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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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Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall Set For Grand Opening: ‘We Are Only Just Getting Started’

Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall Set For Grand Opening: ‘We Are Only Just Getting Started’

"The aim is 100% to make Adelaide a permanent fixture for all sorts of touring acts," John Collins says of the city's newest music venue.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2022
Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall Set For Grand Opening: ‘We Are Only Just Getting Started’

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Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall Set For Grand Opening: ‘We Are Only Just Getting Started’

"The aim is 100% to make Adelaide a permanent fixture for all sorts of touring acts," John Collins says of the city's newest music venue.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2022
Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ Hits Spotify Milestone

Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ Hits Spotify Milestone

"Not in a thousand years did I ever think I would achieve this," Masked Wolf writes. His dreams very much materialised this week.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2022
Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ Hits Spotify Milestone

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Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ Hits Spotify Milestone

"Not in a thousand years did I ever think I would achieve this," Masked Wolf writes. His dreams very much materialised this week.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2022
Mark Filby Takes TEG to Court Over One Direction Tour

Mark Filby Takes TEG to Court Over One Direction Tour

An early One Direction tour and its promotion through Coles is the stuff of a court case, pitting concert promoter Mark Filby against TEG.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2022
Mark Filby Takes TEG to Court Over One Direction Tour

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Mark Filby Takes TEG to Court Over One Direction Tour

An early One Direction tour and its promotion through Coles is the stuff of a court case, pitting concert promoter Mark Filby against TEG.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2022
Cooking Vinyl Australia Warns Musicians of Scammer: ‘Please Don’t Fall For It’

Cooking Vinyl Australia Warns Musicians of Scammer: ‘Please Don’t Fall For It’

“Might seem obvious but a good rule to live by is you don’t need to pay cash up front for your record deal,” Cooking Vinyl explains.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2022
Cooking Vinyl Australia Warns Musicians of Scammer: ‘Please Don’t Fall For It’

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Cooking Vinyl Australia Warns Musicians of Scammer: ‘Please Don’t Fall For It’

“Might seem obvious but a good rule to live by is you don’t need to pay cash up front for your record deal,” Cooking Vinyl explains.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2022
Ahead of Mushroom Group’s 50th Anniversary, Matt Gudinski Talks Challenges, Priorities and Frontier’s ‘Strongest Point Ever’

Ahead of Mushroom Group’s 50th Anniversary, Matt Gudinski Talks Challenges, Priorities and Frontier’s ‘Strongest Point Ever’

For Matt Gudinski and his team at Mushroom Group, challenges are an obstacle. After two-plus years of punishment from the pandemic, and the loss of the great Michael Gudinski, the independent music…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2022
Ahead of Mushroom Group’s 50th Anniversary, Matt Gudinski Talks Challenges, Priorities and Frontier’s ‘Strongest Point Ever’

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Ahead of Mushroom Group’s 50th Anniversary, Matt Gudinski Talks Challenges, Priorities and Frontier’s ‘Strongest Point Ever’

For Matt Gudinski and his team at Mushroom Group, challenges are an obstacle. After two-plus years of punishment from the pandemic, and the loss of the great Michael Gudinski, the independent music…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2022
Dean Ormston Calls For United Industry In Light of ‘Confronting’ Review

Dean Ormston Calls For United Industry In Light of ‘Confronting’ Review

The PRO’s chief executive didn’t shy away from tackling the big news of this month, the publication last week of "Raising Their Voices."

By Lars Brandle - Sep 8, 2022
Dean Ormston Calls For United Industry In Light of ‘Confronting’ Review

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Dean Ormston Calls For United Industry In Light of ‘Confronting’ Review

The PRO’s chief executive didn’t shy away from tackling the big news of this month, the publication last week of "Raising Their Voices."

