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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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Australians overwhelmingly concerned for COVID-hit music community: Report

Australians overwhelmingly concerned for COVID-hit music community: Report

New researched has found four-in-every-five Australians believe the creative industry has been hit hard by COVID-19.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 10, 2021
Australians overwhelmingly concerned for COVID-hit music community: Report

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Australians overwhelmingly concerned for COVID-hit music community: Report

New researched has found four-in-every-five Australians believe the creative industry has been hit hard by COVID-19.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 10, 2021
Quick As Thieves race raises $600,000 for charity

Quick As Thieves race raises $600,000 for charity

This year’s fun run raked-in more than $600,000, well ahead of the $500,000 fundraising target and more than double the take from 2020.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 10, 2021
Quick As Thieves race raises $600,000 for charity

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Quick As Thieves race raises $600,000 for charity

This year’s fun run raked-in more than $600,000, well ahead of the $500,000 fundraising target and more than double the take from 2020.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 10, 2021
Sam Righi remembers the glory days of Harbour Agency and its years-long ‘decline’

Sam Righi remembers the glory days of Harbour Agency and its years-long ‘decline’

“I’ve watched the decline off all the above with no strong direction or leadership, no more strong touring of acts," writes Righi.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 9, 2021
Sam Righi remembers the glory days of Harbour Agency and its years-long ‘decline’

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Sam Righi remembers the glory days of Harbour Agency and its years-long ‘decline’

“I’ve watched the decline off all the above with no strong direction or leadership, no more strong touring of acts," writes Righi.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 9, 2021
Inside Out launches in Australia with Lucy Baker joining as Head Of Communications

Inside Out launches in Australia with Lucy Baker joining as Head Of Communications

Former Sony Music employee Lucy Baker will build the business for inside out's Australian presence, working with Co-Director Chloe Melick.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 8, 2021
Inside Out launches in Australia with Lucy Baker joining as Head Of Communications

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Inside Out launches in Australia with Lucy Baker joining as Head Of Communications

Former Sony Music employee Lucy Baker will build the business for inside out's Australian presence, working with Co-Director Chloe Melick.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 8, 2021
Masked Wolf had TikTok's most-popular songs globally in 2021

Masked Wolf had TikTok's most-popular songs globally in 2021

TikTok put the chaos of 2020 behind it to gather 1 billion users to its platform this year, with Masked Wolf leaping ahead of the pack.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 7, 2021
Masked Wolf had TikTok's most-popular songs globally in 2021

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Masked Wolf had TikTok's most-popular songs globally in 2021

TikTok put the chaos of 2020 behind it to gather 1 billion users to its platform this year, with Masked Wolf leaping ahead of the pack.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 7, 2021
Mushroom Group walks away from Harbour Agency following investigation

Mushroom Group walks away from Harbour Agency following investigation

“Mushroom Group can confirm that The Harbour Agency is no longer part of the Mushroom Group of Companies,” reads a statement.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 7, 2021
Mushroom Group walks away from Harbour Agency following investigation

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Mushroom Group walks away from Harbour Agency following investigation

“Mushroom Group can confirm that The Harbour Agency is no longer part of the Mushroom Group of Companies,” reads a statement.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 7, 2021
The Beatles 'Get Back' doco reminds us that deadlines are an ingredient for success

The Beatles 'Get Back' doco reminds us that deadlines are an ingredient for success

"The Beatles: Get Back" is part myth-busting exercise, and part myth-building. And there are takeaways everywhere.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2021
The Beatles 'Get Back' doco reminds us that deadlines are an ingredient for success

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The Beatles 'Get Back' doco reminds us that deadlines are an ingredient for success

"The Beatles: Get Back" is part myth-busting exercise, and part myth-building. And there are takeaways everywhere.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2021
Check out the streaming numbers behind the 2021 ARIA Awards

Check out the streaming numbers behind the 2021 ARIA Awards

It’s an “amazing” result, declared ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd, following her first ARIA Awards in the top job.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 3, 2021
Check out the streaming numbers behind the 2021 ARIA Awards

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Check out the streaming numbers behind the 2021 ARIA Awards

It’s an “amazing” result, declared ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd, following her first ARIA Awards in the top job.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 3, 2021
Olga Fitzroy, award-winning U.K. recording engineer, set for studio masterclass

Olga Fitzroy, award-winning U.K. recording engineer, set for studio masterclass

Award-winning British studio professional Olga Fitzroy will take the mic next week for a special Women in Music Production masterclass.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 3, 2021
Olga Fitzroy, award-winning U.K. recording engineer, set for studio masterclass

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Olga Fitzroy, award-winning U.K. recording engineer, set for studio masterclass

Award-winning British studio professional Olga Fitzroy will take the mic next week for a special Women in Music Production masterclass.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 3, 2021
How Pnau and Elton John made magic with 'Cold Heart'

How Pnau and Elton John made magic with 'Cold Heart'

Nick Littlemore discusses his battle with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, and the goldmine of tracks Pnau recorded with Elton John.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 2, 2021
How Pnau and Elton John made magic with 'Cold Heart'

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How Pnau and Elton John made magic with 'Cold Heart'

Nick Littlemore discusses his battle with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, and the goldmine of tracks Pnau recorded with Elton John.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 2, 2021
The Kid LAROI's 'Stay' was one of Spotify's most-streamed songs of 2021

The Kid LAROI's 'Stay' was one of Spotify's most-streamed songs of 2021

The Sydney-raised, Los Angeles-based singer and rapper makes a strong showing in Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign, published today.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 2, 2021
The Kid LAROI's 'Stay' was one of Spotify's most-streamed songs of 2021

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The Kid LAROI's 'Stay' was one of Spotify's most-streamed songs of 2021

The Sydney-raised, Los Angeles-based singer and rapper makes a strong showing in Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign, published today.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 2, 2021
Page 1 Management signs U.S. production duo ClickNPress

Page 1 Management signs U.S. production duo ClickNPress

The U.S. arm of Page 1 Management has signed ClickNPress, the Grammy Award-nominated Nu-Era production team.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 1, 2021
Page 1 Management signs U.S. production duo ClickNPress

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Page 1 Management signs U.S. production duo ClickNPress

The U.S. arm of Page 1 Management has signed ClickNPress, the Grammy Award-nominated Nu-Era production team.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 1, 2021
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