Main Room / Ticketed Show
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.
7.30 - Doors
8.00 - 8.30pm - CASSIOPEIA
9.00 - 9.30pm - TOAD
10.00 - 10.40pm - MERKANI
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.