Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I podcast PBS programs?
• How do I find out more about music played on a program?
• How can I speak to an announcer?
• How do I get my gig plugged on PBS?
  
• How do I get my music played on PBS?
• I'm a member. Can I have a look around the station?
• I'd like to obtain paid work at PBS. Where do you advertise?
• How do I volunteer at PBS?
• How do I win prizes?
• How frequently can I call to win prizes?
• How can I collect my prize?
• What if my question isn't here?

Question:
Can I podcast PBS programs?

Answer:
Podcasts (i.e. downloads) are not available on our website. All our programs feature commercially available music, and the costs of licensing such music for download is prohibitive and far out of reach of community broadcasters. This is distinct from streaming, which you can do with any of our programs, and which are all archived on this site. It's worth noting that it is now possible (as of Oct 2012) to also play our archived audio via the web browser on most mobile phones and pads. This will also soon be possible via the PBS Radio iPhone app.

Question:
How do I find out more about music played on a program?

Answer:

1. Go to the Program Guide
2. Find the program that matches the day/time
3. Follow the link to the program page
4. Click the 'Playlists' tab
5. If you can't find the playlist or the details you need, use the email link to contact the announcer directly, and give as much info as you can to help them answer your enquiry.

Question:
How can I speak to an announcer?

Answer:
Call PBS during the program, and wait for music break. Since broadcasting involves multi-tasking and concentration, announcers may be not able to accommodate a long conversation.

Question:
How do I get my gig plugged on PBS?

Answer:
Due to the diversity of programming, PBS does not have one standard gig guide. However, some PBS announcers maintain their own. Find the program most suited to your music and email the announcer directly using the contact details on the program page. It is essential that you know that PBS is unable to guarantee that announcers will plug your gig.

Question:
How do I get my music played on PBS?

Answer:
We have a page dedicated to info on getting airplay.

Question:
I'm a member. Can I have a look around the station?

Answer:
Yes. PBS (47 Easey Street, Collingwood) is open to members to come and snoop around on Fridays at 2pm. Otherwise, we hold an Open Day twice a year, and you'll hear about them on PBS.

Question:
I'd like to obtain paid work at PBS. Where do you advertise?

Answer:
Paid employment opportunities in community radio are rare. From time to time, positions may become available. PBS lists vacant positions in Artshub, Beat and Inpress, and here on our website.

Question:
How do I volunteer at PBS?

Answer:
See our page about volunteering.

Question:
How do I win prizes?

Answer:
Listen to PBS, have your PBS member card ready, and when the presenter announces a giveaway, phone (+61 3) 8415 1067. Please don't call while you're driving!

Question:
How frequently can I call to win prizes?

Answer:
You can only win a prize once every three months.

Question:
How can I collect my prize?

Answer:
Collect from PBS (47 Easey Street, Collingwood) anytime Monday-Friday 10am-6pm. Please present your member card upon collection.

Didn't find the answer?
You can use the Contact form on our website, or call the station during office hours 10am-6pm weekdays (+61 3) 8415 1067.