From Kylie to Barnesy,Gudinski put Australian music on the map
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From Kylie to Barnesy,Gudinski put Australian music on the map

Michael Gudinski did a great deal to change perceptions of what Australian musicians could do on the stage,in the recording studio and in the business.

  • byShaun Carney

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‘A sentimental guy’... with a power shake that made Australia rock

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That first handshake with Michael Gudinski never left me. I was about to interview Jimmy Barnes,but when the flesh got pressed in the record company boardroom,I learned who was in charge.

  • byMichael Dwyer
‘Heart of Australian music ripped out’:Michael Gudinski dies aged 68

‘Heart of Australian music ripped out’:Michael Gudinski dies aged 68

The founder and chairman of Mushroom Group died in his sleep on Monday night.

  • byKarl Quinn andMartin Boulton
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Running with Foxes:Daniel’s dining and dealings with ‘go-to billionaire’

Premier Daniel Andrews has championed ideas pitched by the Fox family and their friends. A hotel quarantine facility near Avalon Airport is the latest proposal.

  • byChip Le Grand,Cameron Houston andPaul Sakkal
Sidney Myer Music Bowl awarded $500,000 for upgrade plans
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Sidney Myer Music Bowl awarded $500,000 for upgrade plans

The venue hopes to build a new stage,host more festivals and attract smaller acts.

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'It is a great honour':Archie Roach to be inducted into ARIA hall of fame

'It is a great honour':Archie Roach to be inducted into ARIA hall of fame

The honour comes as Roach celebrates the 30th anniversary of his seminal debut album Charcoal Lane.

  • byNathanael Cooper
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Turn the car around and go home:sport fans don't deserve music

Turn the car around and go home:sport fans don't deserve music

Given nothing seems to please those who watch grand finals,the time may have come to withdraw their entertainment access.

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Hard-hit music scene finds new beat

Hard-hit music scene finds new beat

Michael Gudinski says the return of big stadium concerts are a long way off but artists,venues and promoters will find ways to let the music play.

  • byChip Le Grand
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Michael Gudinski on Frontier Touring's'genius in hindsight'deal

A triple-vinyl album,a double act with Premier Dan Andrews,and a singular vision are helping the veteran promoter survive his worst year.

  • byMichael Bailey
'You're allowed a year of being insufferable':lunch with James Reyne

'You're allowed a year of being insufferable':lunch with James Reyne

James Reyne says he's always writing and happier in music these days than ever.

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International music acts could record while stuck in Australian quarantine

International music acts could record while stuck in Australian quarantine

It's time for some innovative thinking to get live music back on its feet,so we convened a roundtable with some of the biggest names in the industry.

  • byKarl Quinn andNathanael Cooper