We are an emerging band that plays music which shifts from bossa-nova infused grooves to up-tempo jazz, with hints of soul! We want our music to be both exciting and fun, both old and new - it’s all about having a good time!

An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.

Merkani is a young 6 piece indie rock band from the suburbs of outer city Melbourne. By having 6 members, Merkani’s sound is unique from the stems of each members musical influences. In 2025, Merkani released their debut single, “Stabbed”, which in early 2026 has over 5000 streams. In 2026, the band wants to make their way up in the local Melbourne music scene and really showcase their talent to the music lovers.

BB Sabina celebrate the release of their ethereal new single ‘In Between’ by joining forces with Great Falls for an afternoon of music in The Retreat beer garden. True to BB Sabina’s hallmarks, ‘In Between’ blends post-rock dynamics, heavy, layered shoegaze guitars, and atmospheric synths, unfolding steadily into a vast, sprawling sonic landscape. FREE ENTRY - BEER GARDEN

College of Knowledge DJs take over the Retreat beer garden, spinning tunes every Sunday in February, 5-9pm.

Ok all you shower sopranos, closet contraltos and backyard baritones, here is your chance to rock the world, or at least East Brunswick, with the all live Melbourne Karaoke Big Band.

Free in the main room!

Coming to The Retreat Hotel Brunswick, Anthony Probyn presents an evening of folk, rock, and blues with tender lyrics, sweet melodies, and grooves to get your boogie on. Drawing from a jazz and rock background and blended with string arrangements and vocal harmonies, Anthony hopes to create an intimate and inviting musical experience.

About Meisie (MAY-see /ˈmeɪsi/)

Meisie is a lover of small critters, knick-knacks, and believes a cold swim can briefly ease existential dread.

For six years, she was the lead guitarist and a vocalist in the queer all-female band - Blue Nude. Now, Meisie embarks on a new project, where her voice and songwriting explores the intricacies of friendship, the nuances of love, and the pressing issues of biodiversity loss and climate anxiety.