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11/01/2024

Sunset Sounds returns this weekend for not one, but two free Sunday evenings of unforgettable live music set in the picturesque Central Park, Malvern East and the much-loved concert location in Victoria Gardens, Prahran.

Come along with your friends and family, grab your picnic rug and settle in for a fantastic line-up of live twilight music, with live sets from Jazzparty, Squid Nebula, and PBS DJ Lyndelle Wilkinson on January 14 in Malvern East, and Mama Kin Spender, Danika, and PBS DJ Elle Young on January 21 in Prahran.

More info via pbsfm.org.au/news/sunset-sounds-2024

Proudly presented by PBS.

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11/01/2024

PBS' weeklong live music celebration Drive Live is just around the corner, so stay tuned for announcements coming soon!

In the meantime, you can check out previous year's performances on our YouTube channel. Here's Moody Beaches full set from last year!

Moody Beaches performing live on Firewater for PBS Drive Live at Collingwood Yards' Music Market on Tuesday 21st February, 2023. pbsfm.org.auTrack List:- Use...

10/01/2024

Prolific music educator, curator, presenter, and DJ Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy has an impressive resume in music that includes working with David Mancuso on the Loft parties in NYC, and hosting cult favourite shows like Classic Album Sunday and Balearic Breakfast on Worldwide FM.

Following her standout performances this holiday season, Cosmo dropped in to PBS for a chat with Ella Stoeckli. Tune in to Stardust from 7pm to hear more, or listen back via pbsfm.org.au

[ID: Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy smiling and standing by a wall of vinyl records.]

10/01/2024

The annual Eaglehawk Film Festival returns to Star Cinema this weekend, featuring a selection of films from all over the world.

This year's unique theme is Angelic! From January 12-14, the festival will screen films that explore angels in all their guises via a range of genres from 1937 right up to 2018. Opening night is January 12, with Angels (2007) (pictured) directed by François Ozon.

More info and full program online now via pbsfm.org.au/news/eaglehawk-film-festival-2024

Proudly presented by PBS and Star Cinema.

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09/01/2024

ICYMI! Late last year, PBS proudly announced the very first edition of our Blues Rendezous. A new and ongoing series of collaborative events that showcase the talent and creativity of our dedicated Blues community, here in Melbourne/Naarm and beyond.

This Juke Joint session was programmed in collaboration with Matt Frederick (The Juke Joint), and sets to bring together a mix of established and renowned Blues folk, alongside the next wave of up and comers.

Happening at George Lane in St Kilda on Saturday January 20, this special evening of music will feature sets from: Checkerboard Lounge, Laurel & The Painkillers, and Jarrod Shaw.

Tickets are available now, and selling fast. Be sure to grab yours from the PBS website link below, and join us for this debut edition of the PBS Blues Rendezvous!

https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/blues-rendezvous-juke-joint-session

Artwork by Elly Mantzaris / Black Widow Design

The Juke Joint (PBS 106.7fm)
Checkerboard Lounge the band
Laurel and the Painkillers
Jarrod Shaw
George Lane St Kilda

ID: 1. Checkerboard Lounge standing on a staircase outside. The photo is taken from the landing of the bottom of the staircase. They are all smiling looking in to the camera, and there is a white wall to the right of them. 2. A gridded image of the four members of Laurel & The Painkillers. To the left is a rectangle image of Laurel playing electric guitar. She holds the guitar vertically, and is looking upwards. It is a smokey and blue light scene in a venue. To the right are three square images of the Painkillers. They are all close up images of the members playing their instruments at shows. 3. Jarrod Shaw playing an acoustic Gibson guitar. He is singing into the mic, and has no backlighting behind him. He wears a black collared shirt with flowers embroidered on it. 4. Event flyer.

09/01/2024

In case you missed it, last week Japanese producer and DJ Mayurashka dropped by PBS to chat with Zac on The Summer Spread and play a guest mix while they're in town for a string of shows.

Listen back to the huge set here: pbsfm.org.au/program/the-breakfast-spread/2024-01-05/06-00-00

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08/01/2024

The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee are Virginia’s torchbearers of the old-time sound. Their powerful harmonies and energetic instrumentals have captivated audiences from all over. Deep knowledge and appreciation for traditional music enables the band to craft tasteful original songs and instrumentals that blend seamlessly alongside the classics.

Tune in to Southern Style with Jan from 1pm to hear a special live set from the gang, or listen back via pbsfm.org.au/program/southern-style.

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08/01/2024

Naarm-based musician Lewis Coleman's latest offering Offline is a collection of songs grounded in a desire to generate a current within stagnant and hopeless waters. It marks a significant departure from Colemans' previous, more brooding and introverted record Method of Places, and as he leans into a more confident, outward-facing aspect of himself, so too does Offline. It’s music replete with playful arrangements and kinetic opportunity and, as Coleman states, “songs that are hot, warm, saturated and fun”.

