Arts

A window to the Arts with info on theatre events, exhibitions, installations, cinema, festivals and more.  Tune into The Breakfast Spread on Wednesdays at 8:30am for music-related-arts and arts-related-music, covering diverse issues and incarnations in State of the Art.

News

Kristen Paterson PBS GM

Meet Our New General Manager, Kristen Paterson

Thu 30 Jun 2022
PBS News

After an extensive recruitment process spanning continents and skillsets far and wide, we are very pleased to announce the appointment of our new General Manager, Kristen Paterson.  

Farewell to Adrian Basso

Fri 13 May 2022
PBS News

It's Adrian Basso's final week at PBS this week, so we can't help but take a look back at some classic Basso moments from the past 15 years. Thanks for being the General Manager at PBS - you'll be missed!

 

Presents Makers and Shakers Market

Makers and Shakers Market

Sat 26 Mar 2022 to Sun 27 Mar 2022
PBS Presents
PBS Performer Drive 2022_Artwork by Kalindy Williams

Performer prize winners!

Thu 10 Mar 2022
PBS News

Thank you so much to all of the amazing bands, DJs, solo artists, duos, trios and quartets who joined or renewed as a Performer member during February. We had a wonderful response - with the return of live gigs it is clear that the Melbourne music community is getting back on its feet!

And the winners are...

1st Prize - WINNER: Arisco Samba de Gafieira, Performer member to Switched On

Melbourne Women in Film Festival

Wed 9 Feb 2022
Arts & Film

Tune in for State of the Art every Wednesday morning from 8.30am on The Breakfast Spread for the latest arts news. 

Flix & Chill

Flix & Chill presented by Yo CiTY Connect

Sat 5 Feb 2022 to Sat 26 Feb 2022
PBS Presents

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 announce the arrival of their free summer film series, Flix & Chill. Presented by Yo CiTY Connect, the events arm of the label, Flix & Chill will combine film, music, food & drink and community in a free all-inclusive family friendly affair each Saturday in February at Carlton’s Argyle Square, or Piazza Italia.

PBS Performer Drive 2022_Artwork by Kalindy Williams

Calling All Performers!

Tue 1 Feb 2022 to Mon 28 Feb 2022
PBS News

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 gets read out on your show of choice week in, week out. Not only is it a buzz to hear your name said across the airwaves, but it shows PBS listeners that you love and support their favourite station! 

Geelong & the Bellarine Music Festival - Expressions of Interest now open!

Tue 7 Dec 2021
Community News

A new music festival is coming to the Geelong & Bellarine area in 2022!

Surround Sounds - Geelong & the Bellarine Music Festival is part of Geelong Sounds, a new music initiative of the City of Greater Geelong.

Expressions of interest are now open with local musicians and entertainers encouraged to submit ideas that create new opportunities for musicians and artists in venues and spaces across the Geelong & Bellarine area.

Expressions of interest are open now through to Monday December 7.

Melbourne Music Week

Fri 3 Dec 2021 to Sun 12 Dec 2021
PBS Presents

Paving the way for the much-anticipated return of live music, Melbourne Music Week (MMW) will see over 300 acts return to the stage for headline gigs, day parties, industry talks, DJ sets, live film scores, and much more.

While the core MMW program will run from 3 –12 December, there will also be a series of larger shows taking place in January and February, 2022.

Take a deep dive into the program and celebrate the return of live music—it’s been far too long.

Waves Over Easey

Tue 16 Nov 2021
PBS News

All good things must come to an end, and as we say goodbye to our 20 year home at Easey St, we also say goodbye to Easey Magazine.

Fear not, along with a brand-new address, we are launching a brand new member magazine, Waves.  But wait, we hear our passionate long-term members say - Waves? That's not new!