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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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TikTok is recruiting a Head of Music in Sydney

TikTok is recruiting a Head of Music in Sydney

The candidate will be expected to 'champion' Australian and NZ artists.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 4, 2020
TikTok is recruiting a Head of Music in Sydney

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TikTok is recruiting a Head of Music in Sydney

The candidate will be expected to 'champion' Australian and NZ artists.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 4, 2020
Assn. of Artist Managers & Support Act unveil mental health program Gimme Shelter: Exclusive

Assn. of Artist Managers & Support Act unveil mental health program Gimme Shelter: Exclusive

Hang on, help is on its way. From June 15, Australia’s artist managers will have access to a new, early intervention mental health program, custom built for the music industry. Taking its name from…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 3, 2020
Assn. of Artist Managers & Support Act unveil mental health program Gimme Shelter: Exclusive

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Assn. of Artist Managers & Support Act unveil mental health program Gimme Shelter: Exclusive

Hang on, help is on its way. From June 15, Australia’s artist managers will have access to a new, early intervention mental health program, custom built for the music industry. Taking its name from…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 3, 2020
Bandcamp to donate all profits on ‘Juneteenth’ in stand for racial justice

Bandcamp to donate all profits on ‘Juneteenth’ in stand for racial justice

Bandcamp makes a stand as the music industry presses pause for "Blackout Tuesday"

By Lars Brandle - Jun 2, 2020
Bandcamp to donate all profits on ‘Juneteenth’ in stand for racial justice

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Bandcamp to donate all profits on ‘Juneteenth’ in stand for racial justice

Bandcamp makes a stand as the music industry presses pause for "Blackout Tuesday"

By Lars Brandle - Jun 2, 2020
NZ music industry welcomes multi-million dollar recovery package

NZ music industry welcomes multi-million dollar recovery package

The package includes $16.5 million specifically targeted at the contemporary popular music industry.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 1, 2020
NZ music industry welcomes multi-million dollar recovery package

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NZ music industry welcomes multi-million dollar recovery package

The package includes $16.5 million specifically targeted at the contemporary popular music industry.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 1, 2020
ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus appointed President of creators network CISAC

ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus appointed President of creators network CISAC

ABBA mastermind Björn Ulvaeus has taken the top job at CISAC.

By Lars Brandle - May 29, 2020
ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus appointed President of creators network CISAC

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ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus appointed President of creators network CISAC

ABBA mastermind Björn Ulvaeus has taken the top job at CISAC.

By Lars Brandle - May 29, 2020
Michael Gudinski: ‘You won’t see an international act in this country before March next year’

Michael Gudinski: ‘You won’t see an international act in this country before March next year’

Mushroom Group chairman Michael Gudinski takes a glimpse into the crystal ball.

By Lars Brandle - May 29, 2020
Michael Gudinski: ‘You won’t see an international act in this country before March next year’

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Michael Gudinski: ‘You won’t see an international act in this country before March next year’

Mushroom Group chairman Michael Gudinski takes a glimpse into the crystal ball.

By Lars Brandle - May 29, 2020
Thelma Plum banks sync deal with ‘These Days’ cover, working on new album

Thelma Plum banks sync deal with ‘These Days’ cover, working on new album

The multiple ARIA and APRA Award-nominated singer and songwriter has landed a national sync deal with Commonwealth Bank.

By Lars Brandle - May 28, 2020
Thelma Plum banks sync deal with ‘These Days’ cover, working on new album

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Thelma Plum banks sync deal with ‘These Days’ cover, working on new album

The multiple ARIA and APRA Award-nominated singer and songwriter has landed a national sync deal with Commonwealth Bank.

By Lars Brandle - May 28, 2020
Longtime Warner Music exec's former partner facing murder charges

Longtime Warner Music exec's former partner facing murder charges

Peter Ikin’s former partner is facing murder charges relating to the longtime Warner Music executive’s death in a Paris hotel more than a decade ago.

By Lars Brandle - May 27, 2020
Longtime Warner Music exec's former partner facing murder charges

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Longtime Warner Music exec's former partner facing murder charges

Peter Ikin’s former partner is facing murder charges relating to the longtime Warner Music executive’s death in a Paris hotel more than a decade ago.

By Lars Brandle - May 27, 2020
Tones And I, Hilltop Hoods win big at 2020 Virtual APRA Awards

Tones And I, Hilltop Hoods win big at 2020 Virtual APRA Awards

Tones came up big with two wins at the Virtual APRA Music Awards, including Song of the Year for ‘Dance Monkey’.

By Lars Brandle - May 25, 2020
Tones And I, Hilltop Hoods win big at 2020 Virtual APRA Awards

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Tones And I, Hilltop Hoods win big at 2020 Virtual APRA Awards

Tones came up big with two wins at the Virtual APRA Music Awards, including Song of the Year for ‘Dance Monkey’.

By Lars Brandle - May 25, 2020
NSW unveils $50 million arts and culture bailout, national music sector still in the dark

NSW unveils $50 million arts and culture bailout, national music sector still in the dark

The state government says it “recognises the important contribution the arts and cultural sector makes to the NSW economy, as well as to the community’s wellbeing, particularly during challenging times.”

By Lars Brandle - May 25, 2020
NSW unveils $50 million arts and culture bailout, national music sector still in the dark

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NSW unveils $50 million arts and culture bailout, national music sector still in the dark

The state government says it “recognises the important contribution the arts and cultural sector makes to the NSW economy, as well as to the community’s wellbeing, particularly during challenging times.”

By Lars Brandle - May 25, 2020
Ticketek taps Afterpay for buy-now, pay-later ticket sales

Ticketek taps Afterpay for buy-now, pay-later ticket sales

“As we work on plans for the safe return of live entertainment in Australia, one of the best things we can offer fans is greater choice in how they secure tickets to future events,” comments TEG boss Geoff Jones

By Lars Brandle - May 22, 2020
Ticketek taps Afterpay for buy-now, pay-later ticket sales

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Ticketek taps Afterpay for buy-now, pay-later ticket sales

“As we work on plans for the safe return of live entertainment in Australia, one of the best things we can offer fans is greater choice in how they secure tickets to future events,” comments TEG boss Geoff Jones

By Lars Brandle - May 22, 2020
Spotify’s Joe Rogan podcast deal is huge, but artists should be pissed

Spotify’s Joe Rogan podcast deal is huge, but artists should be pissed

With the blockbuster Joe Rogan deal, musicians been totally outmuscled on Spotify. Again.

By Lars Brandle - May 21, 2020
Spotify’s Joe Rogan podcast deal is huge, but artists should be pissed

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Spotify’s Joe Rogan podcast deal is huge, but artists should be pissed

With the blockbuster Joe Rogan deal, musicians been totally outmuscled on Spotify. Again.

By Lars Brandle - May 21, 2020
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