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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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AWMA, Music Victoria shortlisted for global Music Cities Awards

AWMA, Music Victoria shortlisted for global Music Cities Awards

Australian Women in Music Awards and Music Victoria are in the hunt for major honours, with nominations for the 2021 Music Cities Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 19, 2021
AWMA, Music Victoria shortlisted for global Music Cities Awards

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AWMA, Music Victoria shortlisted for global Music Cities Awards

Australian Women in Music Awards and Music Victoria are in the hunt for major honours, with nominations for the 2021 Music Cities Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 19, 2021
Dan Medland to represent Nettwerk Music Group in Australia and NZ

Dan Medland to represent Nettwerk Music Group in Australia and NZ

Nettwerk Music Group appoints Dan Medland to represent the independent music company in Australia and New Zealand.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 18, 2021
Dan Medland to represent Nettwerk Music Group in Australia and NZ

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Dan Medland to represent Nettwerk Music Group in Australia and NZ

Nettwerk Music Group appoints Dan Medland to represent the independent music company in Australia and New Zealand.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 18, 2021
Victoria's live industry sends an SOS, pleads for a roadmap out of lockdown

Victoria's live industry sends an SOS, pleads for a roadmap out of lockdown

The lockdown is about to end, but uncertainty remains for Victoria's live industry, which has been left off the government's roadmap.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 18, 2021
Victoria's live industry sends an SOS, pleads for a roadmap out of lockdown

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Victoria's live industry sends an SOS, pleads for a roadmap out of lockdown

The lockdown is about to end, but uncertainty remains for Victoria's live industry, which has been left off the government's roadmap.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 18, 2021
ARIA strips Denis Handlin of his Icon Award

ARIA strips Denis Handlin of his Icon Award

ARIA has revoked the Icon Award bestowed to Denis Handlin, according to a brief statement issued Friday afternoon.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2021
ARIA strips Denis Handlin of his Icon Award

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ARIA strips Denis Handlin of his Icon Award

ARIA has revoked the Icon Award bestowed to Denis Handlin, according to a brief statement issued Friday afternoon.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2021
Music industry pros display higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression during pandemic: Report

Music industry pros display higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression during pandemic: Report

Staff across the entertainment sector are experiencing poorer mental health than other industries, a new report claims.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2021
Music industry pros display higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression during pandemic: Report

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Music industry pros display higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression during pandemic: Report

Staff across the entertainment sector are experiencing poorer mental health than other industries, a new report claims.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2021
Following 'Four Corners' doco, Support Act launches leadership training on sexual health and safety

Following 'Four Corners' doco, Support Act launches leadership training on sexual health and safety

The music industry charity launches its Leadership in Action sessions, a two-day course intended to guide those in leadership positions.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2021
Following 'Four Corners' doco, Support Act launches leadership training on sexual health and safety

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Following 'Four Corners' doco, Support Act launches leadership training on sexual health and safety

The music industry charity launches its Leadership in Action sessions, a two-day course intended to guide those in leadership positions.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2021
Structural racism is ‘prevalent’ in U.K. music industry: Report

Structural racism is ‘prevalent’ in U.K. music industry: Report

Black musicians are overwhelmingly discriminated against, according to a U.K. report which explores the pay gap, mental health and more.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2021
Structural racism is ‘prevalent’ in U.K. music industry: Report

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Structural racism is ‘prevalent’ in U.K. music industry: Report

Black musicians are overwhelmingly discriminated against, according to a U.K. report which explores the pay gap, mental health and more.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2021
Live music industry mulls on-the-go COVID testing kits

Live music industry mulls on-the-go COVID testing kits

With Christmas fast approaching, effective, fast-working COVID testing kits could be the perfect stocking-filler for the live biz.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 13, 2021
Live music industry mulls on-the-go COVID testing kits

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Live music industry mulls on-the-go COVID testing kits

With Christmas fast approaching, effective, fast-working COVID testing kits could be the perfect stocking-filler for the live biz.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 13, 2021
Kylie Minogue is one of the U.K.’s most-played female artists of the millennium

Kylie Minogue is one of the U.K.’s most-played female artists of the millennium

“It’s mind blowing to me and I’m so touched to know my music is continuing to be enjoyed by so many people,” Kylie says.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 13, 2021
Kylie Minogue is one of the U.K.’s most-played female artists of the millennium

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Kylie Minogue is one of the U.K.’s most-played female artists of the millennium

“It’s mind blowing to me and I’m so touched to know my music is continuing to be enjoyed by so many people,” Kylie says.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 13, 2021
Following 'Four Corners' documentary, calls intensify for Denis Handlin to be stripped of medals

Following 'Four Corners' documentary, calls intensify for Denis Handlin to be stripped of medals

Calls are intensifying from within Australia's music industry for Denis Handlin to be stripped of his many medals.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2021
Following 'Four Corners' documentary, calls intensify for Denis Handlin to be stripped of medals

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Following 'Four Corners' documentary, calls intensify for Denis Handlin to be stripped of medals

Calls are intensifying from within Australia's music industry for Denis Handlin to be stripped of his many medals.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2021
Shouse is shuffling to a U.K. Top 20

Shouse is shuffling to a U.K. Top 20

Shouse, the Melbourne electronic duo of Ed Service and Jack Madin, are on the verge of a first-time U.K. Top 20 with ‘Love Tonight.’

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2021
Shouse is shuffling to a U.K. Top 20

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Shouse is shuffling to a U.K. Top 20

Shouse, the Melbourne electronic duo of Ed Service and Jack Madin, are on the verge of a first-time U.K. Top 20 with ‘Love Tonight.’

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2021
Stephen Green’s SGC Group deepens music media ties

Stephen Green’s SGC Group deepens music media ties

It's the end of an era as Melbourne’s Handshake Media sells online music title TheMusic.com.au to Stephen Green’s SGC Group.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 11, 2021
Stephen Green’s SGC Group deepens music media ties

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Stephen Green’s SGC Group deepens music media ties

It's the end of an era as Melbourne’s Handshake Media sells online music title TheMusic.com.au to Stephen Green’s SGC Group.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 11, 2021
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