Gigs
All upcoming gigs in the next fortnight. Click on a gig to learn more about it.
Juliana Temple, Lana Eileen and Lily Rizzetti play The Retreat Hotel Brunswick
Sun 19th May, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
Juliana Temple brings her alternative and indie pop sound, seasoned from performances across Eora and now catching attention in Naarm.
Sunflower Jam
Mon 20th May, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wesley Anne, Northcote VIC
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune. Backline of Drums, amps and piano are providedEntry is f...
Blak Stage Open Mic Night Autumn Series Finale w/ Alice Skye
Tue 21st May, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
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!
Open Mic Night
Tue 21st May, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick VIC
OPEN MIC NIGHT Come Join in the fun with our host Tim! Bring your best talent & an instrument if you likeBook your Spot via our Website & Walk in's Welcome Book Now
Vauus Presents IDOLS / 'Can't Get Enough' Single Launch at the Retreat w/ Chloe Booth + Guava Canal
Wed 22nd May, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
Vauus brings his energetic Indie Rock / Dance live act to The Retreat for one fun filled night.
Carb On Carb (NZ) w/ Gil Cerrone + Sylvia
Thu 23rd May, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
On Thursday May 23rd, NZ indie-rockers Carb on Carb celebrate the release of their new album 'Take Time' joined by Gil Cerrone & Sylvia.Grab a ticket here!
Georgia Rodgers (Residency)
Fri 24th May, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wesley Anne, Northcote VIC
Georgia Rodgers is a young female artist performing a range of diverse original compositions and her own versions of popular songs. This blues/soul influenced song writer performs a raw and engaging set with the accompaniment sound of her telecaster complimenting her raspy vocals. An artist ready...
Bingo
Fri 24th May, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick VIC
Every Friday Weekly special Guest callers 7pm eyes 👀 downWin tens of dollars worth of crap and fabulous prizesFree, Fun & Fabulous book Now
A Cosmic Saloon On Neptune's Moon
Fri 24th May, 7:30 PM - Sat 25th May, 4:00 AM
24 Moons, Northcote VIC
The annual Interplanetary Symposium is happening relatively close to home this year! On Neptune's moon Triton, only about 4.338 billion km away. It's so so near to Earth that we've managed to construct a portal there and you're all invited!Full details and line up on the Facebook event. FACEBOOK ...
Midnight Violet w/ The Pearlies + Maria Alejandra
Fri 24th May, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
Experience the ethereal melodies of Midnight Violet as they make their debut at the Retreat Hotel, joined by The Pearlies + Maria Alejandra.Grab a ticket here!
Heath Robertson at The Retreat Hotel w/ My Giddy Aunt
Sat 25th May, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
Get ready for an epic afternoon of 70's influenced Aussie / Blues Rock with a modern twist at the Retreat Hotel!
SAOIRSE
Sat 25th May, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick VIC
“Saoirse Doyle is a singer/songwriter living on the Mornington Peninsula. Being born and raised in Ireland before immigrating to Australia in 2011 has allowed her to draw from her Celtic and folk influences to give her a distinctive sound. ‘Saoirse’ means ‘Freedom’ in Gaelic, which is encapsulate...
Alice Andersen w/ Valley Road + Dom Rogers
Sat 25th May, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
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.Grab a ticket here!
Claude. w/ Elvis Walsh + Hettie Zygier
Sun 26th May, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
An intimate dive into the world of Claude., joined by special guests Elvis Walsh and Hettie Zygier.Grab a ticket here!
Tangled Up in Bluegrass
Sun 26th May, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wesley Anne, Northcote VIC
Happy 83rd Birthday Party for Bob Dylan at the Wesley Anne bluegrass style.Two powerhouse bluegrass players, Daniel Watkins and Justin Vilchez assemble their friends for a bluegrass tribute for Bob Dylan’s 83rd birthday. The are joined by an old favourite of the Wesley Anne band room – Redfish Bl...
Meg and Jack Duo
Sun 26th May, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wesley Anne, Northcote VIC
From the south suburbs of Melbourne, Meg and Jack will be traversing the north for an evening of swingin’ standards, ballads and new works. Join them as they weave spontaneity and excitement with musical sensi@vity, performing their diverse and cap@va@ng repertoire.Meg Pearson:Meg is an emerging ...
Old-Time Jam Session at The Retreat
Sun 26th May, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
The Double Dole Stringband will be hosting an all-in jam session starting at 6:30pm at the Retreat Hotel.
