Michael Gudinski

Greg Macainsh, Skyhooks. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Did Mushroom Make Skyhooks or Skyhooks Make Mushroom? Noise11 Asks Greg Macainsh

Skyhooks’ debut album ‘Living In the 70s’ was a massive success, so much so that it Mushroom Records as the number one Australian record label, a title it arguably holds to this day. But do Mushroom make Skyhooks or Skyhooks make Mushroom.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Greg Macainsh, Living In The 70s, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom, rock, Skyhooks

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Mushroom 50 Live Pays To Incredible Tribute to Historic Legacy

by Paul Cashmere

Mushroom 50 Live was an incredible tribute to the historic legacy of founder Michael Gudinski and at the same time worked as a ‘passing of the torch’ to the next generation of Mushroom by his son Matt.

Tagged as: Australia, live music, Matt Gudinski, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom 50 Live

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Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story Is The Highlight of Melbourne International Film Festival

by Paul Cashmere

In just a few months we’ve been presented with two remarkable music documentaries. ‘John Farnham: Finding The Voice’ premiered in May and ‘Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story’ has screened for the Melbourne International Film Festival.

Tagged as: Australia, Ego The Michael Gudinski Story, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom, music industry

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Mark Seymour and the Undertow perform at the National Theatre St Kilda. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Mark Seymour Covers Leonardo’s Bride For Mushroom 50th

by Paul Cashmere

Mark Seymour has covered the Leonardo’s Bride hit ‘Only When I’m Sleeping’ as part of the celebration of Mushroom Records 50 years.

Tagged as: Australia, Hunters & Collectors, Leonardo's Bride, Mark Seymour, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records, music industry, Only When I'm Sleeping

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Michael Gudinski Ego Documentary Soundtrack Revealed

by Paul Cashmere

The soundtrack to ‘Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story’ will be released on 11 August.

Tagged as: Australia, documentary, ego, Melbourne International Film Festival, Michael Gudinski, MIFF, soundtrack

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Michael Gudinski celebrates 40 years of Mushroom, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Michael Gudinski Movie To Premiere At Melbourne International Film Festival

by Paul Cashmere

The documentary about Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski will have its world premiere at MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) in August.

Tagged as: Australia, Melbourne, Melbourne International Film Festival, Michael Gudinski, MIFF, movie, Mushroom

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Ed Sheeran Breaks Attendance Record In Melbourne With 109500 Tickets Sold

by Paul Cashmere

Ed Sheeran has broken the attendance record for ticket sales in Melbourne beating the record he set just the day before.

Tagged as: Australia, Ed Sheeran, live music, MCG, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Michael Gudinski, pop, Shane Warne, UK

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Ed Sheeran Pays Tribute To Michael Gudinski and Shane Warne At First Melbourne Concert

by Paul Cashmere

It was no coincidence that the first Melbourne show for Ed Sheeran on his current Australian tour was scheduled for March 2. March 2, 2023 marked the second anniversary of the Mushroom founders passing.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Ed Sheeran, Frontier Touring, Matt Gudinski, Michael Gudinski, UK

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Ed Sheeran Visits The Michael Gudinski Statue In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Ed Sheeran paid tribute to his friend, the late Michael Gudinski, with a toast at Michael’s statue outside Rod Laver Arena, with Michael’s song Matt on Monday.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Ed Sheeran, Frontier Touring, Matt Gudinski, Michael Gudinski, UK

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Sting Pays Tribute To Michael Gudinski

by Paul Cashmere

Sting has used his time in Melbourne to visit the statute of Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski outside Rod Laver Arena where he played last night.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, music industry, rock, Sting, The Police

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Dan Andrews Unveils Michael Gudinski Statue In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Victorian State Premier Dan Andrews has unveiled a statue to the late Michael Gudinski outside Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Tagged as: Australia, Dan Andrews, Melbourne, Michael Gudinski, music industry, Rod Laver Arena, statue, Victoria

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Diesel’s New Song ‘Six Steel Strings’ Is A Ross Wilson Song

by Paul Cashmere

If you think that new Diesel song has a bit of a Daddy Cool feel to it then you would be right. Diesel co-wrote ‘Six Steel Strings’ 30 years ago with Daddy Cool/Mondo Rock legend Ross Wilson.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, blues, Chris Wilson, Diesel, Michael Gudinski, Mondo Rock, rock, Ross Wilson

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Jimmy Barnes at Red Hot Summer Mornington 2019 photo Noise11.com

Watch Jimmy Barnes and Josh Teskey Perform Matt Taylor Classic ‘I Remember When I Was Young’

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Jimmy Barnes and Josh Teskey paid tribute to the late Michael Gudinski at the APRA Music Award in Sydney overnight.

