Every Wednesday, Melbourne's most charming and musical quizmaster Pete 'Pumpy' Lawler dishes out the trivia either in the dining room or the beer garden (location depends on the weather). Come down by 7pm and sign up your team for you're chance to show off you knowledge, win great prizes and have the most entertaining evening meal of your week!
Debut, self titled, album launch with The Refuge ft Outtatime and The Fillmore Brothers from 8pm
To celebrate our one-year blue shiversary we are hosting a little party! And it's FREE so you can bring all your cheap-skate friends too!
We've been on a brief hiatus while we work on some new music but we are super excited to a headline show after a long break.
Joined by Super Jupiter and Circle Person
Plastic out of retirement!
Nothing like a bit of Carpet Burn to get you up off the floor.
🤙🤙🤙Way Dynamic🤙🤙🤙
Free entry.
Let him be your soundtrack, let him set your scene. Selecting records from his bag of tricks, he takes specific pride in playing local and Australian music, focusing on rock, punk, garage, post-punk and guitar pop, peppered with vibes from the 70s and 80s. Allow Tim to get freaky on the mix.
Middle management have been gathering momentum throughout summer with a recent release of a new single "Voices" and multiple shows around town. Now they want to keep the summer party vibes going with a glorious Sunday session at The Retreat hotel.
They have organised a "swell" line up of local bands and its FREE entry!
Middle Management will be taking over the main band room with help from local legends Odd Souls, Manorism and Yukumbabe.
Come down to hang out, have a sunday summer drink with in the beer garden and watch some amazing local bands.
Charles Jenkins returns to his regular spot - solo in our front bar on Monday nights with an array of friends and special guests.
Johnston Street presents The Retreat Hotel RAYZAdency - two FREE shows at The Retreat Hotel on the last two Tuesdays of February.
19th February 2019, Doors at 7:30
RAYZA
City Rose(NSW)
COLD / HEAT(NSW)
Disco Junk Band
26th February 2019, Doors at 7:30
RAYZA
Deceptive Bends (NSW)
Jungle Breed (Acoustic)
FLY DROP (First Show)
RAYZA
After a 6 month break with Bryce touring overseas we are pleased to bring RAYZA back in 2019. When they were most active in 2017 they were a great staple in live music in Melbourne and produced two delicious LPs.
CITY ROSE
We are proud to help bring Sydney's post punk band CITY ROSE to Melbourne for their first shows here. They have risen up in 2018 and good ears have told me they are one of the current best live acts in the Sydney underground. Coming off three SELL OUT shows supporting UK punks IDLES City Rose are a must watch.
For lovers of SWANS, The Birthday Party, Horace Bones.
COLD / HEAT
Also hailing from Sydney we'd like to introduce synth-punk three piece COLD / HEAT who will be touring with City Rose. They have two very interesting sounding EPs and I'm sure will produce a great live performance.
For lovers of Bitumen.
DISCO JUNK
Jack first saw Disco Junk play with The Nugs at the Old Bar. This 16 year old solo project packs a massive punch of energy. I'm positive we will be hearing A LOT of Billy over the next few years so come down on Tuesday so you can say you saw him before he gets massive.
For lovers of Anti Fade Records.
DECEPTIVE BENDS
DECEPTIVE BENDS are a two piece psych rock outfit from Wollongong. They have played with the likes of The Cherry Dolls, Wharves and our favourites Scab Baby. Please help us welcome them to Melbourne for their first show down here!
For lovers of Led Zeppelin, The War on Drugs
JUNGLE BREED (ACOUSTIC)
JUNGLE BREED have featured in each of our Hottest 100s and played the first show. We really love their dreamy rock and alternating vocals which progresses into more faster, drum heavy tracks throughout their sets. Super excited to see what they bring to the gig as an acoustic set.
For lovers of Courtney Barnett, ECSR.
FLY DROP (FIRST SHOW)
Fly Drop refused to provide a bio and says come at 8:30 when they are finished. We are proud to give our best friend her live debut.
Every Wednesday, Melbourne's most charming and musical quizmaster Pete 'Pumpy' Lawler dishes out the trivia either in the dining room or the beer garden (location depends on the weather). Come down by 7pm and sign up your team for you're chance to show off you knowledge, win great prizes and have the most entertaining evening meal of your week!
In the front bar at Brunswick’s iconic Retreat Hotel, we have three eclectic, up and coming local acts gracing the stage later this month.
