ABC Radio Adelaide evenings presenter Peter Goers retires from broadcasting

After 20 years on the airwaves, one of ABC Radio Adelaide’s most popular presenters is stepping back from the broadcasting limelight.

After 20 years on radio, Peter Goers has announced his retirement.

Peter Goers will retire from broadcasting next month after 20 years on Adelaide radio.

The presenter of the ABC Radio Adelaide evenings show will hold his final broadcast from the Studio 520 Auditorium at the ABC in Collinswood on Thursday, November 30, in front of a live studio audience.

While Goers will be leaving the airwaves, he will continue writing his weekly column for the Sunday Mail, which he has been doing since 1991.

“This decision has been some time coming and it feels like the right time for me to take a step back to focus on my writing, theatre and community connections,” Goers said.

“I’m incredibly grateful to the listeners. There is so much to celebrate locally and I’m proud to have spent the last 20 years doing just that.”

Peter Goers and Samela Harris at the opening night of the 2023 Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Picture: Kelly Carpenter

Peter Goers at 19, photographed by his father. Picture: Wakefield Press/Peter Goers

Goers joined the ABC in 2003 when he began presenting the evenings program.

During that time, he has attended more than 1000 community events in Adelaide and regional SA, often as MC, host or simply as a much-loved part of the local community.

His ABC manager Graeme Bennett said “for 20 years Peter has been a familiar voice on our airwaves and in the ABC office”.

“Over that time, he has developed a strong connection to audiences in Adelaide and South Australia and in particular, our local arts community,” he said.

Peter Goers as King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at Her Majesty’s Theatre in 2001. Picture: Wakefield Press/Peter Goers

Peter Goers outside his beloved Her Majesty's Theatre in 2018, before its major renovation. Picture: Brenton Edwards

“Peter’s passion and unparalleled knowledge and experience will be missed by everyone at the ABC and our loyal audience.

“We wish him all the best in the future and have no doubt he will remain a colourful part of South Australian life for years to come.”

Listeners are invited to join Goers in the audience for the live broadcast of his final show. Tickets will be released in the coming weeks with booking details to be broadcast.

The new presenter for ABC Adelaide evenings will be announced later this year.