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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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Sounds Australia’s Export Stimulus announce first round funding

Sounds Australia’s Export Stimulus announce first round funding

The first round of Sounds Australia’s Export Stimulus program, a lifeline that helps Aussie artists and pros ply their trade globally.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 11, 2021
Sounds Australia’s Export Stimulus announce first round funding

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Sounds Australia’s Export Stimulus announce first round funding

The first round of Sounds Australia’s Export Stimulus program, a lifeline that helps Aussie artists and pros ply their trade globally.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 11, 2021
Jaguar Jonze samples Denis Handlin in new song

Jaguar Jonze samples Denis Handlin in new song

Jaguar Jonze today releases ‘Who Died and Made You King?,’ which samples a speech made by Handlin, the former Sony Music chief.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 8, 2021
Jaguar Jonze samples Denis Handlin in new song

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Jaguar Jonze samples Denis Handlin in new song

Jaguar Jonze today releases ‘Who Died and Made You King?,’ which samples a speech made by Handlin, the former Sony Music chief.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 8, 2021
Entrepreneurs launch campaign to save live music in South Australia

Entrepreneurs launch campaign to save live music in South Australia

The team behind Five Four Entertainment, Plus One Co. and Lion Arts Factory are facing the crunch. And they’re taking a fresh approach.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2021
Entrepreneurs launch campaign to save live music in South Australia

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Entrepreneurs launch campaign to save live music in South Australia

The team behind Five Four Entertainment, Plus One Co. and Lion Arts Factory are facing the crunch. And they’re taking a fresh approach.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2021
Denis Handlin is 'Facing the Music' in new 'Four Corners' doco

Denis Handlin is 'Facing the Music' in new 'Four Corners' doco

The rise and fall of former Sony Music chief Denis Handlin is chronicled in a major ABC exposé, due to air next week.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2021
Denis Handlin is 'Facing the Music' in new 'Four Corners' doco

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Denis Handlin is 'Facing the Music' in new 'Four Corners' doco

The rise and fall of former Sony Music chief Denis Handlin is chronicled in a major ABC exposé, due to air next week.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2021
Global Beat Australia spotlights Jack River, Ruby Gill and many more on U.S. radio

Global Beat Australia spotlights Jack River, Ruby Gill and many more on U.S. radio

KCRW, the venerable U.S. tastemaker, has been dishing up a steady diet of Australian tunes in recent months.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2021
Global Beat Australia spotlights Jack River, Ruby Gill and many more on U.S. radio

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Global Beat Australia spotlights Jack River, Ruby Gill and many more on U.S. radio

KCRW, the venerable U.S. tastemaker, has been dishing up a steady diet of Australian tunes in recent months.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2021
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns with massive line-up of artists

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns with massive line-up of artists

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns on November 19, backed by some the biggest names in Australian music and supporting a good cause.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2021
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns with massive line-up of artists

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Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns with massive line-up of artists

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns on November 19, backed by some the biggest names in Australian music and supporting a good cause.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2021
INXS’ Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence enter The 1,000,000,000 List

INXS’ Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence enter The 1,000,000,000 List

INXS’ Andrew Farriss and the late Michael Hutchence are inducted into APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List, thanks in part to Dua Lipa.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2021
INXS’ Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence enter The 1,000,000,000 List

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INXS’ Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence enter The 1,000,000,000 List

INXS’ Andrew Farriss and the late Michael Hutchence are inducted into APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List, thanks in part to Dua Lipa.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2021
Sony Music’s Global Social Justice Fund supports seven Australian organisations

Sony Music’s Global Social Justice Fund supports seven Australian organisations

Seven Australian organisations will benefit from Sony Music Group’s $100 million Global Social Justice Fund.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 30, 2021
Sony Music’s Global Social Justice Fund supports seven Australian organisations

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Sony Music’s Global Social Justice Fund supports seven Australian organisations

Seven Australian organisations will benefit from Sony Music Group’s $100 million Global Social Justice Fund.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 30, 2021
Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Firebird’ is flying high on midweek U.K. chart

Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Firebird’ is flying high on midweek U.K. chart

The veteran Australian pop singer’s new album, her first through a new deal with BMG, is perched at No. 4 on the Official Chart Update.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2021
Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Firebird’ is flying high on midweek U.K. chart

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Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Firebird’ is flying high on midweek U.K. chart

The veteran Australian pop singer’s new album, her first through a new deal with BMG, is perched at No. 4 on the Official Chart Update.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2021
NCT 127 joins K-pop elite with Australian Top 20 debut

NCT 127 joins K-pop elite with Australian Top 20 debut

With their Top 20 debut on the ARIA Albums Chart, NCT 127 join an elite club of K-Pop acts riding a wave of popularity in these parts.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2021
NCT 127 joins K-pop elite with Australian Top 20 debut

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NCT 127 joins K-pop elite with Australian Top 20 debut

With their Top 20 debut on the ARIA Albums Chart, NCT 127 join an elite club of K-Pop acts riding a wave of popularity in these parts.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2021
The Annex announces new hires ahead of Melbourne expansion

The Annex announces new hires ahead of Melbourne expansion

Mardi Caught's marketing services business The Annex is eyeing an expansion into Melbourne later this year.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2021
The Annex announces new hires ahead of Melbourne expansion

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The Annex announces new hires ahead of Melbourne expansion

Mardi Caught's marketing services business The Annex is eyeing an expansion into Melbourne later this year.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2021
The Kid Laroi and Scooter Braun part ways

The Kid Laroi and Scooter Braun part ways

The Aussie singer and rapper has split with Scooter Braun, just three months after joining the high-profile manager’s SB Projects.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2021
The Kid Laroi and Scooter Braun part ways

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The Kid Laroi and Scooter Braun part ways

The Aussie singer and rapper has split with Scooter Braun, just three months after joining the high-profile manager’s SB Projects.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2021
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