Tagged as: APRA, Australia, Chain, Jimmy Barnes, Josh Teskey, Matt Taylor, Michael Gudinski, music awards, music industry

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Australian Artists To Play Music From The Home Front ANZAC Shows

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Michael Gudinski’s Music From The Homefront will return to the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne on April 24 to give Australia more great live Australian music and honor the Mushroom founder.

Tagged as: Amy Shark, Australia, Bliss N Eso Feat. Kasey Chambers, Budjerah, Jerome Farah, Lime Cordiale, Mia Wray, Michael Gudinski, Music From The Home Front, Royal Melbourne Hospital Scrub Choir., Tash Sultana, The Rubens, Vance Joy

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Matt Gudinski Named CEO Of Mushroom Group

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Matt Gudinski, the son of Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski, has taken over his father’s role as CEO of the Mushroom Group, effective immediately.

Tagged as: Australia, Matt Gudinski, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Group, music industry

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Ed Sheeran and Kylie Minogue Perform Together At Michael Gudinski State Memorial

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Ed Sheeran and Kylie Minogue met each other for the first time this week and they’ve already made music together.

Tagged as: Australia, Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, Michael Gudinski, Michael Gudinski Memorial, music industry, rock

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Jimmy Barnes Debuts New Song Flesh and Blood For Michael Gudinski

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Jimmy Barnes says his next album ‘Flesh and Blood’ is about family “and MG was a big part of ours”.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Deisel, Flesh And Blood, Jimmy Barnes, Michael Gudinski, rock

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Ed Sheeran Debuts New Song ‘Visiting Hours’ About Michael Gudinski

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Ed Sheeran premiered a new song ‘Visiting Hours’, about Michael Gudinski, at the State Memorial for Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski held in Melbourne on Wednesday 24 March 2021.

Tagged as: Australia, Ed Sheeran, Michael Gudinski, Michael Gudinski Memorial, music industry, rock

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The Global Industry Celebrates The Legend of Michael Gudinski

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

The State Memorial to Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski wasn’t just a farewell. It was a celebration of the industry he helped create.

Tagged as: Australia, Dan Andrews, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records, music industry, state funeral, State Memorial

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ARIA Announces Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist Award

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

ARIA has announced it will rename its award for Breakthrough Artist to the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist Award.

Tagged as: ARIA, ARIA Awards, Australia, Michael Gudinski, music industry

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How To Watch the Michael Gudinski State Memorial

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

The music world will honour the life of Michael Gudinski with a State Memorial scheduled for 7:07pm tonight (AEDT) from Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.

Tagged as: Australia, Dan Andrews, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records, music industry, state funeral

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Announcement: Details of the State Memorial for Michael Gudinski

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

The Victorian Government has announced details for the State Memorial for Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski.

Tagged as: Australia, Dan Andrews, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records, music industry, state funeral

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Crowded House Dedicate Don’t Dream Its Over To Michael Gudinski

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Neil Finn dedicated his Corwded House classic ‘Don’t Dream Its Over’ to Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski at the first Crowded House show of 2021 in New Zealand this week.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Crowded House, Michael Gudinski, Neil Finn, New Zealand, rock

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Michael Gudinski Memorial Set for 24 March 2021

by Paul Cashmere

The Victorian State Government State Funeral for Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski will take place at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on 24 March 2021.

Tagged as: Australia, Dan Andrews, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records, music industry, state funeral

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Bruce Springsteen Dedicates ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’ To Michael Gudinski

by Paul Cashmere

Bruce Springsteen has dedicated his song ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’ to Mushroom Group boss Michael Gudinski, who passed away on Tuesday 2 March 2021 at age 68.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Bruce Springsteen, Dan Andrews, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom, rock, USA

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Michael Gudinski To Have A State Funeral

by Paul Cashmere

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has confirmed that music industry legend Michael Gudinski will be given a state funeral.

Tagged as: Australia, Dan Andrews, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records, music industry, state funeral

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From Music Icons To Politicians, Reactions to the Death of Michael Gudinski

by Paul Cashmere

Artists worldwide are paying tribute to music industry legend Michael Gudinski who passed away in his sleep in his Melbourne home overnight.

Tagged as: Australia, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records, music industry

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Michael Gudinski Dies At Age 68

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Gudinski, an absolute juggernaut of the Australian music industry, has died at the age of 68.

Tagged as: Australia, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records, music industry

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Announcement: The State of Music expands with ‘Introducing’ Series

by Announcement

Mushroom Group are pleased to announce The State of Music – INTRODUCING series, a new streaming initiative developed in partnership with the Victorian Government as part of Victoria Together.

Tagged as: Australia, Dan Andrews, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Group, online, steaming, television, The State of Music Introducing

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Victorian Government and Mushroom Group Launch Streaming Service Victoria Together

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Gudinski’s Mushroom Group has partnered with the Victorian Government to launch a new streaming entertainment service called Victoria Together.

Tagged as: Australia, Dan Andrews, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Group, music industry, Victoria government

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