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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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The Brag Media Editor-In-Chief Poppy Reid Among Winners at B&T Women In Media Awards 2023

The Brag Media Editor-In-Chief Poppy Reid Among Winners at B&T Women In Media Awards 2023

The Brag Media’s Poppy Reid receives the "champion of change" award her “long history of championing women in the music industry.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2023
The Brag Media Editor-In-Chief Poppy Reid Among Winners at B&T Women In Media Awards 2023

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The Brag Media Editor-In-Chief Poppy Reid Among Winners at B&T Women In Media Awards 2023

The Brag Media’s Poppy Reid receives the "champion of change" award her “long history of championing women in the music industry.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2023
2023 ARIA Awards Venue, Date Revealed

2023 ARIA Awards Venue, Date Revealed

The recording industry’s flagship awards ceremony is set for Nov. 15 at the iconic Hordern Pavilion, with Stan streaming for the first time.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2023
2023 ARIA Awards Venue, Date Revealed

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2023 ARIA Awards Venue, Date Revealed

The recording industry’s flagship awards ceremony is set for Nov. 15 at the iconic Hordern Pavilion, with Stan streaming for the first time.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2023
Music Australia Council Welcomed, But There’s 'No Time to Waste'

Music Australia Council Welcomed, But There’s 'No Time to Waste'

With a big reveal late Tuesday (Aug. 22), the Music Australia Council is all set and ready for the task that lies ahead.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 23, 2023
Music Australia Council Welcomed, But There’s 'No Time to Waste'

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Music Australia Council Welcomed, But There’s 'No Time to Waste'

With a big reveal late Tuesday (Aug. 22), the Music Australia Council is all set and ready for the task that lies ahead.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 23, 2023
Michael Chugg and Nathan McLay Tapped For Music Australia Council

Michael Chugg and Nathan McLay Tapped For Music Australia Council

The eight-strong Council will provide strategic direction for Music Australia in its work to support and grow the contemporary music sector.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2023
Michael Chugg and Nathan McLay Tapped For Music Australia Council

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Michael Chugg and Nathan McLay Tapped For Music Australia Council

The eight-strong Council will provide strategic direction for Music Australia in its work to support and grow the contemporary music sector.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2023
As YouTube Publishes AI Principles, UMG’s Lucian Grainge Talks Potential to ‘Amplify Human Imagination’

As YouTube Publishes AI Principles, UMG’s Lucian Grainge Talks Potential to ‘Amplify Human Imagination’

“Our challenge and opportunity as an industry is to establish effective tools, incentives and rewards – as well as rules of the road."

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2023
As YouTube Publishes AI Principles, UMG’s Lucian Grainge Talks Potential to ‘Amplify Human Imagination’

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As YouTube Publishes AI Principles, UMG’s Lucian Grainge Talks Potential to ‘Amplify Human Imagination’

“Our challenge and opportunity as an industry is to establish effective tools, incentives and rewards – as well as rules of the road."

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2023
Coldplay Starts the Search For West Australian Support Act

Coldplay Starts the Search For West Australian Support Act

A local act will be handed a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to warm-up for the main attraction in Perth this November.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 21, 2023
Coldplay Starts the Search For West Australian Support Act

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Coldplay Starts the Search For West Australian Support Act

A local act will be handed a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to warm-up for the main attraction in Perth this November.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 21, 2023
Ziggy Ramo Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Peermusic (EXCLUSIVE)

Ziggy Ramo Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Peermusic (EXCLUSIVE)

Ramo signs with peermusic Australia for global representation, marking his first-ever deal with a music publisher.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 17, 2023
Ziggy Ramo Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Peermusic (EXCLUSIVE)

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Ziggy Ramo Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Peermusic (EXCLUSIVE)

Ramo signs with peermusic Australia for global representation, marking his first-ever deal with a music publisher.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 17, 2023
Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

If we focus on the average per-stream payment as a metric for the state of the music industry, we’re left with a sorrowful story.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2023
Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

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Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

If we focus on the average per-stream payment as a metric for the state of the music industry, we’re left with a sorrowful story.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2023
Slow Clap Pivots as Multi-Services Music Company, Signs Gut Health (EXCLUSIVE)

Slow Clap Pivots as Multi-Services Music Company, Signs Gut Health (EXCLUSIVE)

Slow Clap is repositioning its activities as a fully-fledged music company with a range of artist and label services, TMN can reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2023
Slow Clap Pivots as Multi-Services Music Company, Signs Gut Health (EXCLUSIVE)

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Slow Clap Pivots as Multi-Services Music Company, Signs Gut Health (EXCLUSIVE)

Slow Clap is repositioning its activities as a fully-fledged music company with a range of artist and label services, TMN can reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2023
Centre for Creative Workplaces Appoints Kate Jenkins as Chair, Creative Australia Makes ‘Encouraging’ Progress

Centre for Creative Workplaces Appoints Kate Jenkins as Chair, Creative Australia Makes ‘Encouraging’ Progress

The inaugural Centre for Creative Workplaces Council is announced today (Aug. 11) and effective from Thursday, August 24.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2023
Centre for Creative Workplaces Appoints Kate Jenkins as Chair, Creative Australia Makes ‘Encouraging’ Progress

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Centre for Creative Workplaces Appoints Kate Jenkins as Chair, Creative Australia Makes ‘Encouraging’ Progress

The inaugural Centre for Creative Workplaces Council is announced today (Aug. 11) and effective from Thursday, August 24.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2023
Nick Yates and Gerry Bull Launch Music-Services Company How Good

Nick Yates and Gerry Bull Launch Music-Services Company How Good

How Good pools the experience and networks of former UNIFIED Music Group veteran Yates and longtime triple j publicist Bull.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2023
Nick Yates and Gerry Bull Launch Music-Services Company How Good

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Nick Yates and Gerry Bull Launch Music-Services Company How Good

How Good pools the experience and networks of former UNIFIED Music Group veteran Yates and longtime triple j publicist Bull.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2023
Lee Sugar Lands Sweet Deal With [PIAS]

Lee Sugar Lands Sweet Deal With [PIAS]

Lee Sugar is the latest signing to [PIAS], scoring a global deal with the independent music powerhouse, reps confirm.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 9, 2023
Lee Sugar Lands Sweet Deal With [PIAS]

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Lee Sugar Lands Sweet Deal With [PIAS]

Lee Sugar is the latest signing to [PIAS], scoring a global deal with the independent music powerhouse, reps confirm.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 9, 2023
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