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Michael Gudinski’s funeral looks like Aria Awards red carpet

Kylie and Dannii Minogue are among a string of celebrities who have arrived for Michael Gudinski’s private funeral today.

A throng of celebrities have arrived to pay their respects at Aussie music icon Michael Gudinski’s funeral.

From sports stars to international artists and TV hosts, the who’s who of Australia’s celebrity scene has stepped out to farewell the country’s godfather of music.

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Dannii and Kylie Minogue arrive for the private funeral of Michael Gudinski. Kylie was seen wearing a sweet tribute to the music icon - a Mushroom records tshirt. Picture: Matrix
Dannii and Kylie Minogue arrive for the private funeral of Michael Gudinski. Kylie was seen wearing a sweet tribute to the music icon - a Mushroom records tshirt. Picture: Matrix
Jimmy Barnes. Picture: Alex Coppel
Jimmy Barnes. Picture: Alex Coppel
Shane Warne. Picture: Alex Coppel
Shane Warne. Picture: Alex Coppel

The private funeral is being held for family and friends in Melbourne before the State Memorial takes places at the Rod Laver Arena on March 24.

The Mushroom Records founder died peacefully in his sleep, aged 68, last week at his Melbourne home.

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Molly Meldrum. Picture: Alex Coppel
Molly Meldrum. Picture: Alex Coppel
Archie Roach. Picture: Alex Coppel
Archie Roach. Picture: Alex Coppel
Tina Arena. Picture: Matrix
Tina Arena. Picture: Matrix
The Rubens. Picture: Alex Coppel
The Rubens. Picture: Alex Coppel

Gudinski is survived by his wife, Sue, and their children Matt and Kate and two grandchildren.

One of the last projects Gudinski was working on was to bring US streaming series Landmarks Live to Australia, showcasing major local and international artists at iconic Aussie locations.

Eddie Maguire. Picture: Alex Coppel
Eddie Maguire. Picture: Alex Coppel
James Reyne. Picture: Alex Coppel
James Reyne. Picture: Alex Coppel
Brian Mannix. Picture: Alex Coppel
Brian Mannix. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richard Wilkins, centre. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richard Wilkins, centre. Picture: Alex Coppel
Michael Gudinski’s roadies and crew formed a guard of honour at the end of the service. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Michael Gudinski’s roadies and crew formed a guard of honour at the end of the service. Picture: Alex Coppel.

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