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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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ARIA appoints Annabelle Herd as CEO

ARIA appoints Annabelle Herd as CEO

Herd will lead both music industry organisations in a joint role, reporting to the boards of both ARIA and PPCA.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 27, 2021
ARIA appoints Annabelle Herd as CEO

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ARIA appoints Annabelle Herd as CEO

Herd will lead both music industry organisations in a joint role, reporting to the boards of both ARIA and PPCA.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 27, 2021
Following scandal in NZ music biz, Paul McKessar sacked at CRS

Following scandal in NZ music biz, Paul McKessar sacked at CRS

The exposé into harassment and abuse of power in the New Zealand music industry has claimed another scalp.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 27, 2021
Following scandal in NZ music biz, Paul McKessar sacked at CRS

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Following scandal in NZ music biz, Paul McKessar sacked at CRS

The exposé into harassment and abuse of power in the New Zealand music industry has claimed another scalp.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 27, 2021
Australia Day is done. ScoMo should follow Triple J’s lead [Op-Ed]

Australia Day is done. ScoMo should follow Triple J’s lead [Op-Ed]

Triple J changed the date of its Hottest 100 countdown. It's time the government listened and followed the beat.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 27, 2021
Australia Day is done. ScoMo should follow Triple J’s lead [Op-Ed]

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Australia Day is done. ScoMo should follow Triple J’s lead [Op-Ed]

Triple J changed the date of its Hottest 100 countdown. It's time the government listened and followed the beat.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 27, 2021
Rick Will, Grammy-nominated producer and engineer, has died

Rick Will, Grammy-nominated producer and engineer, has died

Across a career spanning four decades, Will built a staggering portfolio with credits on more than 350 records and three Grammy nominations.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 25, 2021
Rick Will, Grammy-nominated producer and engineer, has died

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Rick Will, Grammy-nominated producer and engineer, has died

Across a career spanning four decades, Will built a staggering portfolio with credits on more than 350 records and three Grammy nominations.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 25, 2021
BENEE’s manager Paul McKessar admits ‘no excuse’ for crossing boundaries as NZ investigation shines light on harassment

BENEE’s manager Paul McKessar admits ‘no excuse’ for crossing boundaries as NZ investigation shines light on harassment

Paul McKessar addresses the allegations and calls for sweeping changes. "There’s not excuse for crossing professional boundaries," he writes.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 25, 2021
BENEE’s manager Paul McKessar admits ‘no excuse’ for crossing boundaries as NZ investigation shines light on harassment

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BENEE’s manager Paul McKessar admits ‘no excuse’ for crossing boundaries as NZ investigation shines light on harassment

Paul McKessar addresses the allegations and calls for sweeping changes. "There’s not excuse for crossing professional boundaries," he writes.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 25, 2021
Remembering Chris Murphy and how he achieved the impossible

Remembering Chris Murphy and how he achieved the impossible

Murphy was the type of “force of nature” character who could have had anything in any industry, but he loved music and stuck with it.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 20, 2021
Remembering Chris Murphy and how he achieved the impossible

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Remembering Chris Murphy and how he achieved the impossible

Murphy was the type of “force of nature” character who could have had anything in any industry, but he loved music and stuck with it.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 20, 2021
Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University partner on Rolling Stone Music Scholarship

Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University partner on Rolling Stone Music Scholarship

Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University's Rolling Stone Music Scholarship paves the way for a career in music.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2021
Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University partner on Rolling Stone Music Scholarship

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Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University partner on Rolling Stone Music Scholarship

Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University's Rolling Stone Music Scholarship paves the way for a career in music.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2021
Former Geffen Records president Neil Jacobson launching Music Acquisition Corp

Former Geffen Records president Neil Jacobson launching Music Acquisition Corp

The Music Acquisition Corporation, which is planning to raise upwards of $200 million by way of an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2021
Former Geffen Records president Neil Jacobson launching Music Acquisition Corp

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Former Geffen Records president Neil Jacobson launching Music Acquisition Corp

The Music Acquisition Corporation, which is planning to raise upwards of $200 million by way of an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2021
Shari Hindmarsh unveils Great Company Collective

Shari Hindmarsh unveils Great Company Collective

Shari Hindmarsh takes the wheel at Great Company Collective (GCC), a new business specialising in brand, PR and growth strategies.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2021
Shari Hindmarsh unveils Great Company Collective

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Shari Hindmarsh unveils Great Company Collective

Shari Hindmarsh takes the wheel at Great Company Collective (GCC), a new business specialising in brand, PR and growth strategies.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2021
TEG taps former Virgin Australia exec Cameron Stone for tech leadership role

TEG taps former Virgin Australia exec Cameron Stone for tech leadership role

Former Virgin Australia executive Cameron Stone is spreading his wings at TEG, where he’s appointed as Chief Technology Officer.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2021
TEG taps former Virgin Australia exec Cameron Stone for tech leadership role

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TEG taps former Virgin Australia exec Cameron Stone for tech leadership role

Former Virgin Australia executive Cameron Stone is spreading his wings at TEG, where he’s appointed as Chief Technology Officer.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2021
Government injects $3.6 million into live 2021 projects

Government injects $3.6 million into live 2021 projects

30 arts tours will get a much-needed leg-up this year as the federal government pledges more than $3.6 million into a range of live projects.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2021
Government injects $3.6 million into live 2021 projects

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Government injects $3.6 million into live 2021 projects

30 arts tours will get a much-needed leg-up this year as the federal government pledges more than $3.6 million into a range of live projects.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2021
ARIA’s 2020 year-end charts: The Weeknd, Tones And I, Tame Impala rule

ARIA’s 2020 year-end charts: The Weeknd, Tones And I, Tame Impala rule

ARIA shares its 2020 year-end charts, which are ruled by the likes of The Weeknd, Tones, Harry Styles, AC/DC and Tame Impala.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2021
ARIA’s 2020 year-end charts: The Weeknd, Tones And I, Tame Impala rule

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ARIA’s 2020 year-end charts: The Weeknd, Tones And I, Tame Impala rule

ARIA shares its 2020 year-end charts, which are ruled by the likes of The Weeknd, Tones, Harry Styles, AC/DC and Tame Impala.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2021
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