Join us to celebrate the launch of ‘Westhoek (Narrow Roads)’, Jasmijn Woods’ latest single out on Thursday 16 May. Together with support from Amelia Adler and Stella Delmenico, it’ll be an evening of powerful voices and introspective, confident songwriting.
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Party with Sidney Phillips + Lil Ket, Blood Lotus, Katie Dey, Jemi Gale, Lalić, Zourry (DJ).
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Play Mario Kart Wii while a live band plays the music! Get a star? 🌟 Hear the music change! Final lap? 🏁 The band speeds up!
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Play Mario Kart Wii while a live band plays the music! Get a star? 🌟 Hear the music change! Final lap? 🏁 The band speeds up!
Tickets available here!
Austyn Jane is set to make her Melbourne performance debut, a talented story teller who exhibits universal stories within each word. She’s joined by local Melbourne artists Alice Ruby & Hannah Mariew.
Free in the front bar!
Juliana Temple brings her alternative and indie pop sound, seasoned from performances across Eora and now catching attention in Naarm.
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The Blak Stage Autumn Series wraps up with Alice Skye on May 21st. Join us for Naarm’s longest running premier Open Mic night which is home to First Nations artists far and wide.
Free in the main room!
Releasing his new single ‘Can't Get Enough’, Vauus brings his energetic indie rock/dance live act to The Retreat for one fun filled night. Joined by Chloe Booth and Guava Canal.
Free entry!
On Thursday May 23rd, NZ indie-rockers Carb on Carb celebrate the release of their new album 'Take Time' joined by Gil Cerrone & Sylvia.
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Experience the ethereal melodies of Midnight Violet as they make their debut at the Retreat Hotel, joined by The Pearlies + Maria Alejandra.
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Get ready for an epic afternoon of 70's influenced Aussie / Blues Rock with a modern twist at the Retreat Hotel!
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Alice Andersen returns to The Retreat with a full band to launch the title track from her debut EP, ‘Blue’ – due for release this year. Joining Alice will be folk duo Valley Road, and the idiosyncratic and poetic Dom Rogers.
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An intimate dive into the world of Claude., joined by special guests Elvis Walsh and Hettie Zygier.
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The Double Dole Stringband will be hosting an all-in jam session starting at 6:30pm at the Retreat Hotel.
Free in the front bar!
SLAUX, Lovesick Dream and Norfolk Island Pines hit The Retreat on Wednesday May 29th.
Free in the main room!
To celebrate the release of their most ambitious, yet effortlessly-accessible track to date ‘Can’t Get What You Want’, Melbourne Indie-Punks Dental Plan are throwing a party at The Retreat with a stacked line up - Echo Social Club, Unscored + Future Tongues.
Free in the main room!
Pepper La Floyd return to The Retreat Hotel to play a fresh and funky headline show, joined by Mutual Friends of Former Lovers and The Opals.
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Rich Webb Band and The Calabrians team up for a cracking double header arvo show at The Retreat Front Bar on Saturday 1 June.
Free in the front bar!
Flower Extract celebrate their partial relocation to the big smoke at the Retreat Hotel, with The White Flower Society and Sam Darcy Band.
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After a massive Anzac Eve party, DISCO NOT DISCO are back for Round 2 at Brunswick's Retreat Hotel - taking over the dancefloor on on Sat, 1 June for a night of punky disco dance mayhem. Super excited to be joined this month by DND regular Spankpants (best nom de plume in Melbourne), The Knave (the Elvis-esque party starter) and another special guest (TBA).
Signal Chain - Sonic rumblings, Post punk, Folk and Straight Rock served straight up in a Lipstick Tube Jangle. Joined by The Mean Average.
Free in the front bar!
Brisbane jazz/fusion outfit TYDE celebrate the release of ‘Latte Partay’ on Sunday 2nd June, joined by Moths To A Flame + Meraki Minds.
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Charlotte Bridie, Lunic + Jasmin Adria join together at The Retreat Hotel on Wednesday June 5th for a night of fun-loving folk.
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Love Me Not are back at the Retreat Hotel for a weeknight delight on Thursday 6th June, joined by Melbourne supports Grevillea Hedge + Rae Charlea. You won’t want to miss our epic return to our beloved Brunswick band room.
Free in the main room!
Royston Vasie celebrate the release of their new album Through The Canopies at The Retreat Hotel, with Baby Blue and more.
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Good Sniff celebrate the release of their second album 'Hard Kook' at The Retreat Hotel with GoodBye Butterfly + Hey Spiro.
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Passion Don’t Buy Houses release their new single “Satiety” at The Retreat Hotel, with support from Özergun + The Old Notes.
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Miniluv invites you to their debut show at the famous Retreat Hotel, with support from Alisya Rae and KEYZ!
Free in the main room!
Tongue Dissolver, It Thing and Ashbel play the Retreat Hotel bandroom, Friday June 14th.
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An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.
In celebration of their new double single "Big Talker" Norwood are playing a home town, full band show at the Retreat Hotel Brunswick as part of their single launch tour, joined by Hettie Zygier and Grace de Vos.
