Mushroom: Fifty Years of Making Noise is a yearlong event celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Mushroom Records. The event was launched with an advertisement and release of special merchandise in March 2023, release of several reimagined singles and concluded with a live concert on 26 November 2023 at Rod Laver Arena.[1] The release of the Michael Gudinski documentary Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story in August 2023, coincided with the event.[2]
50 Songs for 50 Years
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| Dates | 26 November 2023 |
| Location(s) | Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia |
| Website | Official website |
A live concert titled 50 Songs for 50 Years is set for 26 November 2023 and will be broadcast live throughout Australia via Seven Network and 7plus.[2][3]
The concert was announced in October 2023 with Mushroom Group CEO Matt Gudinski calling the concert an "incredible once-in-a-lifetime night" saying "This will be a true celebration of Australian music and a showcase our thriving local music scene and its history. I know my late father would be very proud of what we are putting together."[4]
Performers and set list
editBelow is a list of performers"[5]
- Jimmy Barnes – "No Second Prize", "Working Class Man"
- Vika & Linda – "Livin' in the 70s", "When Will You Fall for Me"
- Missy Higgins – "Wide Open Road", "Scar"
- The Rubens – "Hoops", "Good Mood"
- Christine Anu and Zipporah – "My Island Home"
- Goanna – "Solid Rock"
- Diesel – "Just Like Fire Would"
- Ian Moss – "Tucker's Daughter"
- The Temper Trap – "Under The Milky Way" "Sweet Disposition"
- Frente! – "Ordinary Angels"
- Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier – "It's Only the Beginning"
- Kate Ceberano – "Pash"
- Paul Kelly – "Before Too Long, "Alone with You"
- Yothu Yindi – "Djäpana (Sunset Dreaming)", "Treaty"
- Bliss n Eso – "The Sea Is Rising", "Moments"
- Leonardo's Bride – "Even When I'm Sleeping"
- DMA's – "Silver", "Lay Down"
- Fred Loneragan of Machinations – "No Say in It"
- Dan Sultan – "Took the Children Away", "Old Fitzroy" (with Missy Higgins)
- The Teskey Brothers – "So Caught Up", "Oceans of Emotions"
- Ross Wilson – "Ego Is Not a Dirty Word" (with Red Symons), "Cool World"
- Amy Shark – "Can't Get You Out of My Head"
- Birds of Tokyo – "Lanterns", "Good Lord"
- Logan Priest – "Famous"
- Wilsn – "Heading in the Right Direction"
- merci, mercy – "Riptide"
- Gordi and Lotte Gallagher – "Message to My Girl"
- Hunters & Collectors – "Throw Your Arms Around Me" (with Ed Sheeran), "Do You See What I See?", "Holy Grail"
Reception
editThe four-hour event was the most-watched entertainment show of the evening, with 557,000 viewers.[6]
Noah Redfern from The Music said "Celebrating Mushroom's 50th anniversary by travelling through the history and legacy of the label in song and stories, the event was really something to behold."[7]
Mushroom: Fifty Years of Making Noise (Reimagined)
edit| Mushroom: Fifty Years of Making Noise (Reimagined) | |
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| Compilation album by Various Artists | |
| Released | 24 November 2023 |
| Label | Mushroom Records |
| Singles from Mushroom: Fifty Years of Making Noise (Reimagined) | |
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A compilation album titled Mushroom: Fifty Years of Making Noise (Reimagined) was released digitally on 24 November 2023 by Mushroom Records. The album featured several single releases throughout 2023.[25]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Throw Your Arms Around Me" (performed by Ed Sheeran) | John Archer, Geoffrey Crosby, Douglas Falconer, Jack Howard, Robert Miles, Mark Seymour, Michael Waters | Hunters & Collectors | 3:30 |
| 2. | "Can't Get You Out of My Head" (performed by Amy Shark) | Cathy Dennis, Rob Davis | Kylie Minogue | 3:03 |
| 3. | "Black and Blue" (performed by Jimmy Barnes and Joe Bonamassa) | Barry Harvey, Phil Manning, Barry Sullivan, Matt Taylor | Chain | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Rock It" (performed by Vance Joy) | Dominic Byrne | Little Red | 3:27 |
| 5. | "Under the Milky Way" (performed by The Temper Trap) | Steve Kilbey, Karin Jansson | The Church | 4:20 |
| 6. | "Delete" (performed by Mia Wray [featuring Dean Brady]) | Matthew Mason, Tommy O'Dell, Johnny Took | DMA's | 4:13 |
| 7. | "(I'm) Stranded" (performed by Magic Dirt) | Chris Bailey, Ed Kuepper | The Saints | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Ego Is Not a Dirty Word" (performed by Alex Lahey) | Greg Macainsh | Skyhooks | 3:06 |
