection Festival - Call for entries!

Mon 28 Mar 2011 to Mon 30 May 2011

Entries close on the 30th May for artists to submit works to be a part of the 2011 Gertrude Street Projection Festival.

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The Liberators

Mon 28 Mar 2011 to Sun 3 Apr 2011

by The Liberators This self-titled debut effort is a solid example of the type of new afro-inspired funk that is rivaling the greatness of classics from 70s Africa. With a fierce array of super heavy...

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Dereb the Ambassador

Mon 28 Mar 2011 to Sun 3 Apr 2011

by Dereb the Ambassador Dereb Desalegn is well known on the streets of Addis Ababa as one of Ethiopia’s most respected singers. After moving to Australia he has performed extensively with his group Lion Of...

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Easey Street Sessions: Natalie Natiembé

Sun 27 Mar 2011

Listen back to Global Village with Roger Holdsworth for a live set from Natalie Natiembé.

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Rampage

Fri 25 Mar 2011

Old school hip hop’s coming back to First Floor!

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PBS Band Drive winners - Judge Pino & The Ruling Motions!

Fri 25 Mar 2011

Congratulations to Judge Pino & The Ruling Motions who won our February Band Drive! The band has won 10 slabs of Coopers Green, a day in Studio 5 with a professional engineer and a free...

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Laneous & The Family Yah

Fri 25 Mar 2011

Fresh from carving up the summer festival circuit, Brisbane based Laneous & The Family Yah have just announced east coast tour dates.

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Mayhem

Mon 21 Mar 2011 to Sun 27 Mar 2011

by Imelda May If there's an overlap between burlesque and rockabilly, Dubliner Imelda May Clabby embodies it. Visually, she's all skintight leopard-print and red lips; musically, she throws her considerable energies into a sharp mix...

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Temptation

Mon 21 Mar 2011 to Sun 27 Mar 2011

by The Waifs The Waifs have come a long way from their humble beginnings in the early 1990s. From busking at Fremantle markets to selling their first few albums on consignment (dealing with hundreds of...

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The Great Lee Street Fete

Sun 20 Mar 2011

Food lovers and fun goers from across Melbourne are urged to put aside Sunday 20th March for the annual Great Lee Street Fete.

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Black Harmony Gathering 2011

Sun 20 Mar 2011

The Black Harmony Gathering is celebrating national Harmony Day and the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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Guitars Across the Bay

Sat 19 Mar 2011 to Sun 20 Mar 2011

Come along and experience some of the finest players Australia has to offer.

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Mordialloc by the Bay, Fine Food, Wine & Music Festival

Sat 19 Mar 2011 to Sun 20 Mar 2011

Diesel and Joe Camilleri are headlining this year’s Mordialloc by the Bay Fine Food, Fine Food, Wine and Music Festival

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The Fox Rooftop - PBS Live Broadcast

Fri 18 Mar 2011

PBS will broadcast LIVE and direct from the rooftop of The Fox Hotel in Collingwood.

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Easey Street Sessions: Os Mutantes

Fri 18 Mar 2011

Listen back to Latin Connection with Mick & Leandro for a live set from Os Mutantes.

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Nathalie Natiembé

Thu 17 Mar 2011

When Nathalie sings, the legacy of the West Africans captured and sent to La Reunion as slaves 300 years ago lives on.