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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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The Kid Laroi and Scooter Braun part ways

The Kid Laroi and Scooter Braun part ways

The Kid Laroi has hooked up new management. The Aussie singer and rapper parts ways with Scooter Braun, just three months after joining the high-profile manager’s SB Projects, and is said to have…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2021
The Kid Laroi and Scooter Braun part ways

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The Kid Laroi and Scooter Braun part ways

The Kid Laroi has hooked up new management. The Aussie singer and rapper parts ways with Scooter Braun, just three months after joining the high-profile manager’s SB Projects, and is said to have…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2021
Live music's pulling power laid bare in a new report: What Australians Love About Live Music

Live music's pulling power laid bare in a new report: What Australians Love About Live Music

The results are in: Live music matters more than ever. The pulling power of gigs is laid bare in a new report, What Australians Love About Live Music, a crib sheet for marketers based on feedback…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2021
Live music's pulling power laid bare in a new report: What Australians Love About Live Music

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Live music's pulling power laid bare in a new report: What Australians Love About Live Music

The results are in: Live music matters more than ever. The pulling power of gigs is laid bare in a new report, What Australians Love About Live Music, a crib sheet for marketers based on feedback…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2021
Joan Warner announces departure from Commercial Radio Australia

Joan Warner announces departure from Commercial Radio Australia

Commercial Radio Australia CEO Joan Warner has handed in her notice. The commercial radio sector’s long-standing leader has advised the peak body’s board of her plans to step down early next year,…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2021
Joan Warner announces departure from Commercial Radio Australia

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Joan Warner announces departure from Commercial Radio Australia

Commercial Radio Australia CEO Joan Warner has handed in her notice. The commercial radio sector’s long-standing leader has advised the peak body’s board of her plans to step down early next year,…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2021
Universal’s IPO is a big tick for the music industry and its future. Spare a thought for EMI (Op-Ed)

Universal’s IPO is a big tick for the music industry and its future. Spare a thought for EMI (Op-Ed)

For a business built on hits, Universal Music Group’s debut as a public company this week will rank as its biggest release. With UMG’s shareprice leaping 39% on day one of trading on the Euronext…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2021
Universal’s IPO is a big tick for the music industry and its future. Spare a thought for EMI (Op-Ed)

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Universal’s IPO is a big tick for the music industry and its future. Spare a thought for EMI (Op-Ed)

For a business built on hits, Universal Music Group’s debut as a public company this week will rank as its biggest release. With UMG’s shareprice leaping 39% on day one of trading on the Euronext…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2021
Warner Music Australasia unveils new-look A&R team

Warner Music Australasia unveils new-look A&R team

Warner Music Australasia’s A R team is taking shape with several key new appointments on both sides of the Tasman. Announced today (Sept. 22), multi-hyphenate Christopher Kevin Au joins the music…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2021
Warner Music Australasia unveils new-look A&R team

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Warner Music Australasia unveils new-look A&R team

Warner Music Australasia’s A R team is taking shape with several key new appointments on both sides of the Tasman. Announced today (Sept. 22), multi-hyphenate Christopher Kevin Au joins the music…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2021
The Veronicas find their final five for Samsung’s UNDSCVRD comp

The Veronicas find their final five for Samsung’s UNDSCVRD comp

Samsung Electronics Australia’s UNDSCVRD competition enters its last phase, with its final five contestants selected by The Veronicas. The contest is described as a “TikTok docu-style reality series”…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2021
The Veronicas find their final five for Samsung’s UNDSCVRD comp

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The Veronicas find their final five for Samsung’s UNDSCVRD comp

Samsung Electronics Australia’s UNDSCVRD competition enters its last phase, with its final five contestants selected by The Veronicas. The contest is described as a “TikTok docu-style reality series”…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2021
Super Duper enters ‘new era’ with Alex the Astronaut, Jaguar Jonze and others

