In 1972, a 19-year-old Michael Gudinski formed Mushroom Records and Mushroom Music Publishing in Melbourne, and it didn’t take long for the companies to make a significant impact on the Australian music scene. By the mid ‘70s, Mushroom was at the epicentre of a seismic shift in the way Australians interacted with music and live entertainment, and things were never the same.
In 2023, Mushroom celebrates 50 Years of Making Noise.
Since then, Mushroom has been a driving force of near every element of the region’s music and entertainment industry, broadcasting Australian culture across the globe and bringing the world’s brightest talent to our doorstep for fifty years. Over the decades, Mushroom has blossomed into a group of two-dozen specialist music and entertainment companies that are each leaders in their respective fields. Now lead by Michael’s son Matt Gudinski, the Mushroom Group now incorporates international and domestic touring, booking agencies, artist and talent management, record labels, music publishing, merchandising, creative and marketing services, venues, exhibition and event production, film production and distribution, and more.
Throughout 2023, Mushroom has big plans to commemorate fifty years of unforgettable songs, artists and moments with several upcoming special projects. So, keep your eyes and ears peeled for what promises to be a historic celebration of 50 Years of Making Noise.
Throughout 2023, Mushroom has big plans commemorate fifty years of unforgettable songs, artists and moments with several upcoming special projects. So, keep your eyes and ears peeled for what promises to be a historic celebration of 50 Years of Making Noise.
50 Years
of Making Noise
Mushroom 50 Live
Mushroom 50 Live saw some of the country’s most adored artists across multiple generations come together for one incredible in November 2023 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. Celebrating 50 songs for 50 years, this was a once-in-a-lifetime event which was witnessed by a sold out crowd and over million viewers across Australia on Channel 7.
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Mushroom 50 — Singles Series
Throughout 2023, we will be releasing a special series of re-imagined singles featuring Mushroom artists covering classic Mushroom songs from across the previous five decades.
Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story
A rare insight into how hitmaker and trailblazer Michael Gudinski inspired the soundtrack of a nation and revolutionised the Australian music industry. We follow Gudinski’s relentless pursuit of success over five decades as he launches Mushroom Records and the careers of countless artists, promotes legendary international acts, and takes Australian music to the world. Featuring exclusive interviews with some of the world’s most influential artists, extraordinary rare footage, and an electrifying soundtrack, this documentary reveals the man behind the music and the unstoppable force that was Michael Gudinski.
Only in cinemas August 31.
Mushroom 50 — Merchandise
For the first time ever, we’ve released a range of Mushroom merch which is available for the public to purchase. The limited-edition Mushroom 50 designs are inspired by different eras throughout the five decades, featuring a nod to some of our most iconic logos and graphics.
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