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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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TEG strikes alliance with Empire Touring, announces Sydney rock fest

TEG strikes alliance with Empire Touring, announces Sydney rock fest

TEG has struck a strategic alliance with Empire Touring to co-promote tours and events across Australia, including a run of dates in Sydney later this year. Established by Marc Christowski and…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 13, 2020
TEG strikes alliance with Empire Touring, announces Sydney rock fest

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TEG strikes alliance with Empire Touring, announces Sydney rock fest

TEG has struck a strategic alliance with Empire Touring to co-promote tours and events across Australia, including a run of dates in Sydney later this year. Established by Marc Christowski and…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 13, 2020
Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

Rosè and her Blackpink bandmates have etched their names in chart history with The Album, their debut Korean language album. The all-female quartet land at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200, for the…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2020
Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

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Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

Rosè and her Blackpink bandmates have etched their names in chart history with The Album, their debut Korean language album. The all-female quartet land at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200, for the…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2020
BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

BENEE planted a seed, and it’s grown into Olive. The 20-year-old Kiwi artist is a rising star, racking up more than two billion streams with her breakout, breakup hit ‘Supalonely.’ And she’s now a…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2020
BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

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BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

BENEE planted a seed, and it’s grown into Olive. The 20-year-old Kiwi artist is a rising star, racking up more than two billion streams with her breakout, breakup hit ‘Supalonely.’ And she’s now a…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2020
Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

Michael Chugg’s connection with Asia is well documented. With the launch of a Chugg Music office in the region, the legendary promoter is keen to build bridges for all Australian acts, not just those…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 8, 2020
Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

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Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

Michael Chugg’s connection with Asia is well documented. With the launch of a Chugg Music office in the region, the legendary promoter is keen to build bridges for all Australian acts, not just those…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 8, 2020
Sony Music signs hotly-tipped indie-pop singer MAY-A

Sony Music signs hotly-tipped indie-pop singer MAY-A

Teenage star-in-waiting MAY-A has signed with Sony Music Entertainment for Australia and New Zealand. “I am so psyched to have signed with Sony Music and excited to see everything that they will…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2020
Sony Music signs hotly-tipped indie-pop singer MAY-A

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Sony Music signs hotly-tipped indie-pop singer MAY-A

Teenage star-in-waiting MAY-A has signed with Sony Music Entertainment for Australia and New Zealand. “I am so psyched to have signed with Sony Music and excited to see everything that they will…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2020
Roy Amar joins Open Door Management

Roy Amar joins Open Door Management

The Open Door Management team is expanding. Artist manager Roy Amar is joining the company, where he will work alongside co-founders Chris O’Brien and Josh Smith. Amar brings with him the acts…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2020
Roy Amar joins Open Door Management

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Roy Amar joins Open Door Management

The Open Door Management team is expanding. Artist manager Roy Amar is joining the company, where he will work alongside co-founders Chris O’Brien and Josh Smith. Amar brings with him the acts…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2020
Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

If you work in music, or just love the stuff, the name Daniel Ek stirs all types of emotions. He’s either your White Knight, or Dr Evil. The Swedish Super-Geek or the guy who turned recording…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2020
Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

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Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

If you work in music, or just love the stuff, the name Daniel Ek stirs all types of emotions. He’s either your White Knight, or Dr Evil. The Swedish Super-Geek or the guy who turned recording…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2020
Dan Rosen named president of Warner Music Australia

Dan Rosen named president of Warner Music Australia

Dan Rosen is to join Warner Music Australasia a full decade after his leading tenure as ARIA and PPCA CEO. Announced this morning (September 30), Rosen takes the top job at Warner Music Australasia…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 30, 2020
Dan Rosen named president of Warner Music Australia

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Dan Rosen named president of Warner Music Australia

Dan Rosen is to join Warner Music Australasia a full decade after his leading tenure as ARIA and PPCA CEO. Announced this morning (September 30), Rosen takes the top job at Warner Music Australasia…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 30, 2020
YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

The pandemic has been a horror show for every industry. That is, except for those businesses selling face masks, hand sanitiser, and streaming media. With millions around the globe stuck inside and…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2020
YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

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YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

The pandemic has been a horror show for every industry. That is, except for those businesses selling face masks, hand sanitiser, and streaming media. With millions around the globe stuck inside and…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2020
AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

By their very nature, the independents are agile, nimble and so often able to spot developments before the big guys. So, scrapping next month’s AIR Awards and 2020 Indie-Con was never going to…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2020
AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

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AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

By their very nature, the independents are agile, nimble and so often able to spot developments before the big guys. So, scrapping next month’s AIR Awards and 2020 Indie-Con was never going to…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2020
Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

The sun is hammering down, the days stretching longer. In the natural order of things, the beat of the summer festivals should be growing louder. This is not a normal year. Good Day Sunshine is not a…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2020
Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

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Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

The sun is hammering down, the days stretching longer. In the natural order of things, the beat of the summer festivals should be growing louder. This is not a normal year. Good Day Sunshine is not a…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2020
Australia's live industry faces 'imminent collapse': Report

Australia's live industry faces 'imminent collapse': Report

With revenue all but drying up during the health crisis, the vast majority of businesses across Australia’s live industry are facing shutdown in the next half-year. And as many as one third of the…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2020
Australia's live industry faces 'imminent collapse': Report

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Australia's live industry faces 'imminent collapse': Report

With revenue all but drying up during the health crisis, the vast majority of businesses across Australia’s live industry are facing shutdown in the next half-year. And as many as one third of the…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2020
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