EGO: The Michael Gudinski Story
The final day of the London Australian Film Festival kicks off with the UK premiere of EGO: THE MICHAEL GUDINSKI STORY, a wild rock’n’roll ride with a maverick entrepreneur who defied convention.
As the hitmaker and trailblazer behind Mushroom Records, Michael Gudinski inspired the soundtrack of a nation and revolutionised the Australian music industry. This documentary follows Gudinski's relentless pursuit of success over five decades as he launches the careers of countless artists, promotes legendary international acts, and takes Australian music to the world.
This is a music doc of epic proportions, featuring exclusive interviews with some of the world’s most influential artists, including Kylie Minogue, Ed Sheran, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes, Neil Finn, Dave Grohl and many more. Drawing on extraordinary rare footage, and an electrifying soundtrack, this documentary reveals the man behind the music and the unstoppable force that was Michael Gudinski.
The feature will be preceded by a short film, and Australian snacks and sweets will be on sale, with a raffle held before the screening.
With thanks to Mushroom Studios.
"If we believe the galaxy of stars lining up to pay homage…Gudinski was bigger than all of them."
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Andrew Stafford, The Guardian
"Celebrates the remarkable man, the passionate man, the loveable man, the party-lover, bulldozer and loose cannon, the telephone barker and floor-pacer who dominated Australian music for half a century."
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Michael Dwyer, Sydney Morning Herald
WHY WE CHOSE THE FILM:
Laila (Director):
"The second of our must-see docos of this year. How many music producers can you name? EVERYONE of a certain age in Australia knows who Mr Gudinski is. But what about the man behind the icon? Come find out who this powerhouse was and see countless interviews with some of the world's best-known musicians - they all knew him!"
Stephen (Co-Programmer): “Growing up in Australia as a music obsessed kid, Gudinski seemed to have his hand in just about every pie imaginable (mushroom or otherwise). This fascinating doc traces his astounding career and is absolutely jam-packed with the famous faces who knew and loved him.”
