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

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.

Catch Franjapan live at The Retreat Hotel on Saturday, 5 July. Having built an ever-growing fanbase with sell-out shows including their own Franjafest 2 earlier this year, they’re joined by the dreamy sounds of Gloomie and Alice Ruby. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a night of infectious energy and unforgettable music.

Private Mountain live from the Retreat Hotel Front bar - Supported by Ben Trillado

Tou-Can is throwing down at The Retreat Hotel, and you're invited to a night of raw rhythm, heavy grooves, and . We’re bringing the heat with two of the city’s most electric live acts: the psych-soaked swagger of the Sam Darcy Band and the lush energy of Midnight Violet. Come for the music, stay for the people. Boogie hard, talk nonsense, and let the night take you where it wants.

Disco-gimps Mousse Cannon are launching the 2nd single off their upcoming album with Naarm riders of post punk LXRP & swans of post junk Special Guest! All your fav tunes will be loudly whispered into earholes far and wide - come crush a cup of wine!

We are a jazz fusion band from Naarm/Melbourne led by David Tomisich (keys) and Anthony Farrugia. We will be joined by the Mr Pocket aka Dom Stitt on drums, groove king Liam Powell on bass and sax lord Will Larsen.

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!

Keets is a neo-soul singer songwriter supported by her incredible band. Her fundraiser gig "Voices of the Future" is for Girls From Oz; a choir located in rural areas in Australia that don't get as much funding to sing, dance and perform

BLUES! ROCK! GUITAR SOLOS! Rhian Elin will be celebrating the launch of her debut EP 'Better Late Than Never' with support from Shelly's Motor Club. 

Join us from 2:30 - 5pm in the main bandroom. Free entry & welshcakes.

Flower Extract celebrate the release of the Trying, the second single from their upcoming sophomore EP, at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick.

7.30 - Doors 8.00 - 8.30 - Monet's Pond 8:50 - 9.25pm - Kalopsia 9:50 - 10:45 - Flower Extract

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

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

Galaxy Music is a new alt-pop Melbourne record label so if you like soulful, edgy, alternative pop bangers, we'll see you at the show!