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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

Daniel Sant Launches Cult Artists Agency With Secret Sounds, Live Nation

Daniel Sant Launches Cult Artists Agency With Secret Sounds, Live Nation

Based in Sydney, the Cult Artists agency is created by live veteran Daniel Sant, with Jess Wust and Kim Ramos on board as agents.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2022
Daniel Sant Launches Cult Artists Agency With Secret Sounds, Live Nation

News

Daniel Sant Launches Cult Artists Agency With Secret Sounds, Live Nation

Based in Sydney, the Cult Artists agency is created by live veteran Daniel Sant, with Jess Wust and Kim Ramos on board as agents.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2022
After Five Years, The Industry Observer Waves Goodbye

After Five Years, The Industry Observer Waves Goodbye

Raise a glass for TIO, if that’s your thing and you’ve ignored dry July. After five years, the music industry title is absorbed into TMN.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2022
After Five Years, The Industry Observer Waves Goodbye

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After Five Years, The Industry Observer Waves Goodbye

Raise a glass for TIO, if that’s your thing and you’ve ignored dry July. After five years, the music industry title is absorbed into TMN.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2022
Serenade Turns Attention to U.K. With ‘Dynamic’ New Advisory Board

Serenade Turns Attention to U.K. With ‘Dynamic’ New Advisory Board

Among the board members are Darcus Beese OBE, former president of Island Records, while YMU managing director Iain Watt will chair meetings.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 5, 2022
Serenade Turns Attention to U.K. With ‘Dynamic’ New Advisory Board

News

Serenade Turns Attention to U.K. With ‘Dynamic’ New Advisory Board

Among the board members are Darcus Beese OBE, former president of Island Records, while YMU managing director Iain Watt will chair meetings.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 5, 2022
Frontier Touring Recruits Kylie Jeffrey and Claire Marshall Ahead of ‘Bumper Season of Concerts’

Frontier Touring Recruits Kylie Jeffrey and Claire Marshall Ahead of ‘Bumper Season of Concerts’

The independent concerts giant expands its team ahead of what should be a “bumper season of concerts” across 2022 and 2023.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 5, 2022
Frontier Touring Recruits Kylie Jeffrey and Claire Marshall Ahead of ‘Bumper Season of Concerts’

News

Frontier Touring Recruits Kylie Jeffrey and Claire Marshall Ahead of ‘Bumper Season of Concerts’

The independent concerts giant expands its team ahead of what should be a “bumper season of concerts” across 2022 and 2023.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 5, 2022
Applications Open For 2023 Australian Women in Music Mentor Program

Applications Open For 2023 Australian Women in Music Mentor Program

Successful applicants will learn the ropes with a mentor over a five-month span, during which time they'll enjoy expert industry training.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 5, 2022
Applications Open For 2023 Australian Women in Music Mentor Program

News

Applications Open For 2023 Australian Women in Music Mentor Program

Successful applicants will learn the ropes with a mentor over a five-month span, during which time they'll enjoy expert industry training.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 5, 2022
Nardia Drayton Launches Rock This Country

Nardia Drayton Launches Rock This Country

Ex-Social Family Records label manager Nardia Drayton launches Rock This Country, at a time when country music from the parts is on the climb.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 4, 2022
Nardia Drayton Launches Rock This Country

News

Nardia Drayton Launches Rock This Country

Ex-Social Family Records label manager Nardia Drayton launches Rock This Country, at a time when country music from the parts is on the climb.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 4, 2022
Winston Surfshirt Rides to Triple-Gold Certification for ‘Apple Crumble’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Winston Surfshirt Rides to Triple-Gold Certification for ‘Apple Crumble’ (EXCLUSIVE)

"To have the love we have in Australia is unbelievable," the funksters tell TMN after receiving plaques for gold certifications.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 1, 2022
Winston Surfshirt Rides to Triple-Gold Certification for ‘Apple Crumble’ (EXCLUSIVE)

News

Winston Surfshirt Rides to Triple-Gold Certification for ‘Apple Crumble’ (EXCLUSIVE)

"To have the love we have in Australia is unbelievable," the funksters tell TMN after receiving plaques for gold certifications.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 1, 2022
New Zealand’s Music Industry Hails Copyright Term Extension

New Zealand’s Music Industry Hails Copyright Term Extension

“This long overdue change will help preserve and protect iconic recordings from Aotearoa," says Recorded Music NZ CEO Jo Oliver.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 1, 2022
New Zealand’s Music Industry Hails Copyright Term Extension

News

New Zealand’s Music Industry Hails Copyright Term Extension

“This long overdue change will help preserve and protect iconic recordings from Aotearoa," says Recorded Music NZ CEO Jo Oliver.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 1, 2022
How a Busted Reciprocal Agreement Has Ripped Off Australian Musicians

How a Busted Reciprocal Agreement Has Ripped Off Australian Musicians

It's the "COVID that hit our Aussie music industry in 2015," says Michael Chugg, though few of us are talking about it.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 29, 2022
How a Busted Reciprocal Agreement Has Ripped Off Australian Musicians

News

How a Busted Reciprocal Agreement Has Ripped Off Australian Musicians

It's the "COVID that hit our Aussie music industry in 2015," says Michael Chugg, though few of us are talking about it.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 29, 2022
Too Many Shows, Too Few Staff. Welcome to the Pandemic Hangover

Too Many Shows, Too Few Staff. Welcome to the Pandemic Hangover

When it rains on Australia’s live music space, it buckets down. After two years of lockdowns, cancellations and frustration, live music is roaring ahead. The wheels are spinning at full-speed, the…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 22, 2022
Too Many Shows, Too Few Staff. Welcome to the Pandemic Hangover

News

Too Many Shows, Too Few Staff. Welcome to the Pandemic Hangover

When it rains on Australia’s live music space, it buckets down. After two years of lockdowns, cancellations and frustration, live music is roaring ahead. The wheels are spinning at full-speed, the…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 22, 2022
Game On! APRA AMCOS Sets 2022 ‘High Score’ Event

Game On! APRA AMCOS Sets 2022 ‘High Score’ Event

High Score is a forum on that space where games and music converge, boasting a program of keynotes, panels, workshops and more.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2022
Game On! APRA AMCOS Sets 2022 ‘High Score’ Event

News

Game On! APRA AMCOS Sets 2022 ‘High Score’ Event

High Score is a forum on that space where games and music converge, boasting a program of keynotes, panels, workshops and more.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2022
Following Vanessa Picken's Appointment at Sony Music, Comes With Fries Promotes Alice McLean (EXCLUSIVE)

Following Vanessa Picken's Appointment at Sony Music, Comes With Fries Promotes Alice McLean (EXCLUSIVE)

It’s business as usual at Comes With Fries, the digital agency and label services company founded by Vanessa Picken, the incoming CEO and chair of Sony Music Australia and New Zealand. Last week,…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2022
Following Vanessa Picken's Appointment at Sony Music, Comes With Fries Promotes Alice McLean (EXCLUSIVE)

News

Following Vanessa Picken's Appointment at Sony Music, Comes With Fries Promotes Alice McLean (EXCLUSIVE)

It’s business as usual at Comes With Fries, the digital agency and label services company founded by Vanessa Picken, the incoming CEO and chair of Sony Music Australia and New Zealand. Last week,…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2022
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