Tune in to Radio City Radio Show on PBS FM with Crispi on Thursday January 11 to hear Lewis Coleman perform an exclusive Studio 5 Live session.

More info here: pbsfm.org.au/news/lewis-coleman-studio-5-live

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05/01/2024

Romy Hernandez is a classically trained pianist who draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of Latin jazz, classical influences and cinematic elements to create compositions that have a depth of emotion and musical complexity.

Romy joins Jaun Colombo on Fiesta Jazz Radio Show to talk about her latest album 'Poems of Bliss and Loss' and its launch at the The Jazzlab on January 9.

Tune in from 11am or listen back via: pbsfm.org.au/program/fiesta-jazz

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03/01/2024

Back in October 2023, David M. Western released his second album titled ‘On, On & On.' Recorded almost entirely live with minimal overdubbing, it showcases and cements David’s status as one of Australia’s most cutting and exciting young songwriters.

Tune in to Radio City Radio Show on PBS FM from 1pm to hear David chat to Crispi about the album and upcoming shows.

Listen live or stream back via pbsfm.org.au/program/radio-city

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02/01/2024

We're super excited for Drive Live to return this February, so stay tuned for more info to be announced!

For now, let's revisit this live set from Don Glori to get us ready for that unmissable February week of drive time action coming soon!

Don Glori performing live on Headhunters for PBS Drive Live at Collingwood Yards' Music Market on Monday 20th February 2023. pbsfm.org.auTrack List:- Dinner ...

28/12/2023

Get ready for one last boogie before the clock strikes midnight at this year's When Pigs Fly NYE at Collingwood Children's Farm on December 31.

Featuring 14 incredible artists, including Immy Owusu (pictured), Adriana, Surprise Chef, Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, and heaps more across 2 stages!

More info here: pbsfm.org.au/news/when-pigs-fly-nye

Proudly Presented by PBS.

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22/12/2023

One last PBS event for the year! MIDNIGHT DRIVER on New Year's Eve. Tickets almost gone folks! You got yours?

Ft PBS all stars: Ella Stoeckli (Stardust), Jonny Alexander (Audio Vitamins) - and Milo Eastwood (The Breakfast Spread) bringing in the new year countdown with a whopping FOUR HOUR set.

Tickets and more info via the PBS website: https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/midnight-driver-new-years-eve

Can't wait to see our PBS faithful on our favourite night of the year! Let's do this thing.

Brunswick Ballroom

Artwork by Rowena Lloyd.

ID: Event flyer.

21/12/2023

A stalwart of the UK reggae scene, Adam Dewhurst - aka Daddy Ad - is gearing up to bring his mighty Trojan Sound System down under as part of When Pigs Fly NYE.
Ahead of this New Year's Eve event at Collingwood Children's Farm, Adam chats to Rick on Riddim Yard about all things reggae and riddim.

Tune in from 11am Friday morning, or listen back via: pbsfm.org.au/program/riddim-yard

[ID: Trojan Sound System band members standing together in different poses.]

20/12/2023

PBS is proud to announce our very first Blues Rendezous! An ongoing series of collaborative events that showcase the talent and creativity of our dedicated Blues community, here in Melbourne/Naarm and beyond.

This Juke Joint session was programmed in collaboration with Matt Frederick (The Juke Joint), and sets to bring together a mix of established and renowned Blues folk, alongside the next wave of up and comers.

Happening at George Lane in St Kilda on Saturday January 20, this special evening of music will feature sets from: Checkerboard Lounge, Laurel & The Painkillers, and Jarrod Shaw.

Tickets are available now, and won't stick around long. Be sure to grab yours from the link below, and save the date for this very first edition of the PBS Blues Rendezvous!

https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/blues-rendezvous-juke-joint-session

Checkerboard Lounge the band
Laurel and the Painkillers
Jarrod Shaw
The Juke Joint (PBS 106.7fm)
George Lane St Kilda

Artwork by Elly Mantzaris / Black Widow Design

ID: 1. Event flyer. 2. Checkerboard Lounge standing on a staircase outside. The photo is taken from the landing of the bottom of the staircase. They are all smiling looking in to the camera, and there is a white wall to the right of them. 3. A gridded image of the four members of Laurel & The Painkillers. To the left is a rectangle image of Laurel playing electric guitar. She holds the guitar vertically, and is looking upwards. It is a smokey and blue light scene in a venue. To the right are three square images of the Painkillers. They are all close up images of the members playing their instruments at shows. 4. Jarrod Shaw playing an acoustic Gibson guitar. He is singing into the mic, and has no backlighting behind him. He wears a black collared shirt with flowers embroidered on it.

