PBS 106.7FM Melbourne

10/10/2025

Soul-A-Go-Go is sold out! Limited tickets available on the door.

We'll see lucky ticket-holders at The Night Cat tomorrow, Saturday October 11 from 8.30pm ‘til 3am for PBS' legendary funk and soul party.

Catch PBS’ finest selectors bringing the dancefloor to life with classic soul, deep cuts, funk, and cool rhythms.

Set times:
8.30pm – 9.15pm: Phil MacDougall (Sunglasses After Dark)
9.15pm - 10pm: DJ Lady Soul
10pm - 11pm: Miss Goldie (Boss Action)
11pm - 12am: DJ Richie1250 (Stone Love)
12am - 1am: Vince Peach (Soul Time)
1am – 2am: Andrew Young (Jazz on Saturdays)
2am - 3am: DJ Richie1250

See you on the dance floor!

More info here: pbsfm.org.au/news/soul-go-go-night-cat-0

[ID: Andrew Young & Vince Peach spinning vinyl at PBS' 45th Birthday in 2024.]

📷 Mauro Trentin

10/10/2025

MzRizk (DJ) from Boogie Beat Suite here to remind you that the sun is shining, plants are blooming, and you too can help PBS grow this October with our Spring Renewal membership drive!

Head to our website to join or renew your PBS membership and receive a limited edition tote bag with artwork by Steph Hughes AND a chance to win one of three epic prizes from Mount Avoca, Town Folk Festival and REV Bikes.

If you’re in a position to do so, you can make a donation - every cent counts!

Visit pbsfm.org.au/news/spring-renewal-2025

09/10/2025

Hailing from Madagascar and Réunion Island, Claudio Rabe brings his sonic force down under for one show only at the Evelyn Hotel on October 10. With the ability to transform ancestral influences into modern, dancefloor-ready anthems, Claudio’s live sets are hypnotic and rhythm-driven, with a celebration of movement, identity, and connection.

Check out a live track performed by Claudio Rabe on The Afterglow Radio and listen back to hear the full live set via pbsfm.org.au/program/the-afterglow/2025-10-08/17-00-00

Hailing from Madagascar and Réunion Island, Claudio Rabe brings his sonic force down under for one show only at The Evelyn Hotel on October 10. With the abil...

09/10/2025

Everyone who joins or renews as a PBS Member during our Spring Renewal throughout October will receive a limited-edition PBS tote bag designed by local artist and musician Steph Hughes.

Here’s this year’s incredible tote bag design, which could be yours by joining or renewing today! Use your tote to carry records, books or groceries, while showing the world that you support one of the greatest radio stations in the world.

If you're in a position to do so, please consider showing your support to community radio and help keep PBS blooming. All new or renewing PBS Members will automatically go in the running for some amazing prizes!

Head to our website for more info: pbsfm.org.au/news/spring-renewal-2025

09/10/2025

PBS' legendary funk and soul party Soul-A-Go-Go takes over The Night Cat this Saturday October 11 for one unforgettable night of non-stop grooves.

Join us from 8.30pm ‘til 3am, as PBS’ finest selectors bring the dancefloor to life with classic soul, deep cuts, funk, and cool rhythms.

Get down and boogie with the iconic Vince Peach (Soul Time), groove queen Miss Goldie (Boss Action), the always electric DJ Richie1250 (Stone Love), smooth operator Andrew Young (Jazz on Saturdays), and the unstoppable DJ Lady Soul. Plus, special guest Phil MacDougall (pictured), PBS’ longest-running on-air announcer, who is celebrating an incredible 45 years on radio this year. Best known for spinning punk, rock and post-punk on his weekly show Sunglasses After Dark, Phil will be switching it up and playing his all-time favourite soul cuts at the start of the night.

Whether you’re a soul purist or just looking to move, this is the night to let loose and get down. It’s a one-off you don’t want to miss, so get your dancing shoes ready!

Limited tickets available and more info here: pbsfm.org.au/news/soul-go-go-night-cat-0

📷Mauro Trentin

[ID: An image of Phil MacDougall playing vinyl at PBS' 45th Anniversary in 2024.]

09/10/2025

Ahead of a huge launch show at The Curtin on Friday October 10, Francis, Issy and Ryan from local alt-country band Quality Used Cars caught up with Jordan on Underground Love PBS, and performed a song live in the studio.

The band just released their third LP One Hundred Million through Spoilsport Records, tackling lyrical songwriting with a sense of being down on your luck, an injection of humour, and also a gratefulness to life despite the hardships.

Check out a clip of Quality Used Cars performing 'Powerball' live, and listen back to their chat with Jordan here: pbsfm.org.au/program/undergroundlove/2025-10-07/15-00-00

Ahead of a huge launch show at the Curtin Hotel on Friday October 10, Francis, Issy and Ryan from local alt-country band Quality Used Cars caught up with Jor...

