GOV NEWS

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Hello Gov Lovers,

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks here at The Gov as we not only have seen some amazing artists on our stages, but have also announced a heap of new shows from local and touring artists. If you haven’t caught up on all the latest additions, pop over to our Gig Guide and have a look. But, if you’re looking for something this week, don’t go anywhere, we’ve got it all wrapped up for you below.

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XMAS / NYE OPENING HOURS 2020

For those curious about our trading hours over the silly season for 2020 - 2021 you can find all the info you need HERE!

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What’s on in July

For those of you who like to plan ahead, here are some of the shows we’ve got going on in the venue this July!

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Join us soon at The Gov

Hello Gov Lovers,
We’re so excited to announce that from Wednesday 3 June The Gov will be buzzing with energy again.
We’ve been busy getting the place sparkling clean and our staff trained so we can throw the doors open and welcome you back.

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XMAS / NYE OPENING HOURS 2019

For those curious about our trading hours over the silly season for 2019 - 2020 you can find all the info you need HERE!

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Adelaide music festivals and venues battle predatory ticket resellers and Facebook fakes

Ticket scalpers have long plagued music fans and promoters, but recent years have seen a proliferation of third-party resellers and scammers using Facebook and online advertising to lure concertgoers into buying second-hand or invalid tickets at inflated price

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Club Cool’s Patron Saint

ABC 891 host Peter Goers has kindly accepted an invitation to become the Patron of The Gov’s disability-friendly, live event Club Cool.

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Award season is upon us

Hello Gov Lovers, 
Awards season is almost upon us and The Gov is honoured to be shortlisted in the National Live Music Awards SA Best Live Music Venue category and the Australian Liquor Industry Awards Best Music Venue category.

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XMAS / NYE OPENING HOURS 2018

For those curious about our trading hours over the silly season you can find all the info you need HERE!

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Hillbilly Hootenannies aren’t a thing of the past - just ask Ashley Turner

Appalachian Fiddlers: Ashley Turner

The music of the Appalachian mountains of America has captivated some of the music-lovers at The Gov. The Appalachian Fiddlers group calls themselves ‘Dogpatch’ and they meet in The Gov’s Front Bar each Tuesday night for a rollicking good time.

We caught up with Dogpatch member, Ashley Turner.

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