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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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Grape expectations: UNIFIED and Crowbar team on Built to Spill Wine

Grape expectations: UNIFIED and Crowbar team on Built to Spill Wine

Few things fit better than rock music and alcohol, especially during a lockdown. UNIFIED and Crowbar have just the thing.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2020
Grape expectations: UNIFIED and Crowbar team on Built to Spill Wine

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Grape expectations: UNIFIED and Crowbar team on Built to Spill Wine

Few things fit better than rock music and alcohol, especially during a lockdown. UNIFIED and Crowbar have just the thing.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2020
Australian Live Music Business Council sets board, welcomes Craig Spann to new role

Australian Live Music Business Council sets board, welcomes Craig Spann to new role

Spann, a veteran presence in the Brisbane music scene, brings to the ALMBC role more than 20 years’ experience.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2020
Australian Live Music Business Council sets board, welcomes Craig Spann to new role

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Australian Live Music Business Council sets board, welcomes Craig Spann to new role

Spann, a veteran presence in the Brisbane music scene, brings to the ALMBC role more than 20 years’ experience.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2020
Sampa The Great, Guy Sebastian win big at 2020 NLMAs

Sampa The Great, Guy Sebastian win big at 2020 NLMAs

Sampa took out Best Live Act, becoming the first female and first solo artist winner in the event’s five-year history.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 20, 2020
Sampa The Great, Guy Sebastian win big at 2020 NLMAs

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Sampa The Great, Guy Sebastian win big at 2020 NLMAs

Sampa took out Best Live Act, becoming the first female and first solo artist winner in the event’s five-year history.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 20, 2020
Ruby Fields' manager on live music restrictions amid COVID: ‘Punters will get fatigue’

Ruby Fields' manager on live music restrictions amid COVID: ‘Punters will get fatigue’

Restrictive, capacity-capped COVIDsafe protocols are here for the time being. And they're a real drag, explains manager Aaron Girgis.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 19, 2020
Ruby Fields' manager on live music restrictions amid COVID: ‘Punters will get fatigue’

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Ruby Fields' manager on live music restrictions amid COVID: ‘Punters will get fatigue’

Restrictive, capacity-capped COVIDsafe protocols are here for the time being. And they're a real drag, explains manager Aaron Girgis.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 19, 2020
Australian songwriter Tushar Apte talks BTS, Blackpink and how K-pop came calling

Australian songwriter Tushar Apte talks BTS, Blackpink and how K-pop came calling

TIO caught up with the APRA Ambassador for a look at his work and how the doors opened-up to the pop galaxies of BTS and Blackpink.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 19, 2020
Australian songwriter Tushar Apte talks BTS, Blackpink and how K-pop came calling

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Australian songwriter Tushar Apte talks BTS, Blackpink and how K-pop came calling

TIO caught up with the APRA Ambassador for a look at his work and how the doors opened-up to the pop galaxies of BTS and Blackpink.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 19, 2020
Ollie Wards, Christian O’Connell and more announced for inaugural Australian Audio Summit

Ollie Wards, Christian O’Connell and more announced for inaugural Australian Audio Summit

Ollie Wards, the newly-named head of music at TikTok, will be mic’d up for the inaugural Australian Audio Summit.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2020
Ollie Wards, Christian O’Connell and more announced for inaugural Australian Audio Summit

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Ollie Wards, Christian O’Connell and more announced for inaugural Australian Audio Summit

Ollie Wards, the newly-named head of music at TikTok, will be mic’d up for the inaugural Australian Audio Summit.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2020
U.K. parliament launches inquiry into streaming services

U.K. parliament launches inquiry into streaming services

The pittance paid out by streaming music services will be put to the test in the U.K. for an inquiry into the likes of Spotify and YouTube.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2020
U.K. parliament launches inquiry into streaming services

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U.K. parliament launches inquiry into streaming services

The pittance paid out by streaming music services will be put to the test in the U.K. for an inquiry into the likes of Spotify and YouTube.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2020
APRA AMCOS reports downgraded financial year, hit by COVID and bushfires

APRA AMCOS reports downgraded financial year, hit by COVID and bushfires

The effects of COVID-19 and last summer’s bushfire season impacted the bottom-line for the rights society.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2020
APRA AMCOS reports downgraded financial year, hit by COVID and bushfires

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APRA AMCOS reports downgraded financial year, hit by COVID and bushfires

The effects of COVID-19 and last summer’s bushfire season impacted the bottom-line for the rights society.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2020
The Money War sign global deal with Mirror Publishing: Exclusive

The Money War sign global deal with Mirror Publishing: Exclusive

The Western Australia indie-pop duo has signed a global publishing deal with Mirror Publishing, a newly-formed joint venture with BMG.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2020
The Money War sign global deal with Mirror Publishing: Exclusive

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The Money War sign global deal with Mirror Publishing: Exclusive

The Western Australia indie-pop duo has signed a global publishing deal with Mirror Publishing, a newly-formed joint venture with BMG.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2020
Live industry's outlook is 'truly bleak' without government action: Report

Live industry's outlook is 'truly bleak' without government action: Report

The full extent of the health crisis on Australia’s live entertainment space is presented in a crushing new report.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2020
Live industry's outlook is 'truly bleak' without government action: Report

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Live industry's outlook is 'truly bleak' without government action: Report

The full extent of the health crisis on Australia’s live entertainment space is presented in a crushing new report.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2020
APRA AMCOS and Mardi Gras join forces for ‘Queer Discovery’ talent quest

APRA AMCOS and Mardi Gras join forces for ‘Queer Discovery’ talent quest

APRA AMCOS and Mardi Gras are searching the country for the next generation of queer music artists via "Express Yourself – Queer Discovery."

By Lars Brandle - Oct 13, 2020
APRA AMCOS and Mardi Gras join forces for ‘Queer Discovery’ talent quest

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APRA AMCOS and Mardi Gras join forces for ‘Queer Discovery’ talent quest

APRA AMCOS and Mardi Gras are searching the country for the next generation of queer music artists via "Express Yourself – Queer Discovery."

By Lars Brandle - Oct 13, 2020
TEG strikes alliance with Empire Touring, announces Sydney rock fest

TEG strikes alliance with Empire Touring, announces Sydney rock fest

TEG has struck a strategic alliance with Empire Touring to co-promote tours and events across Australia, including dates later in the year.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 13, 2020
TEG strikes alliance with Empire Touring, announces Sydney rock fest

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TEG strikes alliance with Empire Touring, announces Sydney rock fest

TEG has struck a strategic alliance with Empire Touring to co-promote tours and events across Australia, including dates later in the year.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 13, 2020
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