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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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Select Music Agency, Sydney Kings Play Ball For ‘Unique Partnership’

Select Music Agency, Sydney Kings Play Ball For ‘Unique Partnership’

This “unique partnership” sees two of “Australia’s top entertainment providers team up and provide... the best night out in Sydney," says Hoops Capital CEO Sean Nicholls.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2022
Select Music Agency, Sydney Kings Play Ball For ‘Unique Partnership’

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Select Music Agency, Sydney Kings Play Ball For ‘Unique Partnership’

This “unique partnership” sees two of “Australia’s top entertainment providers team up and provide... the best night out in Sydney," says Hoops Capital CEO Sean Nicholls.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2022
5 Seconds of Summer Sneaks to No. 2 In U.S. With '5SOS5'

5 Seconds of Summer Sneaks to No. 2 In U.S. With '5SOS5'

5SOS now boasts six top 10 albums in the United States, the world’s biggest recorded music market. None of their studio LPs have dipped lower than No. 2.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2022
5 Seconds of Summer Sneaks to No. 2 In U.S. With '5SOS5'

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5 Seconds of Summer Sneaks to No. 2 In U.S. With '5SOS5'

5SOS now boasts six top 10 albums in the United States, the world’s biggest recorded music market. None of their studio LPs have dipped lower than No. 2.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2022
Shannen James Signs With Select Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Shannen James Signs With Select Music (EXCLUSIVE)

"She’s an incredible songwriter and performer and we can’t wait to be a part of the journey,” comments Select Music’s Katie Krollig.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2022
Shannen James Signs With Select Music (EXCLUSIVE)

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Shannen James Signs With Select Music (EXCLUSIVE)

"She’s an incredible songwriter and performer and we can’t wait to be a part of the journey,” comments Select Music’s Katie Krollig.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2022
Apple Music Beats Spotify in the Race to 100 Million Songs

Apple Music Beats Spotify in the Race to 100 Million Songs

Each day, over 20,000 singers and songwriters are delivering new songs, Apple Music's Australia-raised exec Rachel Newman explains.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2022
Apple Music Beats Spotify in the Race to 100 Million Songs

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Apple Music Beats Spotify in the Race to 100 Million Songs

Each day, over 20,000 singers and songwriters are delivering new songs, Apple Music's Australia-raised exec Rachel Newman explains.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2022
AEG Expands Its Asia Pacific Footprint

AEG Expands Its Asia Pacific Footprint

Matthew Zweck will work with Mushroom Group for concert tours, festivals and other live entertainment properties produced by Frontier Touring.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 4, 2022
AEG Expands Its Asia Pacific Footprint

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AEG Expands Its Asia Pacific Footprint

Matthew Zweck will work with Mushroom Group for concert tours, festivals and other live entertainment properties produced by Frontier Touring.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 4, 2022
5 Seconds of Summer Light up For U.K. No. 1

5 Seconds of Summer Light up For U.K. No. 1

The Australian pop-punk band completes a “photo finish” on the U.K. chart, which saw just 1,600 chart sales separate the top 2 titles.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 4, 2022
5 Seconds of Summer Light up For U.K. No. 1

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5 Seconds of Summer Light up For U.K. No. 1

The Australian pop-punk band completes a “photo finish” on the U.K. chart, which saw just 1,600 chart sales separate the top 2 titles.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 4, 2022
AEG’s Adam Wilkes Remembers ‘Titan’ Michael Gudinski, Updates on Australia's Live Market

AEG’s Adam Wilkes Remembers ‘Titan’ Michael Gudinski, Updates on Australia's Live Market

“The Australian market never ceases to impress,” AEG's Adam Wilkes said at Singapore’s Hilton Hotel, for the Music Matters conference.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2022
AEG’s Adam Wilkes Remembers ‘Titan’ Michael Gudinski, Updates on Australia's Live Market

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AEG’s Adam Wilkes Remembers ‘Titan’ Michael Gudinski, Updates on Australia's Live Market

“The Australian market never ceases to impress,” AEG's Adam Wilkes said at Singapore’s Hilton Hotel, for the Music Matters conference.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2022
5 Seconds of Summer In the Hunt for U.K. No. 1

5 Seconds of Summer In the Hunt for U.K. No. 1

Based on midweek sales and streaming data published by the Official Charts Company, the Aussie pop-rock outfit is in a four-way battle.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2022
5 Seconds of Summer In the Hunt for U.K. No. 1

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5 Seconds of Summer In the Hunt for U.K. No. 1

Based on midweek sales and streaming data published by the Official Charts Company, the Aussie pop-rock outfit is in a four-way battle.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2022
Meg Mac Makes History, Blackpink and NCT 127 Lead K-pop Charge on ARIA Charts

Meg Mac Makes History, Blackpink and NCT 127 Lead K-pop Charge on ARIA Charts

The Queen of the ARIA Albums Chart this week is Meg Mac.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2022
Meg Mac Makes History, Blackpink and NCT 127 Lead K-pop Charge on ARIA Charts

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Meg Mac Makes History, Blackpink and NCT 127 Lead K-pop Charge on ARIA Charts

The Queen of the ARIA Albums Chart this week is Meg Mac.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2022
Adelaide Nominated For ‘Best Global Music City’

Adelaide Nominated For ‘Best Global Music City’

The city of churches is nominated for “best global music city” and “best late-night economy initiative,” part of the Music Cities Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2022
Adelaide Nominated For ‘Best Global Music City’

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Adelaide Nominated For ‘Best Global Music City’

The city of churches is nominated for “best global music city” and “best late-night economy initiative,” part of the Music Cities Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2022
Toby Hobart Joins Call & Response Roster for Management (EXCLUSIVE)

Toby Hobart Joins Call & Response Roster for Management (EXCLUSIVE)

To celebrate the new arrangement, Toby Hobart will release a new single, “Off The Edge,” this Friday (Sept. 16).

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2022
Toby Hobart Joins Call & Response Roster for Management (EXCLUSIVE)

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Toby Hobart Joins Call & Response Roster for Management (EXCLUSIVE)

To celebrate the new arrangement, Toby Hobart will release a new single, “Off The Edge,” this Friday (Sept. 16).

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2022
Tone City Records Is Rolling The DICE (EXCLUSIVE)

Tone City Records Is Rolling The DICE (EXCLUSIVE)

DICE currently sits at 336,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and boast over four million streams across nine summery, surf rock songs.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2022
Tone City Records Is Rolling The DICE (EXCLUSIVE)

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Tone City Records Is Rolling The DICE (EXCLUSIVE)

DICE currently sits at 336,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and boast over four million streams across nine summery, surf rock songs.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2022
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