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Divisive former premier's statue sparks outrage

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews will be immortalised in a bronze statue, with the announcement raising eyebrows among his opponents.

AAP · May 15

Paul Kelly’s Post at 40: the album in which a future star found his voice

It was the launchpad for everything that followed, but the singer-songwriter’s 1985 record – made on the smell of an oily rag, when he was down and out – almost didn’t happen

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2025

The rise and 'whimper-not-a-bang' fall of Australia's trailblazing rock press

People under 30 don’t need to care about – or even understand – this. But there really was a time when exposure to culture was mediated by curators who had far too much power over what we all saw, heard or experienced.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023

Mushroom celebrates 50 years in the music industry by ‘making noise’

Founded by the late Michael Gudinski, iconic record label Mushroom celebrates 50 years with re-release songs, a doco and a mega concert

The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023

Michael Gudinski’s legacy on show as iconic Australian music group Mushroom celebrates 50 years

Mushroom is a major player in the Australian music scene, and this year they're marking their 50th anniversary with a big birthday bash.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

Ed Sheeran wows kids’ hospital with impromptu concert

Pop megastar Ed Sheeran has surprised children and staff at a major Melbourne hospital with an impromptu performance.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023

A Day On The Green festival clocks up 500th show

"When we started there were hardly any outdoor, especially regional, shows. Michael Gudinski said at one stage 'This is going to change how everyone tours', and he was right."

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022

A Huge Briggs-Curated Festival Celebrating First Nations Music Is Landing In Vic Next Month

First & Forever is headed to the Gathering Place, Hanging Rock in late November.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 5, 2022

Hope Estate sets sights on doubling capacity to entice AC/DC, U2 and Coldplay to the Hunter Valley

Bruce Springsteen raved about the fantastic experience at Hope Estate.

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2022

Gudinski statue unveiled in Melbourne

A statue of late Australian music promoter Michael Gudinski has been unveiled outside of Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena.

AAP · Mar 24, 2022