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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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Sony Music Australia promotes four staff in comms, A&R

Sony Music Australia promotes four staff in comms, A&R

Sony Music Australia has rewarded several key communications and A R staff with internal promotions, TIO can reveal. Kate Bonanno rises from Director, TV Radio Promotions Strategy to Senior Director,…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 23, 2021
Sony Music Australia promotes four staff in comms, A&R

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Sony Music Australia promotes four staff in comms, A&R

Sony Music Australia has rewarded several key communications and A R staff with internal promotions, TIO can reveal. Kate Bonanno rises from Director, TV Radio Promotions Strategy to Senior Director,…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 23, 2021
The Kid Laroi signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing

The Kid Laroi signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing

After setting a chart record in his homeland, and cracking the U.S. Top 10, The Kid Laroi has snagged a global deal with Sony Music Publishing. The signing of the Sydney-raised, Los Angeles based…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 23, 2021
The Kid Laroi signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing

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The Kid Laroi signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing

After setting a chart record in his homeland, and cracking the U.S. Top 10, The Kid Laroi has snagged a global deal with Sony Music Publishing. The signing of the Sydney-raised, Los Angeles based…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 23, 2021
We've all been f@cked by Facebook. Activate Plan B [Op-Ed]

We've all been f@cked by Facebook. Activate Plan B [Op-Ed]

Australians woke up Thursday to some bewildering news: there would be no more news, on Facebook at least. Here we are, in a pandemic, picking our jaws off the floor as our favourite news sources play…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 22, 2021
We've all been f@cked by Facebook. Activate Plan B [Op-Ed]

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We've all been f@cked by Facebook. Activate Plan B [Op-Ed]

Australians woke up Thursday to some bewildering news: there would be no more news, on Facebook at least. Here we are, in a pandemic, picking our jaws off the floor as our favourite news sources play…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 22, 2021
With vaccinations rolling out, WME’s Brett Murrihy eyes international touring from Q4

With vaccinations rolling out, WME’s Brett Murrihy eyes international touring from Q4

Concerts are on the way back. Don’t just take our word, that’s the prediction from Brett Murrihy. The veteran live music professional and former Premier Harbour Senior Agent is more than five years…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 22, 2021
With vaccinations rolling out, WME’s Brett Murrihy eyes international touring from Q4

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With vaccinations rolling out, WME’s Brett Murrihy eyes international touring from Q4

Concerts are on the way back. Don’t just take our word, that’s the prediction from Brett Murrihy. The veteran live music professional and former Premier Harbour Senior Agent is more than five years…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 22, 2021
I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change

I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change

The results are in for the latest I Lost My Gig study, and they paint a gloomy picture. More than 50% of respondents warned they would close after 31st March and that our live industry could lose…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2021
I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change

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I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change

The results are in for the latest I Lost My Gig study, and they paint a gloomy picture. More than 50% of respondents warned they would close after 31st March and that our live industry could lose…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2021
Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’

Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’

With a new deal and a single that’s getting traction, Becca Hatch's 2021 is off to a strong start Announced Friday, the emerging homegrown artist signs to Forever Ever Records, a joint venture label…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2021
Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’

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Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’

With a new deal and a single that’s getting traction, Becca Hatch's 2021 is off to a strong start Announced Friday, the emerging homegrown artist signs to Forever Ever Records, a joint venture label…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2021
Google's threat to pull its search engine could have been much worse

Google's threat to pull its search engine could have been much worse

Mel Silva talked to me every day, without fail. I’d open Twitter, and there was Mel, always explaining the worst case scenario for myself and anyone else who likes to locate things on the Interwebs.…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2021
Google's threat to pull its search engine could have been much worse

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Google's threat to pull its search engine could have been much worse

Mel Silva talked to me every day, without fail. I’d open Twitter, and there was Mel, always explaining the worst case scenario for myself and anyone else who likes to locate things on the Interwebs.…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2021
Music Victoria announces Simone Schinkel as chief executive

Music Victoria announces Simone Schinkel as chief executive

Simone Schinkel is the new CEO of Music Victoria. With effect from 8th March, International Women’s Day, Schinkel takes the top job having served at Theatre Network Australia, most recently as…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2021
Music Victoria announces Simone Schinkel as chief executive

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Music Victoria announces Simone Schinkel as chief executive

Simone Schinkel is the new CEO of Music Victoria. With effect from 8th March, International Women’s Day, Schinkel takes the top job having served at Theatre Network Australia, most recently as…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2021
Milk! Records signs Liz Stringer

Milk! Records signs Liz Stringer

Liz Stringer has officially joined the Milk! Records roster. Announced Wednesday (17th February), the singer, songwriter and guitarist’s new label deal comes ahead of the 30th April release of First…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 17, 2021
Milk! Records signs Liz Stringer

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Milk! Records signs Liz Stringer

Liz Stringer has officially joined the Milk! Records roster. Announced Wednesday (17th February), the singer, songwriter and guitarist’s new label deal comes ahead of the 30th April release of First…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 17, 2021
Artists and industry lobby government to extend JobKeeper or rollout new relief measures

Artists and industry lobby government to extend JobKeeper or rollout new relief measures

The year 2020 is, thankfully, in the rearview mirror. But for thousands of music industry professionals whose livelihoods have been crushed by the pandemic, the months ahead aren’t any less…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Artists and industry lobby government to extend JobKeeper or rollout new relief measures

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Artists and industry lobby government to extend JobKeeper or rollout new relief measures

The year 2020 is, thankfully, in the rearview mirror. But for thousands of music industry professionals whose livelihoods have been crushed by the pandemic, the months ahead aren’t any less…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Fire Fight Australia’s final fundraising tally passes $11 million

Fire Fight Australia’s final fundraising tally passes $11 million

The historic Fire Fight Australia concert raised more than $11 million for good causes, organisers have confirmed. A year on from the all-star concert at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium, the fundraiser has…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Fire Fight Australia’s final fundraising tally passes $11 million

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Fire Fight Australia’s final fundraising tally passes $11 million

The historic Fire Fight Australia concert raised more than $11 million for good causes, organisers have confirmed. A year on from the all-star concert at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium, the fundraiser has…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Good Intent signs Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ: Exclusive

Good Intent signs Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ: Exclusive

Good Intent is bulking-up its management roster with the signings of Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ, TIO can exclusively reveal. The new additions join an artist stable that includes Bootleg…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Good Intent signs Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ: Exclusive

News

Good Intent signs Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ: Exclusive

Good Intent is bulking-up its management roster with the signings of Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ, TIO can exclusively reveal. The new additions join an artist stable that includes Bootleg…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
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