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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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Bluesfest 2020 cancellation cost $203 million in lost revenue: Report

Bluesfest 2020 cancellation cost $203 million in lost revenue: Report

The cancellation of Bluesfest was a "disaster" which caterized the NSW economy to the tune of one-fifth of a billion dollars, a new report shows.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 27, 2020
Bluesfest 2020 cancellation cost $203 million in lost revenue: Report

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Bluesfest 2020 cancellation cost $203 million in lost revenue: Report

The cancellation of Bluesfest was a "disaster" which caterized the NSW economy to the tune of one-fifth of a billion dollars, a new report shows.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 27, 2020
Has the ‘TikTok War’ reached a ceasefire?

Has the ‘TikTok War’ reached a ceasefire?

TikTok has offered the olive branch to the music industry and is said to be considering a strategic sale which would make its U.S. critics happy.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 24, 2020
Has the ‘TikTok War’ reached a ceasefire?

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Has the ‘TikTok War’ reached a ceasefire?

TikTok has offered the olive branch to the music industry and is said to be considering a strategic sale which would make its U.S. critics happy.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 24, 2020
QMusic CEO Angela Samut talks Bigsound 2020: "We feel it’s our responsibility to forge ahead"

QMusic CEO Angela Samut talks Bigsound 2020: "We feel it’s our responsibility to forge ahead"

Bigsound 2020 is taking shape. TIO gets the inside look at how this year's conference and showcase event will look in the coronavirus era.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 23, 2020
QMusic CEO Angela Samut talks Bigsound 2020: "We feel it’s our responsibility to forge ahead"

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QMusic CEO Angela Samut talks Bigsound 2020: "We feel it’s our responsibility to forge ahead"

Bigsound 2020 is taking shape. TIO gets the inside look at how this year's conference and showcase event will look in the coronavirus era.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 23, 2020
Australia’s small businesses face ‘widespread collapse’ despite JobKeeper extension, industry council warns

Australia’s small businesses face ‘widespread collapse’ despite JobKeeper extension, industry council warns

The future isn’t so rosy for Australia’s once thriving live entertainment space, warns ALMBC, the newly-formed council which boasts 300-plus members.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 23, 2020
Australia’s small businesses face ‘widespread collapse’ despite JobKeeper extension, industry council warns

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Australia’s small businesses face ‘widespread collapse’ despite JobKeeper extension, industry council warns

The future isn’t so rosy for Australia’s once thriving live entertainment space, warns ALMBC, the newly-formed council which boasts 300-plus members.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 23, 2020
Burger Records interim president exits amid label scandal

Burger Records interim president exits amid label scandal

The fallout from the Burger Records scandal has been swift, with interim president Jessa Zapor-Gray announcing her departure from the label.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2020
Burger Records interim president exits amid label scandal

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Burger Records interim president exits amid label scandal

The fallout from the Burger Records scandal has been swift, with interim president Jessa Zapor-Gray announcing her departure from the label.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2020
Q Magazine, the "world's greatest music magazine," to close after 34 years

Q Magazine, the "world's greatest music magazine," to close after 34 years

Another one bites the dust as Q Magazine, one of Britain's great consumer music titles, calls time due to the pandemic and dwindling circulation.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2020
Q Magazine, the "world's greatest music magazine," to close after 34 years

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Q Magazine, the "world's greatest music magazine," to close after 34 years

Another one bites the dust as Q Magazine, one of Britain's great consumer music titles, calls time due to the pandemic and dwindling circulation.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2020
New Australian festivals regulations have no impact on drug overdoses: Report

New Australian festivals regulations have no impact on drug overdoses: Report

A review into the new regulations governing festivals across New South Wales has found no real change in the number of serious drug-related presentations.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2020
New Australian festivals regulations have no impact on drug overdoses: Report

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New Australian festivals regulations have no impact on drug overdoses: Report

A review into the new regulations governing festivals across New South Wales has found no real change in the number of serious drug-related presentations.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2020
DMA's 'The Glow' debuts top 5 in U.K., No.1 in Scotland

DMA's 'The Glow' debuts top 5 in U.K., No.1 in Scotland

The Sydney trio's third studio set 'The Glow' lights up the U.K. and Scottish charts, and nearly blasts to the top spot in Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 20, 2020
DMA's 'The Glow' debuts top 5 in U.K., No.1 in Scotland

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DMA's 'The Glow' debuts top 5 in U.K., No.1 in Scotland

The Sydney trio's third studio set 'The Glow' lights up the U.K. and Scottish charts, and nearly blasts to the top spot in Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 20, 2020
Yours Truly signs with Select Music: Exclusive

Yours Truly signs with Select Music: Exclusive

It's a busy time for the pop-punk outfit. They sign with the award winning agency ahead of the Sept. 18 release of their debut album.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 20, 2020
Yours Truly signs with Select Music: Exclusive

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Yours Truly signs with Select Music: Exclusive

It's a busy time for the pop-punk outfit. They sign with the award winning agency ahead of the Sept. 18 release of their debut album.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 20, 2020
Dylan Lewis talks new Double J weekends presenter gig: 'It’s going to have something of what Recovery was'

Dylan Lewis talks new Double J weekends presenter gig: 'It’s going to have something of what Recovery was'

Dylan Lewis completes a full circle with the ABC in a new deal which puts him over the airwaves when the rest of us are having a lie-in.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 16, 2020
Dylan Lewis talks new Double J weekends presenter gig: 'It’s going to have something of what Recovery was'

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Dylan Lewis talks new Double J weekends presenter gig: 'It’s going to have something of what Recovery was'

Dylan Lewis completes a full circle with the ABC in a new deal which puts him over the airwaves when the rest of us are having a lie-in.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 16, 2020
Sony Music Australia announces three new hires

Sony Music Australia announces three new hires

Sony Music adds three new staff appointments in A&R, promotions and sync/licensing in Alexander Franco, Annette Gevert and Jessica Barlow.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 16, 2020
Sony Music Australia announces three new hires

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Sony Music Australia announces three new hires

Sony Music adds three new staff appointments in A&R, promotions and sync/licensing in Alexander Franco, Annette Gevert and Jessica Barlow.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 16, 2020
Ex-Olympian signs a record deal with Dot Dash: Exclusive

Ex-Olympian signs a record deal with Dot Dash: Exclusive

The new deal with Dot Dash "is a great feeling," Ex-Olympian tells TIO. The first release, psychedelic-pop number 'Voices In My Head,' drops today.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 15, 2020
Ex-Olympian signs a record deal with Dot Dash: Exclusive

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Ex-Olympian signs a record deal with Dot Dash: Exclusive

The new deal with Dot Dash "is a great feeling," Ex-Olympian tells TIO. The first release, psychedelic-pop number 'Voices In My Head,' drops today.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 15, 2020
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