The Architects – Michael Chugg
Jack Revell learns how legendary larrakin, Chuggi, helped to turn the outlier market of Australia into a global powerhouse
Feature By IQ | 4 September 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.
Today, the man known simply as Chuggi is one of the last true larrikins. His wild story and enduring influence are best understood by taking the advice
given to one of his fresh-faced…
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