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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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Blues on Broadbeach unveils VIP membership package ahead of 2022 fest

Blues on Broadbeach unveils VIP membership package ahead of 2022 fest

Blues is returning to Broadbeach this May, and, for the first time, punters can join the club. Ahead of the 21st annual Blues on Broadbeach -- held once again on the Gold Coast -- organisers launch…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 28, 2022
Blues on Broadbeach unveils VIP membership package ahead of 2022 fest

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Blues on Broadbeach unveils VIP membership package ahead of 2022 fest

Blues is returning to Broadbeach this May, and, for the first time, punters can join the club. Ahead of the 21st annual Blues on Broadbeach -- held once again on the Gold Coast -- organisers launch…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 28, 2022
Taylor Hawkins’ death is a sharp reminder of our own mortality, and to be good to yourself (Op-Ed)

Taylor Hawkins’ death is a sharp reminder of our own mortality, and to be good to yourself (Op-Ed)

There’s something about Taylor Hawkins’ death that just isn’t right. True, we all go at some point, and few of us can accurately predict how, when and where that will go down. The passing of this…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 28, 2022
Taylor Hawkins’ death is a sharp reminder of our own mortality, and to be good to yourself (Op-Ed)

News

Taylor Hawkins’ death is a sharp reminder of our own mortality, and to be good to yourself (Op-Ed)

There’s something about Taylor Hawkins’ death that just isn’t right. True, we all go at some point, and few of us can accurately predict how, when and where that will go down. The passing of this…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 28, 2022
Majors respond to Jack White’s plea for vinyl pressing support: Exclusive

Majors respond to Jack White’s plea for vinyl pressing support: Exclusive

Jack White has urged the big three to invest in the booming business of vinyl.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 25, 2022
Majors respond to Jack White’s plea for vinyl pressing support: Exclusive

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Majors respond to Jack White’s plea for vinyl pressing support: Exclusive

Jack White has urged the big three to invest in the booming business of vinyl.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 25, 2022
Amyl and The Sniffers, Courtney Barnett, King Gizzard nominated for U.S. indie awards

Amyl and The Sniffers, Courtney Barnett, King Gizzard nominated for U.S. indie awards

With a brace of nominations, Amyl and The Sniffers lead a strong Australian contingent at the 2022 A2IM Libera Awards, the U.S. indie music community’s annual ceremony. The Aussie pub rockers are up…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 24, 2022
Amyl and The Sniffers, Courtney Barnett, King Gizzard nominated for U.S. indie awards

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Amyl and The Sniffers, Courtney Barnett, King Gizzard nominated for U.S. indie awards

With a brace of nominations, Amyl and The Sniffers lead a strong Australian contingent at the 2022 A2IM Libera Awards, the U.S. indie music community’s annual ceremony. The Aussie pub rockers are up…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 24, 2022
Julia Zemiro and Jerome Farah to host 2022 APRA Awards

Julia Zemiro and Jerome Farah to host 2022 APRA Awards

Veteran presenter Julia Zemiro and artist Jerome Farah are on hosting duties for the 2022 APRA Music Awards, which returns to Melbourne this May for its 40th anniversary edition.The historic…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 24, 2022
Julia Zemiro and Jerome Farah to host 2022 APRA Awards

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Julia Zemiro and Jerome Farah to host 2022 APRA Awards

Veteran presenter Julia Zemiro and artist Jerome Farah are on hosting duties for the 2022 APRA Music Awards, which returns to Melbourne this May for its 40th anniversary edition.The historic…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 24, 2022
Matt Gudinski, Dion Brant and Adam Wilkes talk Frontier's future: Exclusive

Matt Gudinski, Dion Brant and Adam Wilkes talk Frontier's future: Exclusive

March Madness is a frenzy of sport in the United States, a weeks-long college basketball tournament when team colours are splashed about, faces are painted in garish tones, and the hordes bellow for…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 23, 2022
Matt Gudinski, Dion Brant and Adam Wilkes talk Frontier's future: Exclusive

