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Read More… from Call for Bands

Audience Choice: New Original CynJudge’s Choice: The RegimentalsPeople’s Choice: The Invisible Hands […]

Read More… from Congratulations to our winning bands at the Govfest Grand Finale of the 2024 Battle of the Bands!

Thanks to our volunteers, the musicians, artists, patrons, audiences, and donors, GovFest 2024 raised over $40,000 for our charity partners, United Way and Ryan’s Well. Since its inception, GovFest has raised over $285,000 for charity. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you all again at our 2025 events! […]

Read More… from A Banner Year for GovFest

We’ll once again hit the stage in November!  Further details coming soon.  Use our ‘contact us‘ form if you’re interested in performing or would like to learn more […]

Read More… from Join us for our 20th year of Battle of the Bands!

The bands who will be performing at The El Mocambo on December 9th are: N.O.C.The BridgeThe HollowmenThe PrecedentsUncle DeadlyVersion ControlVintage Derelicts […]

Read More… from Battle of the Bands – Grande Finale Announcement

Thank you to the Mayor of Toronto for recognizing Govfest. We are proud to be a part of the artistic community of Toronto, and love that we are able to give back to the community by doing so. […]

Read More… from Mayor Olivia Chow Supports GovFest

Once again, we have received endorsement form the Mayor’s Office. […]

Read More… from Toronto’s Mayor John Tory Letter of Support (2022)

GOVFEST 2020 A celebration of music, art and employee engagement  Govfest is an annual music and cultural fundraising show organized by public servants. The event started in 2006 with five bands rising to well over 30 musical acts and has become one of the largest fundraisers organized by public servants. Proceeds from the events go to community-based projects in Ontario and around the world through […]

Read More… from QCC News – GovFest 2020

GOVFEST 2020 VIRTUAL WINE EVENT! October 27 – November 27We are very happy to announce that the Govfest 2020 Wine Soiree will be a fabulous Virtual Event hosted on our behalf by our amazing Platinum Sponsors, EF Go Ahead Tours! Since the Art and Wine Soiree will be virtual, we are able to extend the party for a whole month with many exciting […]

Read More… from Wine & Art Soirée

Govfest brings together hundreds of artists, musicians and volunteers to put on the many events that make up our festival. Our shows feature excellent talent from within the public service staff community and well beyond.  Musical acts range in styles from funk; reggae; klezmer and classic rock. Some performers are just hitting the stage for the first time while others have recording contract […]

Read More… from Get great art, support a great causes

We are thrilled to announce Melissa Lauren’s special performance in the Wine and Art Soiree on October 25th. Don’t miss out this event. […]

Read More… from Singer Melissa Lauren will be performing at Wine & Art

On Thursday October 3rd, 2019, please join Govfest, United Way guest speakers and Ontario Public Service staff in celebrating the 2019 OPS United Way Kick-off Event! The event will feature live music by three Govfest bands across two Toronto locations: Government Rock Picnic and Andrew Abballe 777 Bay Street, 12:00 pm—12:45 p.m. & B4UW 315 Front Street W, 11:15 a.m.—12:30 p.m. There will […]

Read More… from Join Govfest at the 2019 United Way Kick-off Event!

Read his 2019 endorsement letter here to find out all of the wonderful things he’s saying about the work we do at Govfest. It is my pleasure to once again extend a warm welcome to everyone attending and participating in Govfest 2019. Govfest, now in its 13th years, continues to be among the largest events organized by employees of the broader Public Sector […]

Read More… from Toronto’s Mayor John Tory is a Long standing supporter of Govfest!