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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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Unearthed High winners The Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music

Unearthed High winners The Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music

The youngsters from Sydney’s Northern Beaches sign to UNIFIED Artist Management and appoint Select Music as booking agent.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 1, 2021
Unearthed High winners The Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music

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Unearthed High winners The Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music

The youngsters from Sydney’s Northern Beaches sign to UNIFIED Artist Management and appoint Select Music as booking agent.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 1, 2021
Heidi Lenffer’s new ‘Solar Slice’ FEAT project teams with Lime Cordiale for environment-friendly touring

Heidi Lenffer’s new ‘Solar Slice’ FEAT project teams with Lime Cordiale for environment-friendly touring

The 2021 ARIAs best Australian live act is the first to sign up for FEAT's "Solar Slice," a new sustainability initiative.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2021
Heidi Lenffer’s new ‘Solar Slice’ FEAT project teams with Lime Cordiale for environment-friendly touring

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Heidi Lenffer’s new ‘Solar Slice’ FEAT project teams with Lime Cordiale for environment-friendly touring

The 2021 ARIAs best Australian live act is the first to sign up for FEAT's "Solar Slice," a new sustainability initiative.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2021
New calls for insurance scheme as Omicron places live industry on 'high alert'

New calls for insurance scheme as Omicron places live industry on 'high alert'

The Omicron variant is a clear and present danger to Australia’s live entertainment industry, one that could snuff out the recovery.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2021
New calls for insurance scheme as Omicron places live industry on 'high alert'

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New calls for insurance scheme as Omicron places live industry on 'high alert'

The Omicron variant is a clear and present danger to Australia’s live entertainment industry, one that could snuff out the recovery.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2021
Voting for the 2022 APRA Song of the Year is now open

Voting for the 2022 APRA Song of the Year is now open

APRA AMCOS members can now vote for the 2022 APRA Song Of The Year and there’s a $5,000 cash incentive to encourage voters to do their bit.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 29, 2021
Voting for the 2022 APRA Song of the Year is now open

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Voting for the 2022 APRA Song of the Year is now open

APRA AMCOS members can now vote for the 2022 APRA Song Of The Year and there’s a $5,000 cash incentive to encourage voters to do their bit.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 29, 2021
NSW live venue ‘density’ restrictions will be lifted in December

NSW live venue ‘density’ restrictions will be lifted in December

State government is promising to lift venue capacity restrictions deep into December, though some rules will remain in place.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 26, 2021
NSW live venue ‘density’ restrictions will be lifted in December

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NSW live venue ‘density’ restrictions will be lifted in December

State government is promising to lift venue capacity restrictions deep into December, though some rules will remain in place.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 26, 2021
Guy Ngata joins Live Nation in trans-Tasman venues role

Guy Ngata joins Live Nation in trans-Tasman venues role

Ngata is named Senior Vice President Venue Development Australia and New Zealand, reporting to Roger Field.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 25, 2021
Guy Ngata joins Live Nation in trans-Tasman venues role

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Guy Ngata joins Live Nation in trans-Tasman venues role

Ngata is named Senior Vice President Venue Development Australia and New Zealand, reporting to Roger Field.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 25, 2021
Watch Dan Rosen join Masked Wolf onstage at ARIAs afterparty

Watch Dan Rosen join Masked Wolf onstage at ARIAs afterparty

The music major's post-ARIAs hang was a large one, judging from an Instagram post shared by new signing, Alex the Astronaut.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 25, 2021
Watch Dan Rosen join Masked Wolf onstage at ARIAs afterparty

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Watch Dan Rosen join Masked Wolf onstage at ARIAs afterparty

The music major's post-ARIAs hang was a large one, judging from an Instagram post shared by new signing, Alex the Astronaut.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 25, 2021
The Kid LAROI, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nick Cave up for Grammy Awards

The Kid LAROI, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nick Cave up for Grammy Awards

The Kid LAROI could cap his breakout year with the greatest prize of them all -- a Grammy Award. He's not the only Aussie to figure.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2021
The Kid LAROI, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nick Cave up for Grammy Awards

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The Kid LAROI, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nick Cave up for Grammy Awards

The Kid LAROI could cap his breakout year with the greatest prize of them all -- a Grammy Award. He's not the only Aussie to figure.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2021
ASM Global APAC announces Asian headquarters in Singapore

ASM Global APAC announces Asian headquarters in Singapore

ASM Global, the venue and event management giant, is expanding its activities in Asia Pacific with the launch of a regional HQ in Singapore.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2021
ASM Global APAC announces Asian headquarters in Singapore

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ASM Global APAC announces Asian headquarters in Singapore

ASM Global, the venue and event management giant, is expanding its activities in Asia Pacific with the launch of a regional HQ in Singapore.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2021
With 8 nods, will the ARIA Awards be a goldrush for AWAL?

With 8 nods, will the ARIA Awards be a goldrush for AWAL?

The distribution and music services company bagged eight nominations this year, across Owusu, Spacey Jane and Nick Cave.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2021
With 8 nods, will the ARIA Awards be a goldrush for AWAL?

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With 8 nods, will the ARIA Awards be a goldrush for AWAL?

The distribution and music services company bagged eight nominations this year, across Owusu, Spacey Jane and Nick Cave.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2021
Here’s how you can watch the 2021 ARIA Awards

Here’s how you can watch the 2021 ARIA Awards

There’s no need to miss a beat. YouTube will stream the show from 7:30 PM AEDT. Check out all the international timeslots here.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2021
Here’s how you can watch the 2021 ARIA Awards

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Here’s how you can watch the 2021 ARIA Awards

There’s no need to miss a beat. YouTube will stream the show from 7:30 PM AEDT. Check out all the international timeslots here.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2021
Four Tet claims Domino removed three albums from DSPs over royalty dispute

Four Tet claims Domino removed three albums from DSPs over royalty dispute

British electro artist Four Tet is embroiled in a legal spat with Domino over digital royalties, one that is playing out in public.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 22, 2021
Four Tet claims Domino removed three albums from DSPs over royalty dispute

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Four Tet claims Domino removed three albums from DSPs over royalty dispute

British electro artist Four Tet is embroiled in a legal spat with Domino over digital royalties, one that is playing out in public.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 22, 2021
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