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\n\tDominic \u201cMick\u201d Mazzone<\/strong> OAM, a revered Australian music industry veteran, has passed away, his family has confirmed.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe family of Mick Mazzone would like to announce the sudden and sad passing of our beloved dad, brother and uncle,\u201d a statement issued on the afternoon of Thursday, April 17 read. \u201cA stalwart of his family, he was surrounded by his loved ones in his last days.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cHe will be remembered by many in the Australian music industry, which he worked in and loved for over four decades and deeply missed by his countless friends,\u201d it continued. \u201cWe appreciate all the love and support shown to us. His legacy will live on.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tMazzone grew up in Torrensville, a suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide, where he learnt to play the guitar as a young teenager. Performing in a number of local bands, he relocated to Sydney to embark on a career in the music business. Initially working with the Brenton Roberts Band (who were under the managerial guidance of veteran promoter<\/a> Michael Chugg<\/strong>), Mazzone soon became regarded as an \u201cindustry all-rounder\u201d for his versatility in the fields of sound engineering, production, and tour management.<\/p>\n \n\tMighty Management was established by Mazzone where he oversaw names such as Cold Chisel guitarist Ian Moss and Sydney rockers The Radiators. Mazzone also extended his focus into the world of labels, with M Records featuring The Radiators alongside hard rock outfit De Mont, who were also part of the Mighty roster.<\/p>\n \n\tWorking on tours for the likes of Madonna, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, and R.E.M during their time in Australia, Mazzone later served as founding member of the Music Managers Forum, and would become a founder and trustee of the industry charity the Golden Stave Foundation. In 2018, Mazzone received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)<\/a> in recognition of his contributions to the industry and his charitable endeavors.<\/p>\n \n\tIn February 2024, Mazzone adopted the role of manager for ARIA Hall of Famers the Hoodoo Gurus, who topped the Alternative Airplay chart in 1989 with \u201cCome Anytime,\u201d and hit No. 3 in 1991 with \u201cMiss Freelove \u201969.\u201d Mazzone\u2019s promotion to the top job came after longtime manager Michael McMartin<\/strong> stepped down from the role, ultimately passing<\/a> the following month.<\/p>\n \n\tIn the wake of his passing, the Hoodoo Gurus shared a statement<\/a> remembering Mazzone, noting they were \u201cutterly devastated at the sudden loss of our dear friend.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIt is impossible to convey the shock and grief we are feeling right now,\u201d they wrote. \u201cWe have already shed many tears, and there will be many more to come, but our loss is nothing compared to the one that has been dealt to Mick\u2019s close family and friends and, in particular, to his beloved kids, Frank, Antonia and Alex. Our hearts go out to them at this dreadful time.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe Radiators also offered their condolences<\/a> to Mazzone and his family, naming him one of their \u201cgreat friends\u201d and noting his \u201cfantastic ear\u201d and sharp managerial mindset.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cMick holds a special place in our hearts, and we will forever be grateful for his time spent guiding and mentoring the Rads when we were at a low point in our career,\u201d the band wrote. \u201cHis management helped lift us up, and without his strong, sure and steady hand, we as a band may not have been able to navigate the \u201890s.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cHe will be sadly missed by so many people in the industry,\u201d they concluded. \u201cHe was an incredible human. A quiet genius. Gone way way too soon. The world is a poorer place today, for the loss of one Mick Mazzone.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tFor the past 25 years, Mazzone also served as the Technical Director and Production Manager for the annual APRA, Art and Screen Music Awards, held by copyright management organizations APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society).<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cMick\u2019s warmth and sense of humour were legendary among those who had the pleasure of knowing him, like we did,\u201d said APRA Chair Jenny Morris<\/strong> in a statement<\/a>. \u201cHis genuine kindness made everyone feel welcome and valued, creating lasting memories for all who crossed his path. His contributions to the music industry and community will be deeply missed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n