Juliana Temple, Lana Eileen + Lily Rizzetti
Juliana Temple brings her alternative and indie pop sound, seasoned from performances across Eora and now catching attention in Naarm.
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Juliana Temple brings her alternative and indie pop sound, seasoned from performances across Eora and now catching attention in Naarm.
Grab a ticket here!
The Blak Stage Autumn Series wraps up with Alice Skye on May 21st. Join us for Naarm’s longest running premier Open Mic night which is home to First Nations artists far and wide.
Free in the main room!
Experience the ethereal melodies of Midnight Violet as they make their debut at the Retreat Hotel, joined by The Pearlies + Maria Alejandra.
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Alice Andersen returns to The Retreat with a full band to launch the title track from her debut EP, ‘Blue’ – due for release this year. Joining Alice will be folk duo Valley Road, and the idiosyncratic and poetic Dom Rogers.
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An intimate dive into the world of Claude., joined by special guests Elvis Walsh and Hettie Zygier.
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The Double Dole Stringband will be hosting an all-in jam session starting at 6:30pm at the Retreat Hotel.
Free in the front bar!
After a massive Anzac Eve party, DISCO NOT DISCO are back for Round 2 at Brunswick's Retreat Hotel - taking over the dancefloor on on Sat, 1 June for a night of punky disco dance mayhem. Super excited to be joined this month by DND regular Spankpants (best nom de plume in Melbourne), The Knave (the Elvis-esque party starter) and another special guest (TBA).
Tongue Dissolver, It Thing and Ashbel play the Retreat Hotel bandroom, Friday June 14th.
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In celebration of their new double single "Big Talker" Norwood are playing a home town, full band show at the Retreat Hotel Brunswick as part of their single launch tour, joined by Hettie Zygier and Grace de Vos.
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Get out your wallet chains, stud your leather jacket and throw up your hawks, because a showdown of punk proportions hits The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick, on Saturday June 29.
Play Mario Kart Wii while a live band plays the music! Get a star? 🌟 Hear the music change! Final lap? 🏁 The band speeds up!
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Play Mario Kart Wii while a live band plays the music! Get a star? 🌟 Hear the music change! Final lap? 🏁 The band speeds up!
Tickets available here!
The Blak Stage Autumn Series continues with Canisha on May 14th. Join us for Naarm’s longest running premier Open Mic night which is home to First Nations artists far and wide.
Free in the main room!
Join Tam Vantage, At Last: Broadcast + Sylvia on Sunday May 12th for an evening of noisy, poppy and blissed-out indie rock.
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Goldtüth are ripping back into the stratosphere - and this time with 'Revenge'!!! Get down to the Retreat Hotel, Brunsiwck to party hardy on the afternoon of Saturday May 11, for a jam packed show of guts n' glory featuring special guests The Cuisines and Tou-Can!
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Wipe the tears from your eyes, forget your hex debt and gear up for Brunswick’s very own improvised funk, jazz, and groove jams with a rotating house band.
Free in the main room!
An evening with Bin Night Bandits & Suzie So Blue, a free show featuring two great local folk acts.
Free in the main room!
An evening with COMETS, featuring members of Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Boomgates, and Trial Kennedy, debuts 'Rain Faces' LP.
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Join FRANKY on May 2nd at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick to celebrate the release of their debut single!
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The Double Dole Stringband will be hosting an all-in jam session starting at 6:30pm at the Retreat Hotel.
We're back at our favourite Melbourne/Naarm pub to play 2 sets of big band music.
With another public holiday soon upon us, we’re doing what we do best with a good old fashioned (and entirely FREE!) all day party, from 3pm until late at The Retreat!
MAIN ROOM / General Admission $15 + booking fees, Doors $20
Set Times:
7:30pm - Doors
8:00pm - Meraki Minds
9:00pm - Social Street
10:00pm - Big Cat
Big Cat returns to the Retreat with friends Social Street and Meraki Minds!
Big Cat is a 5 piece neo-soul/art-rock group that focuses on storytelling; drawing on elements of jazz, latin and rock. With a strong emphasis on groove, the group employs an angular, free flowing approach to harmony in their songwriting. They combine traditional elements of classic songwriting with a more modern, creative connection to rhythm and time to create music that is familiar, yet exciting and fresh. From ethereal soundscapes to big, dramatic crescendos, the band uses a large dynamic range to express their ideas and emotions. Big Cat brings energy and passion to their performance.
Social Street is a gorgeous 8 piece ensemble bringing a rich, funky soul sound adorned with lush vocal harmonies.
