Kitchen welcomes you to the Retreat on the 25th of August for a late afternoon party to get ya sticks sizzling to the sounds of jazz, funk and groove.

On the menu:

Sextet Manifesto:
Woah. Sextet Manifesto sure know how to get people up and dancing as you hum and shake those knees to some jazzy afro-cuban beats.

Nikodimos (live band):
By george it's only been a hot minute since this fella took the stage by storm in his solo project and we want MORE! Ft. an incredible band, colours of jazz, funk and house will weave their way through retreat walls.

Kong Kord:
A soul and RnB outfit that accentuates the feeling of family comfort through their music while serving something unexpected and fresh on the platter.

2-8pm, FREE!
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Poster art by Mietta Mintzis
[https://www.instagram.com/graphics.mietta/]


We acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land we will be performing on. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that the land was stolen and sovereignty was never ceded.

CULTE, JACK KONG AND THE WANDERER TAKE ON THE RETREAT!

FREE EVENT

CULTE 7:00 - 7:45
JACK KONG 8:00 - 8:45
THE WANDERER 9:00 - 9:45

Charles Jenkins returns to his regular spot - solo in our front bar on Monday nights with an array of friends and special guests.

**The Retreat Hotel would like to acknowledge this event is hosted on stolen land, the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future and all Indigenous peoples of so-called Australia. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.**

THE RETREAT HOTEL PRESENTS...
HEXDEBT
PINCH POINTS
June Jones

FREE ENTRY. Doors 7.30 PM
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It's a Tuesday special, proudly presented by The Retreat Hotel!
We've got a 'tour de force' if you will. Three of Naarm/Melbourne's most exciting and enthralling, coming together to kill the Tuesday blues, and roll you into hump day with a smile on your dial.

HEXDEBT
If you don't know, then come find out. Hex Debt are one of our favourite bands in Australia, and for good reason. Their live show is dynamic, fiery & fierce. It'll have you moving, it'll move you, it'll stick in your mind to weeks to come. We are so so blessed to have them back on our stage.

PINCH POINTS
Of course we want Pinch Points at our venue. Find a joint in Melbourne that doesn't want Pinchies playing their pub? We're stoked to get them in before they're too big for us. They have a new album, it's banger-laden. Catch them before they take BIGSOUND by storm.

June Jones
We've got June Jones back at The Retreat, we're jumping for joy! Her set performing alongside Miss Blanks, Dianas & more in January was jaw-droppingly brilliant, and with a few more releases under her belt, we expect no different this time around.

FREE ENTRY as always. Drink specials from Coopers. Come early, stay a while, and catch the three best acts you'll see all week.

Roly Poly Records are set and ready for their official label launch and you’re invited!
Come to The Retreat Hotel on Thursday August 29th to see the guys in action - FREE ENTRY

Featuring:
Astronaughty
Dogs Don’t Kiss
Tali Mahoney
+ guest DJ’s to play out the night

ASTRONAUGHTY:
From recent beginnings, four piece local Melbourne band Astronaughty have perfectly blended a mix of Parquet Courts and the more delicate side of Big Scary to create their own mellow, vibey version of indie guitar pop. With a relatively quiet first eight months, the band focused on writing, recording, and producing several high-quality tracks due to be released in the coming months. For shows Astronaughty has played since their 2018 inception, including two headline shows, audiences have witnessed first hand the dreamy landscapes, and stories frontman Michael paints with artful lyrics and gentle guitar licks.

Roly Poly Records Label Launch
Thursday August 29th
Main room at The Retreat Hotel, Sydney Road Brunswick
8pm onwards
FREE ENTRY

Alt-soul quartet Paris Plan are dropping their debut EP 'Love, Make it All Alright' into the world with a party for the ages at the Retreat, Brunswick.

They're joined by special guests and friends:

SXINT P (R&B, PBRNB, Hip-Hop, Trap)
Drawing inspiration from deeply personal and relatable experiences such as heartache, death, substance abuse, mental health, and more; SXINT P's music is vulnerable, hard-hitting, and real.

"I make music to help people. If I’m honest with my listeners, then hopefully they’ll appreciate that I’ve given a glimpse of what really goes on in my head and will be able to relate. Making music is therapeutic for me too - but if I can help ease other people’s pain with my songs, then I’ve accomplished my goal. If you’re still reading, I want you to know that you are not alone and I love you.”

Listen: http://www.sxintp.com

and:

Chev and Stav (nu-soul, world, art-pop)

The tantalising new duo project between STAV. and Chevaunne Keleher (Mihra, My Elephant Ride), exploring new ideas and pushing past musical limits.

Hugh Fuchsen is known for his quirky, charming stage presence. Born in the United States, Hugh moved to Victoria, Australia at a young age. His songwriting taste is laid back with melodic clarity and occasional sass. "Rise And Shine" is predominately written and performed as a personal journal of Hugh's 2015-16 life, in pop-song formation.

Oxfam X Mountain Goat Beer X The Retreat Hotel present OXJAM, a very special Spring sunday session featuring a lineup of Melbourne's best punk, jangle pop and garage rock powerhouses.

Who are we talking?

Bitch Diesel
Dianas
Swim Team
Girl Germs
The Vovos
Gusher DJs

What’s the deal?

