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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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Iggy Azalea Sells Catalog For ‘Eight-Figure Sum’

Iggy Azalea Sells Catalog For ‘Eight-Figure Sum’

The Mullumbimby-raised, Miami-based rapper has sold her recording and publishing catalog to U.S.-based Domain Capital.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 22, 2022
Iggy Azalea Sells Catalog For ‘Eight-Figure Sum’

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Iggy Azalea Sells Catalog For ‘Eight-Figure Sum’

The Mullumbimby-raised, Miami-based rapper has sold her recording and publishing catalog to U.S.-based Domain Capital.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 22, 2022
PNAU Wins American Music Award for ‘Cold Heart’

PNAU Wins American Music Award for ‘Cold Heart’

The Sydney electronic trio earned a pointy AMA in the “best collaboration” category for their remix of “Cold Heart."

By Lars Brandle - Nov 21, 2022
PNAU Wins American Music Award for ‘Cold Heart’

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PNAU Wins American Music Award for ‘Cold Heart’

The Sydney electronic trio earned a pointy AMA in the “best collaboration” category for their remix of “Cold Heart."

By Lars Brandle - Nov 21, 2022
ARIA Hall of Fame ‘Will Return In 2023’

ARIA Hall of Fame ‘Will Return In 2023’

The HoF, once a standalone event which was later absorbed into the ARIAs, will be missing from the agenda for the second consecutive year.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 21, 2022
ARIA Hall of Fame ‘Will Return In 2023’

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ARIA Hall of Fame ‘Will Return In 2023’

The HoF, once a standalone event which was later absorbed into the ARIAs, will be missing from the agenda for the second consecutive year.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 21, 2022
Elsy Wameyo Dominates 2022 South Australian Music Awards

Elsy Wameyo Dominates 2022 South Australian Music Awards

“Elsy in recent years has become one of South Australia’s biggest musical exports,” remarks MusicSA CEO Christine Schloithe.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 18, 2022
Elsy Wameyo Dominates 2022 South Australian Music Awards

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Elsy Wameyo Dominates 2022 South Australian Music Awards

“Elsy in recent years has become one of South Australia’s biggest musical exports,” remarks MusicSA CEO Christine Schloithe.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 18, 2022
Gang of Youths Win J Award For ‘Angel In Realtime’

Gang of Youths Win J Award For ‘Angel In Realtime’

The J Award was announced Thursday (Nov. 17), one of five categories voted on by ABC music presenters, producers and programmers.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 18, 2022
Gang of Youths Win J Award For ‘Angel In Realtime’

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Gang of Youths Win J Award For ‘Angel In Realtime’

The J Award was announced Thursday (Nov. 17), one of five categories voted on by ABC music presenters, producers and programmers.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 18, 2022
Men At Work's 'Down Under' Lauded With Billions Award

Men At Work's 'Down Under' Lauded With Billions Award

Co-written by Men At Work frontman Colin Hay and guitarist Ron Strykert, “Down Under” can now boast “unofficial” national anthem status.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 18, 2022
Men At Work's 'Down Under' Lauded With Billions Award

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Men At Work's 'Down Under' Lauded With Billions Award

Co-written by Men At Work frontman Colin Hay and guitarist Ron Strykert, “Down Under” can now boast “unofficial” national anthem status.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 18, 2022
Rüfüs Du Sol, Amyl and The Sniffers, Flume to Perform at 2022 ARIA Awards

Rüfüs Du Sol, Amyl and The Sniffers, Flume to Perform at 2022 ARIA Awards

This year’s cast of artists will pay tribute to several greats of Australia’s music community who we lost during the course of the year.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 17, 2022
Rüfüs Du Sol, Amyl and The Sniffers, Flume to Perform at 2022 ARIA Awards

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Rüfüs Du Sol, Amyl and The Sniffers, Flume to Perform at 2022 ARIA Awards

This year’s cast of artists will pay tribute to several greats of Australia’s music community who we lost during the course of the year.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 17, 2022
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ Among Top-5 Most Streamed Songs In U.K. History

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ Among Top-5 Most Streamed Songs In U.K. History

The one-time busker is the only female solo artist in the top 10, and the only non-Brit to appear in the top 5.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 16, 2022
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ Among Top-5 Most Streamed Songs In U.K. History

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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ Among Top-5 Most Streamed Songs In U.K. History

The one-time busker is the only female solo artist in the top 10, and the only non-Brit to appear in the top 5.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 16, 2022
Support Act’s Clive Miller Talks ‘Minimum Standards,’ Ausmusic T-Shirt Day and More

Support Act’s Clive Miller Talks ‘Minimum Standards,’ Ausmusic T-Shirt Day and More

Support Act's Clive Miller spoke with TMN about the challenges that lie ahead, and some building blocks for a recovery.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 15, 2022
Support Act’s Clive Miller Talks ‘Minimum Standards,’ Ausmusic T-Shirt Day and More

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Support Act’s Clive Miller Talks ‘Minimum Standards,’ Ausmusic T-Shirt Day and More

Support Act's Clive Miller spoke with TMN about the challenges that lie ahead, and some building blocks for a recovery.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 15, 2022
Spotify's A1 Teams With HoMie For Hip-Hop Merch Campaign

Spotify's A1 Teams With HoMie For Hip-Hop Merch Campaign

100% of profits are poured into supporting HoMie’s mission to help young people affected by homelessness or hardship.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 14, 2022
Spotify's A1 Teams With HoMie For Hip-Hop Merch Campaign

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Spotify's A1 Teams With HoMie For Hip-Hop Merch Campaign

100% of profits are poured into supporting HoMie’s mission to help young people affected by homelessness or hardship.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 14, 2022
Karen Don to Exit Universal Music Australia

Karen Don to Exit Universal Music Australia

According to a corporate statement on her departure, Don will “pursue different and personal opportunities.”

By Lars Brandle - Nov 14, 2022
Karen Don to Exit Universal Music Australia

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Karen Don to Exit Universal Music Australia

According to a corporate statement on her departure, Don will “pursue different and personal opportunities.”

By Lars Brandle - Nov 14, 2022
Brooke Pilton Promoted at Universal’s Bring Agency

Brooke Pilton Promoted at Universal’s Bring Agency

Pilton is rewarded with promotion to a new role leading the in-house agency's clients list, just two years after she joined the company.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 11, 2022
Brooke Pilton Promoted at Universal’s Bring Agency

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Brooke Pilton Promoted at Universal’s Bring Agency

Pilton is rewarded with promotion to a new role leading the in-house agency's clients list, just two years after she joined the company.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 11, 2022
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