Melbourne’s Grey Whistle Test released their debut EP in September 2018. Their indefinable style is touching and evocative and their live set never voids from experimentation nor ambience. Even more poignant and ambitious, they’re second EP is only a matter of weeks away.
David Western's bashful and winsome sensibility has fooled many. An explorer of personal space, soaring downcast rock and dimly-lit folk tunes, he's an old soul that writes with purpose - observing the norm and turning things inside out.
Performing unheard songs years in the making, that sound one way and make you feel another, a provoked curiosity and lasting fascination is undeniable.
MOON CUP is the new solo project of Rita Khayat (Spiral Perm). Armed with driving bass lines and accompanied by hypnotic drums, it's post punk that's larger than the sum of it's parts. Smouldering but tender, MOON CUP is quickly becoming a fixture of the Melbourne scene and definitely one to watch.
This is a unique line-up and it might be the first and only time you ever see it. Join us for an evening of up and coming talent.
Alright you Melbourne Rockers!!
This is it.. Janis' LAST SHOW in Melbourne!!!
After an epic 7 year stint, this is your LAST chance to catch her in all her TRAINWRECK glory! Those striped tights are getting hung out to dry! ;)
We've got a big night planned for you!
With some INCREDIBLE special guests lined up!
We've got the legendary Anthony Taylor on support. The Drinks Wench is back!.. dishing out her delightful delicacies.
This is gonna be big! :D
Come down, get your last fix & say your farewells..!
xxx
The grand opening, the big unveil. Join us at the Retreat on a friendly Saturday afternoon and witness the debut of two new alternative bands fresh off the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail hot press. Emotive and fun, interactive and elusive, dark and colourful. You’ll only know if you’re there.
Doors: 3pm
BENZO BABY 3:30pm
AYAHUASCA EYES 4:20pm
Entry is FREE! See you there (with a smile).
“As soon as the sun comes out every bastard has a festival, it just goes bonkas"
Kenny Smyth, Kenny, 2006.
It's Brunswick Music Fest time! To celebrate, Sydney Road has parcelled together a little street party, and guess what? We're a part of it!
We're on that multi-stage tip. One in, one out. We aren't serving up a lineup that is meant to make sense. The only thing that ties these 6 acts together is that they make BLOODY GOOD MUSIC. Who are we talking, you wonder?
STAGE 1:
Tamara & the Dreams
firstkiss
Good Morning
STAGE 2:
Easy Browns
Mick Turner
One V v special guest!
Oh, and we can fit a bunch more of ya in this time. So that's pretty cool! And it's FREE as always!
The Retreat Hotel is a safe space. This gig is for everyone, this lineup is for everyone. Any hint of discriminatory behaviour will have you booted, so in the words for Aunty Meredith, don't be a dickhead yeah?
Art by Jasper van Daatselaar
Catch me, Orange Orange, playing at The Retreat Hotel in Brunswick over two dates!
First date (March 5th) will be a solo show, with support from the lovely Hercules Morse, who will be doing a stripped-back set.
Second date (March 12th) I will be performing with my talented band and I will be supported by Janada :)))
BOTH DATES:
FREE ENTRY ~ 8PM
Orange Orange is a young singer/songwriter/producer from west Melbourne. Listen to Orange Orange's first album 'Shame' here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6BAVc8rdrxixsRcCyHDIzi?si=MF2qga2ZRnGtoMxbmBmXRg
In conjunction with Brunswick Music Festival, our beloved postcode has brought together a smattering of the best in Melbourne's live music, and it's all FREE!
Each venue serving up a dollop of what they've been grooving to lately, and we're no different.
TERRIBLE TRUTHS
Following a brief period away from Melbourne's live music scene, Terrible Truths are set to return in 2019, and having them perform our 3056 event seemed a no-brainer. Marked by instrumentation that seems to dance around one another with some sort of chaotic order, Terrible Truths are as genre-less as they are brilliant. Their music gets crowds moving, and we can't wait to hear them live once again!
PRIMO
Primo are the best. Amici is undeniable. Hit laden from start to finish. We've wanted Primo to play The Retreat for 12 months now. We're glad it's finally happening!
Erica Dunn & Steph Hughes
Has there been a collaboration that has warranted more excitement? Steph & Erica have something exciting on the way, and we are so so glad that they've chosen to play our pub on a Wednesday night.
So that's our plans for Wednesday March 7. It'll be good though, won't it?
The Currency are back! Supported by Sforzando and Rowan Blackmore!
