Michael Chugg

Michael Chugg Puts On The Squeeze With A Day On The Green

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Chugg is bringing Lime Cordiale’s The Squeeze Festival to A Day On The Green in 2022.

Tagged as: A Day On The Green, Australia, Lime Cordiale, live music, Michael Chugg, Thelma Plum

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Max Merritt Tribute Planned For Final Episode of The Sound

by Paul Cashmere

Sunday’s episode of The Sound will pay tribute to the late Max Merritt.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Ambition, Australia, Max Merritt, Michael Chugg, Robert Rigby, The Sound

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Max Merritt’s First Album In 40 Years Released – Michael Chugg Discusses Max

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary Australian promoter Michael Chugg was a lifelong friend of Max Merritt, who passed away on 24 September.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Ambition, I Can Dream, Max Merritt, Michael Chugg, New Zealand, Robert Rigby, soul

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Chugg Music Expands Into Asia

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Chugg management company Chugg Music has opened Bangkok based Chugg Music Asia to take its A&R, Artist Management, Marketing, Sales, Publishing, Promotions and Brand Development to the Asian market.

Tagged as: Australia, Chugg Music Asia, Michael Chugg, music industry

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Chugg Entertainment Revives Sound Relief For Australian Bushfires

by Tim Cashmere

Chugg Entertainment has pledged to reinstate Sound Relief to raise money for the Australian bushfire disaster.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Chugg Entertainment, Coldplay, Hunters and Collectors, Michael Chugg, Midnight Oil, sound relief, Wolfmother

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Mushroom Group Announces New Structure

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Gudinski’s Mushroom Group has revealed an all-new structure to combine merged resources with partners Michael Chugg and AEG Presents.

Tagged as: AEG Presents, Australia, Michael Chugg, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom, music industry

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Michael Chugg and Michael Gudinski reunite to form massive Joint Venture operation

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Gudinski and Michael Chugg have reunited to form one of Australia’s biggest touring companies. Chugg Entertainment and Frontier Touring have entered into an exclusive Joint Venture to will see all Chugg tours co-promoted with Frontier from April 1.

Tagged as: Australia, Chugg Entertainment, Frontier Touring, Michael Chugg, Michael Gudinski, music industry

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Margo Price and Diesel To Perform At Second Australian Americana Music Honours

by Paul Cashmere

The second Australian Americana Music Honours will take place in Melbourne at the Thornbury Theatre on 11 October.

Tagged as: Australia, Australian Americana Music Honours, Michael Chugg, Thornbury Theatre

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Anthony Albanese Hands Over Record Store Ambassadorship

by Paul Cashmere

Anthony Albanese MP and 2017 Ambassador for Record Store Day Australia has officially passed to baton to 2018 ambassadors Michael Chugg, Amber Lawrence and Dan Sultan.

Tagged as: Amber Lawrence, Anthony Albanese, Australia, Dan Sultan, Michael Chugg, music industry, Record Store Day

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Statement From Chugg Entertainment On Passing Of Rob Potts

by Announcement

Chugg Entertainment and CMC Rocks are devastated to announce the sudden passing of Rob Potts, who died tragically in a motorcycle accident on the West Coast of Tasmania on Friday afternoon.

Tagged as: Australia, country, Michael Chugg, Morgan Evans, music industry, Robb Potts

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ARIA Albums: Spirit of the Anzacs Stays On Top

by Gavin Ryan

Lee Kernaghan remains for a second week at the top of the ARIA Albums chart with “Spirit of the ANZACS”, the album picking up a Gold sales certification this week too.

Tagged as: ARIA Albums, ARIA Charts, Michael Chugg, music news, Spirit of the Anzacs

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Brian Cadd, Joe Camilleri, Michael Chugg On Noise11 iHeart Show This Week

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music legends Brian Cadd and Joe Camilleri and promoter Michael Chugg are this weeks guests on iHeartRadio music news powered by Noise11.com.

Tagged as: Brian Cadd, iHeartRadio, Michael Chugg, noise11.com, Tony Romeril

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Michael Chugg To Speak At Global Rock Summit In LA

by Paul Cashmere

Australian concert promoter Michael Chugg, founder and CEO of Chugg Entertainment, has been confirmed as a speaker for the Global Rock Summit in Los Angeles in April.

Tagged as: Global Rock Summit, Michael Chugg, music news

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Bob Dylan Resumes Tour In Ireland

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan has resumed touring in Ireland after a three month break and will bring the show to Australian and New Zealand theatres in August and September.

Tagged as: Bob Dylan, Chugg Entertainment, Michael Chugg

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Bob Dylan Adds Third Sydney And Melbourne Shows

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan theatre show tickets were snapped up so fast this morning that extra shows have been added.

Tagged as: Bob Dylan, Chugg Entertainment, Michael Chugg

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Michael Chugg Celebrates 50 Years In The Music Business

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Chugg, one of Australia’s most respected concert promoters, has clocked up 50 years in the music biz.

Tagged as: Michael Chugg

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Welcome To The Jungle – Navigating the Music Business In Australia by Andrew Watt

Want to learn how to navigate the music business in Australia?

by Anthony Barton

Entertainment and media lawyer, journalist, and the founder of InPress, Andrew Watt has released his guide to the Australian music industry titled ‘Welcome To The Jungle – Navigating the Music Business In Australia’.

Tagged as: andrew watt, Denis Handlin, Mark Poston, Michael Chugg, Michael Gudinski

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Bonnie Raitt, Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Noise11, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Deni Blues And Roots Festival Picks Up Two NSW Tourism Awards

by Paul Cashmere

The first Deni Blues and Roots Festival held over Easter 2013 has won two awards at the NSW Tourism Awards in Sydney on Thursday night.

