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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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2020 South Australian Music Awards announced, submissions open

2020 South Australian Music Awards announced, submissions open

Music SA’s 2020 South Australian Music Awards are ready and set to go ahead this November. Submissions are now open.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 20, 2020
2020 South Australian Music Awards announced, submissions open

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2020 South Australian Music Awards announced, submissions open

Music SA’s 2020 South Australian Music Awards are ready and set to go ahead this November. Submissions are now open.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 20, 2020
Artists in Australia can now make money from virtual gigs on Facebook

Artists in Australia can now make money from virtual gigs on Facebook

Creators and small businesses in Australia and a bunch of other territories can now charge for live events on Facebook.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2020
Artists in Australia can now make money from virtual gigs on Facebook

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Artists in Australia can now make money from virtual gigs on Facebook

Creators and small businesses in Australia and a bunch of other territories can now charge for live events on Facebook.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2020
Calling on tomorrow’s rock stars: Double J launches Home School of Rock

Calling on tomorrow’s rock stars: Double J launches Home School of Rock

Olympia, Ngaiire, Benny Walker and L-FRESH the Lion are your teachers for Double J's 2020 Home School of Rock.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 18, 2020
Calling on tomorrow’s rock stars: Double J launches Home School of Rock

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Calling on tomorrow’s rock stars: Double J launches Home School of Rock

Olympia, Ngaiire, Benny Walker and L-FRESH the Lion are your teachers for Double J's 2020 Home School of Rock.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 18, 2020
Australian exec Mark Yovich named Ticketmaster President of Global

Australian exec Mark Yovich named Ticketmaster President of Global

Mark Yovich, the Western Australia-born entertainment professional, is promoted at Ticketmaster as part of a major restructuring.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 17, 2020
Australian exec Mark Yovich named Ticketmaster President of Global

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Australian exec Mark Yovich named Ticketmaster President of Global

Mark Yovich, the Western Australia-born entertainment professional, is promoted at Ticketmaster as part of a major restructuring.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 17, 2020
Australian Live Music Business Council launches COVIDSafe tool for the industry

Australian Live Music Business Council launches COVIDSafe tool for the industry

Australia’s network of live music venues now has a trusted resource to help guide them through the pandemic and back to business.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2020
Australian Live Music Business Council launches COVIDSafe tool for the industry

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Australian Live Music Business Council launches COVIDSafe tool for the industry

Australia’s network of live music venues now has a trusted resource to help guide them through the pandemic and back to business.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2020
Live Nation’s ‘Crew Nation’ fund raises US$15 million for out-of-work backstage professionals

Live Nation’s ‘Crew Nation’ fund raises US$15 million for out-of-work backstage professionals

Live Nation’s Global Relief Fund has raised US$15 million, to support 15,000 out-of-work stage crew around the globe.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2020
Live Nation’s ‘Crew Nation’ fund raises US$15 million for out-of-work backstage professionals

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Live Nation’s ‘Crew Nation’ fund raises US$15 million for out-of-work backstage professionals

Live Nation’s Global Relief Fund has raised US$15 million, to support 15,000 out-of-work stage crew around the globe.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2020
Media Arts Lawyers launches Pro Bono Initiative for sexual harassment cases

Media Arts Lawyers launches Pro Bono Initiative for sexual harassment cases

The Melbourne-based law firm launches the WXIM Pro Bono Initiative, which provides legal advice to WXIM in the creative industries.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2020
Media Arts Lawyers launches Pro Bono Initiative for sexual harassment cases

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Media Arts Lawyers launches Pro Bono Initiative for sexual harassment cases

The Melbourne-based law firm launches the WXIM Pro Bono Initiative, which provides legal advice to WXIM in the creative industries.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2020
U.S. songwriters association blasts ‘shameless,’ ‘brazen’ Spotify and Amazon as royalties hike hits hurdle

U.S. songwriters association blasts ‘shameless,’ ‘brazen’ Spotify and Amazon as royalties hike hits hurdle

America’s songwriters lobby body has pledged to fight on after an appeal court pulled the brake on a near-50% hike in streaming royalties.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2020
U.S. songwriters association blasts ‘shameless,’ ‘brazen’ Spotify and Amazon as royalties hike hits hurdle

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U.S. songwriters association blasts ‘shameless,’ ‘brazen’ Spotify and Amazon as royalties hike hits hurdle

America’s songwriters lobby body has pledged to fight on after an appeal court pulled the brake on a near-50% hike in streaming royalties.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2020
‘Fire Fight’ charity album raises $520,000

‘Fire Fight’ charity album raises $520,000

The all-star ‘Fire Fight’ charity album release has blasted past half-a-million-dollars raised for good causes.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2020
‘Fire Fight’ charity album raises $520,000

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‘Fire Fight’ charity album raises $520,000

The all-star ‘Fire Fight’ charity album release has blasted past half-a-million-dollars raised for good causes.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2020
Live Performance Australia issues COVIDSafe guidelines for venues

Live Performance Australia issues COVIDSafe guidelines for venues

Confused about COVIDSafe guidelines for gigs? Live Performance Australia has all the background info for venues as they emerge from lockdown.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2020
Live Performance Australia issues COVIDSafe guidelines for venues

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Live Performance Australia issues COVIDSafe guidelines for venues

Confused about COVIDSafe guidelines for gigs? Live Performance Australia has all the background info for venues as they emerge from lockdown.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2020
Government is 'moving ahead' with $250m JobMaker plan, announces guidelines on live music restart funding

Government is 'moving ahead' with $250m JobMaker plan, announces guidelines on live music restart funding

The Morrison government has finally unveiled details of its $75 million fund to help “reactivate” the arts and live music sector

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2020
Government is 'moving ahead' with $250m JobMaker plan, announces guidelines on live music restart funding

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Government is 'moving ahead' with $250m JobMaker plan, announces guidelines on live music restart funding

The Morrison government has finally unveiled details of its $75 million fund to help “reactivate” the arts and live music sector

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2020
Ruby Hunter to be posthumously inducted into the NIMAs Hall of Fame

Ruby Hunter to be posthumously inducted into the NIMAs Hall of Fame

Hunter will be feted with special musical tributes from Emma Donovan and her wife and musical partner Archie Roach, during the annual NIMAs on Saturday.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2020
Ruby Hunter to be posthumously inducted into the NIMAs Hall of Fame

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Ruby Hunter to be posthumously inducted into the NIMAs Hall of Fame

Hunter will be feted with special musical tributes from Emma Donovan and her wife and musical partner Archie Roach, during the annual NIMAs on Saturday.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2020
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