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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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TikTok signs global licensing deal with Sony Music

TikTok signs global licensing deal with Sony Music

TikTok has struck a licensing deal with Sony Music Entertainment to make songs from its roster widely available across the short-form video app. According to the announcement, issued Tuesday, the…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 3, 2020
TikTok signs global licensing deal with Sony Music

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TikTok signs global licensing deal with Sony Music

TikTok has struck a licensing deal with Sony Music Entertainment to make songs from its roster widely available across the short-form video app. According to the announcement, issued Tuesday, the…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 3, 2020
How Harrison Storm crossed borders during the pandemic

How Harrison Storm crossed borders during the pandemic

Harrison Storm has a name that lifts the spirits of headline writers. While his career so far can’t be writ as a force of nature, it’s certainly brewing. And its impact can be felt on the other side…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 3, 2020
How Harrison Storm crossed borders during the pandemic

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How Harrison Storm crossed borders during the pandemic

Harrison Storm has a name that lifts the spirits of headline writers. While his career so far can’t be writ as a force of nature, it’s certainly brewing. And its impact can be felt on the other side…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 3, 2020
Australia’s dance community remembers pioneering breaks DJ Phil K

Australia’s dance community remembers pioneering breaks DJ Phil K

Electronic music producer and DJ Phil K has passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 51. The Melbourne-based breaks innovator lost his fight some two years after he was diagnosed…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 2, 2020
Australia’s dance community remembers pioneering breaks DJ Phil K

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Australia’s dance community remembers pioneering breaks DJ Phil K

Electronic music producer and DJ Phil K has passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 51. The Melbourne-based breaks innovator lost his fight some two years after he was diagnosed…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 2, 2020
Oztix Chief Brian Chladil asked Qld’s political parties how they would save live music. This is what they said

Oztix Chief Brian Chladil asked Qld’s political parties how they would save live music. This is what they said

Life is tough in live. And there’s no timeline on a return to normal. Politicians and their policies will largely dictate the survival rate for companies up and down the music industry’s food chain.…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 30, 2020
Oztix Chief Brian Chladil asked Qld’s political parties how they would save live music. This is what they said

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Oztix Chief Brian Chladil asked Qld’s political parties how they would save live music. This is what they said

Life is tough in live. And there’s no timeline on a return to normal. Politicians and their policies will largely dictate the survival rate for companies up and down the music industry’s food chain.…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 30, 2020
Politics and pop in Australia: Get the mix wrong, it can detonate

Politics and pop in Australia: Get the mix wrong, it can detonate

When prime minister Scott Morrison presented his long-overdue $250 million relief package for the arts back in June, the music industry was represented by a familiar face. Guy Sebastian, the one-time…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 29, 2020
Politics and pop in Australia: Get the mix wrong, it can detonate

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Politics and pop in Australia: Get the mix wrong, it can detonate

When prime minister Scott Morrison presented his long-overdue $250 million relief package for the arts back in June, the music industry was represented by a familiar face. Guy Sebastian, the one-time…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 29, 2020
AAM unveils GROW mentor program

AAM unveils GROW mentor program

As Melbourne slowly emerges from a bleak lockdown, the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) launches GROW, a virtual pilot program in support of womxn artist managers.The new three-month mentor…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 29, 2020
AAM unveils GROW mentor program

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AAM unveils GROW mentor program

As Melbourne slowly emerges from a bleak lockdown, the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) launches GROW, a virtual pilot program in support of womxn artist managers.The new three-month mentor…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 29, 2020
Cut Copy sign global publishing deal with BMG

Cut Copy sign global publishing deal with BMG

Cut Copy have cut a global music publishing deal with BMG. The exclusive new arrangement, announced Wednesday (28th October), follows the August release of Freeze, Melt, the electronic-pop outfit’s…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 28, 2020
Cut Copy sign global publishing deal with BMG

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Cut Copy sign global publishing deal with BMG

Cut Copy have cut a global music publishing deal with BMG. The exclusive new arrangement, announced Wednesday (28th October), follows the August release of Freeze, Melt, the electronic-pop outfit’s…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 28, 2020
The Kid LAROI tapped for U.S. Genius Live interactive concert

The Kid LAROI tapped for U.S. Genius Live interactive concert

The Kid is on fire. Sydney's next-big-thing in hip-hop The Kid LAROI will get the Genius Live treatment, with a free interactive concert stream Wednesday across several U.S.-based platforms. The…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 27, 2020
The Kid LAROI tapped for U.S. Genius Live interactive concert

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The Kid LAROI tapped for U.S. Genius Live interactive concert

The Kid is on fire. Sydney's next-big-thing in hip-hop The Kid LAROI will get the Genius Live treatment, with a free interactive concert stream Wednesday across several U.S.-based platforms. The…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 27, 2020
Sydney's nightlife prepares for COVID bounce-back

Sydney's nightlife prepares for COVID bounce-back

The future for the night economy across Sydney and the state of NSW is looking a lot rosier following the scrapping of draconian restrictions on music venues, and the publication of a raft of…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 26, 2020
Sydney's nightlife prepares for COVID bounce-back

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Sydney's nightlife prepares for COVID bounce-back

The future for the night economy across Sydney and the state of NSW is looking a lot rosier following the scrapping of draconian restrictions on music venues, and the publication of a raft of…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 26, 2020
Tame Impala rules U.S. chart, makes history

Tame Impala rules U.S. chart, makes history

Kevin Parker just cut a slice of chart history in the United States, where his Tame Impala track 'Is It True' hits No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs chart. The Slow Rush single rises 2-1…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 23, 2020
Tame Impala rules U.S. chart, makes history

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Tame Impala rules U.S. chart, makes history

Kevin Parker just cut a slice of chart history in the United States, where his Tame Impala track 'Is It True' hits No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs chart. The Slow Rush single rises 2-1…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 23, 2020
Babe Rainbow brighten their year during COVID, land syncs with Apple, Nissan and Netflix

Babe Rainbow brighten their year during COVID, land syncs with Apple, Nissan and Netflix

With touring stuck in the basement, Babe Rainbow is taking the alternative elevator. The psychedelic rock group’s colourful career has been blowing up in recent years. Pan-European treks, top…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 23, 2020
Babe Rainbow brighten their year during COVID, land syncs with Apple, Nissan and Netflix

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Babe Rainbow brighten their year during COVID, land syncs with Apple, Nissan and Netflix

With touring stuck in the basement, Babe Rainbow is taking the alternative elevator. The psychedelic rock group’s colourful career has been blowing up in recent years. Pan-European treks, top…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 23, 2020
Ticketmaster promotes Maria O’Connor, reshuffles ANZ leadership team

Ticketmaster promotes Maria O’Connor, reshuffles ANZ leadership team

Ticketmaster Australia and New Zealand is rewarding company stalwart Maria O’Connor with a promotion as part of a wider shakeup of its leadership team. After more than three decades at the company,…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2020
Ticketmaster promotes Maria O’Connor, reshuffles ANZ leadership team

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Ticketmaster promotes Maria O’Connor, reshuffles ANZ leadership team

Ticketmaster Australia and New Zealand is rewarding company stalwart Maria O’Connor with a promotion as part of a wider shakeup of its leadership team. After more than three decades at the company,…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2020
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