Tex Perkins and the Fat Rubber Band

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Through the recent years of lockdowns and silence and having too much time to think, Tex Perkins always found solace in the company of song. Having his friend Matt Walker as a co-writer-conspirator, Perkins revelled in the experience which prompted the forming and recording of the first Fat Rubber Band album with bassist Steve Hadley, […]

LumpzuckeRetro

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Lumpzucker play songs from the groups combined history incorporating songs from past bands: * Guns of Krsna * Meat * Beautiful Black * Hunky Punks * Viva Vas Deferens $8 +bf or $10 at the door

Ash – Teenage Wildlife Tour

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Northern Ireland’s Ash bring their punky pop genius back down under with their ‘Teenage Wildlife Tour’ - Celebrating 30 Years of Ash. The Teenage Wildlife album and tour perfectly encapsulates the trio’s entire recording career and includes - Girl from Mars, Oh Yeah, Goldfinger, Kung Fu, Shining Light, Burn Baby Burn, Walking Barefoot, A Life […]

Stella Donnelly | Flood Tour | Adelaide SA

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Thurs March 30 The Gov Tarndanya / Adelaide SA On Sale Fri Nov 4, 9AM AEDT Tix: https://thegov.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/0da26473-cea2-4c9f-8621-944b475a7072 __ Stella Donnelly is an award winning musician from Perth, Western Australia. Her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Beware of the Dogs’ was released in 2019 to international praise from leading outlets such as Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Billboard, […]

OASIS – ARCTIC MONKEYS – THE JAM

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

NOASIS are back at the Gov for their first STANDING SHOW in Adelaide for over two years!! Having toured Australia and the UK they're in Adelaide for a massive BRIT-ROCK event! OASIS - ARCTIC MONKEYS - THE JAM Three of the hardest working and most authentic sounding tribute bands on the Gov Main Stage! NOASIS […]

Brit Rock Night feat. NOASIS, Fluorescent Adolescents + STarT!

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

NOASIS are back at the Gov for their first STANDING SHOW with us in over two years!! Having toured Australia and the UK they're in Adelaide for a massive BRIT-ROCK event! OASIS - ARCTIC MONKEYS - THE JAM 3 of the hardest working and most authentic sounding tribute bands on the Gov Main Stage! NOASIS […]

Melbourne Ska Orchestra: 20 Years Young Tour, Adelaide supported by Dojo Rise

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

And just like that, the Melbourne Ska Orchestra turns 20 Years Young! Tickets to this special anniversary tour are on sale now here >>> bit.ly/MSO-20YR-ADELAIDE From the fun-loving humble beginnings in St. Kilda to the international stages of Glastonbury, Istanbul, Montreal, Edinburgh, New York, and beyond, the band has steered their ramshackle train into the […]

Thunder Club @ The Gov – Gibson St Stage

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Thunder Club was conceived to promote and revitalise the local original heavy rock, hard rock, prog rock, glam rock live show experience. Thunder Club showcases Adelaide’s best original bands to create and relive the heady days of head banging, fist pumping riff driven music. Punters are able to immerse themselves in the experience of a […]

The Song Men: Vince Contarino + Dino Jag + Andy Seymour

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Introducing ‘The Song Men’: Three Singers Who Have Each Carved Out an Immersive Career in Song and Stage. The Song Men are coming to The Gov Sunday 2nd April. Three of Australia’s most respected singers, Vince Contarino, Dino Jag and Andy Seymour, are joining forces to bring you a night of powerful and captivating performances. […]

Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram | Adelaide • 3 April 2023

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! FIND TICKETS HERE 👉 thegov.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/bfd84e7b-fb79-46e3-9330-0398f8a757d0 Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is the 2022 Contemporary Blues Grammy winner, and after an incredibly successful tour in 2022 - his recent shows earlier this year in Sydney and Melbourne completely SOLD OUT – he’s back with more Blues for you, this time with headline shows in […]

Michael Franti & Spearhead | Adelaide • 5th April 2023

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Sign up for the Pre-Sale for exclusive access on Tue, Nov 15, 12pm AEDT 👉 bit.ly/bluesfest_subscribe Concert goers around Australia will be able to say hey to Michael Franti & Spearhead as he tours his high-energy live shows around Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Cairns. Michael Franti has been touring Australia for thirty years, and first […]

The Gov’s Boiler Room Experience

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Grab your glowsticks and put on your sneakers - The Boiler Room Experience is coming to The Gov! Get ready for a mind-melting trip back in time. From the beginning of rave culture in the 90s and the emergence of Australia’s own electronic heroes through to pavilion stacking international legends of the dancefloor. You’ll hear […]

Four Cats, Fuselage & The Birds Are Spies rock the GOV

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Music from 9pm, $10 on the door (cash only)- 3 Great Local acts at the The Gibson Stage, in The Front Bar of the Gov. Four Cats - Četri kaķēni - 'Weirdy folk-punk', based in Adelaide, with members from the UK, OZ and Latvia. We are a 4 piece band ( guitar-Matiss Reinhards, bass-David Orchard, […]

Easter White Latin Party

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Party Latino-style Sunday 9 April Easter Long Weekend with Latino Grooves at The Gov! 💃🏻🕺 Dance the night away with the hottest Latino entertainment. Featuring special guest performer, THE ONE AND ONLY Yasim Coronado Veranes! 🔥🔥🔥 Originally from Cuba and now residing in QLD, Yasim is a master of Afro-Cuban Rumba and contemporary. He is […]

Weekend Warriors SA Meet & Greet Night (R54)

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

A no-obligation FREE Jam Session with all gear provided, with guidance from our Adelaide-based coach, Dino Jag. This is the first step you can take to joining a band and fulfilling your rock dream! NOTE: ON THE GIBSON STAGE If you can play a few chords, keep time or hold a tune, that’s about all […]

Mary Coughlan (IRE)

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Ireland’s Mary Coughlan is arguably the greatest female singer to have emerged from Ireland in recent times, the equivalent of Irish vocal royalty. The word ‘legend’ is not one to be used lightly, but in this case is entirely appropriate. Dubbed as Ireland’s Billie Holiday, Mary is a jazz & blues singer whose life story […]

Be Brave

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Be Brave had a significant following in Adelaide from 1989 to 95, were played on high rotation on JJJ for three of their singles (Attacks of Madness, Bring the Rifle and Churn) far before any other local SA act. They were at the heart of the vibrant early 90s Rundle/Hindley Street scene playing regularly at […]

GOVAPALOOZA 7 – A celebration of Pearl Jam

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

GOVAPALOOZA is back at The Gov for the 7th time Saturday April 15th with a very special event. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of PEARL JAM's 2nd album, the amazing "Vs.". Following the ground-breaking world wide success of their debut "10", this second release showed the world the depth of creativity […]

The Treatment (UK) and Small Town Titans (USA)

The Gov 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

For the first time in Australia, Hard Life Touring is proud to present two of the best up and coming Hard Rock Bands from the Uk and USA this May! The Treatment and Small Town Titans. The Treatment, formed in Cambridge England in 2008 and proudly fly the Flag of the NWOCR (New Wave Of […]