Michael Gudinski to Receive Top Live Entertainment Award

Music promoter, producer, publisher, and label head Michael Gudinski is set to receive the JC Williamson Award for excellence and achievement in live performance at this year’s 2009 Helpmann Awards.

The honour is the country’s highest for the live entertainment industry. It’s named after James Cassius Williamson, Australia’s most successful theatrical entrepreneur.

The award will be presented at the Helpmann Awards ceremony at Sydney Opera House on July 27. Congratulations to Michael Gudinski for the well-deserved nod!