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PBS News

Spring Celebration 2024

Tue 1 Oct 2024 to Thu 31 Oct 2024
It’s time to celebrate Spring with a PBS membership! Dig deep and help PBS grow by joining or renewing to the station here . When you support the station throughout October you’ll automatically go in...
Community News

Submit Your Song to First Sounds

Mon 14 Oct 2024 to Mon 11 Nov 2024
Amrap has announced a new partnership between the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) and Gadigal Information Service (GIS) to relaunch the First Sounds compilation series. Since 2020 and over ten volumes, First Sounds has...
Feature Sounds

BATTS - Just My Luck

Mon 28 Oct 2024 to Sun 3 Nov 2024
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Just My Luck from BATTS, the project of Naarm/Melbourne-based musician, Tanya Batt. The recent release follows her AMP nominated sophomore album ‘The Nightline’ which was supported around the world...
PBS News

Farewell to Afro Turn Up's Kix!

Fri 1 Nov 2024
This November we’ll see a change to the PBS program roster. Sadly after seven years broadcasting at PBS, Kix announced on Friday night that it’s time to hang up the headphones and wind up her...
PBS Events

Midnight Driver with Edd Fisher and Emelyne

Fri 1 Nov 2024
PBS is taking over The Night Cat on Friday November 1st for the Spring edition of Midnight Driver.
Studio 5 Live

PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty Studio 5 Live

Sun 3 Nov 2024
PepperCreek Revival come together to explore new ideas and create a new look and sound, delving into all the nooks and crannies of folk, country, blues and rock with lap steel, mandolin, acoustic and electric...
Studio 5 Live

Folk Bitch Trio Studio 5 Live

Thu 7 Nov 2024
Immerse yourself in the ‘gorgeous harmonies and confessional songwriting’ (Rolling Stone) of Melbourne/Naarm’s very own Folk Bitch Trio, a band born out of a mutual love for songwriting, rocking and the truth. Known for enrapturing...
PBS Events

Stay Soft Market X PBS Live Broadcast From Collingwood Yards

Sat 9 Nov 2024
The Stay Soft Night Market is back for another round in the Collingwood Yards courtyard, this time in collaboration with PBS! PBS will be broadcasting live from the Collingwood Yards courtyard from 3pm - 7pm,...
PBS Events

PBS Open Day 2024

Sat 9 Nov 2024
Mark it in your diaries folks, 'cause the annual PBS 106.7FM Open Day is back! Going down on Saturday November 9, please join us during the hours of 12 'til 3pm ( Fiesta Jazz and...
PBS Presents

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

Thu 14 Nov 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and activism as Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 take the stage at the Northcote Theatre on November 14, 2024. Seun Kuti, a Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter,...
PBS Presents

Strawberry Fields - Strawberry Jam Afterparty

Fri 15 Nov 2024 to Sun 24 Nov 2024
Strawberry Jam – Strawberry Fields Afterparty Following the epic 15th birthday of Strawberry Fields this November, the celebrations are far from over. On Sunday November 24, fans can keep the vibes alive at Strawberry Jam...
PBS Presents

Balaclava Boogie 2024

Fri 22 Nov 2024 to Sun 24 Nov 2024
Balaclava will be home again to Melbourne’s newest free music festival when Balaclava Boogie takes over the Carlisle Street precinct on the second last weekend of November. Artists with local connections to the area will...
PBS Presents

LuliePalooza 2024

Sat 23 Nov 2024
Melbourne’s wildest rock ‘n’ roll street party LuliePalooza returns, crashing into Abbotsford on November 23, 2024. Following sold-out spectacles in previous years, this one-day music festival is back to serve up another raucous day of...
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...
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...
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: A Night of African Rhythms and Celebration 

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...
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

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...
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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Community News

Glow Winter Arts Festival

Thu 14 Aug 2014 to Sun 24 Aug 2014
Launching in 2014, the Glow Winter Arts Festival embraces the strong artistic communities of Prahran, Malvern, Armadale, Toorak and South Yarra.
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PBS Presents

Chelsea Wilson - ‘I Hope You’ll be Very Unhappy Without Me” Album Launch

Thu 14 Aug 2014
Independent vocalist, songwriter, broadcaster and DJ Chelsea Wilson releases her self-produced album with a special launch party show at The Toff in Town.
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PBS Presents

2014 Heart of St Kilda Concert

Wed 13 Aug 2014
Sacred Heart Mission has announced a dazzling line-up for its annual fundraiser, The Heart of St Kilda Concert at the Palais in St Kilda, on August 13
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Arts & Film

Aegis - The sonic and sculptural installation!