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Come and catch Goodwin play their first headliner on Thurdsday the 27th of June, supported by The Noise and Fliney!
Free in the main room!
Get out your wallet chains, stud your leather jacket and throw up your hawks, because a showdown of punk proportions hits The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick, on Saturday June 29.
Pigeon flies home for its long awaited return to the stage alongside friends, the four brothers of Sour Worm and new endeavour, Visitors.
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The Blak Stage Autumn Series continues with Canisha on May 14th. Join us for Naarm’s longest running premier Open Mic night which is home to First Nations artists far and wide.
Free in the main room!
Join Tam Vantage, At Last: Broadcast + Sylvia on Sunday May 12th for an evening of noisy, poppy and blissed-out indie rock.
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Join us for a Sunday arvo of jangle and twang from alt-country bar band, Runners and the Young.
Free in the front bar!
The Ians, Abselom + Mellowing join forces on Saturday May 11th for a night of rock and roll + punk-infused noise!
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Goldtüth are ripping back into the stratosphere - and this time with 'Revenge'!!! Get down to the Retreat Hotel, Brunsiwck to party hardy on the afternoon of Saturday May 11, for a jam packed show of guts n' glory featuring special guests The Cuisines and Tou-Can!
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The Swells, Complainer and Munroe team up for a night of indie-rock at The Retreat on Friday May 10th.
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DRENCHED. Alt Rock/Grunge-gaze from Tasmania are making their debut swim across the strait to cut their teeth in the big smoke.
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Melbourne's newest progressive grunge/shoegaze band Undertoë are launching their trippy new single at everyone's favourite Brunny pub, the Retreat Hotel on May 8.
Free in the main room!
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!
Come for booze and food at good pub prices at 6pm (or earlier if you like: bar and kitchen open from lunchtime onwards). Duncan and Jan play from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, with special guests Claire Spooner & Johnny Gibson.
Free in the front bar!
The Southbank Jazz Orchestra returns to The Retreat Hotel in Brunswick for an exciting afternoon of original big band music.
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An evening with Bin Night Bandits & Suzie So Blue, a free show featuring two great local folk acts.
Free in the main room!
Live music at the Retreat with Jazmine Mary, award winning New Zealand Folk Noir Artist.
Free in the front bar!
An evening with COMETS, featuring members of Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Boomgates, and Trial Kennedy, debuts 'Rain Faces' LP.
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Join FRANKY on May 2nd at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick to celebrate the release of their debut single!
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Byron Bay alt-rockers Loose Content hit The Retreat on Wednesday May 1st with My Giddy Aunt.
Free in the main room!
The Double Dole Stringband will be hosting an all-in jam session starting at 6:30pm at the Retreat Hotel.
We're back at our favourite Melbourne/Naarm pub to play 2 sets of big band music.
A night for Melbourne's mystics and lovers of musical mayhem!!
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with You Might Hit The Sun.
Free in the front bar!
After the success of our fundraiser last year, Urban Guerrillas are back with 'Green Goodness'. Join us for a night of high energy tunes, grooves, a bit of a boogie, and a bit of fun.
With another public holiday soon upon us, we’re doing what we do best with a good old fashioned (and entirely FREE!) all day party, from 3pm until late at The Retreat!
We're taking over the dance floor of Brunswick's Retreat Hotel on Wed, 24 April (Anzac Eve) for a night of punky disco dance mayhem.
Join Passat Act, Oceans and Dumbhead on Wed, 24 April (Anzac Eve)! FREE!
Westgate Special, De Porsal + Heath Robertson Band.Westgate-crossers (and co), take on the Retreat, Sunday night April 21. Each band on the three-act bill holds founding roots in Bellarine & the Surf Coast, bringing Aus Country, Indie and Blues Rock to the city stage. Buy tix online or on the door and come have a boogie! See you there ;)
The Mods are heading to The Retreat with THE TOMMYS + Sorry Jimi!
MAIN ROOM / General Admission $15 + booking fees, Doors $20
Set Times:
7:30pm - Doors
8:00pm - Meraki Minds
9:00pm - Social Street
10:00pm - Big Cat
Big Cat returns to the Retreat with friends Social Street and Meraki Minds!
Big Cat is a 5 piece neo-soul/art-rock group that focuses on storytelling; drawing on elements of jazz, latin and rock. With a strong emphasis on groove, the group employs an angular, free flowing approach to harmony in their songwriting. They combine traditional elements of classic songwriting with a more modern, creative connection to rhythm and time to create music that is familiar, yet exciting and fresh. From ethereal soundscapes to big, dramatic crescendos, the band uses a large dynamic range to express their ideas and emotions. Big Cat brings energy and passion to their performance.
Social Street is a gorgeous 8 piece ensemble bringing a rich, funky soul sound adorned with lush vocal harmonies.
Meraki Minds is a Ballarat-based 5 piece indie-pop band serving 'family Christmas vibes' with fun, jangly guitars and dreamy vocals.
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.
Join Jacob Diamond with full band at Retreat Front Bar April 20th from 2:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
WINNIE AND THE WRAITHS! With extra special guests ANNWEN ROBERTS QUARTET and REM.
