The Guvernment, Electronic dance music complex in Toronto, Canada
The Guvernment contained seven distinct rooms across multiple floors, featuring a custom-designed sound system and extensive lighting installations throughout the venue.
The venue originated as Fresh Restaurant and Nightclub in 1984, transformed into RPM in 1985, and finally became The Guvernment in September 1996.
From 1996 to 2015, The Guvernment hosted performances by international electronic music artists, including Daft Punk, David Guetta, and Deadmau5.
Located at 132 Queens Quay East, the nightclub operated regular events until 4 AM, with a maximum capacity exceeding 1,600 guests across its various spaces.
The venue's main room contained a hydraulic sound system designed by Steve Dash that remained unchanged throughout its entire operational period.
Location: Ontario
Inception: September 1996
GPS coordinates: 43.64420,-79.36880
Latest update: March 13, 2025 21:27
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