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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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Live Nation reports tough Q1 as COVID-19 wipes out concerts, says most fans are keeping their tickets

Live Nation reports tough Q1 as COVID-19 wipes out concerts, says most fans are keeping their tickets

It’s a tough time for any business involved in concerts and live entertainment. That includes Live Nation.

By Lars Brandle - May 8, 2020
Live Nation reports tough Q1 as COVID-19 wipes out concerts, says most fans are keeping their tickets

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Live Nation reports tough Q1 as COVID-19 wipes out concerts, says most fans are keeping their tickets

It’s a tough time for any business involved in concerts and live entertainment. That includes Live Nation.

By Lars Brandle - May 8, 2020
triple j, Warner Music Australia launch campaigns to assist artists during COVID-19 lockdown

triple j, Warner Music Australia launch campaigns to assist artists during COVID-19 lockdown

Triple J announces 15 grants, each valued at up to $7,000.

By Lars Brandle - May 7, 2020
triple j, Warner Music Australia launch campaigns to assist artists during COVID-19 lockdown

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triple j, Warner Music Australia launch campaigns to assist artists during COVID-19 lockdown

Triple J announces 15 grants, each valued at up to $7,000.

By Lars Brandle - May 7, 2020
Ingrooves expands in Australia and NZ, appoints Nina Rabe-Cairns as country manager

Ingrooves expands in Australia and NZ, appoints Nina Rabe-Cairns as country manager

Ingrooves Music Group is finding its Australasian groove with the appointment of Nina Rabe-Cairns as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Rabe-Cairns joins Ingrooves, the music marketing…

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2020
Ingrooves expands in Australia and NZ, appoints Nina Rabe-Cairns as country manager

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Ingrooves expands in Australia and NZ, appoints Nina Rabe-Cairns as country manager

Ingrooves Music Group is finding its Australasian groove with the appointment of Nina Rabe-Cairns as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Rabe-Cairns joins Ingrooves, the music marketing…

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2020
Global record biz posts strong results for 2019: IFPI

Global record biz posts strong results for 2019: IFPI

The pre-COVID-19 record biz was a picture of health, new data reveals.

By Lars Brandle - May 5, 2020
Global record biz posts strong results for 2019: IFPI

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Global record biz posts strong results for 2019: IFPI

The pre-COVID-19 record biz was a picture of health, new data reveals.

By Lars Brandle - May 5, 2020
Michael Gudinski talks new ‘State Of Music’ special series: 'This is a very different type of show'

Michael Gudinski talks new ‘State Of Music’ special series: 'This is a very different type of show'

Birds Of Tokyo, Diesel, G Flip and James Reyne join the line-up for the first of six livestreamed episodes, starting Sunday (May 3).

By Lars Brandle - May 1, 2020
Michael Gudinski talks new ‘State Of Music’ special series: 'This is a very different type of show'

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Michael Gudinski talks new ‘State Of Music’ special series: 'This is a very different type of show'

Birds Of Tokyo, Diesel, G Flip and James Reyne join the line-up for the first of six livestreamed episodes, starting Sunday (May 3).

By Lars Brandle - May 1, 2020
Fire Fight Australia's bushfire relief fundraising passes $10.7 million

Fire Fight Australia's bushfire relief fundraising passes $10.7 million

The cash mountain is another reminder of what the music community can achieve when it pulls together, moves fast and unleashes its best assets.

By Lars Brandle - May 1, 2020
Fire Fight Australia's bushfire relief fundraising passes $10.7 million

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Fire Fight Australia's bushfire relief fundraising passes $10.7 million

The cash mountain is another reminder of what the music community can achieve when it pulls together, moves fast and unleashes its best assets.

By Lars Brandle - May 1, 2020
Spotify posts ‘healthy’ first quarter despite Coronavirus crisis

Spotify posts ‘healthy’ first quarter despite Coronavirus crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t ruined the Spotify party.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 30, 2020
Spotify posts ‘healthy’ first quarter despite Coronavirus crisis

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Spotify posts ‘healthy’ first quarter despite Coronavirus crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t ruined the Spotify party.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 30, 2020
Facebook's hiring spree points to bigger plans in music

Facebook's hiring spree points to bigger plans in music

As Facebook unveils plans which would enable artists to monetise their live streams, the company is recruiting a NYC-based exec to lead its "global music licensing strategy across labels, publishers, and PROs."

By Lars Brandle - Apr 29, 2020
Facebook's hiring spree points to bigger plans in music

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Facebook's hiring spree points to bigger plans in music

As Facebook unveils plans which would enable artists to monetise their live streams, the company is recruiting a NYC-based exec to lead its "global music licensing strategy across labels, publishers, and PROs."

By Lars Brandle - Apr 29, 2020
Live Nation and AEG call on Congress for emergency aid, Australian government refuses to budge

Live Nation and AEG call on Congress for emergency aid, Australian government refuses to budge

With bleak times ahead, Live Nation and AEG and other live music companies have requested a bailout package from U.S. Congress.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 29, 2020
Live Nation and AEG call on Congress for emergency aid, Australian government refuses to budge

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Live Nation and AEG call on Congress for emergency aid, Australian government refuses to budge

With bleak times ahead, Live Nation and AEG and other live music companies have requested a bailout package from U.S. Congress.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 29, 2020
Saudi Arabia buys $500 million stake in Live Nation, and it's all part of a plan

Saudi Arabia buys $500 million stake in Live Nation, and it's all part of a plan

The sovereign state has been quietly assembling the pieces for a power move into live entertainment.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 28, 2020
Saudi Arabia buys $500 million stake in Live Nation, and it's all part of a plan

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Saudi Arabia buys $500 million stake in Live Nation, and it's all part of a plan

The sovereign state has been quietly assembling the pieces for a power move into live entertainment.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 28, 2020
Music From the Home Front wins ratings battle

Music From the Home Front wins ratings battle

Michael Gudinski’s Music From the Home Front was a ratings hit.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 27, 2020
Music From the Home Front wins ratings battle

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Music From the Home Front wins ratings battle

Michael Gudinski’s Music From the Home Front was a ratings hit.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 27, 2020
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