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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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Bigsound 2024: Amyl & The Sniffers’ Amy Taylor, Korda Marshall Lead Speakers Lineup

Bigsound 2024: Amyl & The Sniffers’ Amy Taylor, Korda Marshall Lead Speakers Lineup

Today’s announcement is a “calling card” of what Bigsound represents, explains conference programmer Tom Larkin.

By Lars Brandle - May 9, 2024
Bigsound 2024: Amyl & The Sniffers’ Amy Taylor, Korda Marshall Lead Speakers Lineup

News

Bigsound 2024: Amyl & The Sniffers’ Amy Taylor, Korda Marshall Lead Speakers Lineup

Today’s announcement is a “calling card” of what Bigsound represents, explains conference programmer Tom Larkin.

By Lars Brandle - May 9, 2024
Australian Artists Generated a Record $275M on Spotify In 2023: Report

Australian Artists Generated a Record $275M on Spotify In 2023: Report

Royalties generated by Australian artists from Spotify in 2023 reached nearly $275 million, up almost 10% since 2022.

By Lars Brandle - May 9, 2024
Australian Artists Generated a Record $275M on Spotify In 2023: Report

News

Australian Artists Generated a Record $275M on Spotify In 2023: Report

Royalties generated by Australian artists from Spotify in 2023 reached nearly $275 million, up almost 10% since 2022.

By Lars Brandle - May 9, 2024
Priya Dewan Talks Gig Life Pro’s Global Networking ‘Mission’

Priya Dewan Talks Gig Life Pro’s Global Networking ‘Mission’

Gig Life Pro's "mission to help other industry professionals and creatives build their careers" through networking and education tools.

By Lars Brandle - May 8, 2024
Priya Dewan Talks Gig Life Pro’s Global Networking ‘Mission’

News

Priya Dewan Talks Gig Life Pro’s Global Networking ‘Mission’

Gig Life Pro's "mission to help other industry professionals and creatives build their careers" through networking and education tools.

By Lars Brandle - May 8, 2024
SXSW Sydney 2024 Announces First Batch of Speakers, Showcasing Artists

SXSW Sydney 2024 Announces First Batch of Speakers, Showcasing Artists

SXSW Sydney is taking shape with Ayesha Madon, Nick Ward; BALTHVS; Total Tommy; SAHXL; J-MILLA & Yung Milla among the music performers.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2024
SXSW Sydney 2024 Announces First Batch of Speakers, Showcasing Artists

News

SXSW Sydney 2024 Announces First Batch of Speakers, Showcasing Artists

SXSW Sydney is taking shape with Ayesha Madon, Nick Ward; BALTHVS; Total Tommy; SAHXL; J-MILLA & Yung Milla among the music performers.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2024
Australia’s Music Community Commits to ‘Michael’s Rule’

Australia’s Music Community Commits to ‘Michael’s Rule’

Industry bodies and leaders from across the music spectrum are supporting Michael's Rule including ALMBC, APRA and Music Australia.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2024
Australia’s Music Community Commits to ‘Michael’s Rule’

News

Australia’s Music Community Commits to ‘Michael’s Rule’

Industry bodies and leaders from across the music spectrum are supporting Michael's Rule including ALMBC, APRA and Music Australia.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2024
Where Were the Women at the 2024 APRA Music Awards? (Op-Ed)

Where Were the Women at the 2024 APRA Music Awards? (Op-Ed)

When women’s contributions to the industry are erased and excluded, progress is washed away and replaced with the status quo.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2024
Where Were the Women at the 2024 APRA Music Awards? (Op-Ed)

Opinion

Where Were the Women at the 2024 APRA Music Awards? (Op-Ed)

When women’s contributions to the industry are erased and excluded, progress is washed away and replaced with the status quo.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2024
Read Maggie Collins' 'Michael's Rule' Speech In Full From the 2024 AAM Awards

Read Maggie Collins' 'Michael's Rule' Speech In Full From the 2024 AAM Awards

"We do have one solution today, and its in the name of one of our founding fathers, the legendary Australian manager, Michael McMartin."

By Lars Brandle - May 3, 2024
Read Maggie Collins' 'Michael's Rule' Speech In Full From the 2024 AAM Awards

News

Read Maggie Collins' 'Michael's Rule' Speech In Full From the 2024 AAM Awards

"We do have one solution today, and its in the name of one of our founding fathers, the legendary Australian manager, Michael McMartin."

By Lars Brandle - May 3, 2024
AAM Unveils ‘Michael’s Rule’ to Help Rebuild a Music Community In ‘Crisis’

AAM Unveils ‘Michael’s Rule’ to Help Rebuild a Music Community In ‘Crisis’

The music management community pitches "Michael's Rule," a live music campaign that its architects hope will give artists a much-needed lift.

By Lars Brandle - May 3, 2024
AAM Unveils ‘Michael’s Rule’ to Help Rebuild a Music Community In ‘Crisis’

News

AAM Unveils ‘Michael’s Rule’ to Help Rebuild a Music Community In ‘Crisis’

The music management community pitches "Michael's Rule," a live music campaign that its architects hope will give artists a much-needed lift.

By Lars Brandle - May 3, 2024
Universal Music Group and TikTok Unveil New Licensing Agreement

Universal Music Group and TikTok Unveil New Licensing Agreement

“This new chapter in our relationship with TikTok focuses on the value of music," enthuses Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO, UMG.

By Lars Brandle - May 2, 2024
Universal Music Group and TikTok Unveil New Licensing Agreement

News

Universal Music Group and TikTok Unveil New Licensing Agreement

“This new chapter in our relationship with TikTok focuses on the value of music," enthuses Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO, UMG.

By Lars Brandle - May 2, 2024
Jeremy Furze Wins Manager of the Year at 2024 AAM Awards

Jeremy Furze Wins Manager of the Year at 2024 AAM Awards

“We’re in a pretty deep crisis,” Jeremy Furze said at the AAMs. “It’s going to be up to all the people around this room to keep us on track."

By Lars Brandle - May 2, 2024
Jeremy Furze Wins Manager of the Year at 2024 AAM Awards

News

Jeremy Furze Wins Manager of the Year at 2024 AAM Awards

“We’re in a pretty deep crisis,” Jeremy Furze said at the AAMs. “It’s going to be up to all the people around this room to keep us on track."

By Lars Brandle - May 2, 2024
Humanitix Pledges $4 Million to The Life You Can Save

Humanitix Pledges $4 Million to The Life You Can Save

Humanitix, the humane ticketing platform, hands over a whopping $4 million to The Life You Can Save. The sum marks the largest, unrestricted donation the charity has received, and is “transformative”…

By Lars Brandle - May 1, 2024
Humanitix Pledges $4 Million to The Life You Can Save

News

Humanitix Pledges $4 Million to The Life You Can Save

Humanitix, the humane ticketing platform, hands over a whopping $4 million to The Life You Can Save. The sum marks the largest, unrestricted donation the charity has received, and is “transformative”…

By Lars Brandle - May 1, 2024
Brisbane’s The Zoo Is Closing

Brisbane’s The Zoo Is Closing

The 400-capacity Zoo will cease trading on July 8, and its sister venue Stranded will also call time next Monday, May 6.

By Lars Brandle - May 1, 2024
Brisbane’s The Zoo Is Closing

News

Brisbane’s The Zoo Is Closing

The 400-capacity Zoo will cease trading on July 8, and its sister venue Stranded will also call time next Monday, May 6.

By Lars Brandle - May 1, 2024
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