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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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Masked Wolf earns Billboard Magazine's 'Chartbreaker' status

Masked Wolf earns Billboard Magazine's 'Chartbreaker' status

Masked Wolf bites down on another international honour, this time snagging Billboard’s monthly Chartbreaker profile.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2021
Masked Wolf earns Billboard Magazine's 'Chartbreaker' status

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Masked Wolf earns Billboard Magazine's 'Chartbreaker' status

Masked Wolf bites down on another international honour, this time snagging Billboard’s monthly Chartbreaker profile.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2021
Inertia Music label group is rebranded [PIAS] Australia

Inertia Music label group is rebranded [PIAS] Australia

A touch over four years after changing hands, indie label stronghold Inertia Music is rebranded to [PIAS] Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2021
Inertia Music label group is rebranded [PIAS] Australia

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Inertia Music label group is rebranded [PIAS] Australia

A touch over four years after changing hands, indie label stronghold Inertia Music is rebranded to [PIAS] Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2021
After Bluesfest cancellation, live industry calls for insurance fund

After Bluesfest cancellation, live industry calls for insurance fund

Australian Festival Association has called for an insurance fund for creative businesses to access in times of crisis.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2021
After Bluesfest cancellation, live industry calls for insurance fund

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After Bluesfest cancellation, live industry calls for insurance fund

Australian Festival Association has called for an insurance fund for creative businesses to access in times of crisis.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2021
Bluesfest 2021 scrapped following COVID outbreak

Bluesfest 2021 scrapped following COVID outbreak

The shock decision was made late Wednesday (31st March) following an outbreak of COVID-19 in Byron Bay, not far from the festival site.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2021
Bluesfest 2021 scrapped following COVID outbreak

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Bluesfest 2021 scrapped following COVID outbreak

The shock decision was made late Wednesday (31st March) following an outbreak of COVID-19 in Byron Bay, not far from the festival site.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2021
ARIA posts gains for 2020, powered by streaming

ARIA posts gains for 2020, powered by streaming

Australia’s recorded music industry punched through a difficult year, posting 7.3% growth, with streaming services saving the day.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2021
ARIA posts gains for 2020, powered by streaming

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ARIA posts gains for 2020, powered by streaming

Australia’s recorded music industry punched through a difficult year, posting 7.3% growth, with streaming services saving the day.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2021
Universal launches Virgin Music Label and Artists Services in Australia

Universal launches Virgin Music Label and Artists Services in Australia

From today, the Universal Music label services arm is relaunched and rebranded as Virgin Music Label And Artist Services, led by Tim Janes.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2021
Universal launches Virgin Music Label and Artists Services in Australia

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Universal launches Virgin Music Label and Artists Services in Australia

From today, the Universal Music label services arm is relaunched and rebranded as Virgin Music Label And Artist Services, led by Tim Janes.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2021
Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In the Ocean’ is one of the biggest songs on the planet

Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In the Ocean’ is one of the biggest songs on the planet

It's official: Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In the Ocean’ is one of the five most popular songs on the planet right now.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2021
Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In the Ocean’ is one of the biggest songs on the planet

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Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In the Ocean’ is one of the biggest songs on the planet

It's official: Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In the Ocean’ is one of the five most popular songs on the planet right now.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2021
Bluesfest 2021 is going ahead, lockdown creates headaches for Queenslanders

Bluesfest 2021 is going ahead, lockdown creates headaches for Queenslanders

A snap, three-day lockdown began late Monday in Brisbane and surrounding areas, casting some doubt over the Easter weekend event.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 30, 2021
Bluesfest 2021 is going ahead, lockdown creates headaches for Queenslanders

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Bluesfest 2021 is going ahead, lockdown creates headaches for Queenslanders

A snap, three-day lockdown began late Monday in Brisbane and surrounding areas, casting some doubt over the Easter weekend event.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 30, 2021
2021 APRA Music Awards nominations unveiled

2021 APRA Music Awards nominations unveiled

Amy Shark, Kevin Parker and Guy Sebastian are among the multiple nominees for the 2021 APRA Music Awards, set to take place 28th April.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 29, 2021
2021 APRA Music Awards nominations unveiled

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2021 APRA Music Awards nominations unveiled

Amy Shark, Kevin Parker and Guy Sebastian are among the multiple nominees for the 2021 APRA Music Awards, set to take place 28th April.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 29, 2021
As live industry looks to hit restart button, Loadin.com launches COVIDSafe system

As live industry looks to hit restart button, Loadin.com launches COVIDSafe system

Three years on, the live sector is facing a long road to recovery. Loadin.com is rebuilt for the post-COVID landscape, and is along for the bumpy ride.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 29, 2021
As live industry looks to hit restart button, Loadin.com launches COVIDSafe system

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As live industry looks to hit restart button, Loadin.com launches COVIDSafe system

Three years on, the live sector is facing a long road to recovery. Loadin.com is rebuilt for the post-COVID landscape, and is along for the bumpy ride.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 29, 2021
Federal government’s RISE lifeline: Industry responds

Federal government’s RISE lifeline: Industry responds

It took a year of lobbying, needling, open-letters and meetings, but the federal government finally got the message.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 26, 2021
Federal government’s RISE lifeline: Industry responds

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Federal government’s RISE lifeline: Industry responds

It took a year of lobbying, needling, open-letters and meetings, but the federal government finally got the message.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 26, 2021
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ is climbing the all-time Spotify leaderboard

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ is climbing the all-time Spotify leaderboard

Sometime this weekend, Tones will slot into the No. 2 position on the all-time Spotify streaming list with ‘Dance Monkey.’

By Lars Brandle - Mar 26, 2021
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ is climbing the all-time Spotify leaderboard

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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ is climbing the all-time Spotify leaderboard

Sometime this weekend, Tones will slot into the No. 2 position on the all-time Spotify streaming list with ‘Dance Monkey.’

By Lars Brandle - Mar 26, 2021
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