It’s been a while, Retreat Hotel. Don’t know about you, but since we last met we’ve launched our new album The Thoughts of Chairman Jim, done a shed-load of radio appearances and taken the new songs out on the road. We reckon they’re hitting their straps around now. Everything’s feeling sharp, punchy, on point. We’re looking forward to a bit of show and tell on Saturday, with help from Lucy’s Lockett (Lucy solo). We think you’ll be impressed…
Sunday night Americana, 8pm Bonnie Love opening with the voice like a sixties soul singer and the vocal inflections of Tom Waits, delivered like Bob Dylan when he first picked up the electric guitar.
The MotoV8ors fire up at around 8.45 pm delivering 2 big sets of Americana, everything from swings, shuffles, rumbas, waltzes and straight out rock’n’roll.. Free entry as always at The Retreat.
Catch me, Orange Orange, playing at The Retreat Hotel in Brunswick over two dates!
First date (March 5th) will be a solo show, with support from the lovely Hercules Morse, who will be doing a stripped-back set.
Second date (March 12th) I will be performing with my talented band and I will be supported by Janada :)))
BOTH DATES:
FREE ENTRY ~ 8PM
Orange Orange is a young singer/songwriter/producer from west Melbourne. Listen to Orange Orange's first album 'Shame' here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6BAVc8rdrxixsRcCyHDIzi?si=MF2qga2ZRnGtoMxbmBmXRg
Dez and their mates are excited to return to the retreat hotel on march 14th to celebrate the anniversary of Albert Einsteins birthday, so bring a mate because its free entry and treat yourselves to a night of awesome music.
Come and start your St Patrick's Day Weekend with Cyclo Timik and The Ramshackle Army at the Retreat Hotel!
Johnston Street presents The Retreat Hotel RAYZAdency - two FREE shows at The Retreat Hotel on the last two Tuesdays of February.
19th February 2019, Doors at 7:30
RAYZA
City Rose(NSW)
COLD / HEAT(NSW)
Disco Junk Band
26th February 2019, Doors at 7:30
RAYZA
Deceptive Bends (NSW)
Jungle Breed (Acoustic)
FLY DROP (First Show)
RAYZA
After a 6 month break with Bryce touring overseas we are pleased to bring RAYZA back in 2019. When they were most active in 2017 they were a great staple in live music in Melbourne and produced two delicious LPs.
CITY ROSE
We are proud to help bring Sydney's post punk band CITY ROSE to Melbourne for their first shows here. They have risen up in 2018 and good ears have told me they are one of the current best live acts in the Sydney underground. Coming off three SELL OUT shows supporting UK punks IDLES City Rose are a must watch.
For lovers of SWANS, The Birthday Party, Horace Bones.
COLD / HEAT
Also hailing from Sydney we'd like to introduce synth-punk three piece COLD / HEAT who will be touring with City Rose. They have two very interesting sounding EPs and I'm sure will produce a great live performance.
For lovers of Bitumen.
DISCO JUNK
Jack first saw Disco Junk play with The Nugs at the Old Bar. This 16 year old solo project packs a massive punch of energy. I'm positive we will be hearing A LOT of Billy over the next few years so come down on Tuesday so you can say you saw him before he gets massive.
For lovers of Anti Fade Records.
DECEPTIVE BENDS
DECEPTIVE BENDS are a two piece psych rock outfit from Wollongong. They have played with the likes of The Cherry Dolls, Wharves and our favourites Scab Baby. Please help us welcome them to Melbourne for their first show down here!
For lovers of Led Zeppelin, The War on Drugs
JUNGLE BREED (ACOUSTIC)
JUNGLE BREED have featured in each of our Hottest 100s and played the first show. We really love their dreamy rock and alternating vocals which progresses into more faster, drum heavy tracks throughout their sets. Super excited to see what they bring to the gig as an acoustic set.
For lovers of Courtney Barnett, ECSR.
FLY DROP (FIRST SHOW)
Fly Drop refused to provide a bio and says come at 8:30 when they are finished. We are proud to give our best friend her live debut.
Charles Jenkins returns to his regular spot - solo in our front bar on Monday nights with an array of friends and special guests.
Rachael Lia & her band will be performing live at The Retreat Hotel with special guests
Damielou
Eliza Joan & The Renegades
Marz Cooper Music
Entry is free, so come on down to support local music and for a fun evening full of suprises! xx
DJ Crispi takes on the first two weeks of The Retreat’s Summer DJ Sessions. Every Sunday arvo in the beer garden from 2-6pm! Free as always!
