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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 Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

The 34th annual ceremony will beam out on the night via the Nine Network and performances will be streamed globally on YouTube.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2020
ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

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ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

The 34th annual ceremony will beam out on the night via the Nine Network and performances will be streamed globally on YouTube.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2020
NSW venues warn live music is ‘under threat’ as calls intensify for gov’t support

NSW venues warn live music is ‘under threat’ as calls intensify for gov’t support

Without NSW government assistance, the once-pumping live scene simply won’t survive. That's the dire warning from a new campaign.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2020
NSW venues warn live music is ‘under threat’ as calls intensify for gov’t support

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NSW venues warn live music is ‘under threat’ as calls intensify for gov’t support

Without NSW government assistance, the once-pumping live scene simply won’t survive. That's the dire warning from a new campaign.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2020
Live Nation promotes Roger Field to President, Asia Pacific

Live Nation promotes Roger Field to President, Asia Pacific

Live Nation elevates several of its top executives in a shakeup that sees Roger Field promoted to President, Asia Pacific.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2020
Live Nation promotes Roger Field to President, Asia Pacific

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Live Nation promotes Roger Field to President, Asia Pacific

Live Nation elevates several of its top executives in a shakeup that sees Roger Field promoted to President, Asia Pacific.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2020
Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

Earlier this year, Gudinski told ABC Breakfast he was eying a Q1 restart for mid-to-large scale tours. Those plans were overly optimistic.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2020
Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

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Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

Earlier this year, Gudinski told ABC Breakfast he was eying a Q1 restart for mid-to-large scale tours. Those plans were overly optimistic.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2020
John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke set for COVIDsafe Good Day Sunshine fest

John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke set for COVIDsafe Good Day Sunshine fest

good Day Sunshine performers will play in the round, on a rotating setup appropriately named The Turntable Stage.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2020
John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke set for COVIDsafe Good Day Sunshine fest

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John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke set for COVIDsafe Good Day Sunshine fest

good Day Sunshine performers will play in the round, on a rotating setup appropriately named The Turntable Stage.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2020
Sony Music launches ‘Time to Talk’ podcast series

Sony Music launches ‘Time to Talk’ podcast series

ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Braithwaite is the first guest on the weekly podcast, hosted by veteran writer and musician Sean Sennett.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2020
Sony Music launches ‘Time to Talk’ podcast series

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Sony Music launches ‘Time to Talk’ podcast series

ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Braithwaite is the first guest on the weekly podcast, hosted by veteran writer and musician Sean Sennett.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2020
Kwame signs with VITA for global management: Exclusive

Kwame signs with VITA for global management: Exclusive

For the immediate future, Kwame will focus his energies on a new EP which he hints will be coming “very soon.”

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2020
Kwame signs with VITA for global management: Exclusive

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Kwame signs with VITA for global management: Exclusive

For the immediate future, Kwame will focus his energies on a new EP which he hints will be coming “very soon.”

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2020
Jawsh 685 cracks the first-ever Billboard global charts

Jawsh 685 cracks the first-ever Billboard global charts

After years of testing and consulting, the U.S. trade title has launched two new charts tracking the most popular songs on the planet.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2020
Jawsh 685 cracks the first-ever Billboard global charts

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Jawsh 685 cracks the first-ever Billboard global charts

After years of testing and consulting, the U.S. trade title has launched two new charts tracking the most popular songs on the planet.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2020
Pressure on Live Nation to clarify Harry Styles ANZ Tour

Pressure on Live Nation to clarify Harry Styles ANZ Tour

A storm of confusion around Harry Styles' planned tour of ANZ has roped in two of the biggest players in live music.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2020
Pressure on Live Nation to clarify Harry Styles ANZ Tour

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Pressure on Live Nation to clarify Harry Styles ANZ Tour

A storm of confusion around Harry Styles' planned tour of ANZ has roped in two of the biggest players in live music.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2020
Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music

Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music

The teenage Sydneysider (real name Flynn Sant) has sewn-up several industry partnership to help lift his career to the next level.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2020
Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music

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Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music

The teenage Sydneysider (real name Flynn Sant) has sewn-up several industry partnership to help lift his career to the next level.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2020
Three months on, Gimme Shelter is tackling ‘real and very open struggles’ for artists and managers

Three months on, Gimme Shelter is tackling ‘real and very open struggles’ for artists and managers

TIO caught up with artist managers Correne Wilkie, Maggie Collins and Cath Haridy for a close-in look at Gimme Shelter.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2020
Three months on, Gimme Shelter is tackling ‘real and very open struggles’ for artists and managers

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Three months on, Gimme Shelter is tackling ‘real and very open struggles’ for artists and managers

TIO caught up with artist managers Correne Wilkie, Maggie Collins and Cath Haridy for a close-in look at Gimme Shelter.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2020
Songtradr invests in Jaxsta, shares jump 250%

Songtradr invests in Jaxsta, shares jump 250%

Jaxsta has confirmed a partnership with Songtradr, the B2B music rights and licensing marketplace platform, worth almost $2 million.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2020
Songtradr invests in Jaxsta, shares jump 250%

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Songtradr invests in Jaxsta, shares jump 250%

Jaxsta has confirmed a partnership with Songtradr, the B2B music rights and licensing marketplace platform, worth almost $2 million.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2020
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