GUDINSKI'S SON TO RUN MUSHROOM GROUP

Matt Gudinski will assume the role of CEO for the Mushroom Group a month after the unexpected passing of his father, Australian music-industry legend Michael Gudinski.

The younger Gudinski joined Mushroom in 2003 at the age of 17 and was a part of the company’s massive growth into live-music promotion through Frontier Touring, Premier Artists and Illusive Presents, among other live-music companies, record labels and artist services, publishing, film and television production, talent management, creative services and a brand agency.

“This isn’t a role that I expected to assume yet, but I am determined to honor the great legacy my father left,” Matt Gudinski said of the widely expected move. “Mushroom Group is in its strongest position ever and as we fast approach our 50th year, I know our incredibly talented Mushroom family will help me deliver the vision Dad and I had for the next 50 years of our business.”