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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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Live Nation’s Roger Field Talks Growth, Asia and the ‘Booming’ Concerts Industry

Live Nation’s Roger Field Talks Growth, Asia and the ‘Booming’ Concerts Industry

Live Nation’s Roger Field is upbeat on the concerts industry in Australia, now and into the future, though there's work to be done.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 10, 2023
Live Nation’s Roger Field Talks Growth, Asia and the ‘Booming’ Concerts Industry

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Live Nation’s Roger Field Talks Growth, Asia and the ‘Booming’ Concerts Industry

Live Nation’s Roger Field is upbeat on the concerts industry in Australia, now and into the future, though there's work to be done.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 10, 2023
Live Nation Launches Meditation App, Mindful Nation

Live Nation Launches Meditation App, Mindful Nation

LN launches Mindful Nation, a music-meets-meditation app which is targeted at artists and their overworked crew.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 7, 2023
Live Nation Launches Meditation App, Mindful Nation

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Live Nation Launches Meditation App, Mindful Nation

LN launches Mindful Nation, a music-meets-meditation app which is targeted at artists and their overworked crew.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 7, 2023
Logan Signs With Ivy League, FRNDS MGMT and Village Sounds

Logan Signs With Ivy League, FRNDS MGMT and Village Sounds

Logan "is the full package with the songs, voice, charisma, vision and moves to stand out on the global stage."

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2023
Logan Signs With Ivy League, FRNDS MGMT and Village Sounds

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Logan Signs With Ivy League, FRNDS MGMT and Village Sounds

Logan "is the full package with the songs, voice, charisma, vision and moves to stand out on the global stage."

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2023
TEG Responds to Choice Campaign on Face Recognition Tech

TEG Responds to Choice Campaign on Face Recognition Tech

“TEG does not collect biometric data at Qudos Bank Arena and ASM Global does not share any such data with TEG," a spokesman says.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 5, 2023
TEG Responds to Choice Campaign on Face Recognition Tech

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TEG Responds to Choice Campaign on Face Recognition Tech

“TEG does not collect biometric data at Qudos Bank Arena and ASM Global does not share any such data with TEG," a spokesman says.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 5, 2023
Choice Campaigns on 'Extremely Concerning' Rollout of Facial Recognition Tech at Concert Venues

Choice Campaigns on 'Extremely Concerning' Rollout of Facial Recognition Tech at Concert Venues

Choice, calls for “stronger laws” to regulate the controversial technology, after its analysis found many major venues use facial recognition.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 4, 2023
Choice Campaigns on 'Extremely Concerning' Rollout of Facial Recognition Tech at Concert Venues

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Choice Campaigns on 'Extremely Concerning' Rollout of Facial Recognition Tech at Concert Venues

Choice, calls for “stronger laws” to regulate the controversial technology, after its analysis found many major venues use facial recognition.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 4, 2023
WIN’s Noemi Planas Among Speakers For 2023 Indie-Con Australia

WIN’s Noemi Planas Among Speakers For 2023 Indie-Con Australia

More than 70 guest speakers will take the mic at the Mercury Cinema, to “shed light on a range of topics" which affect the indies.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 29, 2023
WIN’s Noemi Planas Among Speakers For 2023 Indie-Con Australia

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WIN’s Noemi Planas Among Speakers For 2023 Indie-Con Australia

More than 70 guest speakers will take the mic at the Mercury Cinema, to “shed light on a range of topics" which affect the indies.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 29, 2023
Jaxsta Names Josh Simons as CEO

Jaxsta Names Josh Simons as CEO

The incoming chief executive joined Jaxsta following the completion of the acquisition of Vampr on June 1, 2023.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 29, 2023
Jaxsta Names Josh Simons as CEO

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Jaxsta Names Josh Simons as CEO

The incoming chief executive joined Jaxsta following the completion of the acquisition of Vampr on June 1, 2023.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 29, 2023
Simon Crean Dies: Australia’s Music Industry Remembers 'One of Our Great Political Champions'

Simon Crean Dies: Australia’s Music Industry Remembers 'One of Our Great Political Champions'

The late Simon Crean “was a giant in good policy making and better regulation," recounts the Live Music Office's John Wardle.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2023
Simon Crean Dies: Australia’s Music Industry Remembers 'One of Our Great Political Champions'

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Simon Crean Dies: Australia’s Music Industry Remembers 'One of Our Great Political Champions'

The late Simon Crean “was a giant in good policy making and better regulation," recounts the Live Music Office's John Wardle.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2023
ARIA Tweaks Criteria For 2023 Awards

ARIA Tweaks Criteria For 2023 Awards

A number of categories are expanded to allow more Aussie artists to submit for nominations and "help shine a greater light on local artists."

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2023
ARIA Tweaks Criteria For 2023 Awards

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ARIA Tweaks Criteria For 2023 Awards

A number of categories are expanded to allow more Aussie artists to submit for nominations and "help shine a greater light on local artists."

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2023
ARIA’s Ian Wallace Talks Origins, Evolution and Future of Australia’s Charts: ‘We Are Not There Yet’

ARIA’s Ian Wallace Talks Origins, Evolution and Future of Australia’s Charts: ‘We Are Not There Yet’

ARIA's chart manager Ian Wallace discusses plans to enable more indie vinyl retailers to contribute to its weekly suite of tallies, and more.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 20, 2023
ARIA’s Ian Wallace Talks Origins, Evolution and Future of Australia’s Charts: ‘We Are Not There Yet’

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ARIA’s Ian Wallace Talks Origins, Evolution and Future of Australia’s Charts: ‘We Are Not There Yet’

ARIA's chart manager Ian Wallace discusses plans to enable more indie vinyl retailers to contribute to its weekly suite of tallies, and more.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 20, 2023
Kylie Cracks U.K. Top 10 With ‘Padam Padam’

Kylie Cracks U.K. Top 10 With ‘Padam Padam’

Kylie has now scooped U.K. top 10 hits in five consecutive decades -- the ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s, 2010s and ‘20s -- just the fourth woman to do so.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2023
Kylie Cracks U.K. Top 10 With ‘Padam Padam’

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Kylie Cracks U.K. Top 10 With ‘Padam Padam’

Kylie has now scooped U.K. top 10 hits in five consecutive decades -- the ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s, 2010s and ‘20s -- just the fourth woman to do so.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2023
INXS Turns the Page With New Book ‘Calling All Nations’: First Look

INXS Turns the Page With New Book ‘Calling All Nations’: First Look

'Calling All Nations' is an account of the great Australian band, told through supporters’ stories, memories, and life-changing moments.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 16, 2023
INXS Turns the Page With New Book ‘Calling All Nations’: First Look

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INXS Turns the Page With New Book ‘Calling All Nations’: First Look

'Calling All Nations' is an account of the great Australian band, told through supporters’ stories, memories, and life-changing moments.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 16, 2023
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