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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

PBS News

Adrian Basso Stepping Down From PBS

Thu 24 Feb 2022
After 15 years at the helm of our iconic community radio station PBS 106.7FM, our General Manager, Adrian Basso, will be stepping down mid-year. During Basso’s tenure, our station has grown into a nationally and...
Feature Sounds

Erin Rae

Mon 21 Feb 2022 to Sun 27 Feb 2022
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS News

Max Teakle Trio - Delayed Broadcast

Sun 20 Feb 2022
On November 21 last year the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative (MJC) presented the Max Teakle Trio live in concert at The Jazzlab in Brunswick. The concert was recorded for the MJC, and broadcast Gerry Koster's Dizzy...
Monica Jasmine Karo performing live at Yaluk-ut Weelam Ngargee Festival
Wuigada

Monica Karo

Fri 18 Feb 2022
Wuigada is a dedicated space where First Nations musicians can share and celebrate music made by other First Nations musicians with PBS audiences. Wuigada was named and developed by the highly acclaimed indigenous singer songwriter,...
Studio 5 Live

Gabriella Cohen

Thu 17 Feb 2022
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread on Thursday February 17 as we revisit Gabriella Cohen's 2017 session.
Feature Sounds

Checkerboard Lounge

Mon 14 Feb 2022 to Sun 20 Feb 2022
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Studio 5 Live

Grace Cummings

Wed 9 Feb 2022
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to The Afterglow on Wednesday February 9 as we revisit Grace Cummings' 2020 session.
Arts & Film

Melbourne Women in Film Festival

Wed 9 Feb 2022
Tune in for State of the Art every Wednesday morning from 8.30am on The Breakfast Spread for the latest arts news.
Feature Sounds

A.R. Wilson

Mon 7 Feb 2022 to Sun 13 Feb 2022
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Syl Johnson with Richie 1250 and the late Pierre Baroni in the PBS studios
PBS News

Syl Johnson Tributes

Mon 7 Feb 2022
PBS was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of soul and R&B legend, Syl Johnson. We'll be paying tribute on air throughout the week on: Mystic Brew - Tuesday 8 Feb at 9am The...
PBS News

Roger Holdsworth Celebrates 40 Years at PBS

Sun 6 Feb 2022
Listen back to Global Village as Roger celebrated 40 years at PBS!
Flix & Chill
PBS Presents

Flix & Chill presented by Yo CiTY Connect

Sat 5 Feb 2022 to Sat 26 Feb 2022
Melbourne BIPOC label and events company, Yo CiTY announces free summer film and music series, Flix & Chill presented by Yo CiTY Connect Melbourne cultural taste-makers and BIPOC music label Yo CiTY are thrilled to...
Studio 5 Live

The Pink Tiles

Thu 3 Feb 2022
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Radio City on Thursday February 3 as we revisit The Pink Tiles' 2017 session.
Helen Jennings OAM at the Roots of Rhythm 30th Anniversary party in 2017. Photo by Kym Schreiber
PBS News

Roots of Rhythm Celebrates 35 Years!

Wed 2 Feb 2022
Following a five week break over summer, Helen Jennings OAM will return to air Wednesday 2 February to celebrate Roots of Rhythm ’s 35th anniversary . Roots of Rhythm first hit the PBS airwaves on...
New desk at PBS
PBS News

Make It Home - February Update!

Tue 1 Feb 2022
It's official. We've handed back the keys for 47 Easey St and are now full time at Collingwood Yards. Jordan from Underground Love on air in Studio 1 We are still testing and commissioning our...
PBS Performer Drive 2022_Artwork by Kalindy Williams
PBS News

Calling All Performers!

Tue 1 Feb 2022 to Mon 28 Feb 2022
If you’re a band, solo artist, DJ, producer or a performer, join PBS as a Performer Member throughout February for your chance to win big! As a PBS Performer Member, your band or performer name...
Feature Sounds

Grace Cummings

Mon 31 Jan 2022 to Sun 6 Feb 2022
Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving.
Feature Sounds

Top Tracks of the Week

Mon 24 Jan 2022 to Sun 30 Jan 2022
Check out what the PBS team rated as the top tracks of the week!
James Bowers Trio
PBS News

James Bowers Trio - Delayed Broadcast

Sun 23 Jan 2022
On November 21 last year the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative presented the James Bowers Trio live in concert at The Jazzlab in Brunswick . The concert was recorded for the MJC, and will be broadcast on...
Studio 5 Live

Isaiah Mitchell + Seedy Jeezus

Tue 18 Jan 2022
PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Pojama People on Tuesday January 18 as we revisit Isaiah Mitchell + Seedy Jeezus' 2016 session.