The Architects: Michael ‘Chuggi’ Chugg, part 2
Chuggi charts how he and Frontier paved the way for Australia's live business in the concluding part the feature
Feature By IQ | 16 October 2025
It’s a long way to the top – especially if you’re a loudmouth kid from the provincial Tasmanian town of Launceston. For Michael Chugg, there was no ladder to climb, so he built the scaffolding for Australia’s modern live music industry himself.
Jack Revell reports.
Part one of the feature is available here.
Let Me Entertain You
Frontier became one of the world’s most respected independent promoters, with Chugg behind the wheel putting shows on the road, mapping…
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