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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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Get vaccinated, get back to live: Australia's music industry launches #VAXTHENATION

Get vaccinated, get back to live: Australia's music industry launches #VAXTHENATION

#VAXTHENATION pulls together an extraordinary lineup of musicians, industry leaders and businesses. The aim, to encourage vaccinations.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2021
Get vaccinated, get back to live: Australia's music industry launches #VAXTHENATION

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Get vaccinated, get back to live: Australia's music industry launches #VAXTHENATION

#VAXTHENATION pulls together an extraordinary lineup of musicians, industry leaders and businesses. The aim, to encourage vaccinations.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2021
JXN signs to City Pop Records: ‘He’s the complete package’

JXN signs to City Pop Records: ‘He’s the complete package’

City Pop Records is ramping up its roster with the signing of JXN. The indie label celebrates the deal with the new release, ‘Cotton Candy.'

By Lars Brandle - Sep 3, 2021
JXN signs to City Pop Records: ‘He’s the complete package’

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JXN signs to City Pop Records: ‘He’s the complete package’

City Pop Records is ramping up its roster with the signing of JXN. The indie label celebrates the deal with the new release, ‘Cotton Candy.'

By Lars Brandle - Sep 3, 2021
Masked Wolf's 'Astronaut In The Ocean' elevated into The 1,000,000,000 List

Masked Wolf's 'Astronaut In The Ocean' elevated into The 1,000,000,000 List

Masked Wolf and Tyron Hapi are the latest members of The 1,000,000,000 List, a special award that recognises more than 1 billion streams.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 2, 2021
Masked Wolf's 'Astronaut In The Ocean' elevated into The 1,000,000,000 List

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Masked Wolf's 'Astronaut In The Ocean' elevated into The 1,000,000,000 List

Masked Wolf and Tyron Hapi are the latest members of The 1,000,000,000 List, a special award that recognises more than 1 billion streams.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 2, 2021
Denis Handlin acknowledges sexual misconduct at Sony Music: ‘I took action’

Denis Handlin acknowledges sexual misconduct at Sony Music: ‘I took action’

Denis Handlin has broken his silence over the damning accusations of sexual misconduct within Sony Music’s domestic ranks.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 1, 2021
Denis Handlin acknowledges sexual misconduct at Sony Music: ‘I took action’

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Denis Handlin acknowledges sexual misconduct at Sony Music: ‘I took action’

Denis Handlin has broken his silence over the damning accusations of sexual misconduct within Sony Music’s domestic ranks.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 1, 2021
Support Act’s Head First conference is delayed to 2022

Support Act’s Head First conference is delayed to 2022

The lockdowns that are creating chaos for travellers across the country have also made the day-long event a non-starter, at least for now.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2021
Support Act’s Head First conference is delayed to 2022

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Support Act’s Head First conference is delayed to 2022

The lockdowns that are creating chaos for travellers across the country have also made the day-long event a non-starter, at least for now.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2021
The Australian Women in Music Awards set for return in 2022

The Australian Women in Music Awards set for return in 2022

The Australian Women in Music Awards is scheduled to return next May, capping a two-day event in Brisbane.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2021
The Australian Women in Music Awards set for return in 2022

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The Australian Women in Music Awards set for return in 2022

The Australian Women in Music Awards is scheduled to return next May, capping a two-day event in Brisbane.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2021
Australia’s music industry considers ‘strong arguments’ for vax passports

Australia’s music industry considers ‘strong arguments’ for vax passports

Australia’s music industry is weighing up the introduction of vax passports as a pass into venues, and the arguments appear to be “strong.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 30, 2021
Australia’s music industry considers ‘strong arguments’ for vax passports

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Australia’s music industry considers ‘strong arguments’ for vax passports

Australia’s music industry is weighing up the introduction of vax passports as a pass into venues, and the arguments appear to be “strong.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 30, 2021
New podcast series explores the rise, fall and rise again of #MeToo in Australia

New podcast series explores the rise, fall and rise again of #MeToo in Australia

The ugly underbelly of Australia’s music industry and the #MeToo movement is the focus of a new investigative podcast series, "Everybody Knows."

By Lars Brandle - Aug 26, 2021
New podcast series explores the rise, fall and rise again of #MeToo in Australia

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New podcast series explores the rise, fall and rise again of #MeToo in Australia

The ugly underbelly of Australia’s music industry and the #MeToo movement is the focus of a new investigative podcast series, "Everybody Knows."

By Lars Brandle - Aug 26, 2021
Ultra Records expands Australian team with Marketing Manager Kailei Ginman

Ultra Records expands Australian team with Marketing Manager Kailei Ginman

Ultra Records, the U.S.-based dance music specialist, welcomes Melbourne-based label veteran Kailei Ginman into the mix.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 25, 2021
Ultra Records expands Australian team with Marketing Manager Kailei Ginman

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Ultra Records expands Australian team with Marketing Manager Kailei Ginman

Ultra Records, the U.S.-based dance music specialist, welcomes Melbourne-based label veteran Kailei Ginman into the mix.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 25, 2021
Be like Charlie Watts: Every great team needs a piece like the late Rolling Stone (Op-Ed)

Be like Charlie Watts: Every great team needs a piece like the late Rolling Stone (Op-Ed)

Charlie Watts made it easy for others, a social lubricant that enabled the stars to shine and the whole to win.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 25, 2021
Be like Charlie Watts: Every great team needs a piece like the late Rolling Stone (Op-Ed)

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Be like Charlie Watts: Every great team needs a piece like the late Rolling Stone (Op-Ed)

Charlie Watts made it easy for others, a social lubricant that enabled the stars to shine and the whole to win.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 25, 2021
Clinton Kane, the Perth kid with the ‘crazy voice,’ is flying up the U.K. chart

Clinton Kane, the Perth kid with the ‘crazy voice,’ is flying up the U.K. chart

The Perth youngster is flying high on the midweek U.K. chart with ‘I Guess I’m In Love,’ just months after cracked the Billboard Hot 100.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 24, 2021
Clinton Kane, the Perth kid with the ‘crazy voice,’ is flying up the U.K. chart

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Clinton Kane, the Perth kid with the ‘crazy voice,’ is flying up the U.K. chart

The Perth youngster is flying high on the midweek U.K. chart with ‘I Guess I’m In Love,’ just months after cracked the Billboard Hot 100.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 24, 2021
Allegra Caldwell launches Goodfind music supervision company

Allegra Caldwell launches Goodfind music supervision company

Caldwell unveils Goodfind, a music supervision providing music supervision, licensing and bespoke composition for TV, film and advertising.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 24, 2021
Allegra Caldwell launches Goodfind music supervision company

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Allegra Caldwell launches Goodfind music supervision company

Caldwell unveils Goodfind, a music supervision providing music supervision, licensing and bespoke composition for TV, film and advertising.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 24, 2021
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