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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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Women In Media Awards nominations for Jackie Antas, Bec Brown and Serena Leith

Women In Media Awards nominations for Jackie Antas, Bec Brown and Serena Leith

Live Nation's Jackie Antas, entrepreneur Bec Brown and Spotify's Serena Leith are the music industry standouts who’ve made the cut for B T’s Women In Media Awards. Antas, the touring giant’s VP,…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2020
Women In Media Awards nominations for Jackie Antas, Bec Brown and Serena Leith

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Women In Media Awards nominations for Jackie Antas, Bec Brown and Serena Leith

Live Nation's Jackie Antas, entrepreneur Bec Brown and Spotify's Serena Leith are the music industry standouts who’ve made the cut for B T’s Women In Media Awards. Antas, the touring giant’s VP,…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2020
ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

The 2020 ARIA Awards are all set to take place 25th November, with winners announced live at Sydney’s The Star Event Centre. There’s one slight change to this year’s program. There won’t be an…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2020
ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

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ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

The 2020 ARIA Awards are all set to take place 25th November, with winners announced live at Sydney’s The Star Event Centre. There’s one slight change to this year’s program. There won’t be an…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2020
NSW venues warn live music is ‘under threat’ as calls intensify for gov’t support

NSW venues warn live music is ‘under threat’ as calls intensify for gov’t support

Scores of independent live music venues across New South Wales are calling on state leaders to provide support in these dire times. Otherwise, the once-pumping live scene simply won’t survive. At…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2020
NSW venues warn live music is ‘under threat’ as calls intensify for gov’t support

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NSW venues warn live music is ‘under threat’ as calls intensify for gov’t support

Scores of independent live music venues across New South Wales are calling on state leaders to provide support in these dire times. Otherwise, the once-pumping live scene simply won’t survive. At…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2020
Live Nation promotes Roger Field to President, Asia Pacific

Live Nation promotes Roger Field to President, Asia Pacific

Live Nation elevates several of its top executives in a shakeup that sees Roger Field promoted to President, Asia Pacific. Melbourne-based Field joined Live Nation Australasia back in 2010 and has…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2020
Live Nation promotes Roger Field to President, Asia Pacific

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Live Nation promotes Roger Field to President, Asia Pacific

Live Nation elevates several of its top executives in a shakeup that sees Roger Field promoted to President, Asia Pacific. Melbourne-based Field joined Live Nation Australasia back in 2010 and has…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2020
Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

2020 is a write-off. Touring proper is still some way off, there’s no sight of a vaccine and with summer coming, you’d best book your break close to home. With all that in mind, Michael Gudinski has…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2020
Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

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Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

2020 is a write-off. Touring proper is still some way off, there’s no sight of a vaccine and with summer coming, you’d best book your break close to home. With all that in mind, Michael Gudinski has…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2020
John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke set for COVIDsafe Good Day Sunshine fest

John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke set for COVIDsafe Good Day Sunshine fest

Following a bleak winter for concert fans, a breakthrough. Music festivals are set for a return to the west coast. John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke, Kyle Lionhart and other homegrown artists are…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2020
John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke set for COVIDsafe Good Day Sunshine fest

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John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke set for COVIDsafe Good Day Sunshine fest

Following a bleak winter for concert fans, a breakthrough. Music festivals are set for a return to the west coast. John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke, Kyle Lionhart and other homegrown artists are…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2020
Sony Music launches ‘Time to Talk’ podcast series

Sony Music launches ‘Time to Talk’ podcast series

Sony Music is flicking the switch on podcasts. Veteran music industry allrounder Sean Sennett hosts a new podcast series ‘Time to Talk,’ an exploration into the worlds of musicians, creatives,…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2020
Sony Music launches ‘Time to Talk’ podcast series

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Sony Music launches ‘Time to Talk’ podcast series

Sony Music is flicking the switch on podcasts. Veteran music industry allrounder Sean Sennett hosts a new podcast series ‘Time to Talk,’ an exploration into the worlds of musicians, creatives,…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2020
Kwame signs with VITA for global management: Exclusive

Kwame signs with VITA for global management: Exclusive

Kwame has signed-up with Vita Artists for management, TIO can exclusively reveal. The rising Australian rapper and producer (full name Rich Kwame Amevor) joins the roster at Guven Yilmaz’s Vita Music…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2020
Kwame signs with VITA for global management: Exclusive

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Kwame signs with VITA for global management: Exclusive

Kwame has signed-up with Vita Artists for management, TIO can exclusively reveal. The rising Australian rapper and producer (full name Rich Kwame Amevor) joins the roster at Guven Yilmaz’s Vita Music…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2020
Jawsh 685 cracks the first-ever Billboard global charts

Jawsh 685 cracks the first-ever Billboard global charts

Billboard’s charts have gone global. After years of testing and consulting with the music industry, the U.S. trade title has launched two new charts tracking the most popular songs on the planet.…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2020
Jawsh 685 cracks the first-ever Billboard global charts

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Jawsh 685 cracks the first-ever Billboard global charts

Billboard’s charts have gone global. After years of testing and consulting with the music industry, the U.S. trade title has launched two new charts tracking the most popular songs on the planet.…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2020
Pressure on Live Nation to clarify Harry Styles ANZ Tour

Pressure on Live Nation to clarify Harry Styles ANZ Tour

Everyone's wild about Harry Styles. Though whether Harry will actually fulfill his tour Australia in the weeks ahead is now a storm of confusion that’s roped in two of the biggest players in live…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2020
Pressure on Live Nation to clarify Harry Styles ANZ Tour

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Pressure on Live Nation to clarify Harry Styles ANZ Tour

Everyone's wild about Harry Styles. Though whether Harry will actually fulfill his tour Australia in the weeks ahead is now a storm of confusion that’s roped in two of the biggest players in live…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2020
Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music

Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music

Flowerkid is ready to bloom. The teenage Sydney singer (real name Flynn Sant) has sewn-up several industry partnership to help lift his career to the next level, including international major label…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2020
Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music

News

Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music

Flowerkid is ready to bloom. The teenage Sydney singer (real name Flynn Sant) has sewn-up several industry partnership to help lift his career to the next level, including international major label…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2020
Three months on, Gimme Shelter is tackling ‘real and very open struggles’ for artists and managers

Three months on, Gimme Shelter is tackling ‘real and very open struggles’ for artists and managers

Despite claims from the very top, the novel coronavirus hasn’t magically disappeared. The live industry is grounded indefinitely, face masks are the hot fashion tip, and Melburnians are binging on…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2020
Three months on, Gimme Shelter is tackling ‘real and very open struggles’ for artists and managers

News

Three months on, Gimme Shelter is tackling ‘real and very open struggles’ for artists and managers

Despite claims from the very top, the novel coronavirus hasn’t magically disappeared. The live industry is grounded indefinitely, face masks are the hot fashion tip, and Melburnians are binging on…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2020
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