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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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Music Industry Reacts to Government’s ‘Revive’ Policy: ‘It's An Enormous Win’

Music Industry Reacts to Government’s ‘Revive’ Policy: ‘It's An Enormous Win’

“I think it's an enormous win that, for the first time ever, there’s a whole-of-government recognition of us as an industry."

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2023
Music Industry Reacts to Government’s ‘Revive’ Policy: ‘It's An Enormous Win’

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Music Industry Reacts to Government’s ‘Revive’ Policy: ‘It's An Enormous Win’

“I think it's an enormous win that, for the first time ever, there’s a whole-of-government recognition of us as an industry."

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2023
Music Industry Skills Shortage Is Acute, Study Could be the Answer

Music Industry Skills Shortage Is Acute, Study Could be the Answer

"For the first time, perhaps in Australian history, there are actually more jobs than people out there," says AIM CEO John Chalmers.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2023
Music Industry Skills Shortage Is Acute, Study Could be the Answer

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Music Industry Skills Shortage Is Acute, Study Could be the Answer

"For the first time, perhaps in Australian history, there are actually more jobs than people out there," says AIM CEO John Chalmers.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2023
Flume’s ‘Say Nothing’ Was Triple J’s 'Hottest' Song for 2022, But Commercial Radio Didn't Tune In

Flume’s ‘Say Nothing’ Was Triple J’s 'Hottest' Song for 2022, But Commercial Radio Didn't Tune In

Flume and other high-ranking Aussie artists in Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown aren't so hot on commercial radio.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2023
Flume’s ‘Say Nothing’ Was Triple J’s 'Hottest' Song for 2022, But Commercial Radio Didn't Tune In

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Flume’s ‘Say Nothing’ Was Triple J’s 'Hottest' Song for 2022, But Commercial Radio Didn't Tune In

Flume and other high-ranking Aussie artists in Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown aren't so hot on commercial radio.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2023
Australian Government Unveils National Cultural Policy, Starts Clock on Streaming Quotas

Australian Government Unveils National Cultural Policy, Starts Clock on Streaming Quotas

“You touch our hearts and you are a $17 billion contributor to our economy,” says Tony Burke of the music sector. "You are essential.”

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2023
Australian Government Unveils National Cultural Policy, Starts Clock on Streaming Quotas

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Australian Government Unveils National Cultural Policy, Starts Clock on Streaming Quotas

“You touch our hearts and you are a $17 billion contributor to our economy,” says Tony Burke of the music sector. "You are essential.”

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2023
FNZ, Keanu Beats Crack Jaxsta’s Top Producers List For 2022

FNZ, Keanu Beats Crack Jaxsta’s Top Producers List For 2022

FNZ and Taylor Swift collaborator Keanu Beats are among the Aussie contingent recognised by Jaxsta in its top-producers list.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 27, 2023
FNZ, Keanu Beats Crack Jaxsta’s Top Producers List For 2022

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FNZ, Keanu Beats Crack Jaxsta’s Top Producers List For 2022

FNZ and Taylor Swift collaborator Keanu Beats are among the Aussie contingent recognised by Jaxsta in its top-producers list.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 27, 2023
Music Biz Leaders Rally Behind #ChangeTheDate

Music Biz Leaders Rally Behind #ChangeTheDate

UNIFIED Music Group, Untitled Group and Music Health are among the organisations showing solidary to the “change the date” movement.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 25, 2023
Music Biz Leaders Rally Behind #ChangeTheDate

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Music Biz Leaders Rally Behind #ChangeTheDate

UNIFIED Music Group, Untitled Group and Music Health are among the organisations showing solidary to the “change the date” movement.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 25, 2023
Thelma Plum, Julia Jacklin, King Stingray And More Compete for APRA's Song of the Year

Thelma Plum, Julia Jacklin, King Stingray And More Compete for APRA's Song of the Year

The International Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICC), venue for the 2021 edition, will once again host the APRAs.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 25, 2023
Thelma Plum, Julia Jacklin, King Stingray And More Compete for APRA's Song of the Year

News

Thelma Plum, Julia Jacklin, King Stingray And More Compete for APRA's Song of the Year

The International Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICC), venue for the 2021 edition, will once again host the APRAs.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 25, 2023
Valve Sounds Reborn Through Mushroom Group Partnership

Valve Sounds Reborn Through Mushroom Group Partnership

Founded by Sasha Chifura and Shelley Liu and based in Melbourne, Valve Sounds reawakens after a years-long slumber.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 24, 2023
Valve Sounds Reborn Through Mushroom Group Partnership

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Valve Sounds Reborn Through Mushroom Group Partnership

Founded by Sasha Chifura and Shelley Liu and based in Melbourne, Valve Sounds reawakens after a years-long slumber.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 24, 2023
Labor Presents Its Plan For Country Music In Regional NSW

Labor Presents Its Plan For Country Music In Regional NSW

Labor's Regional Music Census would be the first of its kind in NSW, mapping venues, performances and “music infrastructure,” and more.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 23, 2023
Labor Presents Its Plan For Country Music In Regional NSW

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Labor Presents Its Plan For Country Music In Regional NSW

Labor's Regional Music Census would be the first of its kind in NSW, mapping venues, performances and “music infrastructure,” and more.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 23, 2023
Environmental Music Prize Returns With $20,000 Bounty (EXCLUSIVE)

Environmental Music Prize Returns With $20,000 Bounty (EXCLUSIVE)

From Jan. 23, Australian artists can submit a music video for the Prize, a unique competition that connects music and the world around us.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 23, 2023
Environmental Music Prize Returns With $20,000 Bounty (EXCLUSIVE)

News

Environmental Music Prize Returns With $20,000 Bounty (EXCLUSIVE)

From Jan. 23, Australian artists can submit a music video for the Prize, a unique competition that connects music and the world around us.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 23, 2023
Look Out Kid, Monster Expands Global Reach With Merger

Look Out Kid, Monster Expands Global Reach With Merger

Based in Los Angeles, Jacob Snell and Alexandra “Apple” Bagios bring their roster, which includes The Beths, Hatchie and Methyl Ethel.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 19, 2023
Look Out Kid, Monster Expands Global Reach With Merger

News

Look Out Kid, Monster Expands Global Reach With Merger

Based in Los Angeles, Jacob Snell and Alexandra “Apple” Bagios bring their roster, which includes The Beths, Hatchie and Methyl Ethel.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 19, 2023
The Cassette Comeback Is Real

The Cassette Comeback Is Real

Americans are digging their cassettes, again. Last year, 440,000 units were sold, up from 343,000 the previous year, a 28% rate of growth.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2023
The Cassette Comeback Is Real

News

The Cassette Comeback Is Real

Americans are digging their cassettes, again. Last year, 440,000 units were sold, up from 343,000 the previous year, a 28% rate of growth.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2023
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