Mushroom Group has announced a series of events and initiatives that will be held throughout 2023 to commemorate Mushroom’s 50th anniversary, culminating in a concert featuring an all-star roster of artists.
The Mushroom 50 concert is planned for November, with the line-up, venue and ticket details yet to be revealed.
A feature documentary will premiere in cinemas across Australia later this year, exploring the late Michael Gudinski’s career and the impact he had on both Australian music and culture.
Mushroom group chief executive Matt Gudinski said, “Mushroom Group’s legacy is something we’re extremely proud of and we have big plans to commemorate it. So many amazing people and artists have formed part of our story and this anniversary is about celebrating our history and future.”
Matt Gudinski
Throughout the year, the Group will also be releasing a special series of reimagined singles covering Mushroom classics from across the Group’s history.
Kicking off the series is one of Mushroom’s most successful bands and one of Australia’s biggest musical exports of the last 15 years. With over one billion streams, one million album sales, and platinum success across Australia, US and the UK, The Temper Trap share their take on the 1988 ARIA Single Of The Year and top 30 Billboard hit in the US, Under The Milky Way by The Church.
Over the coming weeks, audiences will hear works released from the likes of Missy Higgins, Bliss n Eso, and Australian icon Paul Kelly – with many more big names to be revealed throughout the year culminating in a Mushroom 50 album. This will include the entire collection of songs, serving as the definitive compilation of reimagined Mushroom music.
A range of limited-edition Mushroom 50 merchandise is also available, with the items featuring both vintage and modern designs, celebrating Mushroom Group’s evolution.