Retreat Venue Guide

 

A Guide to safe and happy times at The Retreat!

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THE NECESSARY BITS:

Address - 280 Sydney Road, Brunswick, VIC

Capacity -

Main room - 200 standing, guest list numbers to be decided in consultation with the booker

Front bar - 80 standing, 50 comfortably seated

Website - https://retreathotelbrunswick.com.au/

Socials - @retreat_hotel_brunswick

Contact – 03 9380 4090 or info@retreathotelbrunswick.com.au

To Know Before Your Show!

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DIVERSITY:

All shows booked at The Retreat should include at least one non-male performer on the lineup.

We are co-operating towards creating a more equal and diverse music community so we ask that you prioritise POC & LGBTQIA+ artists as much as possible. If you don't know any diverse acts, we hope you consider engaging with other local music communities that celebrate a wide range of voices and artists.

Diversity is cool, and super important for our music community to move into a better future - plus, it means your show can be more enjoyable for everyone.

EXCLUSIVITY:

To maximise attendance we ask that bands aim not to book Melbourne headline shows two weeks either side of a Retreat performance without first clearing it with the Venue Booker.

Posters - In an effort to save a bit of ink and paper we no longer require bands to print off and deliver posters to the venue prior to shows.

BACKLINE:

Bring your own backline! All backline is to be supplied by the show promoter or headline band. The venue can supply mics, leads, stands, DIs and PA. We strongly encourage artists to share backline to reduce change over times.

Stage -

  • ·Rectangular shape and carpeted

  • Dimensions: 4m (W) x 3m (D)

  • Height from floor: 300mm


Power -

  • 1 x 32 AMP 3 Phase Outlet (left of stage)

  • 1 x Powerwise 3 Phase power distribution
(40amp per phase)

  • 6 x Double 240v Wilco outlets (rear wall)

Lighting -

  • 1 x DMX Lighting Console

  • 7 x LED Colour PAR RGBWA 15 Watt


DJ equipment -

  • 1 x Pioneer DJM 800 Nexus Mixer

  • 2 x Audio-Technica Lp120 Turntables

  • 2 x Pioneer CDJs 2000 Nexus

Vision -

  • 1 x 120” projection Screen

  • 1 x Ben Q 1070 HD projector running HDMI

Console - 

Allen & Heath SQ-5 48 Channel Digital Mixer

FOH System - 

  • 2 x NexoPS15

  • 2 x Nexo Ls1200 Subwoofer  

  • 2 x Camco Tecton 38.4

  • NexoPs15/Ls1200Utd Audio Processor 

EQ
Monitor system -

  • 4 x RCA ART series 12 inch on 3 sends

  • RCF HD12-A / RCF ART 315-A / RCF ART 312-A

  • 2 x spare sends to FOH

  • 1 x 20ch stage box


Front bar

DIY! We have a 12-channel mixer and PA for bands or friends of bands to mix all front bar gigs.

  • 2 x Yamaha SM 15 IV

  • 1 x Allen & Heath ZED 14fx mixer

  • 1 x RCF ART 705 AS Sub

  • 1 x RCF ART 12in Foldback
 

ACCESSIBILITY:

Wheelchair access/mobility - Unfortunately the venue does not have accessible toilets or a wheelchair accessible front entrance however staff will do all they can to assist everyone into the venue and make it a safe and fun experience for all.

The hotel was built in 1891 so door frames, thoroughfares and handrails may not conform to contemporary guidelines. There are also two large concrete steps at entry and one small step from band room into the beer garden

To allow wheelchairs into the beer garden and/or bandroom, the staff can open the rear gate to allow access and then assist people to come through a side entrance into the spacious band room.

Bathrooms - Unfortunately, The Retreat doesn’t have accessible bathrooms that adhere to modern standards but there are ground level bathrooms and large cubicles with hand rails to allow for wheelchair access with assistance from a friend, carer or staff member.