Alice Springs songwriter, Paul Ah Chee, continues his “Light The Fire” Tour, stopping for a one-off Melbourne show on Friday 19th September at the The Retreat, Brunswick, with special guests to be announced.

Come and relish in a stripped back night of lush harmonies and raucous fun.

Join the "Talking Pit" for an evening of energetic and spontaneous grooves and tunes.

Calling all beat animals! 'Hi-Pedigree' runs as a monthly 'open mic' for local producers eager to gather and share their skills.

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!

The Pourshots fronted by a big bass baritone in Shaun Havoc the band play a healthy dose of classic truckin tunes, original country themed music and country covers.

The Retreat Hotel bring you Hot Tubs Bingo Machine

A free night of multiple rounds of bingo hosted and set to music by local duo Hot Tubs Time Machine. Observational humour meets bingo hall vibes via bedroom pop. Fly solo or pull together a team. Prizes, lols and pub grub. Take that Monday!

For Salsodromo's first concert we are performing hits and favourite tunes by Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe, the salsa duo who took the world by storm in the 70s and 80s. If you love to dance to classic salsa and Latin American rhythms, this is the night for you! On vocals are the stylings of Janner Anya, Sebastian Medina and Alfonso Sarmiento Blasting from the horn section are: Luke Adams, Max Budgen, Luka Cordedda and Ruby Mineur. Laying down the percussive rhythms are : Mateo Garcia, Ivan Acosta and Santiago Hernandez Grooving in the rhythm section are: Emerson Hurley and Camilo Rojas

Bad Debts will be travelling down the Calder from Castlemaine to play The Retreat front bar on 23rd August. Bad Debts are fronted by Mitch Dillon, Al Carr, and Pete Daly, joined by Al Stanley on drums. Variously described as loose rock n roll, widescreen Americana and freewheeling, low-slung guitar rock. A.C Saunders is a story teller, guitar slinger and a song singer. Melodies of an angel, lyrics of a deeply disturbed individual. A.C is influenced by folk, punk, blues, country, and of course, her surroundings. If you like day dreaming, over thinking, and crying to sad songs then you will love A.C Saunders.

Laura and the Hell Cutz are putting on a FREE show August 22 at The Retreat Brunswick! Joined by friends Chloe Booth and The Takes, this lineup is stacked with Naarm’s loudest, fiercest, and most electric acts. Bring your mates, lose your voice, and come scream it all out.

The Retreat Hotel in Brunswick sets the stage for a night of moving performances, with Joyce Prescher’s haunting folk and Kris Mizzi’s honest, lyrical songwriting. Joyce will be backed by her band for this evening.

Join the "Talking Pit" for an evening of energetic and spontaneous grooves and tunes.

Calling all beat animals! 'Hi-Pedigree' runs as a monthly 'open mic' for local producers eager to gather and share their skills.

FELONY. proudly presents the ‘Midnight Money’ Australian Tour. Drenched in leather and sparkle, the band is hitting the road in March for some unmissable shows around the country.

Amy and The Rectifiers are pumped to hit the stage at The Retreat, one of Melbourne’s most iconic live music venues! Get set for a high-energy night packed with chart-topping hits from the '60s through to the 2000s—blending the best of RnB, Rock, and Pop into one unforgettable show. Come for the music, stay for the vibes—let’s make it a night to remember!

3PB is Plan B Big Band. We are a long-time collective of some of Melbourne’s most diverse and experienced musicians.  Once affiliated with ‘B’ for Box Hill, Plan B has kept only the name and expanded our range of talent and resources.  Our repertoire consists of big-band arrangements from many music eras:  classic swing, jazz standards, latin & afro-latin classics, and even rock, pop and R&B

Award-winning, genre-bending Meanjin 8-piece TYDE return to Naarm to celebrate their highly anticipated debut EP 'Red Moon' at The Retreat on August 3rd

I’m back! They’ve let me back in the Retreat Hotel (Brunswick) Front Bar! This time on a Sunday arvo though, and once only!

Sunday August 3rd from 230pm onwards.

“He's too good a writer not to be in your life.” SMH

“…delivers the kind of set that astonishes in its depth, variety and good humour (and) reinforces Jenkins’ position as the songwriter’s songwriter’ - Time Off Magazine

With a pocket full of plane tickets and vag full of dreams, Planet Bitchy is leaving Australia. 

I know right… What?! Booooo! Why can’t I stop crying??? What am I gonna do with my life?! Should I see a gynaecologist about this?! 

Likeee sooooo true babes, but also, we would NEVER leave without saying goodbye and letting you all know how much you mean to us. Ergo, we declare the 2nd of August officially ‘Bye Bye Bitchy’ day at the Retreat.  

To hold our hands and wipe our tears we’ve asked animal enthusiasts, The Salmon Sisters and Pet Therapy, to join us in this celebration of love.  

It’s gonna be hard and also wet, but together we will get through this. 

Love forever and always and especially on the 2nd of August at the Retreat,

Planet Bitchy  (Emphasis on “Planet”) 

Carrieland are bringing their alt pop glitter back to the inner city stages with a free Saturday arvo gig at the Retreat Hotel, joined for the first time by the wonderful Do The Bed. After a near-year live hiatus, Carrie and co are champing at the bit to show off their latest new member + shiny new songs. It'll be Carrie's first headliner at the Retreat too! Come grab a drink while the sun's still up and sink your teeth into Carrieland + Do The Bed.

Jord. has been waiting a long time to share this with you. Get ready to celebrate the launch of his debut album, “Learning to Wait” with a full band show at The Retreat Hotel.

Piesale are back at the Retreat with New single ‘WOMBAT WIZARD’. Bringing sonic carnage and nervous lows Piesale are a live show not to be missed. Joining them are Orphix and Billy Cart

Join Mia June and friends Red Moon Cowboy & Ruby Taylor for a free show at the Retreat! Expect muscular alt-rock, gritty indie-folk, and lyrics that prod in a good way. July 24th

Join the "Talking Pit" for an evening of energetic and spontaneous grooves and tunes.

Calling all beat animals! 'Hi-Pedigree' runs as a monthly 'open mic' for local producers eager to gather and share their skills.

Projectile Dysfunction bring their debut album 'Crew of the Rusty Starfish' a record full of fun, energy, piracy and pure punk rock. Off the back of the 'Morale' single Projectile Dysfunction always bring the most fun and theatrical live show you're bound to see any time soon. Come on down for a great night at the Retreat you won't want to miss. Joining Projectile Dysfunction will be CUP as well as Chase Mantel and The Supervoids.

Hot Air Baboon are a three-piece rock/pop/funk/inflated primate band. With ever increasing radio airplay, and in celebration of the release of several new chart topping releases, they bring 2 sets of pure music to the Retreat Hotel. With support from the amazing Wykd Folk and guests, you're in for a real treat I tell ya.

For Salsodromo's first concert we are performing hits and favourite tunes by Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe, the salsa duo who took the world by storm in the 70s and 80s. If you love to dance to classic salsa and Latin American rhythms, this is the night for you! On vocals are the stylings of Janner Anya, Sebastian Medina and Alfonso Sarmiento Blasting from the horn section are: Luke Adams, Max Budgen, Luka Cordedda and Ruby Mineur. Laying down the percussive rhythms are : Mateo Garcia, Ivan Acosta and Santiago Hernandez Grooving in the rhythm section are: Emerson Hurley and Camilo Rojas

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!

7.00 - Doors 7.30 - 8.00pm - Peppa La Floyd 8.30 - 9.00pm - The Heights 9.30 - 10.10pm - Chordie Flow