Asher Keddie leads the galaxy of stars arriving for Michael Gudinski’s state memorial 

The stars were out in force for Michael Gudinski’s state memorial on Wednesday.

Asher Keddie, Andy Lee and Richard Wilkins were just some of the big names who showed up to honour the music industry icon at Melbourne‘s Rod Laver Arena.

Legendary musicians like Daryl Braithwaite, Red Symonds and Paul Dempsey were also spotted arriving to farewell the man referred to as the father of the Australian music industry.

Offspring actress Keddie, 46, looked smart in a charcoal suit as she arrived holding hands with husband Vincent Fantauzzo.

Her eyes were framed by aviator-style glasses and her wavy blonde tresses were pulled back in a loose bun.

Comedian Andy Lee was also in attendance, arriving his longtime girlfriend, Rebecca Harding. 

Elsewhere, Channel Nine entertainment journalist Richard Wilkins was seen alongside his girlfriend, Nicola Dale.

The couple held hands as they joined other mourners in the line to enter the arena, strolling purposefully to the entrance.

The veteran entertainment reporter and his girlfriend both opted for all-black ensembles for the state memorial.   

Skyhooks guitarist-turned-TV star Redmond ‘Red’ Symons was one of the first to arrive, holding hands with a female companion at the state funeral.

Red looked solemn as he made his way to the entrance of the sporting arena wearing a black suit with his blazer draped over his shoulders.

Another musical icon in Daryl Braithwaite was seen arriving, clad in black for the memorial.

Comedian and Little Big Shots host Shane Jacobson also appeared stony-faced as he entered the arena.

The actor arrived solo to pay his respects to the beloved industry titan.

Nova FM radio host Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald was also seen entering the arena.

The renowned music fan paid subtle tribute to Michael, wearing a band T-shirt for Queens of the Stone Age under a dark blazer.

The radio star looked choked up as he strolled silently to the entrance of Rod Laver with both hands meekly in his pockets.

Sporting identities also turned out for the funeral, with AFL star Nick Riewoldt also seen entering the venue.

The sporting hero chatted to a mate as he entered the venue with his hands solemnly in his pockets.

The 39-year-old was seen talking on his phone as he walked into the arena ahead of the memorial.

Renowned Australian journalist, Billy Birmingham, also turned out for the star-studded event, and recreated Michael’s signature ‘number one’ pose.

The state funeral was held at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, and Gudinski was appropriately given a rock star send-off.

As well as live performances, the memorial included tributes and speeches celebrating Gudinski’s ‘significant contribution to the Australian and international music industry and the state of Victoria’.

‘Michael’s passion for music was legendary and his advocacy for artists established him as a much loved, respected and admired leader in the industry in Australia and overseas,’ read the event’s webpage.

Arena seating has been reserved for official guests, family, friends, colleagues and industry representatives, with some tickets also allocated to registered members of the public.

The memorial is expected to run for two-and-a-half hours and will be live-streamed on YouTube from 7.07pm.

The start time is reportedly in honour of Gudinski’s favourite wine, Penfolds Bin 707.

In lieu of flowers, the Gudinski family asked people to consider making a contribution to Support Act, a fund for musicians doing it tough during the COVID-19 pandemic.