Super Duper enters ‘new era’ with Alex the Astronaut, Jaguar Jonze and others

Super Duper is back in business. After a years-long stint abroad, Genna Alexopoulos returns to her homeland and reanimates her PR and comms business with its founding client roster and several new…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2021
Super Duper enters ‘new era’ with Alex the Astronaut, Jaguar Jonze and others

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Super Duper enters ‘new era’ with Alex the Astronaut, Jaguar Jonze and others

Super Duper is back in business. After a years-long stint abroad, Genna Alexopoulos returns to her homeland and reanimates her PR and comms business with its founding client roster and several new…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2021
Australia’s big three promoters launch ‘Vaxstage Pass’ competition

Australia’s big three promoters launch ‘Vaxstage Pass’ competition

Australia’s leading promoters are dangling free tickets to the biggest international shows heading to these shores. There’s just one catch – you’ll need to be fully-vaccinated. Frontier Touring, Live…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 20, 2021
Australia’s big three promoters launch ‘Vaxstage Pass’ competition

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Australia’s big three promoters launch ‘Vaxstage Pass’ competition

Australia’s leading promoters are dangling free tickets to the biggest international shows heading to these shores. There’s just one catch – you’ll need to be fully-vaccinated. Frontier Touring, Live…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 20, 2021
Amyl and The Sniffers are charging in the U.K. chart race

Amyl and The Sniffers are charging in the U.K. chart race

Amyl and The Sniffers can almost smell a Top 10 debut in the U.K. The Aussie punk rockers’ second album Comfort To Me fired away to a No. 11 start on the midweek chart album, just behind a resurgent…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2021
Amyl and The Sniffers are charging in the U.K. chart race

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Amyl and The Sniffers are charging in the U.K. chart race

Amyl and The Sniffers can almost smell a Top 10 debut in the U.K. The Aussie punk rockers’ second album Comfort To Me fired away to a No. 11 start on the midweek chart album, just behind a resurgent…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2021
Jaxsta recruits ex-Warner Music exec Alli Galloway

Jaxsta recruits ex-Warner Music exec Alli Galloway

Jaxsta adds another important piece to its team with the appointment of former Warner Music Australia executive Alli Galloway. With effect from Monday (Sept. 20), Galloway will serve as Jaxsta’s Head…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2021
Jaxsta recruits ex-Warner Music exec Alli Galloway

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Jaxsta recruits ex-Warner Music exec Alli Galloway

Jaxsta adds another important piece to its team with the appointment of former Warner Music Australia executive Alli Galloway. With effect from Monday (Sept. 20), Galloway will serve as Jaxsta’s Head…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2021
Inertia Music, [PIAS] Australia ushers-in promotions

Inertia Music, [PIAS] Australia ushers-in promotions

Inertia Music and [PIAS] Australia have promoted a string of key staffers within the indie group’s Label Services, Marketing and A R teams. Leading the changes is Director of Label Services Yvonne…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2021
Inertia Music, [PIAS] Australia ushers-in promotions

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Inertia Music, [PIAS] Australia ushers-in promotions

Inertia Music and [PIAS] Australia have promoted a string of key staffers within the indie group’s Label Services, Marketing and A R teams. Leading the changes is Director of Label Services Yvonne…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2021
2021 ARIA Awards ring the changes, dump gender-based categories

2021 ARIA Awards ring the changes, dump gender-based categories

The 2021 ARIA Awards will be all-digital, and all-inclusive. Announced today, the ARIAs will take place Nov. 24 as a digital event, streamed live on YouTube and featuring a fresh new category. With…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2021
2021 ARIA Awards ring the changes, dump gender-based categories

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2021 ARIA Awards ring the changes, dump gender-based categories

The 2021 ARIA Awards will be all-digital, and all-inclusive. Announced today, the ARIAs will take place Nov. 24 as a digital event, streamed live on YouTube and featuring a fresh new category. With…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2021
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