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News

Performer Drive 2024 winners announced!

Thu 1 Feb 2024 to Thu 29 Feb 2024
PBS News

Thank you to all of the incredible bands, DJs, artists and performers that joined or renewed their membership throughout February for the PBS Performer Drive. 

Now, to the winners!

1st Prize Winner: Robbie Belchamber - Performer Member of Soak

Marysville Music Weekend 2023

Fri 24 Nov 2023 to Sun 26 Nov 2023
PBS Presents

Marysville Music Weekend has brought the best of Americana, blues and folk artists to the picturesque mountain town of Marysville since 2015 and returns this year from November 24-26. Tickets are on sale now.

Festival organisers are delighted to announce that Australian music queen Kate Ceberano and psych-folk storyteller William Crighton will be heading the line-up for the 2023 event, with something for everyone this year in a series of featured concerts over the weekend.

Save Our Strathbogie Forest Fundraiser

Thu 23 Nov 2023
Community News

Strathbogie Forest on Taungurung land, in North East Victoria is an old growth forest and home to the endangered greater glider, powerful owl, and many more species of flora and fauna. The forest has been under threat from loggers for some time, and community organisation Save Our Strathbogie Forest stopped logging and established protection for the site a few years ago.

Queenscliff Music Festival 2023

Thu 23 Nov 2023 to Sun 26 Nov 2023
PBS Presents

PBS Presents the premiere music event of Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, the 25th annual Queenscliff Music Festival.

QMF have just announced a second round of artists for 2023, joining a stacked first announcement and news that they've added an extra 24 hours to the festival this year!

MPAVILION 10

Thu 16 Nov 2023 to Thu 28 Mar 2024
PBS Presents

MPAVILION OPENS TADAO ANDO-DESIGNED PAVILION, KICKING OFF MILESTONE TENTH YEAR!

Since 2014, the Naomi Milgrom Foundation has commissioned extraordinary architects, artists and designers to create unique pieces for each MPavilion – elevating their careers and enhancing visitor experiences. In celebration of their milestone decade, this year’s MPavilion program will be anchored by 10 creative commissions spanning art, design, fashion, food, literature and music.

PopAble: Pop Art by Artists with Disabilities

Fri 6 Oct 2023 to Sat 2 Dec 2023
Community News

In celebration of diversity, creativity, and the enduring spirit of the Pop Art movement, Your DNA Creative Arts has announced PopAble: a captivating exhibition that spotlights the remarkable talents of artists with physical and intellectual disabilities.

This inspiring showcase will take place from October 6 - December 2, 2023 at Your DNA Gallery in Croydon. PopAble draws its inspiration from the iconic Pop Art movement and transforms it into a powerful platform for artists with disabilities to express themselves and share their unique perspectives with the world.

THUNDERBLOOM at West Space

Sat 2 Sep 2023 to Sat 14 Oct 2023
Community News

West Space is delighted to premiere THUNDERBLOOM by Sydney-based artist HOSSEI, September 2 to October 14, 2023.

THUNDERBLOOM broadens established ideas of care within migrant families, by exploring the relationship between mother and son through a framework of healing.

PBS Strategic Plan 2023 - 2027

Tue 29 Aug 2023
PBS News

We are pleased to present the PBS FM Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027.

Immy Owusu - LO-LIFE!

Mon 17 Jul 2023 to Sun 23 Jul 2023
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Immy Owusu’s debut LP, LO-LIFE!.

Leaps and Bounds Music Festival 2023

Thu 13 Jul 2023 to Sun 16 Jul 2023
PBS Presents

Leaps and Bounds Music Festival is warming up the heart of Yarra again this winter.

City of Yarra’s annual winter music festival, Leaps and Bounds, is heating up the streets again this July. In its 11th year, with over 40 events, spanning a diversity of live music acts, arts activities and cultural celebrations, this year’s festival is set to bring the City of Yarra to life.