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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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Rich Moffat Is Stepping Away From the Music Industry

Rich Moffat Is Stepping Away From the Music Industry

The Melbourne-based live music professional will “step away and retire from formal booking roles / music business in 2024.”

By Lars Brandle - Feb 12, 2024
Rich Moffat Is Stepping Away From the Music Industry

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Rich Moffat Is Stepping Away From the Music Industry

The Melbourne-based live music professional will “step away and retire from formal booking roles / music business in 2024.”

By Lars Brandle - Feb 12, 2024
Michael Gudinski, John Farnham Docos Win at 2024 AACTA Awards

Michael Gudinski, John Farnham Docos Win at 2024 AACTA Awards

"John Farnham: Finding The Voice" won for best documentary, while the AACTA Award for best sound in a documentary went to "Ego."

By Lars Brandle - Feb 12, 2024
Michael Gudinski, John Farnham Docos Win at 2024 AACTA Awards

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Michael Gudinski, John Farnham Docos Win at 2024 AACTA Awards

"John Farnham: Finding The Voice" won for best documentary, while the AACTA Award for best sound in a documentary went to "Ego."

By Lars Brandle - Feb 12, 2024
Matthew Capper to Exit Warner Chappell Amid WMG Cuts (EXCLUSIVE)

Matthew Capper to Exit Warner Chappell Amid WMG Cuts (EXCLUSIVE)

News of Capper’s exit from WC is a shock, coming down in a week that WMG reported best-ever quarterly revenue.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 9, 2024
Matthew Capper to Exit Warner Chappell Amid WMG Cuts (EXCLUSIVE)

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Matthew Capper to Exit Warner Chappell Amid WMG Cuts (EXCLUSIVE)

News of Capper’s exit from WC is a shock, coming down in a week that WMG reported best-ever quarterly revenue.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 9, 2024
Michael Gudinski Documentary ‘Ego’ Wins at AACTA Industry Awards

Michael Gudinski Documentary ‘Ego’ Wins at AACTA Industry Awards

"Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story" and David Williams took out the best sound in a documentary category at the 2024 AACTA Industry Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 9, 2024
Michael Gudinski Documentary ‘Ego’ Wins at AACTA Industry Awards

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Michael Gudinski Documentary ‘Ego’ Wins at AACTA Industry Awards

"Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story" and David Williams took out the best sound in a documentary category at the 2024 AACTA Industry Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 9, 2024
Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer of WIN

Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer of WIN

Joining Maria Amato as Australasia’s second rep on the board is Dylan Pellett, general manager of Independent Music NZ (IMNZ), as observer.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 9, 2024
Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer of WIN

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Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer of WIN

Joining Maria Amato as Australasia’s second rep on the board is Dylan Pellett, general manager of Independent Music NZ (IMNZ), as observer.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 9, 2024
Brett Oaten, Leading Music Industry Lawyer, Set to Retire

Brett Oaten, Leading Music Industry Lawyer, Set to Retire

Oaten is a founding board member and life member of community radio station FBi, and has sat on several startup advisory boards.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 8, 2024
Brett Oaten, Leading Music Industry Lawyer, Set to Retire

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Brett Oaten, Leading Music Industry Lawyer, Set to Retire

Oaten is a founding board member and life member of community radio station FBi, and has sat on several startup advisory boards.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 8, 2024
EMI Music Australia Signs Telenova

EMI Music Australia Signs Telenova

To celebrate the new arrangements, Telenova drops a new single, "Teardrop," a classy, angular electronic pop number. 

By Lars Brandle - Feb 8, 2024
EMI Music Australia Signs Telenova

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EMI Music Australia Signs Telenova

To celebrate the new arrangements, Telenova drops a new single, "Teardrop," a classy, angular electronic pop number. 

By Lars Brandle - Feb 8, 2024
Universal Has Already Scrubbed One-Third of Its Most Popular Music From TikTok

Universal Has Already Scrubbed One-Third of Its Most Popular Music From TikTok

The great disappearing act includes several of the most popular songs on TikTok, as 17 tracks evaporate from the TikTok Top 50 chart.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 7, 2024
Universal Has Already Scrubbed One-Third of Its Most Popular Music From TikTok

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Universal Has Already Scrubbed One-Third of Its Most Popular Music From TikTok

The great disappearing act includes several of the most popular songs on TikTok, as 17 tracks evaporate from the TikTok Top 50 chart.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 7, 2024
Kylie Minogue, Tommy Emmanuel Lead Australia’s Contingent at 2024 Grammys

Kylie Minogue, Tommy Emmanuel Lead Australia’s Contingent at 2024 Grammys

Australia’s Princess of Pop and the King of The Six String were crowned at the 2024 Grammy Awards, presented Sunday (Feb. 4) in L.A.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 6, 2024
Kylie Minogue, Tommy Emmanuel Lead Australia’s Contingent at 2024 Grammys

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Kylie Minogue, Tommy Emmanuel Lead Australia’s Contingent at 2024 Grammys

Australia’s Princess of Pop and the King of The Six String were crowned at the 2024 Grammy Awards, presented Sunday (Feb. 4) in L.A.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 6, 2024
Moshtix, Zip Partner on Buy-Now, Pay-Later Tickets

Moshtix, Zip Partner on Buy-Now, Pay-Later Tickets

The partnership applies to all Moshtix’s Australian and New Zealand events, including Groovin the Moo and Rhythm & Vines.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 5, 2024
Moshtix, Zip Partner on Buy-Now, Pay-Later Tickets

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Moshtix, Zip Partner on Buy-Now, Pay-Later Tickets

The partnership applies to all Moshtix’s Australian and New Zealand events, including Groovin the Moo and Rhythm & Vines.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 5, 2024
TikTok Responds to ‘Sad and Disappointing’ UMG Open-Letter

TikTok Responds to ‘Sad and Disappointing’ UMG Open-Letter

"Clearly," reads a TikTok statement, "Universal's self-serving actions are not in the best interests of artists, songwriters and fans.”

By Lars Brandle - Feb 1, 2024
TikTok Responds to ‘Sad and Disappointing’ UMG Open-Letter

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TikTok Responds to ‘Sad and Disappointing’ UMG Open-Letter

"Clearly," reads a TikTok statement, "Universal's self-serving actions are not in the best interests of artists, songwriters and fans.”

By Lars Brandle - Feb 1, 2024
UMG Calls 'Time Out' on TikTok After Negotiations Crash: Read the Open Letter

UMG Calls 'Time Out' on TikTok After Negotiations Crash: Read the Open Letter

If the music industry had a frosty relationship with TikTok, Universal Music Group's shot across its bows feels like the start of a cold war.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2024
UMG Calls 'Time Out' on TikTok After Negotiations Crash: Read the Open Letter

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UMG Calls 'Time Out' on TikTok After Negotiations Crash: Read the Open Letter

If the music industry had a frosty relationship with TikTok, Universal Music Group's shot across its bows feels like the start of a cold war.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2024
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