20/12/2023

ICYMI! This Friday December 22, Milo Eastwood wraps it all up for 2023 with a special broadcast LIVE from the Collingwood Yards courtyard!

Happening over the hours of 6 'til 9am, pop down to this FREE event to hear Milo and special guest DJ Adriana throw down the very best Friday morning bangers for one last time.

Opening at 6am for the special occasion, everyone's favourite record store Licorice Pie will be there for all your last minute Christmas shopping needs. Along with our newest neighbour Stefanino Panino! Slinging the finest coffees from dawn 'til closing track.

More info via the PBS website: https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/breakfast-spread-live-from-collingwood-yards-courtyard

See you there folks!

The Breakfast Spread PBS
Adriana
Licorice Pie Records

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19/12/2023

Founding member and drummer of Floridian death metal legends Obituary, Donald Tardy talks to Kene on Burning Bitumen about their upcoming tour in 2024, choosing songs from a back catalogue of nearly 40 years, plus heaps more!

Tune in from 10pm or listen back via the PBS app, your favourite smart speaker or pbsfm.org.au/program/burning-bitumen

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18/12/2023

New Year's Eve is fast approaching, and we've got the PBS party for you!

MIDNIGHT DRIVER, starring the wonderous sounds of Stardust announcer Ella Stoeckli. Bringing the vibes to the PBS airwaves every Wednesday from 7 'til 8pm, Ella’s sets are never a one dimensional affair - shining a light on all sounds shimmery and fabulous from around the globe.

Ensuring that you’re vibrating at the highest frequency this New Years Eve, she'll be warming up the MIDNIGHT DRIVER dance floor with the ease of expertise. Pulling out all the stops to get you grooving towards midnight with style! Party goers, you're in for a treat.

Come and get amongst it for one of our favourite nights of the year. Tickets are up and moving! Get yours via the PBS website: https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/midnight-driver-new-years-eve

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18/12/2023

It may come as no surprise that at PBS we passionately believe in music as a moral law. It is because, as Plato wrote all these centuries ago, music ‘gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.’

If music is where one finds what is good in the world, then it is our moral duty to support the good work of our all-too-human music makers. In a world that is becoming increasingly inundated with artificial creations, we find ourselves more committed to celebrating human ingenuity than ever before.

It is in this spirit that we carefully select our weekly feature albums as a way of celebrating – and sharing with our beloved listeners – music that is irrepressibly natural. Over the last 12 months, every one of these albums has helped, in its own way, to give us hope and to sustain us when we have fallen on hard times.

Of these albums, ten stood above the rest. As we wrap things up for the year, we invite you to revisit these marvelous works of art, which we believe have a special capacity to illuminate what is beautiful when we find ourselves so desperate for beauty.

The Necks - 'Travel'
The Rookies - 'Feed The Fire'
RBI - 'Disseminate'
Alfa Mist - 'Variables'
Brown Spirits - 'Solitary Transmissions'
Cash Savage and The Last Drinks - 'So This Is Love'
RVG - 'Brain Worms'
Noname - 'Sundial'
MINOR GOLD - 'Minor Gold'
Hannah Cameron - 'Holding Patterns'

Read more and listen here: pbsfm.org.au/news/top-feature-albums-2023

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18/12/2023

Today on Homebrew on PBS FM, Brooke chats with The Vovos who explore the exquisite pain of one-sided love on their latest single 'Hanahaki Disease.'

Tune in from 3pm to hear the band discuss their latest release, or listen back via pbsfm.org.au/program/homebrew

[ID: The Vovos grouped together on a couch. There are lit candles and a lamp either side of the band.]

17/12/2023

After another epic year of Breakfast Spread radio, Milo Eastwood wraps it all up for 2023 with a special broadcast LIVE from the Collingwood Yards courtyard!

Happening Friday December 22 over the hours of 6 'til 9am, pop down to hear Milo and special guest DJ Adriana throw down the very best Friday morning bangers for one last time.

Stefanino Panino will be open and running for the full session, slinging the finest coffees for all your early morning needs. Alongside everyone's favourite record store, Licorice Pie.

Come and get amongst the first light buzz, as we send Milo off in style!

More info via the PBS website: https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/breakfast-spread-live-from-collingwood-yards-courtyard

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16/12/2023

Part of the Melbourne-based collaborative modular synth community 'Modular Theme Time', Mr. Rachele is a live techno artist who embraces a truly improvisational approach with his hardware. His sound has a melodic driving quality informed by his modular synth manipulations, but all purely techno.

Tune in to Electric Sunset from 10pm to hear Mr. Rachele and DJ Ides have a chat and share their love of modular synths.

