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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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Caloundra Music Festival Is Permanently Cancelled

Caloundra Music Festival Is Permanently Cancelled

, Caloundra Music Festival is the latest casualty of the so-called “extinction event” which is sweeping through festivals in Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2024
Caloundra Music Festival Is Permanently Cancelled

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Caloundra Music Festival Is Permanently Cancelled

, Caloundra Music Festival is the latest casualty of the so-called “extinction event” which is sweeping through festivals in Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2024
Sydney University Signs Up to AI Guidelines For Music Creation

Sydney University Signs Up to AI Guidelines For Music Creation

The AI guidelines have now been adopted by 50 prominent music companies, associations, and institutions globally.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 25, 2024
Sydney University Signs Up to AI Guidelines For Music Creation

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Sydney University Signs Up to AI Guidelines For Music Creation

The AI guidelines have now been adopted by 50 prominent music companies, associations, and institutions globally.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 25, 2024
Tones and I Performs Mini-Set at Parliament House

Tones and I Performs Mini-Set at Parliament House

Tones performed four songs including a stripped-back rendition her global smash “Dance Monkey,” her new single “Dance With Me” and an unreleased song from her forthcoming LP.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2024
Tones and I Performs Mini-Set at Parliament House

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Tones and I Performs Mini-Set at Parliament House

Tones performed four songs including a stripped-back rendition her global smash “Dance Monkey,” her new single “Dance With Me” and an unreleased song from her forthcoming LP.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2024
Inquiry on Radio Caps Recommends Another 'Frustrating' Review

Inquiry on Radio Caps Recommends Another 'Frustrating' Review

The recommendation to "require yet another review is frustrating," says Annabelle Herd, CEO of PPCA, which led a campaign to remove the cap.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2024
Inquiry on Radio Caps Recommends Another 'Frustrating' Review

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Inquiry on Radio Caps Recommends Another 'Frustrating' Review

The recommendation to "require yet another review is frustrating," says Annabelle Herd, CEO of PPCA, which led a campaign to remove the cap.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2024
‘A 5-year Transitional Cycle of Change’: Music Festivals Under the Microscope

‘A 5-year Transitional Cycle of Change’: Music Festivals Under the Microscope

“We're in a probably a five-year transitional cycle of change,” explains Evelyn Richardson, the outgoing CEO of Live Performance Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2024
‘A 5-year Transitional Cycle of Change’: Music Festivals Under the Microscope

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‘A 5-year Transitional Cycle of Change’: Music Festivals Under the Microscope

“We're in a probably a five-year transitional cycle of change,” explains Evelyn Richardson, the outgoing CEO of Live Performance Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2024
Jessica Ducrou Exits Secret Sounds Group

Jessica Ducrou Exits Secret Sounds Group

Jess Ducrou, Splendour in the Grass co-founder, is departing from Secret Sounds Group, the company she formed with Paul Piticco in 2016.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2024
Jessica Ducrou Exits Secret Sounds Group

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Jessica Ducrou Exits Secret Sounds Group

Jess Ducrou, Splendour in the Grass co-founder, is departing from Secret Sounds Group, the company she formed with Paul Piticco in 2016.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2024
NSW Government Pledges $18.5 Million For Sound NSW: Budget

NSW Government Pledges $18.5 Million For Sound NSW: Budget

“This budget reflects the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to contemporary music and support for Sound NSW."

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2024
NSW Government Pledges $18.5 Million For Sound NSW: Budget

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NSW Government Pledges $18.5 Million For Sound NSW: Budget

“This budget reflects the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to contemporary music and support for Sound NSW."

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2024
Spotify Presses Button on 'Showcase' Tool In Australia

Spotify Presses Button on 'Showcase' Tool In Australia

Artists and teams with Australia-based billing will be eligible to use Showcase if they have had at least 1,000 streams in the last 28 days.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2024
Spotify Presses Button on 'Showcase' Tool In Australia

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Spotify Presses Button on 'Showcase' Tool In Australia

Artists and teams with Australia-based billing will be eligible to use Showcase if they have had at least 1,000 streams in the last 28 days.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2024
Scooter Braun Retires From Artist Management

Scooter Braun Retires From Artist Management

Scooter Braun is stepping away from management after 23 years guiding the world's biggest pop stars, and having a notable row with TayTay.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2024
Scooter Braun Retires From Artist Management

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Scooter Braun Retires From Artist Management

Scooter Braun is stepping away from management after 23 years guiding the world's biggest pop stars, and having a notable row with TayTay.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2024
Ricochet Ball 2024 Nets Fundraising Record

Ricochet Ball 2024 Nets Fundraising Record

This year’s Ricochet Ball tournament was a big winner -- with SCA taking the title and participants raking-in more than $40,000 for charity.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 17, 2024
Ricochet Ball 2024 Nets Fundraising Record

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Ricochet Ball 2024 Nets Fundraising Record

This year’s Ricochet Ball tournament was a big winner -- with SCA taking the title and participants raking-in more than $40,000 for charity.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 17, 2024
Music Festivals are Facing an ‘Extinction Event’: Bluesfest’s Peter Noble

Music Festivals are Facing an ‘Extinction Event’: Bluesfest’s Peter Noble

Noble paraphrased a tagline popularised by former U.S. president Bill Clinton. “It’s the economy, stupid.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 17, 2024
Music Festivals are Facing an ‘Extinction Event’: Bluesfest’s Peter Noble

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Music Festivals are Facing an ‘Extinction Event’: Bluesfest’s Peter Noble

Noble paraphrased a tagline popularised by former U.S. president Bill Clinton. “It’s the economy, stupid.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 17, 2024
Barclays Backs Out of Live Nation's U.K. Fests Following Bands Backlash

Barclays Backs Out of Live Nation's U.K. Fests Following Bands Backlash

The banking giant quietly steps away from its backing of LN’s fests, including Download, Latitude and Isle of Wight.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 15, 2024
Barclays Backs Out of Live Nation's U.K. Fests Following Bands Backlash

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Barclays Backs Out of Live Nation's U.K. Fests Following Bands Backlash

The banking giant quietly steps away from its backing of LN’s fests, including Download, Latitude and Isle of Wight.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 15, 2024
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