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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.

Latest stories

NZ's MediaWorks faces 'pivotal moment' as review exposes allegations of sexual harassment, bullying

NZ's MediaWorks faces 'pivotal moment' as review exposes allegations of sexual harassment, bullying

A months-long independent review into the company culture at MediaWorks has exposed multiple instances of sexual harassment and bad behaviour.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 4, 2021
NZ's MediaWorks faces 'pivotal moment' as review exposes allegations of sexual harassment, bullying

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NZ's MediaWorks faces 'pivotal moment' as review exposes allegations of sexual harassment, bullying

A months-long independent review into the company culture at MediaWorks has exposed multiple instances of sexual harassment and bad behaviour.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 4, 2021
Bluesfest 2021 cancellation cost $181m in lost revenue: Report

Bluesfest 2021 cancellation cost $181m in lost revenue: Report

The last-minute cancellation of Bluesfest 2021 triggered a nationwide loss measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 3, 2021
Bluesfest 2021 cancellation cost $181m in lost revenue: Report

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Bluesfest 2021 cancellation cost $181m in lost revenue: Report

The last-minute cancellation of Bluesfest 2021 triggered a nationwide loss measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 3, 2021
Australia’s live circuit is on track to fully open-up in November

Australia’s live circuit is on track to fully open-up in November

Based on projections, the target of 14.4 million double-vaxxed Australians required to open-up the borders would roll around in November.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 2, 2021
Australia’s live circuit is on track to fully open-up in November

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Australia’s live circuit is on track to fully open-up in November

Based on projections, the target of 14.4 million double-vaxxed Australians required to open-up the borders would roll around in November.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 2, 2021
ARIA calls for ‘flexibility in quarantine’ and ‘more money’ from government following grim live report

ARIA calls for ‘flexibility in quarantine’ and ‘more money’ from government following grim live report

Snap lockdowns are applying the kiss of death to Australia’s live music industry, which continues to hemorrhage money and staff.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2021
ARIA calls for ‘flexibility in quarantine’ and ‘more money’ from government following grim live report

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ARIA calls for ‘flexibility in quarantine’ and ‘more money’ from government following grim live report

Snap lockdowns are applying the kiss of death to Australia’s live music industry, which continues to hemorrhage money and staff.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2021
Jack River calls out Olympics broadcaster for not pushing Australian music, network responds

Jack River calls out Olympics broadcaster for not pushing Australian music, network responds

Channel 7 is throwing its might behind Australia’s athletes at the Olympics, but they’re not doing much for our musicians stuck at home.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2021
Jack River calls out Olympics broadcaster for not pushing Australian music, network responds

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Jack River calls out Olympics broadcaster for not pushing Australian music, network responds

Channel 7 is throwing its might behind Australia’s athletes at the Olympics, but they’re not doing much for our musicians stuck at home.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2021
The Annabelle Herd interview: ARIA CEO talks growth, change and finding a champion for music

The Annabelle Herd interview: ARIA CEO talks growth, change and finding a champion for music

TIO caught up with the ARIA CEO for a look at the road ahead and a record industry spinning at a higher speed than any of us remember.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 29, 2021
The Annabelle Herd interview: ARIA CEO talks growth, change and finding a champion for music

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The Annabelle Herd interview: ARIA CEO talks growth, change and finding a champion for music

TIO caught up with the ARIA CEO for a look at the road ahead and a record industry spinning at a higher speed than any of us remember.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 29, 2021
Sycco named to YouTube's Foundry class of 2021

Sycco named to YouTube's Foundry class of 2021

The Brisbane indie-pop singer and songwriter is named to YouTube Music’s 2021 class of Foundry, its global artist development programme.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 28, 2021
Sycco named to YouTube's Foundry class of 2021

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Sycco named to YouTube's Foundry class of 2021

The Brisbane indie-pop singer and songwriter is named to YouTube Music’s 2021 class of Foundry, its global artist development programme.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 28, 2021
Indie-Con Australia 2021 is going virtual

Indie-Con Australia 2021 is going virtual

The 2021 Indie-Con Australia conference is switching to an all-virtual format, organisers announced early Wednesday.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 28, 2021
Indie-Con Australia 2021 is going virtual

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Indie-Con Australia 2021 is going virtual

The 2021 Indie-Con Australia conference is switching to an all-virtual format, organisers announced early Wednesday.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 28, 2021
How TikTok has gone from ‘Enemy No. 1’ to ‘industry weapon’ in a matter of months (Op Ed)

How TikTok has gone from ‘Enemy No. 1’ to ‘industry weapon’ in a matter of months (Op Ed)

TikTok behaving as an A&R. It's also growing the pie, creating an ecosystem that didn’t exist just two years ago.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 27, 2021
How TikTok has gone from ‘Enemy No. 1’ to ‘industry weapon’ in a matter of months (Op Ed)

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How TikTok has gone from ‘Enemy No. 1’ to ‘industry weapon’ in a matter of months (Op Ed)

TikTok behaving as an A&R. It's also growing the pie, creating an ecosystem that didn’t exist just two years ago.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 27, 2021
The Kid Laroi just misses out on U.K. No. 1

The Kid Laroi just misses out on U.K. No. 1

The Kid Laroi earns an equal career-best No. 2 in the U.K. with ‘Stay,’ his collaboration with Justin Bieber which lifts three places.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 26, 2021
The Kid Laroi just misses out on U.K. No. 1

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The Kid Laroi just misses out on U.K. No. 1

The Kid Laroi earns an equal career-best No. 2 in the U.K. with ‘Stay,’ his collaboration with Justin Bieber which lifts three places.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 26, 2021
Warner Music Australia signs Boy Soda

Warner Music Australia signs Boy Soda

Warner Music Australia is shaking it up with new signing Boy Soda, the talented young singer, songwriter and producer.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 23, 2021
Warner Music Australia signs Boy Soda

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Warner Music Australia signs Boy Soda

Warner Music Australia is shaking it up with new signing Boy Soda, the talented young singer, songwriter and producer.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 23, 2021
Australians are miserable with lockdowns. Live music just might be the antidote: Report

Australians are miserable with lockdowns. Live music just might be the antidote: Report

While more than half of the country’s population remains locked-in or stuck close to home, during the coldest weeks of the year, most of us are dreaming of good times at a great show. That’s one of…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2021
Australians are miserable with lockdowns. Live music just might be the antidote: Report

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Australians are miserable with lockdowns. Live music just might be the antidote: Report

While more than half of the country’s population remains locked-in or stuck close to home, during the coldest weeks of the year, most of us are dreaming of good times at a great show. That’s one of…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2021
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