DJ Crispi is a DJ for all occasions, generally playing music from the 60's to the 80's and covering genres from funk and soul to rock and pop and everything in between but there will always be a few surprises throughout! Using his experience as a DJ on PBS FM, he knows how to play the right music to suit the right mood and for Sunday afternoons in the Retreat beer garden, the vibe will be a mixture of mellowness and party! The Retreat beer garden is one of his favourite places to dj so the fun times are guaranteed!
A beaut afternoon spent at The Retreat front bar on Wurundjeri land with tunes for your ears from el tee and Loni Rae Thomson
From 3 pm
Free
Fantastic
As most are winding down for the year, emerging Brisbane singer and songwriter Asha Jefferies is preparing for a massive 2019, today announcing her highly anticipated debut EP and an accompanying headline tour.
NOAH DILLON 'Holding On' Single tour comes to Melbourne
with special guests: Sleeping Lessons & Tina Growls
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PERTH'S NOAH DILLON ANNOUNCES "HOLDING ON" & NATIONAL TOUR ~ SINGLE OUT FEB 1ST
“another total winner from noah dillon. it blends some sunny, real estate type guitars with a grittier edge. and that modest mouse tinge is still there which is juuuust fine."
- Declan Byrne, Triple J on "You Did It To Yourself"
"Noah Dillon knocked his set out of the park... 2018 has been a massive year for him, so do yourself a favour and keep an eye out for what he’s got up his sleeve next" -
X-Press Mag Live Review
Singer-song writer Noah Dillon, has recently exploded onto the vibrant WA music scene with his 5 piece alt-rock band. His lyric driven music is a melting pot of honest stories and emotional tales, seamlessly colliding mundane existence with the darkest depths of life. Opening 2019 with a bang, Dillon has just announced the release of his new heartfelt single "Holding On" (Out Feb 1st) and a national tour to boot.
Written about the death of a close friend, "Holding On" was something of a coping mechanism for Dillon as he explains, "This song looks into the enormity and injustice of death at such a young age and the trail of destruction, questioning and emptiness it leaves behind for the loved ones around them. After the initial impart of losing a friend that had passed I found a fear in returning to my normal routine and life moving along without them. The title of the song (Holding On) is in reference to holding onto the things that make my life keep spinning for the person thats no longer here because thats what they would want."
Recorded at Tunafish Studio (Stella Donnelly) with Broderick Madden-Scott, the song was recorded to feel as real and raw as the emotional heart of the song, which had Dillon play most of the extra instruments on the track (synths, guitars, keys).
“The art work was inspired by a shot from a Wes Anderson film, and taken on the Swan River. The balloon symbolises the baggage of death not as a weight on who we are but a flying memory and guiding strength forward.” - Noah Dillon
The group released their first single, "The Man I’m Not", in 2017 with huge success, gathering over 150,000+ streams on Spotify and community radio airplay across Australia. This success grew with a second single titled "Maggots", released in May last year, receiving airplay on Triple J and becoming the most played song on RTRFM 92.1 in May, as well as their 6th most played song of 2018.
Noah’s music is a genre bending mix of singer song-writer inspirations such as Bob Dylan and Courtney Barnett with the tear jerking attitude of Modest Mouse and Alex G creating a unique kaleidoscope of songs that'll make you question who you are.
"Combining and juxtaposing the mundanities of everyday life against concepts of love, death and purpose; the band aims to provoke emotion, question actions and create a cathartic listening experience." - Noah Dillon
Every Wednesday, Melbourne's most charming and musical quizmaster Pete 'Pumpy' Lawler dishes out the trivia either in the dining room or the beer garden (location depends on the weather). Come down by 7pm and sign up your team for you're chance to show off you knowledge, win great prizes and have the most entertaining evening meal of your week!
/ Free entry / 8pm start / Front Bar /
Hi
We, Sleeping Lessons, just dropped our album 'Down Time' which gives us an excuse to put on some shows so we can watch some of our favourite bands play, such as . . .
5th Feb
BBYDDY
We wanted one massive jazzy wild night, and BBYDDY are fresh to the scene but something tells me they will be everywhere in no time. You might be asking 'So this will be another mind blowing night???'
yup! sure will.
12th Feb
Juice Webster
Juice Webster will serenade and send you all into a deep and far away place, but really Juice is a great friend and an incredible talent, I would highly recommend catching Juice's set so you can tell all your friends you saw her before she was HUGE.
Lulu
We have adored every music act Lulu has been apart of, and always wanted to play a show with her! This is Lulu's first solo set, so come and get your mind blown as a massive Melbourne songwriting talent shows everyone what is . .
what?
see you there!