Sunflower Jam
Mon 27th May, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wesley Anne, Northcote VIC
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune. Backline of Drums, amps and piano are providedEntry is f...
Open Mic Night
Tue 28th May, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick VIC
OPEN MIC NIGHT Come Join in the fun with our host Tim! Bring your best talent & an instrument if you likeBook your Spot via our Website & Walk in's Welcome Book Now
SLAUX w/ Starseeds + Norfolk Island Pines
Wed 29th May, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
SLAUX, Starseeds and Norfolk Island Pines hit The Retreat on Wednesday May 29th.Free in the main room!
Indi&Noons
Thu 30th May, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wesley Anne, Northcote VIC
Indi&Noons are an acoustic duo from inner Melbourne looking to make a dent in the Live music scene in 2024. Indi&Noons offer their unique blend of male and female vocals performed acoustically in a stripped back manner, that aims to highlight their songwriting skills, and their vocal abilities.
Duxie Franklin
Thu 30th May, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick VIC
Multi-instrumentalist Duxie Franklin effortlessly combines the genres of alt-pop, jazz and folk to create her endearing, deep and precise sound. The artist’s unique and catchy melodies draw frequent comparisons to legends and innovators such as Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Björk and Gillian Welch. ...
Dental Plan w/ Echo Social Club, Unscored + Future Tongues
Thu 30th May, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
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!
Visceral 2 - Hauswife & More
Thu 30th May, 8:00 PM - Fri 31st May, 3:00 AM
24 Moons, Northcote VIC
Visceral 2 - Free EntryWe are very excited about our next iteration of Visceral. Remember it is free entry and some nice drink deals all while the DJ's keep you on your feet throughout the night.We have @hauswifee headlining, who's been making some pretty big moves all throughout Melbourne suppor...
Rod Coote
Thu 30th May, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wesley Anne, Northcote VIC
Rod Coote is a rising singer-songwriter who has established a loyal community of listeners around his warm heartfelt indie folk style music through touring nationally supporting Australian acts including The Dreggs, Kyle Lionhart, Nick Cunningham, Joel Leggett, Alivan Blu and continuing to build ...
Bingo
Fri 31st May, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick VIC
Every Friday Weekly special Guest callers 7pm eyes 👀 downWin tens of dollars worth of crap and fabulous prizesFree, Fun & Fabulous book Now
Pepper La Floyd w/ The Opals and Mutual Friends of Former Lovers
Fri 31st May, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
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.Grab a ticket here!
Basement Spaceman w/ Katankin
Fri 31st May, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wesley Anne, Northcote VIC
Basement Spaceman: Presents an encore performance of ‘Hubble’, the engaging story of NASA’s original space telescope. The early disappointments, the high stakes rescue mission and the world’s most expensive contact lens are covered in this highly visual ‘One of a kind’ psychedelic show. Come rea...
Rising Sun Presents: Coven
Fri 31st May, 9:00 PM - Sat 1st Jun, 4:00 AM
24 Moons, Northcote VIC
Follow us into the darkness...You have been summoned to witness the ritual unfold - a sacrifice to satiate the hunger of unseen forces Let us gather together in celebration of winter's first breath and new dark energy.Dare you join us on this journey to test the limits of dark witchcraft?Expect w...
Rich Webb Band + The Calabrians
Sat 1st Jun, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
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 w/ The White Flower Society & Sam Darcy
Sat 1st Jun, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
Flower Extract celebrate their partial relocation to the big smoke at the Retreat Hotel, with The White Flower Society and Sam Darcy Band.Tickets available here!
Broken Creek
Sat 1st Jun, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wesley Anne, Northcote VIC
A night of reimagined old time & Australiana music. BROKEN CREEK ‘YEAH NAH’ ALBUM LAUNCHBroken Creek weave compelling musical reimaginings of Australiana for banjo, guitar, fiddle and voice that tell stories from Australia’s past and present.Erin and Lachlan Heycox grew up in rural Victoria ste...
Tom VR (UK), DJ Life, Tinika & Lex
Sat 1st Jun, 10:00 PM - Sun 2nd Jun, 4:00 AM
24 Moons, Northcote VIC
Gallery Recordings presents…
DISCO NOT DISCO - Post Punk / New Wave / Alternative Dance Party
Sat 1st Jun, 11:00 PM - Sun 2nd Jun, 3:00 AM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
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 (t...
Signal Chain w/ The Mean Average
Sun 2nd Jun, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC
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!