NOT DROWNING, WAVING WITH SIR GEORGE TELEK

Venue

The Venue at The Gov

Hindmarsh, Adelaide • 1,000 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Sun, 3 May

7:30pm

About this event

Following sold out shows in Melbourne and Sydney, avant-garde pop-rock pioneers Not Drowning Waving are now embarking on a national tour. The band reconvened last year for shows to celebrate 50 years of PNG independence, and this tour sees the David Bridie-fronted outfit again reunite with PNG legend Sir George Telek plus an impressive lineup of talent from the Pacific to perform songs from their landmark album “Tabaran” as well as from their latest release “Malira”. Lauded as “an early masterpiece of world music and a true work of artistic collaboration” (Mark Mordue), “Tabaran” continues to inspire audiences globally.“Malira”, released in September 2026, has received widespread critical acclaim, immediately selling out its initial pressings, and even made an unexpected appearance on the charts.The show will see the 8 piece band perform over two sets and make extensive use of video projections.

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Set Times

Show Starts 7:30pm

George Telek ★ 11:00pm~

SIR GEORGE TELEK TBA

Not Drowning, Waving 7:30pm~

Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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Artists

George Telek Headline

SIR GEORGE TELEK

Not Drowning, Waving

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does George Telek start?

George Telek is expected on stage around 11:00pm on Sunday, 3 May 2026 at The Venue at The Gov. This is our estimate, not a confirmed set time — the show is advertised to start at 7:30pm. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is The Venue at The Gov located?

The Venue at The Gov is located at 59 Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA. The venue has a capacity of 1,000 people.

Who are the support acts for George Telek?

The support acts are SIR GEORGE TELEK, Not Drowning, Waving at The Venue at The Gov on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

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Ai Jenny 2018 Yu Yet Nau 2018 Ava Lagar Choir 2018 Atabuang Lik 2018 Aroma Coast 2018 Apinpidik 1997 Anoro 1997 Anip 2018 Aniligur Imonong Iau 2018 Aniligur 2018 Andy 2018 Amir Tar Iaguvai 2018 Amidal 2018 Amette 2018 Amaimai 2018 Aika Tinata 2018 A Bul Iesu 2018 Abul Wantok 2018 Abul Nram 2018 Abul N Rab 2018 Abot 2018 Abebe 2018 A Wok Taim 2018 A Winirua 2018 A Wiken Ure Iau 2018 A Store Nam 2018 A Kinail Go Choir 2018 A Buns Na Gugu 2018 A Bung Na Gugu Tuna Go 2018 A Bung Na Gugu 2018

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