Get down to the Retreat Hotel for a lazy Sunday afternoon at (2–4 pm), as Charlie Lane and Ruby Mae bring together two deeply heartfelt Naarm voices for an intimate acoustic sets.
Charlie Lane is a Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter whose sound weaves together blues, folk, alt-rock in a way that’s soulful and emotionally raw. Her debut album, ‘I’m Okay Now, But I Wasn’t’, is an autobiographical journey through her experience living with Cerebral Palsy. With strong praise from Triple J, Beat Mag and other publications and radio, Charlie’s nostalgic moods, self-aware lyricism and magnetic live presence invite listeners into something honest and deeply human.
Ruby Mae, a Wiradjuri musician from Melbourne, released her debut album Baby in April 2025, a culmination of nearly a decade of writing, collaboration and growth. Produced with ARIA-winner Stephen Mowat, Baby explores themes of love, independence, self-discovery, and the bittersweet complexities of her 20s. Her music carries a nostalgic charm and lyrical clarity, making her a powerful emerging voice in the Australian indie scene.
Together, Charlie and Ruby Mae promise an entrancing afternoon of gently powerful storytelling, reflective songwriting, and warm, soulful melodies.
