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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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Australia Decides: These Music Companies and Artists Are Voting ‘Yes’ on ‘Voice’

Australia Decides: These Music Companies and Artists Are Voting ‘Yes’ on ‘Voice’

Many music industry organisations and artists have made their own voices heard on the matter, including ARIA, Jack River and Jimmy Barnes.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2023
Australia Decides: These Music Companies and Artists Are Voting ‘Yes’ on ‘Voice’

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Australia Decides: These Music Companies and Artists Are Voting ‘Yes’ on ‘Voice’

Many music industry organisations and artists have made their own voices heard on the matter, including ARIA, Jack River and Jimmy Barnes.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2023
Concord Music Publishing Signs Ashli to Global Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

Concord Music Publishing Signs Ashli to Global Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

“Ashli’s songwriting is steeped in knowledge far beyond her years" and "she’s a complete natural," says Concord's Hazel Gordon.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2023
Concord Music Publishing Signs Ashli to Global Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

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Concord Music Publishing Signs Ashli to Global Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

“Ashli’s songwriting is steeped in knowledge far beyond her years" and "she’s a complete natural," says Concord's Hazel Gordon.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2023
HTRK Signs With U.S. Management Company SemaphoreMGMT

HTRK Signs With U.S. Management Company SemaphoreMGMT

Comprised of Jonnine Standish and Nigel Yang, HTRK (pronounced Hate Rock) will be represented by SemaphoreMGMT on a worldwide basis.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2023
HTRK Signs With U.S. Management Company SemaphoreMGMT

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HTRK Signs With U.S. Management Company SemaphoreMGMT

Comprised of Jonnine Standish and Nigel Yang, HTRK (pronounced Hate Rock) will be represented by SemaphoreMGMT on a worldwide basis.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2023
ORiGiN Expands as Music Industry Veteran Craig Redfearn Joins as COO (EXCLUSIVE)

ORiGiN Expands as Music Industry Veteran Craig Redfearn Joins as COO (EXCLUSIVE)

Redfearn will be tasked with expanding, developing and strengthening the company’s artist services activities, TMN can reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2023
ORiGiN Expands as Music Industry Veteran Craig Redfearn Joins as COO (EXCLUSIVE)

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ORiGiN Expands as Music Industry Veteran Craig Redfearn Joins as COO (EXCLUSIVE)

Redfearn will be tasked with expanding, developing and strengthening the company’s artist services activities, TMN can reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2023
Moshtix Unveils New Ticket Resale Platform (EXCLUSIVE)

Moshtix Unveils New Ticket Resale Platform (EXCLUSIVE)

"The most important element of all of this is that the product is easy to use, and it solves a genuine problem," says Moshtix's Harley Evans.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 4, 2023
Moshtix Unveils New Ticket Resale Platform (EXCLUSIVE)

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Moshtix Unveils New Ticket Resale Platform (EXCLUSIVE)

"The most important element of all of this is that the product is easy to use, and it solves a genuine problem," says Moshtix's Harley Evans.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 4, 2023
Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ Lands U.S. Top 40 Debut

Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ Lands U.S. Top 40 Debut

The last time Kylie enjoyed a loftier start on the U.S. albums tally was with "Aphrodite," which debuted and peaked at No. 19 in July of 2010.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 3, 2023
Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ Lands U.S. Top 40 Debut

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Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ Lands U.S. Top 40 Debut

The last time Kylie enjoyed a loftier start on the U.S. albums tally was with "Aphrodite," which debuted and peaked at No. 19 in July of 2010.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 3, 2023
APRA Pushes Back New Royalty Rate on Live Distributions

APRA Pushes Back New Royalty Rate on Live Distributions

Those plans, announced in May, were scheduled to come into effect with the November 2023 royalty distribution but have now been pushed back.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 3, 2023
APRA Pushes Back New Royalty Rate on Live Distributions

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APRA Pushes Back New Royalty Rate on Live Distributions

Those plans, announced in May, were scheduled to come into effect with the November 2023 royalty distribution but have now been pushed back.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 3, 2023
Live Nation’s ‘On The Road Again’ Campaign to Cut Merch Fees Has No Impact in Australia: Here’s Why

Live Nation’s ‘On The Road Again’ Campaign to Cut Merch Fees Has No Impact in Australia: Here’s Why

Earlier in the week, LN announced the launch of "On the Road Again," a U.S.-based initiative that would help take the sting out of touring.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2023
Live Nation’s ‘On The Road Again’ Campaign to Cut Merch Fees Has No Impact in Australia: Here’s Why

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Live Nation’s ‘On The Road Again’ Campaign to Cut Merch Fees Has No Impact in Australia: Here’s Why

Earlier in the week, LN announced the launch of "On the Road Again," a U.S.-based initiative that would help take the sting out of touring.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2023
Vanessa Amorosi, Emily Collins, Jane Gazzo Among Winners at 2023 AWMA

Vanessa Amorosi, Emily Collins, Jane Gazzo Among Winners at 2023 AWMA

Vanessa Amorosi and Toni Watson (aka Tones And I), industry advocate Emily Collins, and veteran music journalist Jane Gazzo won at the AWMAs.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2023
Vanessa Amorosi, Emily Collins, Jane Gazzo Among Winners at 2023 AWMA

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Vanessa Amorosi, Emily Collins, Jane Gazzo Among Winners at 2023 AWMA

Vanessa Amorosi and Toni Watson (aka Tones And I), industry advocate Emily Collins, and veteran music journalist Jane Gazzo won at the AWMAs.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2023
BMG Acquires the Jet Catalogue In ‘Landmark Deal’

BMG Acquires the Jet Catalogue In ‘Landmark Deal’

Just weeks out from their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Jet strikes a catalogue deal with BMG, including the bands' three studio LPs.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2023
BMG Acquires the Jet Catalogue In ‘Landmark Deal’

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BMG Acquires the Jet Catalogue In ‘Landmark Deal’

Just weeks out from their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Jet strikes a catalogue deal with BMG, including the bands' three studio LPs.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2023
Scott Cohen Talks New Song Investment Platform JKBX: ‘We Feel Very Strongly That These Are Securities’

Scott Cohen Talks New Song Investment Platform JKBX: ‘We Feel Very Strongly That These Are Securities’

JKBX enables regular folks to invest in music, taking it to a new level of transparency and reach. Every song listed is "essentially an IPO." 

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2023
Scott Cohen Talks New Song Investment Platform JKBX: ‘We Feel Very Strongly That These Are Securities’

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Scott Cohen Talks New Song Investment Platform JKBX: ‘We Feel Very Strongly That These Are Securities’

JKBX enables regular folks to invest in music, taking it to a new level of transparency and reach. Every song listed is "essentially an IPO." 

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2023
UNIFIED Grant Returns With Funding For 5 Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

UNIFIED Grant Returns With Funding For 5 Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

Since launching in 2016, the Grant has received more than 600 applications. This year, five creative projects will receive $5,000 in funding.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 26, 2023
UNIFIED Grant Returns With Funding For 5 Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

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UNIFIED Grant Returns With Funding For 5 Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

Since launching in 2016, the Grant has received more than 600 applications. This year, five creative projects will receive $5,000 in funding.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 26, 2023
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