08/10/2025

Combining live music performance and storytelling set in an imagined town from years past, The Village Square presents narratives of love and loss, misfortune and mirth, the graceful and the grotesque. Featuring renowned cellist Zoe Knighton, award-winning guitarist/composer Robbie Melville, and the charismatic Richard Piper as the narrator, the fables sparkle with the magic of traditional mythology.

The Village Square stopped by Down By The River for a chat with host Lauren Plant ahead of their string of shows at the Melbourne Fringe festival from October 7-11.

Check out a clip of The Village Square performing live, and listen back to hear Lauren catch up with the trio about the project here: pbsfm.org.au/program/down-by-the-river/2025-10-02/09-00-00

Combining live music performance and storytelling set in an imagined town from years past, The Village Square presents narratives of love and loss, misfortun...

08/10/2025

Everyone that joins or renews their PBS membership this October will go in the draw to win two tickets to this year's Town Folk Festival in November 2025, including two nights accommodation, a bar voucher and a merch pack.

Returning to Djaara/Castlemaine on Saturday November 15, Town Folk Festival’s 2025 line-up features an impressive lineup of local and international music including Sharon Van Etten, Meg Washington Music, King Stingray, We Intend To Cause Havoc, plus heaps more.

Jump online and join or renew now at pbsfm.org.au/news/spring-renewal-2025

[ID: Images from Town Folk Festival 2024]

Photo 1-3 by Penny Ryan Photography
Photos 4 by Ian Laidlaw

07/10/2025

The monthly rotating program Test Pressing returns throughout October with announcer Imogen Hanrahan (pictured) and her four-week program Organoid.

Organoid is a look into the intersection of classical and electronic music, of organic meeting the synthesised, of traditions being continued by adaptation. This is a short study of the artists, genres, formats, and instruments that bring siloed/gatekept music to the people.

Tune in to the first of four editions of Organoid tonight, Tuesday October 7 from 7pm, or listen back here: pbsfm.org.au/program/test-pressing/2025-10-07/19-00-00

07/10/2025

It's nearly time to celebrate 45 Years of Sunglasses After Dark at The Tote!

The 'Prince of Darkness' (aka Phil MacDougall) has been on air since September 1980, with his iconic long-running Thursday evening program Sunglasses After Dark.

The show has become essential listening for fans of punk, hardcore, garage, rockabilly, industrial and all things independent and underground. After 45 years on the mic, PBS’ longest serving presenter Phil MacDougall is marking the milestone with a big celebration on Sunday October 26 at The Tote in Collingwood.

The party starts at 3pm with bands in the main room and front bar, plus various PBS DJs spinning records between bands and a bonus old-school Tote BBQ in the beer garden included for ticketed attendees.

The stacked lineup features ten local acts including Alien Nosejob, The Breadmakers, Digger & The Pussycats, Garry Sacred & Cong Josie, The Hybernators, Mach Pelican, The Pink Tiles, Plastic Section, Spitting Chips and The Wraylettes.

Tickets available now.
Presale: $30+BF for PBS Members, $35+BF for Future Members.

More info and tickets via: pbsfm.org.au/news/45-years-sunglasses-after-dark-tote

📷 by Mary Mihelakos

[ID: A photo of Phil MacDougall wearing sunglasses in a PBS studio.]

06/10/2025

Naarm/Melbourne vocalist Loretta Miller has made a name for herself as the powerhouse front woman of touring act Jazzparty, electrifying audiences with her undeniable natural talent. Her star shines brightest at the gritty intersection of soul, country, rock n roll and Americana. Loretta's debut solo self-titled album has been long anticipated and was released independently on Wednesday the October 1.

Make sure to catch Loretta Miller and her band when they join DJ Richie1250 on Stone Love for an exclusive Studio 5 Live session. Tune in from 5pm on Friday October 10 for this special set and interview.

More info here: pbsfm.org.au/news/loretta-miller-studio-5-live

📷 Lilli May Waters

06/10/2025

Check out this week's PBS Feature Album Kanana by BUMPY, plus the Top 10 Tracks we're listening to this week:

Genesis Owusu - 'Pirate Radio'
Lady Wray - 'What It Means'
Cookin On 3 Burners - 'Only Words' feat. Natalie Slade
Iti - 'Lost In A Tangent'
Hiss Is Bliss - 'Deep54'
Cold Hands Warm Heart - 'luxury bat' (Grace Ferguson Remix)
Spirograph Studies - 'Melody Driver'
Essendon Airport - 'Malibu'
Lothario - 'The Animal'
MONGEEYA - 'Warpaint'

Tune in to 106.7FM for more selections from Team PBS, or find info and links at pbsfm.org.au/news/bumpy-kanana

[ID: A collage of this week's Top Ten Tracks at PBS.]