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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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APRA Music Awards 2024: Organisers Unveil New Heavy Music Category, Host, Musical Director

APRA Music Awards 2024: Organisers Unveil New Heavy Music Category, Host, Musical Director

The 2024 APRA Music Awards will be presented Wednesday, May 1 at the ICC Sydney, Gadigal land, with nominations unveiled April 4.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 18, 2024
APRA Music Awards 2024: Organisers Unveil New Heavy Music Category, Host, Musical Director

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APRA Music Awards 2024: Organisers Unveil New Heavy Music Category, Host, Musical Director

The 2024 APRA Music Awards will be presented Wednesday, May 1 at the ICC Sydney, Gadigal land, with nominations unveiled April 4.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 18, 2024
Confidence Man Leads the Australian Charge at Glastonbury Festival 2024

Confidence Man Leads the Australian Charge at Glastonbury Festival 2024

The Brisbane electronic-pop outfit is booked to perform on the Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2024, organisers announced Thursday.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 15, 2024
Confidence Man Leads the Australian Charge at Glastonbury Festival 2024

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Confidence Man Leads the Australian Charge at Glastonbury Festival 2024

The Brisbane electronic-pop outfit is booked to perform on the Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2024, organisers announced Thursday.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 15, 2024
ARIA Awards Return Adland Categories, Seeks Judges

ARIA Awards Return Adland Categories, Seeks Judges

Applications are now open for the academy, which will comprise advertising professionals, media specialists, music sync experts and more.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 14, 2024
ARIA Awards Return Adland Categories, Seeks Judges

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ARIA Awards Return Adland Categories, Seeks Judges

Applications are now open for the academy, which will comprise advertising professionals, media specialists, music sync experts and more.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 14, 2024
Appetite for Concerts ‘Remains Strong,’ Spend-Per-Head Shrinks In 2023: Report

Appetite for Concerts ‘Remains Strong,’ Spend-Per-Head Shrinks In 2023: Report

Almost half of respondents raised their ticket prices in 2023, to absorb the costs associated with staging a concert, the report finds.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 13, 2024
Appetite for Concerts ‘Remains Strong,’ Spend-Per-Head Shrinks In 2023: Report

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Appetite for Concerts ‘Remains Strong,’ Spend-Per-Head Shrinks In 2023: Report

Almost half of respondents raised their ticket prices in 2023, to absorb the costs associated with staging a concert, the report finds.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 13, 2024
Mike Taylor Memory Book Launched, ‘Celebration of Life’ Sydney Details Confirmed

Mike Taylor Memory Book Launched, ‘Celebration of Life’ Sydney Details Confirmed

Organisers of the tribute invite those who knew Taylor to add photos, videos, comments and lessons learned into the digital memory book.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 13, 2024
Mike Taylor Memory Book Launched, ‘Celebration of Life’ Sydney Details Confirmed

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Mike Taylor Memory Book Launched, ‘Celebration of Life’ Sydney Details Confirmed

Organisers of the tribute invite those who knew Taylor to add photos, videos, comments and lessons learned into the digital memory book.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 13, 2024
THE BLSSM Signs With New World Artists (EXCLUSIVE)

THE BLSSM Signs With New World Artists (EXCLUSIVE)

The Sydney native alt-pop/indie artist is represented by Edwin Tehrani and Liam Saunders for live bookings.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 12, 2024
THE BLSSM Signs With New World Artists (EXCLUSIVE)

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THE BLSSM Signs With New World Artists (EXCLUSIVE)

The Sydney native alt-pop/indie artist is represented by Edwin Tehrani and Liam Saunders for live bookings.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 12, 2024
Coterie Tipped by Ticketmaster for 2024 Live ‘Breakthrough’

Coterie Tipped by Ticketmaster for 2024 Live ‘Breakthrough’

Coterie joins RISSA, Finnoguns Wake and more in Ticketmaster's top 10 list of acts to watch for a live breakthrough in 2024.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2024
Coterie Tipped by Ticketmaster for 2024 Live ‘Breakthrough’

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Coterie Tipped by Ticketmaster for 2024 Live ‘Breakthrough’

Coterie joins RISSA, Finnoguns Wake and more in Ticketmaster's top 10 list of acts to watch for a live breakthrough in 2024.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2024
Pitch Music & Arts Festival: Greens Renew Calls for Pill Testing After Suspected Overdose

Pitch Music & Arts Festival: Greens Renew Calls for Pill Testing After Suspected Overdose

Premier Allan and her Victorian Labor party ought to “shift gears and finally set up pill-testing,” says Greens spokesperson Aiv Pugliell.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2024
Pitch Music & Arts Festival: Greens Renew Calls for Pill Testing After Suspected Overdose

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Pitch Music & Arts Festival: Greens Renew Calls for Pill Testing After Suspected Overdose

Premier Allan and her Victorian Labor party ought to “shift gears and finally set up pill-testing,” says Greens spokesperson Aiv Pugliell.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2024
Elefant Traks Is Calling It a Day

Elefant Traks Is Calling It a Day

“It’s sad but it’s also a cause for celebration as we look back on all the accomplishments of our artists,” Tim Levinson says.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 8, 2024
Elefant Traks Is Calling It a Day

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Elefant Traks Is Calling It a Day

“It’s sad but it’s also a cause for celebration as we look back on all the accomplishments of our artists,” Tim Levinson says.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 8, 2024
ONE OFF TRAKS Creative Camp Names Class of 2024

ONE OFF TRAKS Creative Camp Names Class of 2024

Set for April 9-12, this year’s edition of ONE OFF TRAKS received more than 200 applications, organisers say.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 8, 2024
ONE OFF TRAKS Creative Camp Names Class of 2024

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ONE OFF TRAKS Creative Camp Names Class of 2024

Set for April 9-12, this year’s edition of ONE OFF TRAKS received more than 200 applications, organisers say.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 8, 2024
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, PIAS Forge Exclusive License

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, PIAS Forge Exclusive License

In Australia, the album will be worked by [PIAS] Australia, formed in 2021 following the indie company’s acquisition of Inertia Music.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2024
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, PIAS Forge Exclusive License

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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, PIAS Forge Exclusive License

In Australia, the album will be worked by [PIAS] Australia, formed in 2021 following the indie company’s acquisition of Inertia Music.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2024
Jesse Flavell Joins Second Sunday, Closes Sum Management

Jesse Flavell Joins Second Sunday, Closes Sum Management

Flavell joins the senior management at Second Sunday, the events agency founded by directors Cam Coghlan and Brendan Maher back in 2016.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2024
Jesse Flavell Joins Second Sunday, Closes Sum Management

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Jesse Flavell Joins Second Sunday, Closes Sum Management

Flavell joins the senior management at Second Sunday, the events agency founded by directors Cam Coghlan and Brendan Maher back in 2016.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2024
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