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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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Sia, Tones And I among top-earners from Spotify

Sia, Tones And I among top-earners from Spotify

Drake has made a fortune from the streaming platform, earning upwards of US$52.5 million for plays of his music.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 10, 2021
Sia, Tones And I among top-earners from Spotify

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Sia, Tones And I among top-earners from Spotify

Drake has made a fortune from the streaming platform, earning upwards of US$52.5 million for plays of his music.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 10, 2021
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ earns IFPI Digital Singles Award podium position

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ earns IFPI Digital Singles Award podium position

Tones And I has another reason to dance. ‘Dance Monkey’ scores a podium finish for 2020 across all digital formats.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 10, 2021
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ earns IFPI Digital Singles Award podium position

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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ earns IFPI Digital Singles Award podium position

Tones And I has another reason to dance. ‘Dance Monkey’ scores a podium finish for 2020 across all digital formats.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 10, 2021
Live Nation’s Roger Field talks touring, innovation and the arrival of internationals

Live Nation’s Roger Field talks touring, innovation and the arrival of internationals

There’s something in the air. Yes, there’s heat and a touch of rain. You don’t need to be an old salty to spot the sense of optimism.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 9, 2021
Live Nation’s Roger Field talks touring, innovation and the arrival of internationals

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Live Nation’s Roger Field talks touring, innovation and the arrival of internationals

There’s something in the air. Yes, there’s heat and a touch of rain. You don’t need to be an old salty to spot the sense of optimism.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 9, 2021
Michael Gudinski’s state memorial will be held at Rod Laver Arena

Michael Gudinski’s state memorial will be held at Rod Laver Arena

Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena is the venue for Michael Gudinski’s state funeral, reps for the late Mushroom Group founder announced Monday.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 8, 2021
Michael Gudinski’s state memorial will be held at Rod Laver Arena

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Michael Gudinski’s state memorial will be held at Rod Laver Arena

Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena is the venue for Michael Gudinski’s state funeral, reps for the late Mushroom Group founder announced Monday.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 8, 2021
Chrissy Amphlett, Sarah Aarons, Lindy Morrison and others recognised as ‘game-changing’ women of Australian music

Chrissy Amphlett, Sarah Aarons, Lindy Morrison and others recognised as ‘game-changing’ women of Australian music

Today, to celebrate International Women’s Day, Double J is counting down 50 “game-changing” women of Australian music.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 8, 2021
Chrissy Amphlett, Sarah Aarons, Lindy Morrison and others recognised as ‘game-changing’ women of Australian music

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Chrissy Amphlett, Sarah Aarons, Lindy Morrison and others recognised as ‘game-changing’ women of Australian music

Today, to celebrate International Women’s Day, Double J is counting down 50 “game-changing” women of Australian music.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 8, 2021
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey buys majority stake in Jay-Z's Tidal

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey buys majority stake in Jay-Z's Tidal

Social media king Jack Dorsey has some big plans in digital music. The Twitter chief has the acquisition of Tidal.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 5, 2021
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey buys majority stake in Jay-Z's Tidal

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Twitter boss Jack Dorsey buys majority stake in Jay-Z's Tidal

Social media king Jack Dorsey has some big plans in digital music. The Twitter chief has the acquisition of Tidal.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 5, 2021
Michael Gudinski did the hard work for the rest of us. Keep going (Op-Ed)

Michael Gudinski did the hard work for the rest of us. Keep going (Op-Ed)

Michael Gudinski should be remembered for rolling up his sleeves and doing all the hard work. Follow his lead.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 5, 2021
Michael Gudinski did the hard work for the rest of us. Keep going (Op-Ed)

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Michael Gudinski did the hard work for the rest of us. Keep going (Op-Ed)

Michael Gudinski should be remembered for rolling up his sleeves and doing all the hard work. Follow his lead.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 5, 2021
Australian Festival Industry Conference set to return in 2021 for Covid-safety probe

Australian Festival Industry Conference set to return in 2021 for Covid-safety probe

The live music community will assemble again this September for the Australian Festival Industry Conference, to be held on the Gold Coast.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2021
Australian Festival Industry Conference set to return in 2021 for Covid-safety probe

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Australian Festival Industry Conference set to return in 2021 for Covid-safety probe

The live music community will assemble again this September for the Australian Festival Industry Conference, to be held on the Gold Coast.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2021
SoundCloud is changing the way it pays creators

SoundCloud is changing the way it pays creators

SoundCloud is breaking ranks and changing its payments model. From next month, artists will be rewarded for building dedicated fanbases.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2021
SoundCloud is changing the way it pays creators

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SoundCloud is changing the way it pays creators

SoundCloud is breaking ranks and changing its payments model. From next month, artists will be rewarded for building dedicated fanbases.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2021
Milkpunch scores deal with Altchord: Exclusive

Milkpunch scores deal with Altchord: Exclusive

Sydney’s Milkpunch is hitting back with a new deal through Zac Gould's Altchord, TIO can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2021
Milkpunch scores deal with Altchord: Exclusive

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Milkpunch scores deal with Altchord: Exclusive

Sydney’s Milkpunch is hitting back with a new deal through Zac Gould's Altchord, TIO can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2021
Australian Music Industry talk mental health in Support Act's 'Tune Ups'

Australian Music Industry talk mental health in Support Act's 'Tune Ups'

Support Act unveils the second release of "Tune Ups," an intimate and hard-hitting video series on mental health.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2021
Australian Music Industry talk mental health in Support Act's 'Tune Ups'

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Australian Music Industry talk mental health in Support Act's 'Tune Ups'

Support Act unveils the second release of "Tune Ups," an intimate and hard-hitting video series on mental health.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2021
Michael Gudinski remembered as a ‘formidable’ figure in Australian music

Michael Gudinski remembered as a ‘formidable’ figure in Australian music

Michael Gudinski, the Mushroom Group founder. is being remembered as a trailblazer and a titan of Australian music.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 2, 2021
Michael Gudinski remembered as a ‘formidable’ figure in Australian music

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Michael Gudinski remembered as a ‘formidable’ figure in Australian music

Michael Gudinski, the Mushroom Group founder. is being remembered as a trailblazer and a titan of Australian music.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 2, 2021
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