This is a spring rock party for a really nice cause! We've got 5 bands, DJs outside, special drinks and drink specials from our mates at Mountain Goat Beer.

$5 on the door! Party from 2pm!

The Retreat Hotel is a safe space. This gig is for everyone, this lineup is for everyone and we want everyone to have a really fun time.

This event is taking place on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respect to elders past, present and emerging and recognise that sovereignty has not been ceded.

$5 door charge will be donated in full to Oxfam, supporting projects such as Straight Talk (https://www.oxfam.org.au/what-we-do/indigenous-australia/straight-talk/)

Poster by Jasper van Daatselaar

With a little help from their friends The Fainters have recorded their third EP, the reassuringly titled "You're Doing Something Right Though'. To celebrate another minor victory they're playing a Friday night show at The Retreat (Main band room) with good mates Tenderhooks and Mac Springs. Hope to see you there!

Set Times:
8.30 Mac Springs
9.30 Tenderhooks
10.30 The Fainters

Also, please follow us on Instagram - we’re
desperate! https://instagram.com/thefainters?igshid=v640vzyfahag

The first Saturday afternoon of spring sees Redspencer attempting songs from their upcoming second album with support from the fantastic Lucida, and Goyders Line at the Retreat Hotel Front bar

Lucida
https://lucidalucida.bandcamp.com/album/lucida

Goyder's Line
https://goydersline.bandcamp.com/track/pool-room-scene

Redspencer
https://soundcloud.com/redspencer

Charles Jenkins returns to his regular spot - solo in our front bar on Monday nights with an array of friends and special guests.

The Retreat's Sunday Sessions PRESENTS Royal East with friends.

Get loud with us for a daytime Sunday show in September.

FREE ENTRY
DOORS 2PM

With special guests Velvet Bloom & Trace Decay

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Velvet Bloom

VB is an ambient/ jazz, soul fusion, with influences like Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones, Jaala and Thirty Seventy - Velvet Bloom is bound to keep you captivated. Foundered by Maddy Herbert, currently Maddy performs solo & with her gorgeous live band, “The Vito Collective”.

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Trace Decay

Charming and brazen, Trace Decay’s infectious brand of melancholy pop is a unique blend of haunting spaces and melodic undertones. The Melbourne based band specialise in sarcastic yet honest and heartfelt lyricism mixed with their signature retro synths and catchy guitar hooks.

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Latest single "My Message"
https://open.spotify.com/track/4KMX7wUrimlvomSSoFxAHw?si=sspBHIc3RQ-MUYtb4Z0tcg

https://www.royaleastmusic.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZqrPB049HhJKzUl4MdGsI?si=MVfiBusFQxifccVByAkxlg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7pZXcxXElI_7hasqgHhTw

Finn Inkster will be playing a solo acoustic set in the front bar of The Retreat on Sunday the 15th of September. Joined by friends GUS and Noah Coleman, it's bound to cap your weekend off perfectly.

Noah Coleman will try to blend shoegaze and folk in an attempt to expel good music into your ears.
https://soundcloud.com/noahcolemanmusic

GUS is the indie rock solo project by Melbourne based artist Amy Gusman.
https://soundcloud.com/ames234

Finn Inkster will be playing an acoustic set made up of predominantly new material from his upcoming project.
https://soundcloud.com/finninkster

DOORS - 7PM
NOAH COLEMAN - 7:30PM
GUS - 8:15 PM
FINN INKSTER - 9PM

FREE ENTRY

We acknowledge that this event is taking place on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Charles Jenkins returns to his regular spot - solo in our front bar on Monday nights with an array of friends and special guests.

Finn Inkster will be playing a solo acoustic set in the front bar of The Retreat on Sunday the 15th of September. Joined by friends GUS and Noah Coleman, it's bound to cap your weekend off perfectly.

Noah Coleman will try to blend shoegaze and folk in an attempt to expel good music into your ears.
https://soundcloud.com/noahcolemanmusic

GUS is the indie rock solo project by Melbourne based artist Amy Gusman.
https://soundcloud.com/ames234

Finn Inkster will be playing an acoustic set made up of predominantly new material from his upcoming project.
https://soundcloud.com/finninkster

DOORS - 7PM
NOAH COLEMAN - 7:30PM
GUS - 8:15 PM
FINN INKSTER - 9PM

FREE ENTRY

We acknowledge that this event is taking place on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Gippsland gumnuts, The Spaghetti Stains, are gearing up to launch their debut single, TOAST TO THE COAST! 🍞

Having had their first ever Melbourne gig at The Retreat Hotel, the girls have decided to return to one of their favourite venues to have a big party for the brand new track! They’ll be boogieing the night away with good friends Barefoot Bowls Club and forever renter at this FREE event.


This event is taking place on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respect to elder’s past, present and emerging, and recognise that sovereignty has not been ceded.

We endeavour to have a healthy and inclusive party available to anyone and everyone, and support safer spaces with no sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia or bigotry of any kind.

This event is 18+.

You are cordially invited to a night of relaxation and honey grooves with Jermango and his Dreamers, as they head on the road for a handful of east coast shows. They will be joined by special guests along the way.