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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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‘Building Community First, Festival Second’: Nicholas Greco and Michael Christidis Talk Untitled Group’s Strategy

‘Building Community First, Festival Second’: Nicholas Greco and Michael Christidis Talk Untitled Group’s Strategy

Untitled Group’s Nicholas Greco and Michael Christidis join Luke Girgis and Poppy Reid for the latest episode of Fear At The Top.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 1, 2023
‘Building Community First, Festival Second’: Nicholas Greco and Michael Christidis Talk Untitled Group’s Strategy

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‘Building Community First, Festival Second’: Nicholas Greco and Michael Christidis Talk Untitled Group’s Strategy

Untitled Group’s Nicholas Greco and Michael Christidis join Luke Girgis and Poppy Reid for the latest episode of Fear At The Top.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 1, 2023
Middle Kids Go Global With Mushroom Music Publishing

Middle Kids Go Global With Mushroom Music Publishing

The worldwide pact is an extension to an arrangement Middle Kids signed in 2017 with Mushroom Music Publishing, covering ANZ.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 31, 2023
Middle Kids Go Global With Mushroom Music Publishing

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Middle Kids Go Global With Mushroom Music Publishing

The worldwide pact is an extension to an arrangement Middle Kids signed in 2017 with Mushroom Music Publishing, covering ANZ.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 31, 2023
Daniel Johns, BMG Sign ‘Landmark’ Publishing Deal

Daniel Johns, BMG Sign ‘Landmark’ Publishing Deal

"Bringing my life’s work as a composer to BMG signifies the level of faith I have in this company and their people,” says Daniel Johns.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 31, 2023
Daniel Johns, BMG Sign ‘Landmark’ Publishing Deal

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Daniel Johns, BMG Sign ‘Landmark’ Publishing Deal

"Bringing my life’s work as a composer to BMG signifies the level of faith I have in this company and their people,” says Daniel Johns.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 31, 2023
Drake, Dua Lipa Lead Campaign Calling For Ceasefire In Israel and Palestine

Drake, Dua Lipa Lead Campaign Calling For Ceasefire In Israel and Palestine

Australian actors Joel Edgerton and Cate Blanchett join forces with scores of musicians and artists for a campaign to create peace.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 30, 2023
Drake, Dua Lipa Lead Campaign Calling For Ceasefire In Israel and Palestine

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Drake, Dua Lipa Lead Campaign Calling For Ceasefire In Israel and Palestine

Australian actors Joel Edgerton and Cate Blanchett join forces with scores of musicians and artists for a campaign to create peace.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 30, 2023
Kirsty Rivers Reflects on Music Victoria Hall of Fame Honour, Next Venture

Kirsty Rivers Reflects on Music Victoria Hall of Fame Honour, Next Venture

"It's both excruciating and completely humbling," Rivers says on the eve of the Music Victoria Awards, where she'll receive the top honour.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 30, 2023
Kirsty Rivers Reflects on Music Victoria Hall of Fame Honour, Next Venture

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Kirsty Rivers Reflects on Music Victoria Hall of Fame Honour, Next Venture

"It's both excruciating and completely humbling," Rivers says on the eve of the Music Victoria Awards, where she'll receive the top honour.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 30, 2023
Wonderlick Unveils Reorganisation, Leadership Appointments: 'We Have Assembled One of the Strongest Teams'

Wonderlick Unveils Reorganisation, Leadership Appointments: 'We Have Assembled One of the Strongest Teams'

Co-founder Stu MacQueen continues as Wonderlick CEO, while fellow co-founder Gregg Donovan remains as senior artist manager.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 27, 2023
Wonderlick Unveils Reorganisation, Leadership Appointments: 'We Have Assembled One of the Strongest Teams'

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Wonderlick Unveils Reorganisation, Leadership Appointments: 'We Have Assembled One of the Strongest Teams'

Co-founder Stu MacQueen continues as Wonderlick CEO, while fellow co-founder Gregg Donovan remains as senior artist manager.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 27, 2023
Ex-Spotify Exec Jono Harrison Joins Universal Music Australia

Ex-Spotify Exec Jono Harrison Joins Universal Music Australia

Universal Music Australia recruits Jono Harrison, the former Spotify executive, to lead the music company’s media and audience team.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 26, 2023
Ex-Spotify Exec Jono Harrison Joins Universal Music Australia

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Ex-Spotify Exec Jono Harrison Joins Universal Music Australia

Universal Music Australia recruits Jono Harrison, the former Spotify executive, to lead the music company’s media and audience team.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 26, 2023
Justin Cosby, Inertia Music Co-Founder, Remembered With Scholarship, Prize

Justin Cosby, Inertia Music Co-Founder, Remembered With Scholarship, Prize

The memory of Justin Cosby lives on through a new, annual scholarship and SXSW Sydney prize carrying his name.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 26, 2023
Justin Cosby, Inertia Music Co-Founder, Remembered With Scholarship, Prize

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Justin Cosby, Inertia Music Co-Founder, Remembered With Scholarship, Prize

The memory of Justin Cosby lives on through a new, annual scholarship and SXSW Sydney prize carrying his name.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 26, 2023
Troye Sivan’s ‘Something To Give Each Other’ Nabs U.K. U.S., Chart Crowns

Troye Sivan’s ‘Something To Give Each Other’ Nabs U.K. U.S., Chart Crowns

Troye Sivan’s third and latest studio album, "Something To Give Each Other," scores chart crowns on both sides of the Atlantic.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2023
Troye Sivan’s ‘Something To Give Each Other’ Nabs U.K. U.S., Chart Crowns

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Troye Sivan’s ‘Something To Give Each Other’ Nabs U.K. U.S., Chart Crowns

Troye Sivan’s third and latest studio album, "Something To Give Each Other," scores chart crowns on both sides of the Atlantic.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2023
Roger Field Exits Live Nation (EXCLUSIVE)

Roger Field Exits Live Nation (EXCLUSIVE)

Joining Live Nation in 2010, Field is recognised as one of the power players of the international concerts industry.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2023
Roger Field Exits Live Nation (EXCLUSIVE)

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Roger Field Exits Live Nation (EXCLUSIVE)

Joining Live Nation in 2010, Field is recognised as one of the power players of the international concerts industry.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2023
Kirsty Rivers Announces Departure From Creative Australia

Kirsty Rivers Announces Departure From Creative Australia

“I will be leaving Creative Australia from December,” Rivers writes on her LinkedIn. “Exciting times ahead.”

By Lars Brandle - Oct 24, 2023
Kirsty Rivers Announces Departure From Creative Australia

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Kirsty Rivers Announces Departure From Creative Australia

“I will be leaving Creative Australia from December,” Rivers writes on her LinkedIn. “Exciting times ahead.”

By Lars Brandle - Oct 24, 2023
Music Industry Welcomes NSW Gov't Promise to Cut Night-Life Red Tape With 'Vibrancy Bills'

Music Industry Welcomes NSW Gov't Promise to Cut Night-Life Red Tape With 'Vibrancy Bills'

The cutting of "red tape that has suppressed NSW’s capacity to deliver a world-class live entertainment offering" is said to be a major step.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 23, 2023
Music Industry Welcomes NSW Gov't Promise to Cut Night-Life Red Tape With 'Vibrancy Bills'

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Music Industry Welcomes NSW Gov't Promise to Cut Night-Life Red Tape With 'Vibrancy Bills'

The cutting of "red tape that has suppressed NSW’s capacity to deliver a world-class live entertainment offering" is said to be a major step.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 23, 2023
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