Big Squid
It may come as a surprise to some, but it’s no surpise to others: the boys in Big Squid have dreams of breaking into the K-pop market. Yes, it’s incredible but true. But while they work on their ambitious but not inconceivable plan to storm this brave new world, they continue to amaze audiences every year with their impressive musical skills, playing a vast range of the not-quite-greatest songs from the 70s, 80s and even 90s.
If you’re a Big Squid virgin, don’t be afraid. Be entertained. Formed when music was mostly made up of 3 chords and artifical intelligence was defined as an answering machine attached to your landline, Big Squid have been “burning down the house” since the late 80s. Did they have big hair back then? Certainly! Do they still have big hair? Not quite.
Occasionally described as rock and roll geniuses by music promoters and punters alike, these masters of musical mayhem pride themselves in turning your clock back to the days when you were young and kid free, and breathalyzers were a rarity easily avoided by using the back streets to get home.
If band names like Paper Lace, ABBA, Racey, Peter Allen, Wild Cherry , T-Rex, Glen Campbell and Skyhooks don’t get your enjoyment juices flowing, don’t worry - there are plenty more Pop classics these consumate artists will be performing to get your feet moving and your stomach turning. Don’t be surprised to find yourself fainting to the floor due to your excessive excitement.
So listen up, mollusk lovers! Big Squid has survived the supposedly non-toxic algal bloom and are back at The Gov for yet another Sunday afternoon show on June 21st 2026. Here’s your opportunity (is it your last? Did they say this last time?) to come along and relive your glory days, whilst finding out: does Andrew still have all is own teeth, is Rob still the greatest keyboard player Adelaide has ever heard if not seen, is Warwick the tallest bass player known to mankind, will Jeff drum the whole show whilst wearing a President Regan mask, is Dave still using the amplifier and guitar pedals he bought in 1981, and will Mark wear normal clothes?
At $29.99 a ticket for about 3 hours of entertainment, it’s cheaper than a 1/4 tank of petrol!
location_onThe Gov - The Venue, Hindmarsh
