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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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Parliament wants streamers to pay for local content, backs national cultural plan

Parliament wants streamers to pay for local content, backs national cultural plan

Parliament published its forward-looking document, which maps out the next ten years and beyond for the cultural and creative industries.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 28, 2021
Parliament wants streamers to pay for local content, backs national cultural plan

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Parliament wants streamers to pay for local content, backs national cultural plan

Parliament published its forward-looking document, which maps out the next ten years and beyond for the cultural and creative industries.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 28, 2021
It’s a marathon, not a sprint: 300 music industry professionals set for fundraising run

It’s a marathon, not a sprint: 300 music industry professionals set for fundraising run

Thick As Thieves is behind the Friday, Nov. 26 fundraising marathon, which raises much-needed money for The Fred Hollows Foundation.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 27, 2021
It’s a marathon, not a sprint: 300 music industry professionals set for fundraising run

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It’s a marathon, not a sprint: 300 music industry professionals set for fundraising run

Thick As Thieves is behind the Friday, Nov. 26 fundraising marathon, which raises much-needed money for The Fred Hollows Foundation.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 27, 2021
Jess Day signs with Wonderlick

Jess Day signs with Wonderlick

Jess Day signs with Wonderlick/Sony Music Entertainment Australia, where she joins a roster that includes Amy Shark and Holy Holy

By Lars Brandle - Oct 26, 2021
Jess Day signs with Wonderlick

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Jess Day signs with Wonderlick

Jess Day signs with Wonderlick/Sony Music Entertainment Australia, where she joins a roster that includes Amy Shark and Holy Holy

By Lars Brandle - Oct 26, 2021
South Summit signs with Four Tone Artists: Exclusive

South Summit signs with Four Tone Artists: Exclusive

With a new tune making a splash on triple j, the Perth outfit signs with Josh Lane at Four Tone Artists for Australian bookings.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 26, 2021
South Summit signs with Four Tone Artists: Exclusive

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South Summit signs with Four Tone Artists: Exclusive

With a new tune making a splash on triple j, the Perth outfit signs with Josh Lane at Four Tone Artists for Australian bookings.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 26, 2021
Central Station Records, Sweat It Out announce new hires, promotions following growth

Central Station Records, Sweat It Out announce new hires, promotions following growth

Following a restructuring, Central Station Records and Sweat It Out are prepping for expansion with a string of hires and promotions.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2021
Central Station Records, Sweat It Out announce new hires, promotions following growth

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Central Station Records, Sweat It Out announce new hires, promotions following growth

Following a restructuring, Central Station Records and Sweat It Out are prepping for expansion with a string of hires and promotions.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2021
5SOS, Jack River and more call on Canberra to draft ‘clear plan’ on climate change

5SOS, Jack River and more call on Canberra to draft ‘clear plan’ on climate change

The artists and industry professionals have signed an open letter, designed and delivered by advocacy group Global Citizen.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2021
5SOS, Jack River and more call on Canberra to draft ‘clear plan’ on climate change

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5SOS, Jack River and more call on Canberra to draft ‘clear plan’ on climate change

The artists and industry professionals have signed an open letter, designed and delivered by advocacy group Global Citizen.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2021
Muso plots expansion into U.K., NZ after raising $2M in seed-plus round

Muso plots expansion into U.K., NZ after raising $2M in seed-plus round

Muso will play its tune a little louder – and across borders -- after the live entertainment start-up closed a $2 million seed-plus raise.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2021
Muso plots expansion into U.K., NZ after raising $2M in seed-plus round

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Muso plots expansion into U.K., NZ after raising $2M in seed-plus round

Muso will play its tune a little louder – and across borders -- after the live entertainment start-up closed a $2 million seed-plus raise.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2021
Five Australian artists selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class

Five Australian artists selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class

Barkaa, Budjerah, Dallas Woods, Kobie Dee and YAOB are selected for the YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2021
Five Australian artists selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class

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Five Australian artists selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class

Barkaa, Budjerah, Dallas Woods, Kobie Dee and YAOB are selected for the YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2021
Pnau is on dominating charts in the U.S. and U.K. with 'Cold Heart'

Pnau is on dominating charts in the U.S. and U.K. with 'Cold Heart'

Pnau is ruling charts on both sides of Atlantic with ‘Cold Heart,’ the Sydneysiders’ mashup of Rocket Man classics.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2021
Pnau is on dominating charts in the U.S. and U.K. with 'Cold Heart'

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Pnau is on dominating charts in the U.S. and U.K. with 'Cold Heart'

Pnau is ruling charts on both sides of Atlantic with ‘Cold Heart,’ the Sydneysiders’ mashup of Rocket Man classics.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2021
COVID-19 ripped out $1.4BN from live sector in 2020: Report

COVID-19 ripped out $1.4BN from live sector in 2020: Report

The pandemic “obliterated” the live entertainment industry last year, wiping out $1.4 billion in revenue and reducing the sector by 70%.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2021
COVID-19 ripped out $1.4BN from live sector in 2020: Report

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COVID-19 ripped out $1.4BN from live sector in 2020: Report

The pandemic “obliterated” the live entertainment industry last year, wiping out $1.4 billion in revenue and reducing the sector by 70%.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2021
APRA AMCOS posts record results, as COVID strips revenue from live music

APRA AMCOS posts record results, as COVID strips revenue from live music

The Australasian rights management organisation posts group revenue of $506.9 million for 2020-21, up 6.8%.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 20, 2021
APRA AMCOS posts record results, as COVID strips revenue from live music

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APRA AMCOS posts record results, as COVID strips revenue from live music

The Australasian rights management organisation posts group revenue of $506.9 million for 2020-21, up 6.8%.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 20, 2021
ARIAs leaderboard: emerging artists score 43 nominations

ARIAs leaderboard: emerging artists score 43 nominations

Lars Brandle dives into the data to create a leaderboard for the 102 artists shortlisted in the 2021 ARIA Awards nominations.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 20, 2021
ARIAs leaderboard: emerging artists score 43 nominations

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ARIAs leaderboard: emerging artists score 43 nominations

Lars Brandle dives into the data to create a leaderboard for the 102 artists shortlisted in the 2021 ARIA Awards nominations.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 20, 2021
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