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Skyhooks
The Amazing Story Of How Skyhooks Were Banned In Wollongong
that,” Skyhooks founder and bass player Greg Macainsh remembers. But the band’s promoters – Michael Gudinski and Ray Evans – didn’t give up. They booked another show, at the Wollongong
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Kisschasy, Genesis Owusu, Telenova, sleepazoid
The Music's Most Anticipated Australian Albums Of 2026
received two nominations at last year’s ARIA Awards for Best Rock Album and Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist. Lovesick Sentimental is the album released by a band coming into full
Industry / Feature
Amyl And The Sniffers at the MCG
It’s Still Early Days, But Is Michael’s Rule Making A Difference To Emerging Aussie Acts?
very supportive of it. We were born in that whole Mushroom environment of Michael Gudinski ’s and support for Australian music. It’s a big part ... what we do. “So we’re really supportive of the whole principle of Michael’s Rule and what it’s designed to create. We’ve had some really good engagement
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Bob "Bongo" Starkie performing live
Skyhooks' Bob “Bongo” Starkie Passes Away, Aged 73
girls screamed. Embedded Content Young Bob had gone to high school with Mushroom boss Michael Gudinski . “I guess we were two people who stood out a bit,” he said. “Gudinski
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Nina Las Vegas
POWER 50 2025: Nina Las Vegas (NLV Records)
Year, and its eight ARIA nominations – of which it took out Best Solo Artist, Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist, and Best Independent Release. With such massive wins coming
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Matt Gudinski
POWER 50 2025: Matt Gudinski (Mushroom Group)
entertainment company. Immersed in the industry from birth as the son of legendary founder Michael Gudinski, Matt officially joined the family business ... years since our last Power 50, a lot has changed with the passing of Michael Gudinski. Mushroom’s leadership role in the Australian industry is not one of those things
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Ash Hills
POWER 50 2025: Ash Hills (UNIFIED Artist Management)
biggest musical exports.  Having gone from triple j favourites to winners of the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist at the 2024 ARIA Awards, the group have found themselves supporting grunge
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Ninajirachi
Ninajirachi Plots 2026 Australian Tour
debut album, I Love My Computer . She went on to win Best Solo Artist, Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist and Best Independent Release. Also in 2026, Ninajirachi will tour
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NSW Music Prize
Winners Announced For The Inaugural 2025 NSW Music Prize
creator take home three ARIA Awards last week, including Best Solo Artist, the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist, and Best Independent Release. “I’m very excited to be awarding the first
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Amyl And The Sniffers, Ninajirachi
Amyl And The Sniffers, Ninajirachi Win Big At 2025 ARIA Awards
Australian Music Prize winner Ninajirachi continues her thrilling year, winning Best Solo Artist, Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist, and Best Independent Release for I Love My Computer. The evening also ... Ourness / Capitol Records] RÜFÜS DU SOL – Inhale / Exhale [Rose Avenue Records / Warner Music Australasia] Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist presented by Spotify Folk Bitch Trio – Now Would Be A Good Time
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Andrew Stone
Building An Aussie Boy Band: Behind The Scenes of Midnight Til Morning
rights is controversial in some circles, but successful, building on the blueprint of  Michael Gudinski ’s  Mushroom Records,  where multiple rights streams could be leveraged within ... much easier to just spend the money ourselves.” The relationship between Stone and Michael Chugg (Chuggi) is one built on trust, with the business about to enter its fourteenth year
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Pacific Avenue
Pacific Avenue Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates
received two nominations at last year’s ARIA Awards for Best Rock Album and Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist. Presented by triple j PACIFIC AVENUE LOVESICK SENTIMENTAL 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR Friday