| 9. | "Heading in the Right Direction" (performed by Vika and Linda) | Garry Paige, Mark Punch | Renée Geyer Band | 3:36 |
| 10. | "One Step Ahead" (performed by The Rubens) | Neil Finn | Split Enz | 2:48 |
| 11. | "Even When I'm Sleeping" (performed by Mark Seymour) | Dean Manning | Leonardo's Bride | 3:52 |
| 12. | "Better Be Home Soon" (performed by Budjerah [with WILSN]) | Neil Finn | Crowded House | 3:00 |
| 13. | "Took the Children Away" (performed by Dan Sultan) | Archie Roach | Archie Roach | 6:36 |
| 14. | "Covered in Chrome" (performed by Gordi) | Luke Boerdam, Luke Henry, Michael Richards, James Tidswell | Violent Soho | 3:23 |
| 15. | "Alone with You" (performed by Paul Kelly) | Jeremy Oxley | Sunnyboys | 3:27 |
| 16. | "Hoops" (performed by Bliss n Eso) | Cameron Ludik, Jon Reichardt, Jonathan Notley, Max Mackinnon, Scott Baldwin, Elliott Margin, Izaac Margin, Sam Margin and William Zeglis | The Rubens | 3:43 |
| 17. | "Wide Open Road" (performed by Missy Higgins) | David McComb | The Triffids | 3:25 |
| 18. | "Get Free" (performed by Fidlar) | Craig Nicholls | the Vines | 1:33 |
References
edit- ^ Noah Redfurn (March 2023). "Mushroom Group unveil their plan to celebrate 50 years". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ a b Lars Brandle (14 November 2023). "Mushroom 50 Live Unveils Broadcaster, Additional Performers". The Music Network. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Channel Seven to broadcast Mushroom 50 Live concert from 7pm November 26". Perth Now. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ Al Newstead (11 October 2023). "Mushroom 50 All Star Concert". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Mushroom 50 was an all-star celebration of Australian hits and history". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ Lars Brandle (27 November 2023). "'Mushroom 50 Live' a Ratings Winner For the Seven Network". The Music Network. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Live Review: Fifty Years Of Making Noise - Mushroom 50 @ Rod Laver Arena". The Music. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Hear The Temper Trap cover The Church's 'Under The Milky Way'". NME. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Listen: Missy Higgins Covers The Triffids for Mushroom's 50th Anniversary". Rolling Stone Australia. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Exclusive: Bliss n Eso on Covering The Rubens for Mushroom 50". Rolling Stone Australia. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Listen: Paul Kelly Covers Sunnyboys for Mushroom 50". Rolling Stone Australia. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Listen to Gordi Cover Violent Soho's 'Covered in Chrome'". Music Feeds. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Dan Sultan Covers Archie Roach's 'Took the Children Away'". Music Feeds. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Listen: Budjerah and WILSN Combine to Cover Crowded House for Mushroom 50". Rolling Stone Australia. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Mark Seymour Covers Leonardo Bride's 'Even When I'm Sleeping'". The Music. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "The Rubens Cover Split Enz 'One Step Ahead' For Mushroom 50th". Noise11. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Vika and Linda Cover Renée Geyer 'Heading In The Right Direction' for Mushroom 50th". noise11. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Alex Lahey – "Ego Is Not A Dirty Word" (Skyhooks Cover)". Stereo Gum. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ Mary Varvaris (21 September 2023). "Magic Dirt Put Their Own Spin On The Saints' '(I'm) Stranded'". The Music. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Mia Wray Covers DMA'S for Mushroom 50". Rolling Stone Australia. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "The fourteenth release in the Mushroom 50 singles series, FIDLAR offer up a punchy cover of 'Get Free' by The Vines". YouTube. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Vance Joy Covers Little Red for Mushroom 50". Rolling Stone Australia. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Jimmy Barnes Covers Chain for Mushroom 50". Rolling Stone Australia. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Amy Shark Covers Kylie Minogue For Mushroom 50th". noise11. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Mushroom 50 Singles Series". Mushroom Records. Retrieved 24 November 2023.