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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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Universal Shuts Out TikTok, Claims ‘Bully’ Tactics Used In Negotiations

Universal Shuts Out TikTok, Claims ‘Bully’ Tactics Used In Negotiations

When the existing deal expires Jan. 31, content from UMG, including UMPG, will no longer be available to TikTok or TikTok Music.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2024
Universal Shuts Out TikTok, Claims ‘Bully’ Tactics Used In Negotiations

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Universal Shuts Out TikTok, Claims ‘Bully’ Tactics Used In Negotiations

When the existing deal expires Jan. 31, content from UMG, including UMPG, will no longer be available to TikTok or TikTok Music.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2024
Beth Appleton Joins Fortress Australia as CMO

Beth Appleton Joins Fortress Australia as CMO

With immediate effect, the British-born former Jaxsta CEO is named as chief marketing officer (CMO) at Fortress.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2024
Beth Appleton Joins Fortress Australia as CMO

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Beth Appleton Joins Fortress Australia as CMO

With immediate effect, the British-born former Jaxsta CEO is named as chief marketing officer (CMO) at Fortress.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2024
Triple J’s Hottest 100 Busts Records

Triple J’s Hottest 100 Busts Records

Doja Cat became the first female rapper and woman of colour to snag top honors, leading the way as records tumbled.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 29, 2024
Triple J’s Hottest 100 Busts Records

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Triple J’s Hottest 100 Busts Records

Doja Cat became the first female rapper and woman of colour to snag top honors, leading the way as records tumbled.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 29, 2024
Country Artists Dominate Tixel’s Hottest 100 Events of 2023

Country Artists Dominate Tixel’s Hottest 100 Events of 2023

While Doja Cat was painting the town red last year, country music – and Luke Combs in particular – was having a mighty hoedown. Following his nine-date trans-Tasman arena tour last August, Combs, the…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 29, 2024
Country Artists Dominate Tixel’s Hottest 100 Events of 2023

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Country Artists Dominate Tixel’s Hottest 100 Events of 2023

While Doja Cat was painting the town red last year, country music – and Luke Combs in particular – was having a mighty hoedown. Following his nine-date trans-Tasman arena tour last August, Combs, the…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 29, 2024
Milly Petriella Awarded Order of Australia Medal

Milly Petriella Awarded Order of Australia Medal

Petriella is awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for “service to music and the performing arts."

By Lars Brandle - Jan 26, 2024
Milly Petriella Awarded Order of Australia Medal

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Milly Petriella Awarded Order of Australia Medal

Petriella is awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for “service to music and the performing arts."

By Lars Brandle - Jan 26, 2024
Untitled Group Posts ‘Record-Breaking’ Result For Summer Season

Untitled Group Posts ‘Record-Breaking’ Result For Summer Season

The independent concert and events promoter wraps its 2023/24 festival season with over 500,000 tickets sold, a “record-breaking” result.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 25, 2024
Untitled Group Posts ‘Record-Breaking’ Result For Summer Season

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Untitled Group Posts ‘Record-Breaking’ Result For Summer Season

The independent concert and events promoter wraps its 2023/24 festival season with over 500,000 tickets sold, a “record-breaking” result.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 25, 2024
Australian Producer Sonny Fodera Shuffling to U.K. Top 40 With Becky Hill Collaboration ‘Never Be Alone’

Australian Producer Sonny Fodera Shuffling to U.K. Top 40 With Becky Hill Collaboration ‘Never Be Alone’

Raised in Adelaide, now based in London, the 38-year-old electronic music man has a lengthy list of collaborators in his address book.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 24, 2024
Australian Producer Sonny Fodera Shuffling to U.K. Top 40 With Becky Hill Collaboration ‘Never Be Alone’

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Australian Producer Sonny Fodera Shuffling to U.K. Top 40 With Becky Hill Collaboration ‘Never Be Alone’

Raised in Adelaide, now based in London, the 38-year-old electronic music man has a lengthy list of collaborators in his address book.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 24, 2024
ONEFOUR Manager Ricky Simandjuntak Steps Down

ONEFOUR Manager Ricky Simandjuntak Steps Down

After five years of working with the iconic hip-hop act, "I’ve decided it’s time to finish up as manager of ONEFOUR,” he writes.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 23, 2024
ONEFOUR Manager Ricky Simandjuntak Steps Down

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ONEFOUR Manager Ricky Simandjuntak Steps Down

After five years of working with the iconic hip-hop act, "I’ve decided it’s time to finish up as manager of ONEFOUR,” he writes.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 23, 2024
Ebony Boadu Appointed A&R Manager at Mushroom Labels

Ebony Boadu Appointed A&R Manager at Mushroom Labels

A former triple j presenter, Boadu arrives at Mushroom Group with a profile to rival many of the acts on its roster.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 23, 2024
Ebony Boadu Appointed A&R Manager at Mushroom Labels

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Ebony Boadu Appointed A&R Manager at Mushroom Labels

A former triple j presenter, Boadu arrives at Mushroom Group with a profile to rival many of the acts on its roster.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 23, 2024
Australian Filmmakers Talk 'Amazing' Journey With Ed Sheeran

Australian Filmmakers Talk 'Amazing' Journey With Ed Sheeran

The Music Network caught up with Chris Elder and Chrissy McHugh for a walk through an “Amazing” journey for Ed Sheeran's latest project.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 22, 2024
Australian Filmmakers Talk 'Amazing' Journey With Ed Sheeran

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Australian Filmmakers Talk 'Amazing' Journey With Ed Sheeran

The Music Network caught up with Chris Elder and Chrissy McHugh for a walk through an “Amazing” journey for Ed Sheeran's latest project.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 22, 2024
Coldplay Protégé Emmanuel Kelly, Vampr Launch Groundbreaking Campaign

Coldplay Protégé Emmanuel Kelly, Vampr Launch Groundbreaking Campaign

“The current recording and publishing deal provides Vinyl Group the option to extend on our relationship," with the artist and his ventures.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 19, 2024
Coldplay Protégé Emmanuel Kelly, Vampr Launch Groundbreaking Campaign

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Coldplay Protégé Emmanuel Kelly, Vampr Launch Groundbreaking Campaign

“The current recording and publishing deal provides Vinyl Group the option to extend on our relationship," with the artist and his ventures.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 19, 2024
Yours Truly Signs With UNIFIED Artist Management

Yours Truly Signs With UNIFIED Artist Management

To celebrate the new arrangement with UNIFIED Artist Management, Yours Truly releases the new single “Call My Name,” via UNFD.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2024
Yours Truly Signs With UNIFIED Artist Management

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Yours Truly Signs With UNIFIED Artist Management

To celebrate the new arrangement with UNIFIED Artist Management, Yours Truly releases the new single “Call My Name,” via UNFD.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2024
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