State Memorial for Michael Solomon Gudinski AM
More than 7,000 Victorians attended the State Memorial for Michael Solomon Gudinski AM, Founder and Chairman of the Mushroom Group, on Wednesday 24 March 2021 at Rod Laver Arena.
Michael Gudinski. Credit: Brian Purcell of Mushroom Creative House
The unique State Memorial celebrated Michael’s lifelong passion for and significant contribution to the Australian and international music industry, as well as the state of Victoria.
The Memorial opened with an Acknowledgment of Country by Aunty Joy Murphy AO, accompanied by Amos Roach performing a Didgeridoo tribute.
Michael’s memory was then honoured by the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, followed by tributes, speeches and performances from family and friends including Matt and Kate Gudinski, Ed Sheeran MBE, Jimmy Barnes AO, Kylie Minogue AO OBE, and Lee Simon.
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### Aunty Joy Murphy AO gave an Acknowledgment of Country, accompanied by a Didgeridoo tribute by Amos Roach Copyright: Mushroom Creative House
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- ### Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC gave a speech honouring Michael’s life Copyright: Mushroom Creative House
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- ### Jimmy Barnes AO, Kylie Minogue AO OBE, Paul Kelly AO, Ed Sheeran MBE and others performed in memory of Michael Gudinski Copyright: Mushroom Creative House
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- ### The audience at the Memorial Copyright: Mushroom Creative House
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Updated 27 August 2024
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