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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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Tony O’Connor's chill catalogue to come online through partnership with SGC Group

Tony O’Connor's chill catalogue to come online through partnership with SGC Group

SGC Group has stuck a deal with Studio Horizon to license the catalogue of late Australian artist and composer Tony O’Connor.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 12, 2021
Tony O’Connor's chill catalogue to come online through partnership with SGC Group

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Tony O’Connor's chill catalogue to come online through partnership with SGC Group

SGC Group has stuck a deal with Studio Horizon to license the catalogue of late Australian artist and composer Tony O’Connor.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 12, 2021
Rachel Kelly exits Downtown Music Publishing

Rachel Kelly exits Downtown Music Publishing

Rachel Kelly has departed from Downtown Music Publishing, the Sydney-based affiliate she established in 2018.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 9, 2021
Rachel Kelly exits Downtown Music Publishing

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Rachel Kelly exits Downtown Music Publishing

Rachel Kelly has departed from Downtown Music Publishing, the Sydney-based affiliate she established in 2018.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 9, 2021
Chris Murphy’s Final INXS project ‘Original Sin’ set for release

Chris Murphy’s Final INXS project ‘Original Sin’ set for release

From July 17, Petrol Records and Universal Music Group launch "Original Sin - The 7 Sins," a short film soundtracked by the songs of INXS.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 9, 2021
Chris Murphy’s Final INXS project ‘Original Sin’ set for release

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Chris Murphy’s Final INXS project ‘Original Sin’ set for release

From July 17, Petrol Records and Universal Music Group launch "Original Sin - The 7 Sins," a short film soundtracked by the songs of INXS.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 9, 2021
The Kid Laroi, Sycco and Baker Boy lead 2021 NIMAs finalists

The Kid Laroi, Sycco and Baker Boy lead 2021 NIMAs finalists

With three awards each, The Kid Laroi, Sycco and Baker Boy are the acts to beat at the 2021 National Indigenous Music Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 8, 2021
The Kid Laroi, Sycco and Baker Boy lead 2021 NIMAs finalists

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The Kid Laroi, Sycco and Baker Boy lead 2021 NIMAs finalists

With three awards each, The Kid Laroi, Sycco and Baker Boy are the acts to beat at the 2021 National Indigenous Music Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 8, 2021
Beth Appleton joins Jaxsta: ‘It really aligns with me’

Beth Appleton joins Jaxsta: ‘It really aligns with me’

With effect from July 12, Appleton joins the music credits specialist in the role as Chief Marketing Officer.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2021
Beth Appleton joins Jaxsta: ‘It really aligns with me’

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Beth Appleton joins Jaxsta: ‘It really aligns with me’

With effect from July 12, Appleton joins the music credits specialist in the role as Chief Marketing Officer.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2021
Tones And I was the world’s No. 1 songwriter in 2020: Report

Tones And I was the world’s No. 1 songwriter in 2020: Report

The one-time busker was the world’s top songwriter in 2020, according to a new report published by music rights data platform Blokur.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2021
Tones And I was the world’s No. 1 songwriter in 2020: Report

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Tones And I was the world’s No. 1 songwriter in 2020: Report

The one-time busker was the world’s top songwriter in 2020, according to a new report published by music rights data platform Blokur.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2021
Slow Clap launches Creative Connector Portal: Exclusive

Slow Clap launches Creative Connector Portal: Exclusive

Slow Clap earns a round of applause with the launch of a digital hub connecting the creative community with clients.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2021
Slow Clap launches Creative Connector Portal: Exclusive

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Slow Clap launches Creative Connector Portal: Exclusive

Slow Clap earns a round of applause with the launch of a digital hub connecting the creative community with clients.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2021
Listen Up Music unveils $10,000 prize for JobSeeker Anthem Contest

Listen Up Music unveils $10,000 prize for JobSeeker Anthem Contest

The registered music charity launches its JobSeeker Anthem Contest, with the winner collecting a $10,000 cash prize and airplay.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2021
Listen Up Music unveils $10,000 prize for JobSeeker Anthem Contest

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Listen Up Music unveils $10,000 prize for JobSeeker Anthem Contest

The registered music charity launches its JobSeeker Anthem Contest, with the winner collecting a $10,000 cash prize and airplay.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2021
Lacking confidence: Snap lock-downs create new challenges for Australia's live music market

Lacking confidence: Snap lock-downs create new challenges for Australia's live music market

The on-again, off-again climate is damaging consumer confidence, promoters and ticketing agents tell TIO, placing a new type of the industry.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 30, 2021
Lacking confidence: Snap lock-downs create new challenges for Australia's live music market

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Lacking confidence: Snap lock-downs create new challenges for Australia's live music market

The on-again, off-again climate is damaging consumer confidence, promoters and ticketing agents tell TIO, placing a new type of the industry.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 30, 2021
International chart moves: Tones, Troye, Kylie and Cave climb

International chart moves: Tones, Troye, Kylie and Cave climb

Tones And I is on the brink of another U.K. Top 40 hit. The one-time-busker turned global star blows into the top tier of the midweek U.K. chart with ‘Fly Away,’ which lifts 42-37, a new peak.…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 29, 2021
International chart moves: Tones, Troye, Kylie and Cave climb

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International chart moves: Tones, Troye, Kylie and Cave climb

Tones And I is on the brink of another U.K. Top 40 hit. The one-time-busker turned global star blows into the top tier of the midweek U.K. chart with ‘Fly Away,’ which lifts 42-37, a new peak.…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 29, 2021
Justin Cosby was the Australian music industry’s Renaissance Man

Justin Cosby was the Australian music industry’s Renaissance Man

News broke of the passing of Justin Cosby, who, at age 50, was much too young and yet had already given so much energy to those who knew him.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 28, 2021
Justin Cosby was the Australian music industry’s Renaissance Man

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Justin Cosby was the Australian music industry’s Renaissance Man

News broke of the passing of Justin Cosby, who, at age 50, was much too young and yet had already given so much energy to those who knew him.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 28, 2021
Read the memo from Denis Handlin to Sony Music staff

Read the memo from Denis Handlin to Sony Music staff

It has emerged that Denis Handlin told staff that he and his boss Rob Stringer had decided it was “time for a change.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 25, 2021
Read the memo from Denis Handlin to Sony Music staff

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Read the memo from Denis Handlin to Sony Music staff

It has emerged that Denis Handlin told staff that he and his boss Rob Stringer had decided it was “time for a change.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 25, 2021
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