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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.

Latest stories

How NSW Police stopped OneFour with anti-outlaw tactics

How NSW Police stopped OneFour with anti-outlaw tactics

OneFour aren’t so much the scourge of NSW police. They’re enemy No. 1 to a force that is taking unprecedented measures to take down the hip-hop outfit. That’s the picture painted by a new ABC…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 13, 2019
How NSW Police stopped OneFour with anti-outlaw tactics

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How NSW Police stopped OneFour with anti-outlaw tactics

OneFour aren’t so much the scourge of NSW police. They’re enemy No. 1 to a force that is taking unprecedented measures to take down the hip-hop outfit. That’s the picture painted by a new ABC…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 13, 2019
Jack Bratt takes out Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019

Jack Bratt takes out Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019

Jack Bratt took out the Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019. And with it, a $25,000 winner’s cheque. The Brisbane guitarist, songwriter and producer collected the spoils at a ceremony Wednesday night…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2019
Jack Bratt takes out Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019

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Jack Bratt takes out Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019

Jack Bratt took out the Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019. And with it, a $25,000 winner’s cheque. The Brisbane guitarist, songwriter and producer collected the spoils at a ceremony Wednesday night…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2019
Remote Control’s Dot Dash Label signs U.K. & Europe deal with Proper Music Group

Remote Control’s Dot Dash Label signs U.K. & Europe deal with Proper Music Group

Leading U.K. indie distributor Proper Music Group has struck a deal to distribute recordings from Dot Dash, Remote Control’s in-house label. Through the new arrangement, Proper will distribute…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2019
Remote Control’s Dot Dash Label signs U.K. & Europe deal with Proper Music Group

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Remote Control’s Dot Dash Label signs U.K. & Europe deal with Proper Music Group

Leading U.K. indie distributor Proper Music Group has struck a deal to distribute recordings from Dot Dash, Remote Control’s in-house label. Through the new arrangement, Proper will distribute…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2019
Dance community mourns Sydney promoter Paul Strange

Dance community mourns Sydney promoter Paul Strange

Tributes are pouring in for Sydney scene builder Paul Strange, who has passed away. Through his company Paul Strange Presents, Strange staged countless house and techno events, parties and festivals…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 11, 2019
Dance community mourns Sydney promoter Paul Strange

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Dance community mourns Sydney promoter Paul Strange

Tributes are pouring in for Sydney scene builder Paul Strange, who has passed away. Through his company Paul Strange Presents, Strange staged countless house and techno events, parties and festivals…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 11, 2019
Tony Harlow takes top Warner Music U.K. job

Tony Harlow takes top Warner Music U.K. job

Tony Harlow is moving on up in the world. The former chief of EMI and Warner Music’s activities in Australasia, Harlow is named chairman and CEO of Warner Music U.K. with effect from February 2020.…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 10, 2019
Tony Harlow takes top Warner Music U.K. job

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Tony Harlow takes top Warner Music U.K. job

Tony Harlow is moving on up in the world. The former chief of EMI and Warner Music’s activities in Australasia, Harlow is named chairman and CEO of Warner Music U.K. with effect from February 2020.…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 10, 2019
How much your favourite international acts made from Spotify in 2019

How much your favourite international acts made from Spotify in 2019

It’s that special time of year when most of us are getting the decorations up, thinking of a holiday getaway, breaking bread with friends and family. And if you're a mega-star recording artist,…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 9, 2019
How much your favourite international acts made from Spotify in 2019

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How much your favourite international acts made from Spotify in 2019

It’s that special time of year when most of us are getting the decorations up, thinking of a holiday getaway, breaking bread with friends and family. And if you're a mega-star recording artist,…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 9, 2019
Entertainment sector left in the dark after Scott Morrison wipes arts department

Entertainment sector left in the dark after Scott Morrison wipes arts department

The entertainment industries are still searching for answers after the Morrison government announced arts will be dropped into a department that will also oversee roads and rail, with effect from…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2019
Entertainment sector left in the dark after Scott Morrison wipes arts department

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Entertainment sector left in the dark after Scott Morrison wipes arts department

The entertainment industries are still searching for answers after the Morrison government announced arts will be dropped into a department that will also oversee roads and rail, with effect from…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2019
Tones And I, Billie Eilish rules YouTube’s ‘Top Trending’ charts for 2019

Tones And I, Billie Eilish rules YouTube’s ‘Top Trending’ charts for 2019

Move over fellas, ladies are the biggest drawcards on YouTube. The global streaming giant today publishes its YouTube Rewind year-in-review, which sees female artists dominate its two key music video…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2019
Tones And I, Billie Eilish rules YouTube’s ‘Top Trending’ charts for 2019

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Tones And I, Billie Eilish rules YouTube’s ‘Top Trending’ charts for 2019

Move over fellas, ladies are the biggest drawcards on YouTube. The global streaming giant today publishes its YouTube Rewind year-in-review, which sees female artists dominate its two key music video…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2019
Michael Chugg ‘disappointed’ with Google’s advertising blackflip on ‘scumbag’ Viagogo

Michael Chugg ‘disappointed’ with Google’s advertising blackflip on ‘scumbag’ Viagogo

Viagogo is back in the headlines. And the live industry wants some answers. Last week, the rogue secondary ticketing operator and promoters’ enemy No. 1 threw down the gauntlet with a…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 5, 2019
Michael Chugg ‘disappointed’ with Google’s advertising blackflip on ‘scumbag’ Viagogo

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Michael Chugg ‘disappointed’ with Google’s advertising blackflip on ‘scumbag’ Viagogo

Viagogo is back in the headlines. And the live industry wants some answers. Last week, the rogue secondary ticketing operator and promoters’ enemy No. 1 threw down the gauntlet with a…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 5, 2019
Tristan Berry’s Viscera Arts adds TURF events company [Exclusive]

Tristan Berry’s Viscera Arts adds TURF events company [Exclusive]

Tristan Berry’s music empire is expanding. A year after launching artist development platform Viscera Arts, the Sydney-based entrepreneur debuts an events company TURF in collaboration with Courtney…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
Tristan Berry’s Viscera Arts adds TURF events company [Exclusive]

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Tristan Berry’s Viscera Arts adds TURF events company [Exclusive]

Tristan Berry’s music empire is expanding. A year after launching artist development platform Viscera Arts, the Sydney-based entrepreneur debuts an events company TURF in collaboration with Courtney…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
FastForward Music Conference chief Chris Carey joins TicketSwap

FastForward Music Conference chief Chris Carey joins TicketSwap

Chris Carey has a new gig. The FastForward Music Conference spearhead is named Head of International Marketing at TicketSwap, an online marketplace founded in 2012 with the mission to make secondary…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
FastForward Music Conference chief Chris Carey joins TicketSwap

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FastForward Music Conference chief Chris Carey joins TicketSwap

Chris Carey has a new gig. The FastForward Music Conference spearhead is named Head of International Marketing at TicketSwap, an online marketplace founded in 2012 with the mission to make secondary…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
DVNA joins Falcona Agency [Exclusive]

DVNA joins Falcona Agency [Exclusive]

After blowing everyone away at Bigsound, DVNA has joined Falcona Agency's growing roster. The Gold Coast producer, singer and songwriter will be represented by agents Joel Siviour and Sarah Campbell…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
DVNA joins Falcona Agency [Exclusive]

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DVNA joins Falcona Agency [Exclusive]

After blowing everyone away at Bigsound, DVNA has joined Falcona Agency's growing roster. The Gold Coast producer, singer and songwriter will be represented by agents Joel Siviour and Sarah Campbell…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
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