Aussie songwriter Tash Sultana, industry legend Michael Gudinski and late producer and sound engineer Tony Cohen have been honoured into the prestigious Australian Music Vault.
The three names have been added to 'The Wild Ones' display which "explores the work of both on and off stage professionals in the music industry, putting the spotlight on innovators including performers, producers, technicians, roadies, makers, promoters, publishers, presenters and journalists".
“Contemporary music has always pushed boundaries and been at the forefront of creativity across musical genres and artistic, entrepreneurial and technical practice," Australian Performing Arts Collection Director Janine Barrand said.
"We are delighted to share the cross-generation stories of Michael Gudinski, Tony Cohen and Tash, and welcome them to the Australian Music Vault."
"I'm honoured to be featured at The Australian Music Vault," Sultana said.
"It's a bit surreal to be included and thank you to the people who run such a great memoir of Australian Music."
Gudinski, who is also a founding patron of the Australian Music Vault, said he is "excited" by fans' positive reaction to the vault, which launched in 2017.
"To now be included in The Wild Ones section of the exhibition that recognises innovation, intuition and mastery in our music industry is very special," the Mushroom Group founder and chairman said.
"I might not be quite as 'wild' but I remain as passionate and excited about Australian Music today as I was when Mushroom first released the Sunbury Triple Album."
Meanwhile, Cohen, who passed away in August 2017, will be honoured with cassette tapes, kept by the revered engineer as back-ups to master recordings for the likes of Nick Cave and Archie Roach, on display.
“It was obvious to our family from early days that Tony was heading for a career in popular music. From the formation of his first band Epitaph and throughout his lifelong career, his involvement in this industry became the focus of his life," Cohen's mother, Margaret Cohen, said.
"Sadly, it wasn’t until his untimely death in August 2017 that I was made aware of the esteem that he was held in by so many people. I am proud of his contribution to the rock and roll music industry here and all that he achieved through his life."
The Wild Ones display can be seen now. For more details, click here.
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