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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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Universal Music Group Buys 49% Stake In PIAS Group

Universal Music Group Buys 49% Stake In PIAS Group

Financial terms of the arrangement, announced late Wednesday (Nov. 30), were not disclosed.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2022
Universal Music Group Buys 49% Stake In PIAS Group

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Universal Music Group Buys 49% Stake In PIAS Group

Financial terms of the arrangement, announced late Wednesday (Nov. 30), were not disclosed.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2022
The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition Is Now Open

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition Is Now Open

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition returns for its 10th anniversary with a swag of cash prizes and a brand new award.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2022
The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition Is Now Open

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The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition Is Now Open

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition returns for its 10th anniversary with a swag of cash prizes and a brand new award.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2022
Chillinit, Sahxl and Barkaa Score Big With NBA 2K23 Campaign

Chillinit, Sahxl and Barkaa Score Big With NBA 2K23 Campaign

The Aussie artists' basketball-themed tunes will be ingested into the game, and are fleshed out with music videos.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2022
Chillinit, Sahxl and Barkaa Score Big With NBA 2K23 Campaign

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Chillinit, Sahxl and Barkaa Score Big With NBA 2K23 Campaign

The Aussie artists' basketball-themed tunes will be ingested into the game, and are fleshed out with music videos.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2022
Australian Acts Top Apple Music And Shazam’s Year-End Lists For 2022

Australian Acts Top Apple Music And Shazam’s Year-End Lists For 2022

The Kid Laroi and Pnau take gold in the end-of-year charts published today by Apple Music and its sister business, Shazam.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2022
Australian Acts Top Apple Music And Shazam’s Year-End Lists For 2022

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Australian Acts Top Apple Music And Shazam’s Year-End Lists For 2022

The Kid Laroi and Pnau take gold in the end-of-year charts published today by Apple Music and its sister business, Shazam.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 30, 2022
Bridget Hustwaite, Ebony Boadu & Declan Byrne Are Leaving Triple J: ‘End of an Era’

Bridget Hustwaite, Ebony Boadu & Declan Byrne Are Leaving Triple J: ‘End of an Era’

Bridget Hustwaite, Ebony Boadu and Declan Byrne are exiting triple j, as the youth broadcaster announces its incoming presenters.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 29, 2022
Bridget Hustwaite, Ebony Boadu & Declan Byrne Are Leaving Triple J: ‘End of an Era’

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Bridget Hustwaite, Ebony Boadu & Declan Byrne Are Leaving Triple J: ‘End of an Era’

Bridget Hustwaite, Ebony Boadu and Declan Byrne are exiting triple j, as the youth broadcaster announces its incoming presenters.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 29, 2022
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Brought In Over $600K This Year

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Brought In Over $600K This Year

This year’s efforts saw more than $600,000 collected for good causes, up from a then-record $500,000-plus last time.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 28, 2022
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Brought In Over $600K This Year

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Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Brought In Over $600K This Year

This year’s efforts saw more than $600,000 collected for good causes, up from a then-record $500,000-plus last time.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 28, 2022
Rüfüs Du Sol Headlines Australian Party at 2023 Grammys

Rüfüs Du Sol Headlines Australian Party at 2023 Grammys

The Sydneysiders could go back-to-back in the best dance/electronic recording category, this time with “On My Knees.”

By Lars Brandle - Nov 28, 2022
Rüfüs Du Sol Headlines Australian Party at 2023 Grammys

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Rüfüs Du Sol Headlines Australian Party at 2023 Grammys

The Sydneysiders could go back-to-back in the best dance/electronic recording category, this time with “On My Knees.”

By Lars Brandle - Nov 28, 2022
Meet Hugh Evans, The Australian Philanthropist Who’s Changing The World With Music

Meet Hugh Evans, The Australian Philanthropist Who’s Changing The World With Music

As the Global Citizen’s “pop and policy,” an extraordinary lineup of world leaders and music stars have come out to support the charity and its work.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 25, 2022
Meet Hugh Evans, The Australian Philanthropist Who’s Changing The World With Music

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Meet Hugh Evans, The Australian Philanthropist Who’s Changing The World With Music

As the Global Citizen’s “pop and policy,” an extraordinary lineup of world leaders and music stars have come out to support the charity and its work.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 25, 2022
Baker Boy, Amyl and the Sniffers Win Big at 2022 ARIA Awards (FULL LIST)

Baker Boy, Amyl and the Sniffers Win Big at 2022 ARIA Awards (FULL LIST)

Baker Boy, aka Danzal Baker, the one-time young Australian of the year, was the undisputed hero of the night with five pointed trophies.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2022
Baker Boy, Amyl and the Sniffers Win Big at 2022 ARIA Awards (FULL LIST)

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Baker Boy, Amyl and the Sniffers Win Big at 2022 ARIA Awards (FULL LIST)

Baker Boy, aka Danzal Baker, the one-time young Australian of the year, was the undisputed hero of the night with five pointed trophies.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2022
Ex-Twickets Exec Danny Hannaford Joins Ticketek U.K.

Ex-Twickets Exec Danny Hannaford Joins Ticketek U.K.

Hannaford boasts over 13 years’ ticketing experience, including Twickets Australian resale business, which he launched in 2017 and led.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2022
Ex-Twickets Exec Danny Hannaford Joins Ticketek U.K.

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Ex-Twickets Exec Danny Hannaford Joins Ticketek U.K.

Hannaford boasts over 13 years’ ticketing experience, including Twickets Australian resale business, which he launched in 2017 and led.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2022
Luude Signs Global Deal With Concord Music Publishing ANZ

Luude Signs Global Deal With Concord Music Publishing ANZ

The pact is one of the highest-profile signings for Concord Music Publishing ANZ, and sees the company represent Luude on a global basis.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2022
Luude Signs Global Deal With Concord Music Publishing ANZ

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Luude Signs Global Deal With Concord Music Publishing ANZ

The pact is one of the highest-profile signings for Concord Music Publishing ANZ, and sees the company represent Luude on a global basis.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2022
APRA’s Nicholas Pickard Picked for Screen Australia Board

APRA’s Nicholas Pickard Picked for Screen Australia Board

Pickard joins actors Marta Dusseldorp and Sacha Horler as members of the Screen Australia board, each serving for three-year terms.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2022
APRA’s Nicholas Pickard Picked for Screen Australia Board

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APRA’s Nicholas Pickard Picked for Screen Australia Board

Pickard joins actors Marta Dusseldorp and Sacha Horler as members of the Screen Australia board, each serving for three-year terms.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2022
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