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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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Sound West 2022 has an opportunity to curate and present an event

Sound West 2022 has an opportunity to curate and present an event

Right now, Sound West’s producers are lobbing an “opportunity for Sydney promoters,” with an opening for the Live Music Events program.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 10, 2021
Sound West 2022 has an opportunity to curate and present an event

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Sound West 2022 has an opportunity to curate and present an event

Right now, Sound West’s producers are lobbing an “opportunity for Sydney promoters,” with an opening for the Live Music Events program.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 10, 2021
Media Arts Lawyers appoints three partners

Media Arts Lawyers appoints three partners

The trio “have been on partner track for many years and these appointments recognise their valuable contribution to the firm."

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2021
Media Arts Lawyers appoints three partners

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Media Arts Lawyers appoints three partners

The trio “have been on partner track for many years and these appointments recognise their valuable contribution to the firm."

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2021
Rachel Kelly joins Utopia Music as VP for Australia

Rachel Kelly joins Utopia Music as VP for Australia

Rachel Kelly has resurfaced at Utopia Music, the European music tech and data solutions specialist, where she takes the lead for Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2021
Rachel Kelly joins Utopia Music as VP for Australia

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Rachel Kelly joins Utopia Music as VP for Australia

Rachel Kelly has resurfaced at Utopia Music, the European music tech and data solutions specialist, where she takes the lead for Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2021
'You've been Thunderstruck': AC/DC joins YouTube elite

'You've been Thunderstruck': AC/DC joins YouTube elite

AC/DC has been doing dirty deeds for decades. By cracking one billion views for a single video on YouTube, the rockers get another one done.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 8, 2021
'You've been Thunderstruck': AC/DC joins YouTube elite

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'You've been Thunderstruck': AC/DC joins YouTube elite

AC/DC has been doing dirty deeds for decades. By cracking one billion views for a single video on YouTube, the rockers get another one done.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 8, 2021
Virtual ARIA Week unveils speaker lineup and program

Virtual ARIA Week unveils speaker lineup and program

The ninth annual ARIA Week is taking shape, with a lineup of guest speakers including Mardi Caught, Holly Rankin and Jaddan Comerford.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 8, 2021
Virtual ARIA Week unveils speaker lineup and program

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Virtual ARIA Week unveils speaker lineup and program

The ninth annual ARIA Week is taking shape, with a lineup of guest speakers including Mardi Caught, Holly Rankin and Jaddan Comerford.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 8, 2021
The Australian Commercial Radio Awards live event is cancelled

The Australian Commercial Radio Awards live event is cancelled

The upcoming live Australian Commercial Radio Awards gala (ACRAs) has been scrapped, organizers Commercial Radio Australia announced.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 5, 2021
The Australian Commercial Radio Awards live event is cancelled

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The Australian Commercial Radio Awards live event is cancelled

The upcoming live Australian Commercial Radio Awards gala (ACRAs) has been scrapped, organizers Commercial Radio Australia announced.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 5, 2021
The Kid LAROI’s ‘Stay’ joins elite company on U.S. airplay chart

The Kid LAROI’s ‘Stay’ joins elite company on U.S. airplay chart

The Kid LAROI is enjoying rare air in the United States, where he joins some elite company on the pop airplay chart.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 4, 2021
The Kid LAROI’s ‘Stay’ joins elite company on U.S. airplay chart

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The Kid LAROI’s ‘Stay’ joins elite company on U.S. airplay chart

The Kid LAROI is enjoying rare air in the United States, where he joins some elite company on the pop airplay chart.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 4, 2021
Parramatta preps for inaugural Sound West conference and festival

Parramatta preps for inaugural Sound West conference and festival

Parramatta will be the beating heart of Australian music for a week in 2022, when the first-ever Sound West fest rolls around.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 3, 2021
Parramatta preps for inaugural Sound West conference and festival

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Parramatta preps for inaugural Sound West conference and festival

Parramatta will be the beating heart of Australian music for a week in 2022, when the first-ever Sound West fest rolls around.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 3, 2021
AAM unveils annual 'Managers Week': Exclusive

AAM unveils annual 'Managers Week': Exclusive

Music managers, the often-overlooked power behind the performer, now have a week-long conference to share ideas.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 3, 2021
AAM unveils annual 'Managers Week': Exclusive

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AAM unveils annual 'Managers Week': Exclusive

Music managers, the often-overlooked power behind the performer, now have a week-long conference to share ideas.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 3, 2021
Check out the Aussies in Spotify’s Top 100 streamed artists list

Check out the Aussies in Spotify’s Top 100 streamed artists list

With ‘Cold Heart’ warming up sales charts around the globe, Pnau enters elite the ranks on Spotify, ahead of AC/DC, Masked Wolf and more.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 3, 2021
Check out the Aussies in Spotify’s Top 100 streamed artists list

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Check out the Aussies in Spotify’s Top 100 streamed artists list

With ‘Cold Heart’ warming up sales charts around the globe, Pnau enters elite the ranks on Spotify, ahead of AC/DC, Masked Wolf and more.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 3, 2021
Ticketek unveils ‘world-first’ integrated ticketing and COVID-19 check-in solution

Ticketek unveils ‘world-first’ integrated ticketing and COVID-19 check-in solution

TEG’s Ticketek presses the button on an integrated mobile ticketing platform that should make entry to the show much easier.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 2, 2021
Ticketek unveils ‘world-first’ integrated ticketing and COVID-19 check-in solution

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Ticketek unveils ‘world-first’ integrated ticketing and COVID-19 check-in solution

TEG’s Ticketek presses the button on an integrated mobile ticketing platform that should make entry to the show much easier.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 2, 2021
Lindsay Rimes is the first country songwriter to enter APRA AMCOS’ billionaire club

Lindsay Rimes is the first country songwriter to enter APRA AMCOS’ billionaire club

Lindsay Rimes collects a slice of history with his induction into APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List, announced Monday.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 1, 2021
Lindsay Rimes is the first country songwriter to enter APRA AMCOS’ billionaire club

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Lindsay Rimes is the first country songwriter to enter APRA AMCOS’ billionaire club

Lindsay Rimes collects a slice of history with his induction into APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List, announced Monday.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 1, 2021
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