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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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Garry Van Egmond, Giant of Concert Promoting, Dies at 82

Garry Van Egmond, Giant of Concert Promoting, Dies at 82

Van Egmond produced some of the biggest-ever tours of Australia including Dire Straits in 1986 and AC/DC in 2010.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2024
Garry Van Egmond, Giant of Concert Promoting, Dies at 82

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Garry Van Egmond, Giant of Concert Promoting, Dies at 82

Van Egmond produced some of the biggest-ever tours of Australia including Dire Straits in 1986 and AC/DC in 2010.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2024
Pierce Brothers’ ‘Grassroots’ Campaign Delivers as ‘Everything Is Bigger Than Me’ Cracks ARIA Top 20

Pierce Brothers’ ‘Grassroots’ Campaign Delivers as ‘Everything Is Bigger Than Me’ Cracks ARIA Top 20

"Everything Is Bigger Than Me" is the subject of a back-to-basics rollout, a blend of live performance, vinyl sales and a busking run.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2024
Pierce Brothers’ ‘Grassroots’ Campaign Delivers as ‘Everything Is Bigger Than Me’ Cracks ARIA Top 20

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Pierce Brothers’ ‘Grassroots’ Campaign Delivers as ‘Everything Is Bigger Than Me’ Cracks ARIA Top 20

"Everything Is Bigger Than Me" is the subject of a back-to-basics rollout, a blend of live performance, vinyl sales and a busking run.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2024
Mona Foma Is Finished

Mona Foma Is Finished

Launched back in 2009, the fest, lovingly known as Mofo, has “been magical, but the spell has worn off, says founder David Walsh.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 5, 2024
Mona Foma Is Finished

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Mona Foma Is Finished

Launched back in 2009, the fest, lovingly known as Mofo, has “been magical, but the spell has worn off, says founder David Walsh.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 5, 2024
Maribelle Añes Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ (EXCLUSIVE)

Maribelle Añes Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ (EXCLUSIVE)

The Concord deal, announced Friday, April 5, follows the release on March 20 of her latest single “40-40,” her debut release with [PIAS].

By Lars Brandle - Apr 5, 2024
Maribelle Añes Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Maribelle Añes Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ (EXCLUSIVE)

The Concord deal, announced Friday, April 5, follows the release on March 20 of her latest single “40-40,” her debut release with [PIAS].

By Lars Brandle - Apr 5, 2024
Media Arts Lawyers Named to Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers List

Media Arts Lawyers Named to Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers List

“This prestigious acknowledgment marks a significant milestone for the firm,” reps say, following Billboard's shout out to Media Arts Lawyers.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 5, 2024
Media Arts Lawyers Named to Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers List

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Media Arts Lawyers Named to Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers List

“This prestigious acknowledgment marks a significant milestone for the firm,” reps say, following Billboard's shout out to Media Arts Lawyers.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 5, 2024
Cub Sport Leads Album of The Year Shortlist at 2024 Queensland Music Awards

Cub Sport Leads Album of The Year Shortlist at 2024 Queensland Music Awards

Cub Sport, Holy Holy, Lastlings and the Go-Betweens co-founder Robert Forster will compete for the 2024 QMAs AOTY.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 4, 2024
Cub Sport Leads Album of The Year Shortlist at 2024 Queensland Music Awards

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Cub Sport Leads Album of The Year Shortlist at 2024 Queensland Music Awards

Cub Sport, Holy Holy, Lastlings and the Go-Betweens co-founder Robert Forster will compete for the 2024 QMAs AOTY.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 4, 2024
Sarah Aarons Leads Nominations For 2024 APRA Music Awards

Sarah Aarons Leads Nominations For 2024 APRA Music Awards

Sarah Aarons leads the pack heading into next month’s 2024 APRA Music Awards, nominations for which are announced today (April 4).

By Lars Brandle - Apr 4, 2024
Sarah Aarons Leads Nominations For 2024 APRA Music Awards

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Sarah Aarons Leads Nominations For 2024 APRA Music Awards

Sarah Aarons leads the pack heading into next month’s 2024 APRA Music Awards, nominations for which are announced today (April 4).

By Lars Brandle - Apr 4, 2024
‘Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story’ Is Coming to Commercial TV

‘Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story’ Is Coming to Commercial TV

Channel 7 schedules "Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story" for next Tuesday, April 9 on its main channel and digital station 7plus. 

By Lars Brandle - Apr 3, 2024
‘Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story’ Is Coming to Commercial TV

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‘Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story’ Is Coming to Commercial TV

Channel 7 schedules "Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story" for next Tuesday, April 9 on its main channel and digital station 7plus. 

By Lars Brandle - Apr 3, 2024
Ricochet Ball 2024 Tournament Sets Date

Ricochet Ball 2024 Tournament Sets Date

“We are so pumped to announce Ricochet Ball will happen again this year,” says co-organiser KLP, who hopes to raise over $25,000 this time.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 3, 2024
Ricochet Ball 2024 Tournament Sets Date

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Ricochet Ball 2024 Tournament Sets Date

“We are so pumped to announce Ricochet Ball will happen again this year,” says co-organiser KLP, who hopes to raise over $25,000 this time.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 3, 2024
Michael McMartin Remembered: ‘An Unbelievably Kind Mentor to Hundreds of People’

Michael McMartin Remembered: ‘An Unbelievably Kind Mentor to Hundreds of People’

"Without him there would not be an AAM and Support Act would be nowhere near the force that it has become," says John Watson.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 2, 2024
Michael McMartin Remembered: ‘An Unbelievably Kind Mentor to Hundreds of People’

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Michael McMartin Remembered: ‘An Unbelievably Kind Mentor to Hundreds of People’

"Without him there would not be an AAM and Support Act would be nowhere near the force that it has become," says John Watson.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 2, 2024
Billy McFarland Talks Fyre Fest 2: ‘Paying Everybody Back Is The Most Important Thing For Me’

Billy McFarland Talks Fyre Fest 2: ‘Paying Everybody Back Is The Most Important Thing For Me’

“I’m scared of losing the magic that the chaos of Fyre 1 created,” Billy McFarland reckons, “by making it so professional."

By Lars Brandle - Apr 2, 2024
Billy McFarland Talks Fyre Fest 2: ‘Paying Everybody Back Is The Most Important Thing For Me’

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Billy McFarland Talks Fyre Fest 2: ‘Paying Everybody Back Is The Most Important Thing For Me’

“I’m scared of losing the magic that the chaos of Fyre 1 created,” Billy McFarland reckons, “by making it so professional."

By Lars Brandle - Apr 2, 2024
Michael McMartin, Celebrated Hoodoo Gurus Manager, Dies at 79

Michael McMartin, Celebrated Hoodoo Gurus Manager, Dies at 79

Despite “the best efforts of his medical team,” reads a statement,” McMartin succumbed to his illness peacefully” on Easter Sunday.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2024
Michael McMartin, Celebrated Hoodoo Gurus Manager, Dies at 79

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Michael McMartin, Celebrated Hoodoo Gurus Manager, Dies at 79

Despite “the best efforts of his medical team,” reads a statement,” McMartin succumbed to his illness peacefully” on Easter Sunday.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2024
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