Tagged as: Boz Scaggs, Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Elvis Costello, Michael Chugg, Rob Potts

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Adalita Opens WAM Music Conference In Perth

by Paul Cashmere

The Western Australian Festival music conference kicked off today in Perth with a keynote address from former Magic Dirt singer Adalita and tomorrow respected concert promoter Michael Chugg will tell his tales.

Tagged as: Adalita, conference, Michael Chugg, music festival, WAM, WAM Music Awards

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Toby Keith Adds Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Toby Keith will has added capital city dates in addition to his headline CMC Rocks The Hunter show.

Tagged as: CMC Rocks for the Hunter, Michael Chugg, Rob Potts, Toby Keith

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Chugg Music Scores First Ever Platinum With Sheppard

by Paul Cashmere

Promoter Michael Chugg’s new music division Chugg Music has scored its first platinum success with Brisbane band Sheppard.

Tagged as: Chugg Music, Let Them Down Easy, Michael Chugg, Sheppard

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Peter Noble of Bluesfest - Image By Ros O'Gorman, noise11.com, photo

Noble, Chugg And Potts Make Australia The Centre Of The Music Universe

by Paul Cashmere

Never before have so many major music names been in Australia at one time. Without question, Australia is the music centre of the universe right now and that is with thanks to three people … Peter Noble, Michael Chugg and Rob Potts.

Tagged as: Australia, Ben Harper, bluesfest, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Counting Crows, Deni Blues B Roots, Festivals, Iggy & The Stooges, Jason Mraz, Joan Armatrading, Jon Anderson, live, Mavis Staples, Michael Chugg, Paul Simon, Peter Noble, Rob Potts, Robert Cray, Robert Plant, Rodriguez, Roger Hodgson, Rufus Wainwright, Steve Miller Band, Taj Mahal, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Lumineers, Wanda Jackson, Wilco

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Deni Ute Muster Wins 2012 Australian Tourism Award

by Paul Cashmere

Deniliquin’s Deni Ute Muster has won an Australian tourism award just as the next big event for the region, the Deni Blues & Roots Festival swings into action.

Tagged as: Bonnie Raitt, Den Ute Muster, Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Jason Mraz, Michael Chugg, Rob Potts, Santana

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Deni Blues & Roots Festival Playing Times Revealed

by Paul Cashmere

The playing time for the inaugural Deni Blues & Roots Festival has been announced.

Tagged as: Deni Blues and Roots Festival, Jason Mraz, Michael Chugg, Status Quo

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Jason Mraz And Status Quo Added To Deni Blues and Roots Festival

by Paul Cashmere

Jason Mraz and Status Quo will play Deniliquin.

Tagged as: Deni Blues and Roots Festival, Jason Mraz, Michael Chugg, Status Quo

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Elton John To Replace George Michael At Perth Arena Opening

by Paul Cashmere

Sir Elton John has stepped in to perform an extra show in Perth to replace the cancelled George Michael concert that was to officially open Perth Arena.

Tagged as: Elton John, George Michael, Michael Chugg, Paul Dainty, Perth Arena

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Chugg Entertainment Partners With Homebake

by Paul Cashmere

Chugg Entertainment has partnered with Homebake Music, Film, Comedy & Arts Festival producers IMC and Village Sounds to co-produce Homebake.

Tagged as: Chugg Entertainment, Homebake, Michael Chugg

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Chuggi Predicts Billy Thorpe The Hologram For Long Way To The Top

by Paul Cashmere

The late, great Billy Thorpe may appear as a hologram on the upcoming Long Way To The Top shows.

Tagged as: Amanda Pelman, Billy Thorpe, Long Way To The Top, Michael Chugg

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Chuggi Says Elton John Is Touring Australia Again

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John is touring Australia again later this year. Well according to promoter Michael Chugg he is.

Tagged as: bluesfest, Byron Bay, Donna Summer, Elton John, Michael Chugg

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Michael Chugg and Peter Noble Wage War On Byron Bay Council

by Paul Cashmere

It appears the Byron Bay council in their wisdom have allocated a quota for the number of Festivals allowed in the town and that means shows meant for Byron Bay cannot go ahead because the quota has been filled.

Tagged as: Ben Harper, bluesfest, John Butler, Kasey Chambers, Michael Chugg, Peter Noble

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Ben Harper, Angus & Julia Stone To Headline SummerSalt 2023

SummerSalt will be back for 2023 with Angus & Julia Stone, Ben Harper, City & Colour, The Rubens, Middle Kids and Alex The Astronaut.

October 6, 2022

Ben Harper To Release Lap Steel Guitar Album

Ben Harper’s next album will be the solo work ‘Winter Is For Lovers’, featuring 15 songs performed on Ben’s Monteleone lap steel guitar.

September 2, 2020

Ben Harper and Rhiannon Giddens Cover Nick Drake

Rhiannon Giddens and Ben Harper are together for a cover of Nick Drake's 'Black Eyed Dog'.

July 22, 2020

Ben Harper and Billy Gibbons win Blues Music Awards

Ben Harper has won his first Blues Music Award while Billy Gibbons is also a winner for his solo album 'The Big Bad Blues'.

May 10, 2019

Peter Noble Reveals His 2019 Bluesfest 30th Anniversary Line-up

Bluesfest will turn 30 in 2019. Festival Director Peter Noble is pretty excited about his first announcement for the new season, especially with Jack Johnson and Ben Harper making return visits.

August 1, 2018