Lars Brandle

So, Apple ditched its Beats 1 radio brand. Big deal. Actually, everything Apple does is a big deal. While the pandemic has smacked the kiss of death on most industries, Apple just became the first…

The year 2020 hasn’t been kind to the music industry, but Music SA’s South Australian Music Awards are ready and set to go ahead. The sixth annual SAM Awards are locked in for November 3rd,…

Creators and small businesses in Australia and a bunch of other territories can now charge for live events on Facebook, including virtual gigs. Back in April, when the country was in lockdown and the…

For those about to rock, listen up. Double J is beating the drum with its Home School of Rock, a new campaign offering music fans the chance to score virtual tuition with the best in the business.…

Mark Yovich, the Western Australia-born entertainment professional, is flying high at Ticketmaster where’s been promoted to President of Global, The Industry Observer can confirm. His appointment is…

Australia’s network of live music venues now has a trusted resource to help guide them through the pandemic and back to business. Today, the Australian Live Music Business Council launches the…

Live Nation’s Global Relief Fund has raised US$15 million, to support 15,000 roadies, techs and all the backstage crew now out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. The global concerts giant…

Media Arts Lawyers is stepping up its support for survivors of harassment and assault in the creative industries. The Melbourne-based law firm launches the WXIM Pro Bono Initiative, which provides…

America’s songwriters lobby body has pledged to fight on after a federal appeal court pulled the handbrake on a near-50% hike in digital streaming royalties. This week, the D.C. Circuit Court of…

The all-star ‘Fire Fight’ charity album has blasted past half-a-million-dollars raised for good causes. The double-set Artists Unite for Fire Fight: Concert for National Bushfire Relief has raised…

Confused about COVIDSafe guidelines for gigs? Live Performance Australia has all the background. The trade body this week posted industry guidelines to help venues as they prepare to emerge from the…

The Morrison government has finally unveiled details of its $75 million fund to help “reactivate” the arts and entertainment sector, and launched round one of its Live Music Australia program, drawn…