Listen live or stream back via the PBS app, your smart speaker or pbsfm.org.au/program/electric-sunset

[ID: Mr. Rachele looking ahead at the camera. They are positioned in front of a modular synthesizer.]

15/12/2023

Summer is sizzling in Stonnington with the return of Sunset Sounds for not one, but two FREE evenings of unforgettable live music set in the picturesque Central Park, Malvern East and the return of the much-loved concert location in Victoria Gardens, Prahran.

Central Park will host the first concert on Sunday January 14, with electric eight-piece act Jazzparty, psychedelic ensemble Squid Nebula, and PBS DJ Lyndelle Wilkinson who will be bringing the groove and spinning decks throughout the evening.

The Victoria Gardens concert will take place the following Sunday January 21, with ARIA-nominated duo Mama Kin Spender, folk, soul and jazz artist Danika, and weaving us through the musical journey will be PBS DJ Elle Young on decks.

Come along with your friends and family, grab your picnic rug and settle in for a fantastic line-up of live twilight music.

More info via pbsfm.org.au/news/sunset-sounds-2024

Proudly presented by PBS.

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14/12/2023

Missed Milo Eastwood - DJ's huge set at Meredith? Never fear! Milo will be treating listeners to a replay of the entire set on The Breakfast Spread PBS this Friday morning from 7am.

Tune in or listen back anytime via pbsfm.org.au/program/the-breakfast-spread

Photo credit: Chip Mooney

[ID: Milo dancing on stage at Meredith Music Festival. Milo has one arm raised in the air, and is wearing sunglasses. There is a spotlight shining on him.]

14/12/2023

After three albums with the Warumpi Band and one with Sammy Butcher, Neil Murray cements himself as one of Australia’s finest songmen with new album 'The Telling'. His tenth original solo album, 'The Telling' marks Neil's recording career of four decades.

Tune in to Swinging Doors on PBSFM from 3pm to hear Neil chat to Ernie about the album and more, or listen back via pbsfm.org.au/program/swingingdoors

Image credit: Nathan Kelly

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14/12/2023

Port Fairy Folk Festival returns for another year of vibrant music from around the world, bringing thousands of music lovers to its seaside destination of Port Fairy from March 8-11, 2024. The ever-popular event has revealed its latest artist line up for 2024, featuring a spectacular array of artists from America, Europe and Australia. The latest line up announcement includes Svavar Knutur, Sarah Blasko, and heaps more!

The 2024 Port Fairy Folk Festival will also feature entertainment and activities for the family, markets and food stalls, and the popular village program.

Find more info at pbsfm.org.au/news/port-fairy-folk-festival-2024

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13/12/2023

New Year's Eve plans need some sorting? We've got the PBS party for you!

MIDNIGHT DRIVER, starring the kaleidoscopic sounds of Audio Vitamins announcer Jonny Alexander. Bringing funk and disco to the PBS airwaves 2am 'til 6am every Thursday fortnight, Jonny is no stranger to the late night buzz.

Known for his all vinyl sets, spanning from; classic soul, future jazz and boogie, through to Euro disco & 80s/90s house from all over. With a love for the sounds of garage, Chicago & Balearic house & breaks, you can expect a whole bunch of high hats, claps, sultry vocals, horns & drum machines to gear you up for your midnight celebrations. Feel the rhythm and experience Audio Vitamins in the Brunswick Ballroom, alongside fellow PBS all stars Ella Stoeckli and Milo Eastwood.

Our first MIDNIGHT DRIVER in June was a quick sell out. So be sure to pick up those tickets now folks! Grab yours via the PBS website: https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/midnight-driver-new-years-eve

Audio Vitamins PBS FM
Brunswick Ballroom

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13/12/2023

Vocalist Sunny Reyne catches up with Lyndelle on The Afterglow Radio Show to perform a few live songs and chat about her debut album 'I've Been Sleeping Too Long'.

Described as a record that captures those moments within the small hours of the day; the early hours of the morning and the late hours of the night, where time feels sleepy and sacred, but when thoughts can be at their most chaotic and heightened.

Tune in to The Afterglow from 5pm or listen back via: pbsfm.org.au/program/the-afterglow

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13/12/2023

Eaglehawk Film Festival is an annual film festival with a difference – each year curated around a unique theme. 2024 is Angelic!

The festival - running from January 12-14 - have put together a selection of films from all over the world that explore angels in all their guises via a range of genres from 1937 right up to 2018. Opening night is January 12, with Angels (2007) directed by François Ozon.

Check out the full program online now via pbsfm.org.au/news/eaglehawk-film-festival-2024

Proudly presented by PBS and Star Cinema.

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