Meraki Minds is a Ballarat-based 5 piece indie-pop band serving 'family Christmas vibes' with fun, jangly guitars and dreamy vocals.
The Retreat Hotel would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which The Retreat now stands, and pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded and that our venue operates on stolen land.
Roll up, roll in, That Paper Joint is coming back to The Retreat Hotel this February for their next 'Pub Collage Club' night.
Tickets available here!
Rhus returns to The Retreat Hotel with a goodie bag full 'o friends old and new! Supported by Araminta and MOZE.
MAIN ROOM / Early Bird $12 + Fees, GA $15 + fees, door $22
Set Times:
Doors 7:30pm
7:50pm Banana Lounge (Nick Van B/Bananagun)
8:40pm VISA
9:30pm Polly and The Pockets
10:10 pm Arugula
Arugula (QLD) bring their floaty 60s, psych sounds to Narrm (Melbourne) for the first time, in support of their new single Bask in The Sun. The band will share the stage with local psych heads Polly and the Pockets, VISA (First Show) and Banana Lounge (Nick Van B/Bananagun).
The new single Bask in The Sun is a Bo Diddly-esque rhythmic assualt about flourishing and new found growth. The tune features soothing mellotron flutes, mosquito like fuzz, ethereal vocals, stuttery tremolo guitar.
Arugula have shared the stage with the likes of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Nice Biscuit, The Beths, Suprise Chef and plenty of other amazing performers. In 2023 the band released their 2nd EP The Rocket Club in june and released a lone zamrock/afrobeat tune Be Open Now! late in the year.
The Retreat Hotel would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which The Retreat now stands, and pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded and that our venue operates on stolen land.
MAIN ROOM
Tickets: Early bird $12 + fees, GA $15 + fees, Door $20
Set times:
7.30 - Doors
8.00 - KINCAID
9.00 - Clover Blue
10.00 - Allerdyce
Borrowing from the maiden name of her great-grandmother, Allerdyce has been described as many things.
A woman/ a band/ an omnipotent force. Whatever ‘it’ is, the music is eclectic and electric, and it’s coming to Melbourne!
The Sydney-based group of best friends pride themselves on a thrilling live show, fruitful with intimate songwriting and a vocal that soars, wrapped in harmony and a danceable groove. Embarking on their first ever tour and with an EP on the way, Allerdyce is ready to rumble.
Allerdyce will be joined by stellar local acts Clover Blue and KINCAID.
The Retreat Hotel would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which The Retreat now stands, and pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded and that our venue operates on stolen land.
Bringing you all of the KISS tracks you just don’t hear anywhere else, Odyssey is any KISS fan’s dream! From 2pm on Sunday March 24th.
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Alt-psych quintet Wizard Tricks are back for their first gig of the year at The Retreat, with special guests Psychobabel and Shadow Tussle.
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Sunday Scaries is a monthly comedy night featuring some of Melbourne’s brightest talent. Run by Comedian and Content Creator Sez this is the perfect event to finish your week and cure the Sunday Scaries. All ticket sales go to a different charity each month chosen by our acts.
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Join Olivia Hope and friends for “This One’s For Us”, Olivia's debut solo show on Sunday March 17th from 2.30pm at The Retreat Hotel.
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Get ready for a big one as They Might Be Dead Frogs launch their new single 'In & Out', joined by Fuzzrays & Hail Mary Jane.
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We are thrilled to announce the second edition of NOT SEW FAST, a slow fashion & art market in our locally famous courtyard, from 11am on Saturday March 16th.
Free in the beer garden!
️Buckle up to burn rubber, as Club Cryptic returns faster and more furious than ever for 2CLUB2CRYPTIC!! ️ FRIDAY MARCH 15TH - 7PM TIL LATE!
Tickets available here!
Join Roots & Culture, Oscar LaDell and Dakini Cuddle on March 14th for MUSIC 4 LIBERATION; a live music fundraiser for Black Peoples Union.
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After a huge summer series, we're coming back for an Autumn series, with back to back nights with special guests opening the evening.
Free in the main room!
As part of Brunswick Music Festival 2024, join us at The Retreat Hotel on Sunday March 10th for the second instalment of Cow Tool & Friends.
Tickets available here!
A triple shot of blues at The Retreat Hotel, with Ben Jansz, Ernest Aines and Candice Alisha hitting the bandroom on Saturday March 9th.
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Join honeybeam, Muma Ganoush, The Rayes and Zoe Fox on Friday March 8th to celebrate International Women’s Day at The Retreat.
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Celebrate the launch of their new single 'Undertow' with Naarm new-wave rockers The Daily Commuters, with special guests Super Cab + The Piggie Tails!
Tickets available here!