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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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When the pandemic crushed live music, Splendour built the ultimate COVIDsafe festival

When the pandemic crushed live music, Splendour built the ultimate COVIDsafe festival

TIO took a tour of Splendour XR’s digital grounds and discovered an interactive experience that takes the festival brand to the world.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2021
When the pandemic crushed live music, Splendour built the ultimate COVIDsafe festival

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When the pandemic crushed live music, Splendour built the ultimate COVIDsafe festival

TIO took a tour of Splendour XR’s digital grounds and discovered an interactive experience that takes the festival brand to the world.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2021
Tones And I’s ‘Fly Away’ cracks the U.K. Top 20

Tones And I’s ‘Fly Away’ cracks the U.K. Top 20

Tones And I’s ‘Fly Away’ is at cruising altitude in the U.K., where it cracks the Top 20 for the very first time.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 20, 2021
Tones And I’s ‘Fly Away’ cracks the U.K. Top 20

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Tones And I’s ‘Fly Away’ cracks the U.K. Top 20

Tones And I’s ‘Fly Away’ is at cruising altitude in the U.K., where it cracks the Top 20 for the very first time.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 20, 2021
Calling all screen musicians: Screen Songhubs is coming to Australia

Calling all screen musicians: Screen Songhubs is coming to Australia

Palomino Sound Recorders in Myponga, South Australia, is the destination for a special series of screen music masterclasses and workshops.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 20, 2021
Calling all screen musicians: Screen Songhubs is coming to Australia

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Calling all screen musicians: Screen Songhubs is coming to Australia

Palomino Sound Recorders in Myponga, South Australia, is the destination for a special series of screen music masterclasses and workshops.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 20, 2021
Bigsound 2021 won't go ahead as planned due to lockdown measures: Exclusive

Bigsound 2021 won't go ahead as planned due to lockdown measures: Exclusive

As lockdowns persist across the country, making interstate travel next-to impossible, Bigsound 2021 organisers made the big call.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 19, 2021
Bigsound 2021 won't go ahead as planned due to lockdown measures: Exclusive

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Bigsound 2021 won't go ahead as planned due to lockdown measures: Exclusive

As lockdowns persist across the country, making interstate travel next-to impossible, Bigsound 2021 organisers made the big call.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 19, 2021
Australia ‘unlikely to see a return of the biggest world tours’ until mid-2022: Report

Australia ‘unlikely to see a return of the biggest world tours’ until mid-2022: Report

Australia’s entertainment market took a beating of “unprecedented” proportions during the pandemic. But the bounce-back has already begun.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 19, 2021
Australia ‘unlikely to see a return of the biggest world tours’ until mid-2022: Report

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Australia ‘unlikely to see a return of the biggest world tours’ until mid-2022: Report

Australia’s entertainment market took a beating of “unprecedented” proportions during the pandemic. But the bounce-back has already begun.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 19, 2021
Live Nation now has a WA presence following Mellen Events acquisition

Live Nation now has a WA presence following Mellen Events acquisition

Live Nation is growing its business in these parts through a partnership with leading Perth-based touring company Mellen Events.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 16, 2021
Live Nation now has a WA presence following Mellen Events acquisition

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Live Nation now has a WA presence following Mellen Events acquisition

Live Nation is growing its business in these parts through a partnership with leading Perth-based touring company Mellen Events.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 16, 2021
Landmark U.K. parliamentary inquiry into streaming calls for ‘complete reset,’ probe into majors ‘dominance’

Landmark U.K. parliamentary inquiry into streaming calls for ‘complete reset,’ probe into majors ‘dominance’

The U.K.’s streaming music market could be dismantled and rebuilt from the ground up following a scathing report delivered by parliament.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 15, 2021
Landmark U.K. parliamentary inquiry into streaming calls for ‘complete reset,’ probe into majors ‘dominance’

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Landmark U.K. parliamentary inquiry into streaming calls for ‘complete reset,’ probe into majors ‘dominance’

The U.K.’s streaming music market could be dismantled and rebuilt from the ground up following a scathing report delivered by parliament.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 15, 2021
Cathy Oates joins Warner Music Australia

Cathy Oates joins Warner Music Australia

It’s a return to major-label-land for Cathy Oates, who logged six years at EMI Music Australia from 1997, rising to Head of Capitol Records.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2021
Cathy Oates joins Warner Music Australia

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Cathy Oates joins Warner Music Australia

It’s a return to major-label-land for Cathy Oates, who logged six years at EMI Music Australia from 1997, rising to Head of Capitol Records.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2021
NSW government announces $75 million stimulus for live sector

NSW government announces $75 million stimulus for live sector

The Berejiklian government has announced a lifeline for live music and arts organisations punished by snap lockdowns.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2021
NSW government announces $75 million stimulus for live sector

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NSW government announces $75 million stimulus for live sector

The Berejiklian government has announced a lifeline for live music and arts organisations punished by snap lockdowns.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2021
ARIA appoints Natalie Waller as chair

ARIA appoints Natalie Waller as chair

Currently serving as Head, ABC Music & Events, Waller was appointed with a unanimous decision from the ARIA board, sources tell TIO.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 13, 2021
ARIA appoints Natalie Waller as chair

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ARIA appoints Natalie Waller as chair

Currently serving as Head, ABC Music & Events, Waller was appointed with a unanimous decision from the ARIA board, sources tell TIO.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 13, 2021
YouTube launches TikTok rival in Australia

YouTube launches TikTok rival in Australia

From today (July 13), YouTube Shorts rolls out in beta across more than 100 countries, including Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 13, 2021
YouTube launches TikTok rival in Australia

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YouTube launches TikTok rival in Australia

From today (July 13), YouTube Shorts rolls out in beta across more than 100 countries, including Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 13, 2021
Sony Music Publishing to represent AC/DC through ‘historic’ Alberts partnership

Sony Music Publishing to represent AC/DC through ‘historic’ Alberts partnership

Sony Music Publishing has struck a global partnership with Alberts to administer the entire catalogue of AC/DC.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 12, 2021
Sony Music Publishing to represent AC/DC through ‘historic’ Alberts partnership

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Sony Music Publishing to represent AC/DC through ‘historic’ Alberts partnership

Sony Music Publishing has struck a global partnership with Alberts to administer the entire catalogue of AC/DC.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 12, 2021
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