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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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Soothsayer strikes European deal with !K7

Soothsayer strikes European deal with !K7

“This is a really exciting next step in the Soothsayer story,” comments Chris Rigney, A&R Manager at the boutique, Melbourne-based label.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2020
Soothsayer strikes European deal with !K7

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Soothsayer strikes European deal with !K7

“This is a really exciting next step in the Soothsayer story,” comments Chris Rigney, A&R Manager at the boutique, Melbourne-based label.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2020
Support Act launches First Nations Support Line

Support Act launches First Nations Support Line

The First Nations Support Line is free and confidential, and available for all Indigenous industry professions concerned their wellbeing.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2020
Support Act launches First Nations Support Line

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Support Act launches First Nations Support Line

The First Nations Support Line is free and confidential, and available for all Indigenous industry professions concerned their wellbeing.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2020
Vevo, Telstra partner to bring music videos to the lounge

Vevo, Telstra partner to bring music videos to the lounge

Vevo is now one of 40-plus apps available for download on Telstra TV, the streaming service owned and operated by Telstra.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 9, 2020
Vevo, Telstra partner to bring music videos to the lounge

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Vevo, Telstra partner to bring music videos to the lounge

Vevo is now one of 40-plus apps available for download on Telstra TV, the streaming service owned and operated by Telstra.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 9, 2020
Sampa The Great is the first-ever BET Amplified global artist, leads NLMAs

Sampa The Great is the first-ever BET Amplified global artist, leads NLMAs

Sampa has scored VIP treatment across BET’s network of channels around the world and emerged as the pace-setter for the 2020 NLMAs.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 8, 2020
Sampa The Great is the first-ever BET Amplified global artist, leads NLMAs

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Sampa The Great is the first-ever BET Amplified global artist, leads NLMAs

Sampa has scored VIP treatment across BET’s network of channels around the world and emerged as the pace-setter for the 2020 NLMAs.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 8, 2020
Live Nation, Ticketmaster to shed more staff as pandemic continues to bite

Live Nation, Ticketmaster to shed more staff as pandemic continues to bite

Another round of job cuts is expected to affect hundreds of staff across LN and Ticketmaster's North America operations.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 7, 2020
Live Nation, Ticketmaster to shed more staff as pandemic continues to bite

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Live Nation, Ticketmaster to shed more staff as pandemic continues to bite

Another round of job cuts is expected to affect hundreds of staff across LN and Ticketmaster's North America operations.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 7, 2020
UMA applauds ‘incredible results’ with eight titles in the ARIA top 10

UMA applauds ‘incredible results’ with eight titles in the ARIA top 10

The major music company snags 8 of the Top 10 albums on the current ARIA Albums Chart 9 of the Top 10 on the classic albums survey.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 7, 2020
UMA applauds ‘incredible results’ with eight titles in the ARIA top 10

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UMA applauds ‘incredible results’ with eight titles in the ARIA top 10

The major music company snags 8 of the Top 10 albums on the current ARIA Albums Chart 9 of the Top 10 on the classic albums survey.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 7, 2020
Music Victoria’s founding CEO Patrick Donovan is exiting

Music Victoria’s founding CEO Patrick Donovan is exiting

Music Victoria founding CEO Patrick Donovan is leaving the peak association he helped establish a decade ago.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 4, 2020
Music Victoria’s founding CEO Patrick Donovan is exiting

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Music Victoria’s founding CEO Patrick Donovan is exiting

Music Victoria founding CEO Patrick Donovan is leaving the peak association he helped establish a decade ago.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 4, 2020
Australian exec Craig May joins FUGA in global role

Australian exec Craig May joins FUGA in global role

The Australian music industry veteran is named Global Head of Streaming & Marketing Services at FUGA, based in London.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 4, 2020
Australian exec Craig May joins FUGA in global role

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Australian exec Craig May joins FUGA in global role

The Australian music industry veteran is named Global Head of Streaming & Marketing Services at FUGA, based in London.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 4, 2020
VASSY joins The 1,000,000,000 List With 'Bad'

VASSY joins The 1,000,000,000 List With 'Bad'

VASSY is now a member of APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List with ‘Bad’ passing the one billion streams milestone.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 3, 2020
VASSY joins The 1,000,000,000 List With 'Bad'

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VASSY joins The 1,000,000,000 List With 'Bad'

VASSY is now a member of APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List with ‘Bad’ passing the one billion streams milestone.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 3, 2020
U.S. hikes touring visas by 50%: ‘It’s quite the mess’

U.S. hikes touring visas by 50%: ‘It’s quite the mess’

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has quietly hiked the price for U.S. visas by more than 50%, effective from 2nd October.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 3, 2020
U.S. hikes touring visas by 50%: ‘It’s quite the mess’

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U.S. hikes touring visas by 50%: ‘It’s quite the mess’

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has quietly hiked the price for U.S. visas by more than 50%, effective from 2nd October.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 3, 2020
Michael Gudinski on Music From The Home Front and how The Sound "is not a money-making venture"

Michael Gudinski on Music From The Home Front and how The Sound "is not a money-making venture"

“This is not a money-making venture. In fact it’s a bit of a losing venture," Michael Gudinski explains.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 2, 2020
Michael Gudinski on Music From The Home Front and how The Sound "is not a money-making venture"

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Michael Gudinski on Music From The Home Front and how The Sound "is not a money-making venture"

“This is not a money-making venture. In fact it’s a bit of a losing venture," Michael Gudinski explains.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 2, 2020
TEG restructures management team for ‘long-term global expansion’

TEG restructures management team for ‘long-term global expansion’

As part of the new changes, announced Wednesday, ticketing veteran Cameron Hoy is promoted and Ian Ball joins the TEG group.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 2, 2020
TEG restructures management team for ‘long-term global expansion’

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TEG restructures management team for ‘long-term global expansion’

As part of the new changes, announced Wednesday, ticketing veteran Cameron Hoy is promoted and Ian Ball joins the TEG group.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 2, 2020
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