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By: Christie Eliezer Michael GudinskiGudinski in his study during a livestream The late Mushroom Group founder Michael Gudinski spent his 50+ year career talking up Melbourne as a music hub and as a great city to live in. Now it’s returning the favor. Daniel Andrews, premier of the state of Victoria, announced March 3 that the music entrepreneur would be given a state funeral.  “I don’t know many people who love Melbourne and Victoria more than Michael did, and we loved him too,” Andrews said. “Few people – if any – have shaped the Au...

“Michael always spoke with a deep rumbling voice, and the words would spill out so fast that half the time I needed an interpreter. But I could hear him clear as a bell when he would say, ‘Bruce, I’ve got you covered’. And he always did. “He was loud, always in motion, intentionally (and unintentionally) hilarious, and deeply soulful. He will be remembered by artists, including this one, from all over the world every time they step foot on Australian soil. My deepest condolences to his wife and partner Sue and to the whole Gudinski family, of which he was so proud.â�...

They were joined at the hip even when they were competitors. In a moving tribute, Michael Chugg reflects on his lifelong bond with Michael Gudinski.

They were joined at the hip even when they were competitors. In a moving tribute, Michael Chugg reflects on his lifelong bond with Michael Gudinski.