On March 2nd, 2021, the Australian music industry lost a legend and Australian people lost a cultural icon. Michael Gudinski touched everybody’s life in one way or another, shaping our culture with the music released through his company Mushroom Records and all the artists he brought to Australia with the Frontier Touring Company.
This evening, Michael Gudinski AM will be remembered in a State Memorial Service, held at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, which will be streamed live on LiSTNR from 7.00pm.
SCA chief content officer, Dave Cameron said: “We are pleased to be able to stream on LiSTNR this special memorial service, so our audiences can hear and celebrate the extraordinary life of Michael.
“His dedication to Aussie music is something everyone who loves music will forever respect and we acknowledge him for his unrivalled impact on the lives of so many within the music industry.”
Listen to the celebration of the legendary Michael Gudinski AM at his State Memorial Service tonight from 7.00pm, live from Rod Laver Arena, on LiSTNR.
The news comes after LiSTNR announced their podcast dedicated to the life of Michael Gudinski, fronted by his long-time friend and broadcaster, Barry Bissell. Michael Gudinski: The Ultimate Music Man is sourced from hours of exclusive chats with Michael from over the years, and is an insightful podcast about the godfather of the Australian music scene. It was brought together with the help of music journo and close associate of the Mushroom Group family, Jeff Jenkins.
Telling the story of his life in his unmistakable voice, Gudinski shares stories from his early days as a school dance promoter, being an artist manager, the start of Mushroom Records, Frontier Touring, and tales from touring across Australia with some of the biggest artists in the world; his recollections interwoven with artist music throughout.
The podcast is a 30-minute LiSTNR exclusive.