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Governor Hindmarsh Hotel

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A short story: When the property developers starting erecting their posh flats behind The Gov in 2007, this icon of the Adelaide music scene knew the drill…

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The development goes up and suddenly live music becomes 'inconvenient' and 'annoying' to the new residents, restrictions are put in place and the music dies. However within 24 hours, the Gov had 10000 live music supporters marching on Government House who said we are angry and we're not going to take it anymore, and the music was saved and the people were happy. The End.

It is really all about the music at the Gov and you know it when see the hotted-up Nexus sound system sitting on a generous low rise curved stage, which gives the venue its intimate feel, but it's also high enough that you can stand in the beer garden and still see the bands like Wolfmother, Gomez and Magic Dirt do their thing.

In the front bar it's more of a mellow vibe, with the Adelaide Ukulele Appreciation Society meetings on Tuesdays, Open Mic Sessions on Wednesdays, Irish Jam Sessions on Fridays and live local bands on Thursdays and Saturdays. John Butler's also been known to play here.

And don't forget to check out the Rob's bar named after the editor of Adelaide's street press mag Rip It Up, who is apparently so legendary, he's even had a bar named after him. Respect!

Lollie Barr, May 2010

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Event Listing

Miami Horror

Governor Hindmarsh Hotel 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh 2011-07-08

08 - July 2011

2011-07-08

Gomez Splendour Sideshows

Governor Hindmarsh Hotel 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh 2011-08-06

06 - August 2011

2011-08-06

The Vines

Governor Hindmarsh Hotel 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh 2011-09-09

09 - September 2011

2011-09-09

International Swingers Australian Tour

Governor Hindmarsh Hotel 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh 2011-12-14

14 - December 2011

2011-12-14

Salsa into the New Year

Governor Hindmarsh Hotel 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh 2011-12-31

Start:31-Dec-2011

End:01-Jan-2012

2012-01-01

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