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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...
Feature Sounds

Ella Thompson - Ripple On The Wing

Mon 18 Nov 2024 to Sun 24 Nov 2024
This week's PBS Feature Album is Ripple On The Wing , the new record from Naarm/Melbourne based soulstress Ella Thompson. Ripple On The Wing is a soaring 10 song collection - a sweet and spooky...
PBS Presents

Balaclava Boogie 2024

Fri 22 Nov 2024 to Sun 24 Nov 2024
Balaclava Boogie takes over the Carlisle Street precinct November 22-24.
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 Presents

Strawberry Fields - Strawberry Jam Afterparty

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 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: 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...
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 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 ...
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...
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...

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PBS Drive Live 2023 - artwork by Shelby De Fazio
PBS Events

WATCH: Drive Live 2023

Mon 20 Feb 2023 to Fri 24 Feb 2023
Relive Drive Live 2023, featuring videos of all 10 acts!
PBS Presents

Malthouse Outdoor Stage

Tue 14 Feb 2023 to Sat 25 Mar 2023
Malthouse Outdoor Stage returns for Summer 2023 with an eclectic program that amplifies bold and experimental voices at Melbourne’s destination outdoor performance hub.
Feature Sounds

CIVIC - Taken By Force

Mon 13 Feb 2023 to Sun 19 Feb 2023
This week's PBS Feature Album is Taken By Force, the new exhilarating and reimagined proto-punk album by CIVIC.
Lobotomizer Poster - Shock Treatment farewell 2023
PBS Events

Lobotomizer - the Last Laugh!

Fri 10 Feb 2023
Join us at The Gaso on Friday February 10 for Lobotomizer: The Last Laugh - a farewell and thank you show for Kev Lobotomi and his program Shock Treatment .
The Boite’s professional development; The Portfolio Project flyer.
Community News

The Portfolio Project at The Boite

Fri 10 Feb 2023
Calling all emerging culturally and linguistically diverse artists in Naarm! Applications for The Boite’s professional development; The Portfolio Project is open till February 10. It is a professional development program designed to empower and give...
Community News

Introduction to Volunteering

Tue 7 Feb 2023
The City of Yarra is hosting a free webinar on volunteering in Yarra on Tuesday February 7, including info on where to start, what's involved, and how you and your community can benefit from giving...
Feature Sounds

Barney McAll - Precious Energy ReUp

Mon 6 Feb 2023 to Sun 12 Feb 2023
This week's PBS Feature Album is Barney McAll's Precious Energy ReUp . This new 12-track remix album gets a fresh twist after receiving critical acclaim and nominations for an ARIA award and the Australian Music...
Artwork by Jasper Fearnley.
Community News

PBS Announcer Training is Back!

Tue 31 Jan 2023
PBS is once again running its Annnouncer Training course, with submissions open for classes in March, April and June 2023
Gena Rose Bruce standing outside with windswept hair. They are wearing a flowing white gown.
Feature Sounds

Gena Rose Bruce - Deep Is The Way

Mon 30 Jan 2023 to Sun 5 Feb 2023
Deep Is The Way is the second full-length album from Melbourne-based singer/songwriter Gena Rose Bruce. The album chronicles Bruce's fraught path back into the light, as she processes death and inner turmoil to emerge with...
Our Survival Day event poster.
Community News

Our Survival Day 2023

Thu 26 Jan 2023
Our Songlines presents Our Survival Day 2023 - An Indigenous-led community event providing a safe and culturally empowering space for First Nations people and their allies to gather on January 26.
A collage of album cover artworks
Feature Sounds

Top Tracks of the Week

Mon 23 Jan 2023 to Sun 29 Jan 2023
Check out what the PBS team have rated as the top tracks of the week!
Community News

Call It Out: A First Nations Racism Register

Thu 19 Jan 2023 to Sun 5 Feb 2023
By ‘calling out’ racism on this register, you are helping to tell the true story of racism in this country. This will enable community leaders to continue the fight against racism and protect future generations.
Renee Geyer
PBS News

Vale Renée Geyer

Tue 17 Jan 2023
PBS is saddened by the passing of Renée Geyer. A huge personality in the Australian music industry across five decades, Renée leaves behind an unparalleled legacy and will be sorely missed. PBS has had a...
Album cover collage
Feature Sounds

Top Tracks of the Week

Mon 16 Jan 2023 to Sun 22 Jan 2023
Check out what the PBS team has rated as the top tracks of the week!
Sunset Sounds event flyer.
PBS Presents

Sunset Sounds

Sun 15 Jan 2023 to Sun 22 Jan 2023
Sunset Sounds has cemented its place as a highlight of the City of Stonnington's annual calendar and this year is set to be no different. Get ready for not one, but two free evenings of...
PBS Presents

Eaglehawk Film Festival

Fri 13 Jan 2023 to Mon 16 Jan 2023
PBS and Star Cinema present the Eaglehawk Film Festival January 13 to 16, 2023. Eaglehawk Film Festival is an annual film festival with a difference, and each year is curated around a unique theme. The...
Kristen Solury with red hear and lipstick, wearing reflective sunglasses holding a black heart.
PBS News

New Year, New Programs on PBS!

Fri 6 Jan 2023
January marks the start of a new year and with that, PBS introduces a few changes to the on-air program roster.
PBS Presents

When Pigs Fly - New Years Eve

Sat 31 Dec 2022
From some of the minds behind Runner Up , Colour , and Something Unlimited comes When Pigs Fly ; a one-day live music festival on New Year’s Eve at Collingwood Children’s Farm . The festival...
Event flyer
PBS Events

Soul A Go Go New Year's Eve!

Sat 31 Dec 2022 to Sun 1 Jan 2023
Catch Surprise Chef permoring LIVE, alongside heroes Richie 1250, Andrew Young, Vince Peach, Sugar D, DJ Lady Soul, and Stuckey!
Tabula Rasa DJs
PBS Presents

Tabula Rasa

Fri 30 Dec 2022 to Mon 2 Jan 2023
Tabula Rasa returns to Hamilton, Victoria in 2022 for another three day, three night festival - presented by PBS.