Australian music legend Michael Gudinski will be honoured with a state funeral, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed.
The renowned music promoter and record label founder died suddenly this week.
Mr Andrews today said a state funeral at an "iconic" venue would be appropriate to honour the legendary Victorian.
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"I think it's appropriate that we get somewhere iconic that we can come together and celebrate his life," he said.
The premier extended his "deepest sympathies" to his widow Sue and his children.
"He was a good friend of mine, he was a great Victorian, he'll be missed."
The 68-year-old founded the Mushroom Group in 1972 at just 20 years old, which flourished into Australia's largest independent entertainment group.
https://twitter.com/DanielAndrewsMP/status/1366641884584574976He signed Kylie Minogue in 1987 and worked with some of the biggest names in music.
"The much-loved Australian music legend died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Melbourne, Australia," Mushroom Group said in a statement.
"Michael Gudinski was a key figure in shaping the Australian music industry."
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