Charles Jenkins returns to his regular spot - solo in our front bar on Monday nights with an array of friends and special guests.
Sunday February 10
8 PM start
Free entry
Permits
Caroline No
Person Or Persons Unknown
DJ Crispi takes on the first two weeks of The Retreat’s Summer DJ Sessions. Every Sunday arvo in the beer garden from 2-6pm! Free as always!
DJ Crispi is a DJ for all occasions, generally playing music from the 60's to the 80's and covering genres from funk and soul to rock and pop and everything in between but there will always be a few surprises throughout! Using his experience as a DJ on PBS FM, he knows how to play the right music to suit the right mood and for Sunday afternoons in the Retreat beer garden, the vibe will be a mixture of mellowness and party! The Retreat beer garden is one of his favourite places to dj so the fun times are guaranteed!
Let's have a good ol' satdee summer arvo sing-along at the Retreat. Beers and sunshine, oh and some nice tunes too ay.
Oh and it's FREEEEEE!
Protection will play you some of their "Cure-gazi"- esque post-punk, while SHOP TALK will have you swooning away to their angelic harmonies and 24747 (Brodie of Flyying Colours) will whisk you away on his aeroplane themed loop song-sations.
kickin' off at 3pm, 9th Feb, see ya's there.
DANNY WALSH BANNED 7 INCH SINGLE LAUNCH at The Retreat HotelFRIDAY FEB 8 with Digger & The Pussycats, Cat Canteri, Jacko's Truck Noises and more.
Come down to the retreat front bar for some thursday evening musical goodness.
Bella Quinlan will be joined by her one and only Tinks.
And a very special guest will be kicking off the night for you all.
come drink some beers & lean on the bar & watch some good mates play good tunes :)) it's free!
Every Wednesday, Melbourne's most charming and musical quizmaster Pete 'Pumpy' Lawler dishes out the trivia either in the dining room or the beer garden (location depends on the weather). Come down by 7pm and sign up your team for you're chance to show off you knowledge, win great prizes and have the most entertaining evening meal of your week!
/ Free entry / 8pm start / Front Bar /
Hi
We, Sleeping Lessons, just dropped our album 'Down Time' which gives us an excuse to put on some shows so we can watch some of our favourite bands play, such as . . .
5th Feb
BBYDDY
We wanted one massive jazzy wild night, and BBYDDY are fresh to the scene but something tells me they will be everywhere in no time. You might be asking 'So this will be another mind blowing night???'
yup! sure will.
12th Feb
Juice Webster
Juice Webster will serenade and send you all into a deep and far away place, but really Juice is a great friend and an incredible talent, I would highly recommend catching Juice's set so you can tell all your friends you saw her before she was HUGE.
Lulu
We have adored every music act Lulu has been apart of, and always wanted to play a show with her! This is Lulu's first solo set, so come and get your mind blown as a massive Melbourne songwriting talent shows everyone what is . .
what?
see you there!
Charles Jenkins returns to his regular spot - solo in our front bar on Monday nights with an array of friends and special guests.
Coopers x ThickWave x The Retreat Presents: Sunkissed Fest! A special afternoon full of good vibes, some of the best local acts and a stunning leafy beer garden to enjoy the day ♥
- FREE!
- 3PM - 9PM
- $5 Tinnies Coopers Pale Ale & Session Ale
- All genders toilets available
- All Ages ( Underage Attendees must come with a guardian)
- Doggos friendly venue
LINE UP ♥
Secret Headliner
Dianas
June Jones
Lalić
Cyanide Thornton
LAY the Mystic
+ DJ Paul Gorrie
This event is taking place on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to elders past, present and recognise that sovereignty has not been ceded.
On January 1st, 2019 at 12:01, Major Bummer released the first taster of their debit album 'Party Time' into the world (10 pounds, 3 ounces).
It was a 'Double A-Side', mainly because Jules and Nick couldn't agree on which song to choose. "Let's do your's first" said Nick."No I insist, after you good sir, your solo is way tastier", Jules replied, and on and on it went.
These negotiations began way back in May so it comes as a relief to learn that the boys have finally got off the socials and come to an agreement.
It's one song each, fair is fair you get what you get and you don't get upset. Microwave Burrito & Clear History. This is the track listing, and this is why We Launch. Because It's There. Yes We Can.
Also playing are power pop specialists The Gems, back playing live after years in exile mastering the magic chord between B and C. Listed amongst their influences are drinking beer, drinking wine, smoking, dancing, listening to other bands, eating and playing music. We're sold, you had us at drinking.
