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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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5 Takeaways from the IFPI’s ‘Global Music Report 2023’ Launch

5 Takeaways from the IFPI’s ‘Global Music Report 2023’ Launch

TMN zoomed in for the presentation of the IFPI’s annual report, with guest speakers exploring the global business, streaming and more.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 28, 2023
5 Takeaways from the IFPI’s ‘Global Music Report 2023’ Launch

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5 Takeaways from the IFPI’s ‘Global Music Report 2023’ Launch

TMN zoomed in for the presentation of the IFPI’s annual report, with guest speakers exploring the global business, streaming and more.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 28, 2023
TikTok’s Australian Users Bailed When Its ‘Test’ Started: Report

TikTok’s Australian Users Bailed When Its ‘Test’ Started: Report

TikTok’s “test” in Australia has yielded a result – users left the platform. According to Bloomberg, Australians ditched the app.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 27, 2023
TikTok’s Australian Users Bailed When Its ‘Test’ Started: Report

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TikTok’s Australian Users Bailed When Its ‘Test’ Started: Report

TikTok’s “test” in Australia has yielded a result – users left the platform. According to Bloomberg, Australians ditched the app.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 27, 2023
Music Industry Applauds ‘New Era’ as Labor Sweeps to NSW Election Victory

Music Industry Applauds ‘New Era’ as Labor Sweeps to NSW Election Victory

The music industry welcomes the incoming NSW Labor government, which pledged "historic" levels of investment as part of its "fresh start".

By Lars Brandle - Mar 27, 2023
Music Industry Applauds ‘New Era’ as Labor Sweeps to NSW Election Victory

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Music Industry Applauds ‘New Era’ as Labor Sweeps to NSW Election Victory

The music industry welcomes the incoming NSW Labor government, which pledged "historic" levels of investment as part of its "fresh start".

By Lars Brandle - Mar 27, 2023
NSW Election Report Card – See Who Passes the ‘Music Industry Test’

NSW Election Report Card – See Who Passes the ‘Music Industry Test’

The NSW music industry will hope that, with the appointment of the next government, its curse will be lifted. See who ticks the boxes.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 24, 2023
NSW Election Report Card – See Who Passes the ‘Music Industry Test’

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NSW Election Report Card – See Who Passes the ‘Music Industry Test’

The NSW music industry will hope that, with the appointment of the next government, its curse will be lifted. See who ticks the boxes.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 24, 2023
Sennheiser Group Partners With MPEG

Sennheiser Group Partners With MPEG

MPEG, the national industry body for music producers and sound engineers, announces its foundational partnership with Sennheiser Group.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 23, 2023
Sennheiser Group Partners With MPEG

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Sennheiser Group Partners With MPEG

MPEG, the national industry body for music producers and sound engineers, announces its foundational partnership with Sennheiser Group.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 23, 2023
Mushroom Group Preps 50th Anniversary Celebrations With ‘Once In a Lifetime’ Concert

Mushroom Group Preps 50th Anniversary Celebrations With ‘Once In a Lifetime’ Concert

A “blockbuster” Mushroom 50 concert will be the centrepiece of the year-long party and is set for November.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 23, 2023
Mushroom Group Preps 50th Anniversary Celebrations With ‘Once In a Lifetime’ Concert

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Mushroom Group Preps 50th Anniversary Celebrations With ‘Once In a Lifetime’ Concert

A “blockbuster” Mushroom 50 concert will be the centrepiece of the year-long party and is set for November.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 23, 2023
Australia’s Recorded Music Biz Posts ‘Healthy’ Growth In 2022

Australia’s Recorded Music Biz Posts ‘Healthy’ Growth In 2022

According to ARIA, Australia’s recorded music industry enjoyed a 16-year high in calendar 2022, thanks to streaming and vinyl.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 22, 2023
Australia’s Recorded Music Biz Posts ‘Healthy’ Growth In 2022

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Australia’s Recorded Music Biz Posts ‘Healthy’ Growth In 2022

According to ARIA, Australia’s recorded music industry enjoyed a 16-year high in calendar 2022, thanks to streaming and vinyl.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 22, 2023
Finalists Announced for Billy Thorpe, Grant McLennan, Carol Lloyd Prizes

Finalists Announced for Billy Thorpe, Grant McLennan, Carol Lloyd Prizes

The winners of the three prizes will be announced for the first time at the 2023 Queensland Music Awards, set for March 28.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 21, 2023
Finalists Announced for Billy Thorpe, Grant McLennan, Carol Lloyd Prizes

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Finalists Announced for Billy Thorpe, Grant McLennan, Carol Lloyd Prizes

The winners of the three prizes will be announced for the first time at the 2023 Queensland Music Awards, set for March 28.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 21, 2023
Tash Sultana Inks Expanded Deal With Kobalt

Tash Sultana Inks Expanded Deal With Kobalt

Kobalt will handle Sultana's publishing administration worldwide, an expanded deal that includes sync and creative services for future songs.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 21, 2023
Tash Sultana Inks Expanded Deal With Kobalt

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Tash Sultana Inks Expanded Deal With Kobalt

Kobalt will handle Sultana's publishing administration worldwide, an expanded deal that includes sync and creative services for future songs.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 21, 2023
NSW Labor Pledges Great Southern Nights, Support Act Backing Ahead of State Election

NSW Labor Pledges Great Southern Nights, Support Act Backing Ahead of State Election

Great Southern Nights would be funded and rebooted with focus to “specifically activate” Parramatta as a key precinct, says NSW Labor.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 20, 2023
NSW Labor Pledges Great Southern Nights, Support Act Backing Ahead of State Election

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NSW Labor Pledges Great Southern Nights, Support Act Backing Ahead of State Election

Great Southern Nights would be funded and rebooted with focus to “specifically activate” Parramatta as a key precinct, says NSW Labor.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 20, 2023
Live Nation Secures Lease to Operate Melbourne’s Festival Hall

Live Nation Secures Lease to Operate Melbourne’s Festival Hall

Festival Hall has hosted performances from the Beatles to Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Justin Timberlake, Ed Sheeran, and more.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 17, 2023
Live Nation Secures Lease to Operate Melbourne’s Festival Hall

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Live Nation Secures Lease to Operate Melbourne’s Festival Hall

Festival Hall has hosted performances from the Beatles to Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Justin Timberlake, Ed Sheeran, and more.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 17, 2023
Glastonbury Festival Publishes New Poster After Lana Del Rey Criticism, But Where Are the Aussies?

Glastonbury Festival Publishes New Poster After Lana Del Rey Criticism, But Where Are the Aussies?

After an embarrassment of riches in 2022, Australian acts are AWOL from the line-up for England's Glastonbury Festival.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 17, 2023
Glastonbury Festival Publishes New Poster After Lana Del Rey Criticism, But Where Are the Aussies?

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Glastonbury Festival Publishes New Poster After Lana Del Rey Criticism, But Where Are the Aussies?

After an embarrassment of riches in 2022, Australian acts are AWOL from the line-up for England's Glastonbury Festival.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 17, 2023
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