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Lars Brandle

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Lars Brandle has reported at the frontline of the international music industry for over 25 years. A former musician, Lars joined the American music trade “bible” Billboard in 2000 and went on to serve as Global News Editor, based in London. Now Billboard’s Australia correspondent and senior writer with The Brag Media, Lars has appeared on CNN, the BBC and ABC, American Public Media and South Africa's EastCoast Radio, and he has spoken at Midem in Cannes, Music Matters in Singapore, Amsterdam Dance Event, London's City Showcase and at industry gatherings on both sides of the Tasman. His works have been published by Reuters, Media Week, Spin, and The Hollywood Reporter, and he has featured as a pundit in the Australian Financial Review, Business Review Weekly and Britain’s The Independent.

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Page 1 Management signs U.S. production duo ClickNPress

Page 1 Management signs U.S. production duo ClickNPress

The U.S. arm of Page 1 Management has signed ClickNPress, the Grammy Award-nominated Nu-Era production team of Kaleb “KQuick” Rollins and Marc “Fresh2Def” Soto. ClickNPress has worked on cuts for the…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 1, 2021
Page 1 Management signs U.S. production duo ClickNPress

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Page 1 Management signs U.S. production duo ClickNPress

The U.S. arm of Page 1 Management has signed ClickNPress, the Grammy Award-nominated Nu-Era production team of Kaleb “KQuick” Rollins and Marc “Fresh2Def” Soto. ClickNPress has worked on cuts for the…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 1, 2021
Unearthed High winners The Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music

Unearthed High winners The Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music

School's out for The Rions. Just three months after winning 2021 Unearthed High, the youngsters from Sydney’s Northern Beaches sign to UNIFIED Artist Management and appoint Select Music as booking…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 1, 2021
Unearthed High winners The Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music

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Unearthed High winners The Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music

School's out for The Rions. Just three months after winning 2021 Unearthed High, the youngsters from Sydney’s Northern Beaches sign to UNIFIED Artist Management and appoint Select Music as booking…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 1, 2021
Heidi Lenffer’s new ‘Solar Slice’ FEAT project teams with Lime Cordiale for environment-friendly touring

Heidi Lenffer’s new ‘Solar Slice’ FEAT project teams with Lime Cordiale for environment-friendly touring

Lime Cordiale is saving the planet, one ticket at a time. The reigning ARIAs best Australian live act is the first to sign up for FEAT. Live's "Solar Slice," a new sustainability initiative which…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2021
Heidi Lenffer’s new ‘Solar Slice’ FEAT project teams with Lime Cordiale for environment-friendly touring

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Heidi Lenffer’s new ‘Solar Slice’ FEAT project teams with Lime Cordiale for environment-friendly touring

Lime Cordiale is saving the planet, one ticket at a time. The reigning ARIAs best Australian live act is the first to sign up for FEAT. Live's "Solar Slice," a new sustainability initiative which…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2021
New calls for insurance scheme as Omicron places live industry on 'high alert'

New calls for insurance scheme as Omicron places live industry on 'high alert'

The Omicron variant is a clear and present danger to Australia’s live entertainment industry, one that could snuff out the recovery. That’s the underlying message of a new call-out from Australia’s…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2021
New calls for insurance scheme as Omicron places live industry on 'high alert'

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New calls for insurance scheme as Omicron places live industry on 'high alert'

The Omicron variant is a clear and present danger to Australia’s live entertainment industry, one that could snuff out the recovery. That’s the underlying message of a new call-out from Australia’s…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2021
Voting for the 2022 APRA Song of the Year is now open

Voting for the 2022 APRA Song of the Year is now open

APRA AMCOS members can now vote for the 2022 APRA Song of the Year and there’s a $5,000 cash incentive to encourage voters to do their bit. Voting is now open via the PRO’s new Writer Portal, and…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 29, 2021
Voting for the 2022 APRA Song of the Year is now open

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Voting for the 2022 APRA Song of the Year is now open

APRA AMCOS members can now vote for the 2022 APRA Song of the Year and there’s a $5,000 cash incentive to encourage voters to do their bit. Voting is now open via the PRO’s new Writer Portal, and…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 29, 2021
NSW live venue ‘density’ restrictions will be lifted in December

NSW live venue ‘density’ restrictions will be lifted in December

Christmas should be a cracker for live music fans and event organisers in New South Wales: State government is promising to lift venue capacity restrictions deep into December.Dominic Perrottet’s…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 26, 2021
NSW live venue ‘density’ restrictions will be lifted in December

