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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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The Kid Laroi signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing

The Kid Laroi signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing

After setting a chart record in his homeland, and cracking the U.S. Top 10, The Kid Laroi has a global deal with Sony Music Publishing.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 23, 2021
The Kid Laroi signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing

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The Kid Laroi signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing

After setting a chart record in his homeland, and cracking the U.S. Top 10, The Kid Laroi has a global deal with Sony Music Publishing.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 23, 2021
We've all been f@cked by Facebook. Activate Plan B [Op-Ed]

We've all been f@cked by Facebook. Activate Plan B [Op-Ed]

If greed was good in the ‘80s, today the big boys want to know “if you’re with us, or against us.” Australia was apparently against FB.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 22, 2021
We've all been f@cked by Facebook. Activate Plan B [Op-Ed]

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We've all been f@cked by Facebook. Activate Plan B [Op-Ed]

If greed was good in the ‘80s, today the big boys want to know “if you’re with us, or against us.” Australia was apparently against FB.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 22, 2021
With vaccinations rolling out, WME’s Brett Murrihy eyes international touring from Q4

With vaccinations rolling out, WME’s Brett Murrihy eyes international touring from Q4

It's feasible "that the first return internationally for live touring will be Australia/New Zealand,” Murrihy says.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 22, 2021
With vaccinations rolling out, WME’s Brett Murrihy eyes international touring from Q4

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With vaccinations rolling out, WME’s Brett Murrihy eyes international touring from Q4

It's feasible "that the first return internationally for live touring will be Australia/New Zealand,” Murrihy says.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 22, 2021
I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change

I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change

Australia's live industry could lose two-thirds of its creative gig workers at the end of March if, as expected, JobKeeper is buried.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2021
I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change

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I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change

Australia's live industry could lose two-thirds of its creative gig workers at the end of March if, as expected, JobKeeper is buried.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2021
Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’

Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’

With a new deal through Forever Ever Records and a single that’s getting traction, Becca Hatch's 2021 is off to a strong start.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2021
Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’

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Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’

With a new deal through Forever Ever Records and a single that’s getting traction, Becca Hatch's 2021 is off to a strong start.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2021
Google's threat to pull its search engine could have been much worse

Google's threat to pull its search engine could have been much worse

Search engines aren’t in short supply. Nor is disruption right now. But Google's threat could have been much worse.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2021
Google's threat to pull its search engine could have been much worse

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Google's threat to pull its search engine could have been much worse

Search engines aren’t in short supply. Nor is disruption right now. But Google's threat could have been much worse.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2021
Music Victoria announces Simone Schinkel as chief executive

Music Victoria announces Simone Schinkel as chief executive

A veteran arts administrator, Simone Schinkel takes the reins at the most challenging of times for the trade body and its members.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2021
Music Victoria announces Simone Schinkel as chief executive

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Music Victoria announces Simone Schinkel as chief executive

A veteran arts administrator, Simone Schinkel takes the reins at the most challenging of times for the trade body and its members.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2021
Milk! Records signs Liz Stringer

Milk! Records signs Liz Stringer

The Melbourne artist's new deal comes ahead of the release of "First Time Really Feeling," her sixth album.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 17, 2021
Milk! Records signs Liz Stringer

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Milk! Records signs Liz Stringer

The Melbourne artist's new deal comes ahead of the release of "First Time Really Feeling," her sixth album.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 17, 2021
Artists and industry lobby government to extend JobKeeper or rollout new relief measures

Artists and industry lobby government to extend JobKeeper or rollout new relief measures

Extending financial support “doesn’t just make cultural sense,” the open letter reads, “it makes economic sense.”

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Artists and industry lobby government to extend JobKeeper or rollout new relief measures

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Artists and industry lobby government to extend JobKeeper or rollout new relief measures

Extending financial support “doesn’t just make cultural sense,” the open letter reads, “it makes economic sense.”

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Fire Fight Australia’s final fundraising tally passes $11 million

Fire Fight Australia’s final fundraising tally passes $11 million

The historic Fire Fight Australia concert generated more than $11 million for good causes, organisers have confirmed.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Fire Fight Australia’s final fundraising tally passes $11 million

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Fire Fight Australia’s final fundraising tally passes $11 million

The historic Fire Fight Australia concert generated more than $11 million for good causes, organisers have confirmed.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Good Intent signs Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ: Exclusive

Good Intent signs Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ: Exclusive

Good Intent is bulking-up its roster with three new artists singings, while two key staff are handed promotions.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Good Intent signs Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ: Exclusive

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Good Intent signs Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ: Exclusive

Good Intent is bulking-up its roster with three new artists singings, while two key staff are handed promotions.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 16, 2021
Masked Wolf snags new deal with Teamwrk Records and ADA/Warner Music Australia

Masked Wolf snags new deal with Teamwrk Records and ADA/Warner Music Australia

Masked Wolf can set his sights on new, local quarry after striking a new partnership with Teamwrk Records and ADA/Warner Music for ANZ.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 15, 2021
Masked Wolf snags new deal with Teamwrk Records and ADA/Warner Music Australia

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Masked Wolf snags new deal with Teamwrk Records and ADA/Warner Music Australia

Masked Wolf can set his sights on new, local quarry after striking a new partnership with Teamwrk Records and ADA/Warner Music for ANZ.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 15, 2021
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