By Lars Brandle - Sep 8, 2022
Fingerless Gloves Projects Rebranded, Joins Forces With Six Boroughs Media (EXCLUSIVE)

Fingerless Gloves Projects Rebranded, Joins Forces With Six Boroughs Media (EXCLUSIVE)

The two companies come together under the PR and management specialist, Six Boroughs Group, TMN can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 7, 2022
Fingerless Gloves Projects Rebranded, Joins Forces With Six Boroughs Media (EXCLUSIVE)

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Fingerless Gloves Projects Rebranded, Joins Forces With Six Boroughs Media (EXCLUSIVE)

The two companies come together under the PR and management specialist, Six Boroughs Group, TMN can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 7, 2022
Tenacity, Timing and Tight: Andrew Stone Talks Teenage Dads

Tenacity, Timing and Tight: Andrew Stone Talks Teenage Dads

The Teenage Dads story is a tale of good tunes, great shows, top attitudes and impressing the right people, all the time.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 7, 2022
Tenacity, Timing and Tight: Andrew Stone Talks Teenage Dads

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Tenacity, Timing and Tight: Andrew Stone Talks Teenage Dads

The Teenage Dads story is a tale of good tunes, great shows, top attitudes and impressing the right people, all the time.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 7, 2022
Red Hill Entertainment Launches Turn-key Event Services Arm, Announces Promotions (EXCLUSIVE)

Red Hill Entertainment Launches Turn-key Event Services Arm, Announces Promotions (EXCLUSIVE)

Kat Coppins is promoted to general manager, as Red Hill Entertainment dives into third-party event services and solutions.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 6, 2022
Red Hill Entertainment Launches Turn-key Event Services Arm, Announces Promotions (EXCLUSIVE)

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Red Hill Entertainment Launches Turn-key Event Services Arm, Announces Promotions (EXCLUSIVE)

Kat Coppins is promoted to general manager, as Red Hill Entertainment dives into third-party event services and solutions.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 6, 2022
Lemon Tree Music Signs The Cat Empire, Adds 5 Bigsound-Bound Talents (EXCLUSIVE)

Lemon Tree Music Signs The Cat Empire, Adds 5 Bigsound-Bound Talents (EXCLUSIVE)

With LTM, The Cat Empire will “continue their legacy and create a fresh, new era for the band and their fans,” reads a statement.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 6, 2022
Lemon Tree Music Signs The Cat Empire, Adds 5 Bigsound-Bound Talents (EXCLUSIVE)

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Lemon Tree Music Signs The Cat Empire, Adds 5 Bigsound-Bound Talents (EXCLUSIVE)

With LTM, The Cat Empire will “continue their legacy and create a fresh, new era for the band and their fans,” reads a statement.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 6, 2022
The Rubens and Hatchie Joins Mushroom Group’s ‘Big Crew’ For Bigsound (EXCLUSIVE)

The Rubens and Hatchie Joins Mushroom Group’s ‘Big Crew’ For Bigsound (EXCLUSIVE)

TMN can reveal the two arts are the "mystery guests" who'll head up the bill for Ivy League Records’ Turn It Up! party.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2022
The Rubens and Hatchie Joins Mushroom Group’s ‘Big Crew’ For Bigsound (EXCLUSIVE)

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The Rubens and Hatchie Joins Mushroom Group’s ‘Big Crew’ For Bigsound (EXCLUSIVE)

TMN can reveal the two arts are the "mystery guests" who'll head up the bill for Ivy League Records’ Turn It Up! party.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2022
Music Producer and Engineers’ Guild Launches, Calls For Membership

Music Producer and Engineers’ Guild Launches, Calls For Membership

The organisation, unveiled Sept. 5, was shaped by the pandemic and the often-forgotten needs of producers and engineers.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2022
Music Producer and Engineers’ Guild Launches, Calls For Membership

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Music Producer and Engineers’ Guild Launches, Calls For Membership

The organisation, unveiled Sept. 5, was shaped by the pandemic and the often-forgotten needs of producers and engineers.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2022
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