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Matt Gudinski, Dion Brant and Adam Wilkes talk Frontier's future: Exclusive

March Madness is a frenzy of sport in the United States, a weeks-long college basketball tournament when team colours are splashed about, faces are painted in garish tones, and the hordes bellow for…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 23, 2022
Slowed by lockdowns, Australia was ‘lowest performing’ recorded music market in 2021: IFPI

Slowed by lockdowns, Australia was ‘lowest performing’ recorded music market in 2021: IFPI

When measured against other Top 10 markets, Australia was flagging.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 23, 2022
Slowed by lockdowns, Australia was ‘lowest performing’ recorded music market in 2021: IFPI

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Slowed by lockdowns, Australia was ‘lowest performing’ recorded music market in 2021: IFPI

When measured against other Top 10 markets, Australia was flagging.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 23, 2022
In Hearts Wake wear their 'green' credentials in new climate crisis film: Watch the trailer

In Hearts Wake wear their 'green' credentials in new climate crisis film: Watch the trailer

Australians can’t catch a break, whether its floods, drought or bushfires, typically in quick succession. Now, Australia’s live music scene is pressing for urgent action on the climate crisis by way…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 22, 2022
In Hearts Wake wear their 'green' credentials in new climate crisis film: Watch the trailer

News

In Hearts Wake wear their 'green' credentials in new climate crisis film: Watch the trailer

Australians can’t catch a break, whether its floods, drought or bushfires, typically in quick succession. Now, Australia’s live music scene is pressing for urgent action on the climate crisis by way…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 22, 2022
Frontier Touring looks to the future with new leadership structure: 'We’re ready to get back to shows'

Frontier Touring looks to the future with new leadership structure: 'We’re ready to get back to shows'

With a year shaping as one of the brightest in its storied history, Frontier Touring restructures its executive and leadership teams for the busy road ahead. Today (March 22), Frontier unveils a new,…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 22, 2022
Frontier Touring looks to the future with new leadership structure: 'We’re ready to get back to shows'

News

Frontier Touring looks to the future with new leadership structure: 'We’re ready to get back to shows'

With a year shaping as one of the brightest in its storied history, Frontier Touring restructures its executive and leadership teams for the busy road ahead. Today (March 22), Frontier unveils a new,…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 22, 2022
Satellite 13 launches music consultancy

Satellite 13 launches music consultancy

Two years in development, the Perth-based multiple-platform Satellite 13 Entertainment Group is adding a music consultancy.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 18, 2022
Satellite 13 launches music consultancy

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Satellite 13 launches music consultancy

Two years in development, the Perth-based multiple-platform Satellite 13 Entertainment Group is adding a music consultancy.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 18, 2022
Brisbane flood relief concerts raise $35,000-plus: 'This is the power of community music scenes'

Brisbane flood relief concerts raise $35,000-plus: 'This is the power of community music scenes'

A pair of hastily-arranged flood benefit concerts in Brisbane raked in a combined sum upwards of $35,000, with all funds going to help those who’ve been hammered by the east coast weather crisis, TIO…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 18, 2022
Brisbane flood relief concerts raise $35,000-plus: 'This is the power of community music scenes'

News

Brisbane flood relief concerts raise $35,000-plus: 'This is the power of community music scenes'

A pair of hastily-arranged flood benefit concerts in Brisbane raked in a combined sum upwards of $35,000, with all funds going to help those who’ve been hammered by the east coast weather crisis, TIO…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 18, 2022
As the Olympics countdown starts, QMusic presents politicians with ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

As the Olympics countdown starts, QMusic presents politicians with ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

As the live entertainment machine cranks its long-dormant gears, reps from across Queensland’s music industry gathered Wednesday (March 16) for a debriefing with the state’s decision-makers, the…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 17, 2022
As the Olympics countdown starts, QMusic presents politicians with ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

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As the Olympics countdown starts, QMusic presents politicians with ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

As the live entertainment machine cranks its long-dormant gears, reps from across Queensland’s music industry gathered Wednesday (March 16) for a debriefing with the state’s decision-makers, the…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 17, 2022
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