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NSW live venue ‘density’ restrictions will be lifted in December

Christmas should be a cracker for live music fans and event organisers in New South Wales: State government is promising to lift venue capacity restrictions deep into December.Dominic Perrottet’s…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 26, 2021
Guy Ngata joins Live Nation in trans-Tasman venues role

Guy Ngata joins Live Nation in trans-Tasman venues role

Venues veteran Guy Ngata joins Live Nation in a key new trans-Tasman position. Ngata is named Senior Vice President Venue Development Australia and New Zealand, reporting to Roger Field, President of…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 25, 2021
Guy Ngata joins Live Nation in trans-Tasman venues role

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Guy Ngata joins Live Nation in trans-Tasman venues role

Venues veteran Guy Ngata joins Live Nation in a key new trans-Tasman position. Ngata is named Senior Vice President Venue Development Australia and New Zealand, reporting to Roger Field, President of…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 25, 2021
Watch Dan Rosen join Masked Wolf onstage at ARIAs afterparty

Watch Dan Rosen join Masked Wolf onstage at ARIAs afterparty

Masked Wolf didn’t win any of the five ARIA Awards he was nominated in, but that didn’t dampen the mood at the Warner Music afterparty. The music major's post-ARIAs 2021 hang was a large one, judging…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 25, 2021
Watch Dan Rosen join Masked Wolf onstage at ARIAs afterparty

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Watch Dan Rosen join Masked Wolf onstage at ARIAs afterparty

Masked Wolf didn’t win any of the five ARIA Awards he was nominated in, but that didn’t dampen the mood at the Warner Music afterparty. The music major's post-ARIAs 2021 hang was a large one, judging…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 25, 2021
The Kid LAROI, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nick Cave up for Grammy Awards

The Kid LAROI, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nick Cave up for Grammy Awards

The Kid LAROI could cap his breakout year with the greatest music prize of them all -- a Grammy Award. The Sydney-raised, Los Angeles-based singer and rapper leads the Aussie charge at the 2022…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2021
The Kid LAROI, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nick Cave up for Grammy Awards

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The Kid LAROI, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nick Cave up for Grammy Awards

The Kid LAROI could cap his breakout year with the greatest music prize of them all -- a Grammy Award. The Sydney-raised, Los Angeles-based singer and rapper leads the Aussie charge at the 2022…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2021
ASM Global APAC announces Asian headquarters in Singapore

ASM Global APAC announces Asian headquarters in Singapore

ASM Global, the venue and event management giant, is expanding its activities in Asia Pacific with the launch of regional headquarters in Singapore. Helming ASM Global Singapore is a twin-track…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2021
ASM Global APAC announces Asian headquarters in Singapore

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ASM Global APAC announces Asian headquarters in Singapore

ASM Global, the venue and event management giant, is expanding its activities in Asia Pacific with the launch of regional headquarters in Singapore. Helming ASM Global Singapore is a twin-track…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2021
With 8 nods, will the ARIA Awards be a goldrush for AWAL?

With 8 nods, will the ARIA Awards be a goldrush for AWAL?

The ARIA Awards are just one sleep away.It could be a nervous night for Genesis Owusu, who heads into the annual ceremony with six nominations, equal best this year with Amy Shark.And it could spell…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2021
With 8 nods, will the ARIA Awards be a goldrush for AWAL?

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With 8 nods, will the ARIA Awards be a goldrush for AWAL?

The ARIA Awards are just one sleep away.It could be a nervous night for Genesis Owusu, who heads into the annual ceremony with six nominations, equal best this year with Amy Shark.And it could spell…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2021
Here’s how you can watch the 2021 ARIA Awards

Here’s how you can watch the 2021 ARIA Awards

No need to dust off your best tux and frock: the 2021 ARIA Awards is a virtual party. The 35th annual ceremony is all set for Wednesday night (Nov. 24) from Taronga Zoo, where most of the party…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2021
Here’s how you can watch the 2021 ARIA Awards

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Here’s how you can watch the 2021 ARIA Awards

No need to dust off your best tux and frock: the 2021 ARIA Awards is a virtual party. The 35th annual ceremony is all set for Wednesday night (Nov. 24) from Taronga Zoo, where most of the party…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2021
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