PBS is proud to present the Afternoon All Ages show on Saturday June 14 at Cactus Room with Porpoise Spit and Hot Milk Machine.

This youth focused event will bring together some of our city's finest music makers - giving a space and opportunity for the next generation musicians and connections with local DIY musicians who are at the forefront of our independent music community.

Happening at Cactus Room in Thornbury on Saturday June 14, this alcohol-free event will take place across the daylight hours of 2pm - 4:30pm.

Porpoise Spit is a dynamic alternative rock band that blends heartfelt ballads, energetic rock anthems, thrashing guitars, and a socially progressive punk spirit. Over the past five years, the band has built a strong grassroots following within Melbourne's vibrant music community, playing over 250 shows alongside established acts like Cash Savage, Cable Ties, and Bad//Dreems. Their debut LP, Don't Quit, released in October 2023 was met with widespread acclaim and received airplay from major Australian stations like PBS, JJJ, RRR and 2SER. Extensive touring followed nationally, including sold-out shows and shows in New Zealand. In 2025 Porpoise Spit are at it again, now with an all-star team behind them and new music itching for release - it seems the year of the Porps just keeps on rolling. linktr.ee/porpoisespitband

Formed out of a Catholic all girls high school in 2022, Hot Milk Machine is a foaming four piece punk-rock and modern-grunge group taking Naarm/Melbourne by storm. From selling out The Whole Lotta Love Bar to headlining The Tote and KickFlip Festival, and even winning the 2024 Cosmic Jive: Battle of the Bands; Paige, Eva, Alannah, and Rosie are ready to rock your socks off! Hot Milk Machine will be releasing their debut single “Please (Let Me Get What I Want)” in July. linktr.ee/hotmilkmachine

The show is ticketed, presales $5+BF for PBS members and $10+BF for others (future members), or at the door (if available) $10 for PBS members and $15 for others. Don’t miss out, as tickets are limited to 100.

All ages are welcome and encouraged! Though if you are under 12, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

SET TIMES

Doors: 2pm

Hot Milk Machine 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Porpoise Spit: 3:30 – 4.15pm

Ends 4.30pm

Artwork by Kalindy Williams

This event has been funded through The Push All Ages Grants Program as part of the Victorian Government's 10,000 Gigs Initiative.

Please note:

There will be no pass outs for this show - if you leave, we won't be able to grant you entry back into the venue. Of course we understand sometimes you just need a bit of a time out and space away from the party! Please see a PBS staff member who will be able to assist you.
To ensure this event is a safe and enjoyable environment for all; alcohol, illicit substances, or tobacco and vapes will not be permitted at this event.
If you're bringing any refillable water bottles with you into the show, please make sure these are empty and you will be able to fill up with water at the venue.

For access, the front entrance has couple of small steps. There is ramp access via the back gate, which can be opened if required. The venue itself is mostly flat, aside from a small door frame coming out of the bandroom to the back area. There is a small step into the bathroom area with regular door frame access and without accessibility rails. For further accessibility info and any other questions, please contact events@pbsfm.org.au

PBS acknowledges the true owners of the land that this event takes place on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. Sovereignty has never been ceded - this event is taking place on stolen land.