Tue 12 Aug 2014
This weeks Arts news with Roger Taylor - installations at Abbotsford Convent, pop culture cartoons and visual arts in the City of Yarra.
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PBS News

Program Spotlight: Glitter & Doom

Tue 12 Aug 2014
Glitter and Doom uncovers the sordid, political and musical history of an art form that is as cynical as it is glamorous.
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Feature Sounds

I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me

Mon 11 Aug 2014 to Sun 17 Aug 2014
by Chelsea Wilson A stunning debut dedicated to strong women, Chelsea Wilson’s I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me has been two years in the making; having been slowly and carefully crafted to create...
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Studio 5 Live

Chelsea Wilson

Sat 9 Aug 2014
Listen back to Switched On with Emma Peel for a live set from Chelsea Wilson.
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PBS Events

Rock-A-Bye Baby in August with The Furbelows

Thu 7 Aug 2014
1930’s party band The Furbelows bring their combination of three-part close-harmony vocals and the hot swinging acoustic guitars of wartime Paris.
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Studio 5 Live

The Dark Shadows

Thu 7 Aug 2014
Listen back to Sunglasses After Dark with Phil MacDougall for a live set from The Dark Shadows.
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Arts & Film

The Biennial Basil Sellers Art Prize winner Tony Albert

Tue 5 Aug 2014
This week: the biennial Basil Sellers Art Prize at Ian Potter, and a collaboration between artist David Fraser and musician Paul Kelly.
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Feature Sounds

Invisible Hour

Mon 4 Aug 2014 to Sun 10 Aug 2014
by JOE HENRY Joe Henry - Invisible Hour Invisible Hour has to be one of the most honest and beautiful records to be released in 2014! Joe Henry has been around for a long time...
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Studio 5 Live

Council of Elders

Mon 4 Aug 2014
Listen back to Contact with Adrian Meade for a live set from Council of Elders.
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PBS Events

Blue Juice Live Radio Broadcast from the Lost Weekend Record Fair

Sun 3 Aug 2014
Lost Weekend in Brunswick East returns with its annual Record Fair on Sunday, 3rd August with Mohair Slim and a special live broadcast of Blue Juice.
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PBS News

Fresh Produce Spoken Word Special

Sat 2 Aug 2014
Celebrating Fresh Produce’s new two-hour time slot, some of Melbourne’s most eloquent spoken word artists come into the studio to share their poetic ponderings
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PBS Events

Soul-A-Go-Go Live celebrating 30 years of Vince Peach!

Sat 2 Aug 2014
Soul folks of Melbourne! Don’t miss an extra-special Soul-A-Go-Go this August celebrating our very own Vince Peach’s 30 years on PBS.
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PBS Presents

Greenline Grooves Fundraiser: Goyte, Tex Perkins & Nicky Bomba

Fri 1 Aug 2014
A very special musical event to celebrate the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect our planet.
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PBS News

Radio Festival 2014 Winners!

Thu 31 Jul 2014
Thank you to everyone who showed PBS that you’re just as mad for music as we are during this year’s Radio Festival!
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Arts & Film

David O'Brien's exhibition of small figurative oil on board paintings

Tue 29 Jul 2014
Roger Taylor also discusses a new video by Simon Pericich - 'CROWD sorcering', and the upcoming Melbourne Festival.
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Feature Sounds

Underbilly #2

Mon 28 Jul 2014 to Sun 3 Aug 2014
by Various In 2011, Bundoora Records released a compilation called Underbilly #1. It consisted of 25 tunes by local rockabilly bands. As someone who wasn't that familiar with the genre, particularly from a local perspective,...
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Studio 5 Live

The Grand Rapids

Wed 23 Jul 2014
Tune into Pojama People with Chris Pearson, 10-midnight for a live set from The Grand Rapids.