Also of note is the return of Del Boca Vista, the guitar-led wonder project keyboardist/pedal steelist/wizard Daniel from the Major Bummers, who has promised to open the show with all the hits.
It starts at 3pm, finishes at 6pm, it's in the front bar, The Retreat is rad, kids are welcome, dogs must be underpanted and it's FREE!
Oh yeah almost forgot, songs here:
https://majorbummerband.bandcamp.com/
Low Key Crush fire their first single into the Brunswick ether Friday Feb 1st with absolute legends Scratch Match and absolute legend Lewis Coleman. Bands in the main bar at 8 o clock. FREE.
Lewis Coleman 8PM
Scratch Match 9PM
Low Key Crush 10PM
pink wool press tackle the stage at The Retreat Hotel in Melbourne to hand deliver their token bag of folk infused alt-rock in celebration of the new single and video for ‘I really hate to bring it up again’.
With The Knott Family Band and Cliff Bowden from Denim Swan playing goal assist and goal attack we are sure to be in for another excellent evening with zero obstructions at this classic Brunswick pub.
Expect earnest lyricism, warm clarinet, lively glockenspiel, jangly guitars and a well rounded bass to put the tinsel on your Thursday night.
FREE ENTRY
Every Wednesday, Melbourne's most charming and musical quizmaster Pete 'Pumpy' Lawler dishes out the trivia either in the dining room or the beer garden (location depends on the weather). Come down by 7pm and sign up your team for you're chance to show off you knowledge, win great prizes and have the most entertaining evening meal of your week!
The Overheads are doing a residency in Jan at The Retreat! We're gonna be mixing it up with an "unplugged" set the first week and as many new songs as we can pack into the second week! It's free so come?
22.1
mara
playing two sets that night but first with her own wonderful songs (a vast discography to choose from too)
https://maramaramara.bandcamp.com/
Bella Venutti of IV League blessing us with a rare solo set - very excited to see this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec6pQG7WdtI
29.1
Hemm
possessing some delicate magic - sure to win your hearts over instantly
https://hemm.bandcamp.com/
bodies
mysterious but an incredible band (you'll be glad you saw them!)
https://b-odies.bandcamp.com/album/take-me-with-you
Callum Padgham has been expertly spinning his playful blend of house, disco and party anthems throughout prolific Melbourne venues for 10 years staunchly under his own given name, however after a recent weekend away with his friends, has hereby changed his official DJ name and bio for all future gigs to:
"DJ be kind to other people"
Sounds like one helluva weekend, Cal ️
Come and sing and tune with us in a bluegrassy fashion! Every Sunday in December at The Retreat front bar from 8-10pm. bring your instrument of choice!
Grace Cummings is back at The Retreat, now with her band!
Accompanied first by her acoustic guitar, then accompanied by the forever groovy Alex Hamilton, Ed Lloyd, Tim Eilenberg and Tyler Daglish.
Special Guest TBA!
DJ Crispi takes on the first two weeks of The Retreat’s Summer DJ Sessions. Every Sunday arvo in the beer garden from 2-6pm! Free as always!
DJ Crispi is a DJ for all occasions, generally playing music from the 60's to the 80's and covering genres from funk and soul to rock and pop and everything in between but there will always be a few surprises throughout! Using his experience as a DJ on PBS FM, he knows how to play the right music to suit the right mood and for Sunday afternoons in the Retreat beer garden, the vibe will be a mixture of mellowness and party! The Retreat beer garden is one of his favourite places to dj so the fun times are guaranteed!
Friday 25th January!
The Retreat Presents: Funky Friday for a night of groovy goodness with Le Fleur, Beautiful Beasts & Anthony Young (Next Man Dead).
FREE ENTRY
GUARANTEED BOOGIE-ING
CERTIFIED BANGERS
DOORS AT 8 (although if you get there before 7.30 pots are $3)
Back Pocket is coming to The Retreat for a night of dancing, drinking and consensual embracing!
After releasing their EP in 2018, Back Pocket moved through the rest of the year with a string of high energy live performances, always looking for new and inventive ways to share their energy with each other and those around them. Their sound, ever evolving and hard to define, can only be described as a collective of five distinct musical personalities fused together creating a single sonic entity. Their undeniable bond and unique contrast of flavours makes for a connected live experience and are the key factors in their ongoing creative progression.
Described as a single organism, the collective delivers intricate, tasteful grooves that support a soulful and intense exchange of energy.
