MICHAEL GUDINSKI AM
CHAIRMAN - THE MUSHROOM GROUP OF COMPANIES
He's been called the rock guru, the music mogul, the mushroom man, and is widely recognised as one of the most important figures in the history of the Australian music industry. Irrefutably he is a man of many faces and his many business interests reflect the multiple facets of both his personality and his talents.
In 1972 Michael founded Mushroom Records - which was to eventually develop into the largest independent record label in Australian music - and Mushroom Music, which is today the principal independent publishing company in Australia.
At the same time, Michael developed his interest in the touring industry, promoting his first ever international tour John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers with partner Ray Evans to overwhelming success.
Michael Gudinski continues to work with enormous enthusiasm across all facets of his companies, and is frequently seen trekking from pub gig to entertainment centre, in Australia and abroad, looking for the next big thing to promote - be it through his record labels, touring companies, agencies or publishing arm.
The Mushroom Group of Companies consists of the following:
TOURING & EVENTS
The Frontier Touring Company
Frontier Events
Premier Artist & Harbour Agency
Roundhouse Entertainment
Illusive Entertainment
RECORD LABELS
Liberation
Liberator
Ivy League
Illusive Sounds
Infectious UK
PUBLICITY & PROMOTIONS
Mushroom Group Promotions (MGP)
PUBLISHING
Mushroom Music
MERCHANDISING
ATM
Bandtshirts
FILM & TELEVISION
Mushroom Pictures & Mushroom TV
MEDIA & MARKETING
Mushroom Marketing
Mcm Entertainment
Clear Intent
VENUES
Ding Dong
Trak