May 2021 Update: The dates have been changed again! Mark is excited to bring you all a new album in 2020, and a tour with James Reyne! The “Never Again 2020” show format will see James and Mark perform alone, showcasing a veritable song book of the finest Australian tracks from across their stellar careers, more »
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Michael Gudinski Memorial
March 14th, 2021 
Stuart Paul Cashmere reports details on Michael Gudinski’s State Funeral. The Victorian State Government State Funeral for Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski will take place at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on 24 March 2021. Gudinski died in his sleep at his home in Toorak on 2 March 2021. His record company Mushroom was the home of more »
Lamb Performances in Sydney
February 22nd, 2021 Stuart Lamb, featuring music by Mark Seymour, is visiting Sydney soon. From ArtsHub: NSW: Critically acclaimed play Lamb by award winning playwright Jane Bodie is coming to The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre from 12-13 March. Featuring original music by Mark Seymour (Hunters & Collectors), this production captures 40 years on an Australian sheep farm. It’s more »
Singlet – A Short Story
December 9th, 2020 Stuart Lorinda Cramer over at The Conversation has a brief review of the Australian history of the singlet – featuring a reference to none other than Mark Seymour: …Mark Seymour, front man of Melbourne’s Hunters and Collectors, was known for his high-energy, singlet-clad performances in hot, crowded venues… Check out the full article here.
Slow Dawn Rises
September 21st, 2020 Stuart Mark Seymour reflects on stories from the past while they form our present and future in his new album, Slow Dawn. LIMITED EDITION VINYL in stores now – Slow Dawn is also Mark Seymour’s first solo vinyl release! Check out the videos for Night Driving, The Whole World Is Dreaming and Kliptown Mud! Eleven new more »
No Zu Cover of Talking To A Stranger
September 13th, 2020 Stuart Check out this creative cover of Talking To A Stranger by Melbourne group No Zu: Youtube link. The track can also be purchased from bandcamp.
Great Jack Howard Interview
September 2nd, 2020 Stuart Check out this great interview of Jack Howard with Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips!
Dog Songs & Small Moments of Glory Arrive!
August 30th, 2020 Stuart Jack Howard is back with a cracking new Long Lost Brothers album, Dog Songs, and his book of reflections on life and music, Small Moments of Glory. From the man himself: Dog Songs is a “best of” our Dogs Bar St. Kilda residency (now into its fourth year). We play there once a month on more »
Pub Rock @ National Portrait Gallery
August 26th, 2020 Stuart For those in the area or visiting Canberra in the coming months, Hunters and Collectors are among artists to feature in the new National Portrait Gallery exhibition, Pub Rock! Pub Rock is your backstage pass to 70s and 80s sounds and scenes. Showing daily from Saturday 5 September 2020 until Sunday 14 February 2021. The more »
Hunters & Collectors on The Sound
August 14th, 2020 Stuart Hunters and Collectors are featuring this Sunday on ABC’s The Sound as part of their ‘From The Vault’ series! This follows the appearance of Mark Seymour and The Undertow back in July, where they performed Night Driving. The video from this can still be enjoyed online at Facebook.
