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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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Mushroom Music and Reservoir Strike Sync Deal For Chrysalis, Tommy Boy Catalogs

Mushroom Music and Reservoir Strike Sync Deal For Chrysalis, Tommy Boy Catalogs

The new deal expands on Mushroom Music’s partnership with Reservoir’s publishing catalog in these parts which dates back to 2010.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 20, 2022
Mushroom Music and Reservoir Strike Sync Deal For Chrysalis, Tommy Boy Catalogs

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Mushroom Music and Reservoir Strike Sync Deal For Chrysalis, Tommy Boy Catalogs

The new deal expands on Mushroom Music’s partnership with Reservoir’s publishing catalog in these parts which dates back to 2010.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 20, 2022
Anita’s Theatre Becomes Live Nation’s First Regional Australia Venue (EXCLUSIVE)

Anita’s Theatre Becomes Live Nation’s First Regional Australia Venue (EXCLUSIVE)

The historic venue in Thirroul, a northern seaside suburb of Wollongong, represents LN’s first foray into regional Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 19, 2022
Anita’s Theatre Becomes Live Nation’s First Regional Australia Venue (EXCLUSIVE)

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Anita’s Theatre Becomes Live Nation’s First Regional Australia Venue (EXCLUSIVE)

The historic venue in Thirroul, a northern seaside suburb of Wollongong, represents LN’s first foray into regional Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 19, 2022
Jaxsta's Jacqui Louez Schoorl Steps Down as Director, Reflects on ‘Amazing Journey’

Jaxsta's Jacqui Louez Schoorl Steps Down as Director, Reflects on ‘Amazing Journey’

“This has been an amazing journey, from the early concepts to what Jaxsta has become today,” Schoorl comments in a statement to the ASX.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 18, 2022
Jaxsta's Jacqui Louez Schoorl Steps Down as Director, Reflects on ‘Amazing Journey’

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Jaxsta's Jacqui Louez Schoorl Steps Down as Director, Reflects on ‘Amazing Journey’

“This has been an amazing journey, from the early concepts to what Jaxsta has become today,” Schoorl comments in a statement to the ASX.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 18, 2022
Sydney Venue Max Watt’s Changes Hands, Rebranded as Liberty Hall

Sydney Venue Max Watt’s Changes Hands, Rebranded as Liberty Hall

The acquisition, announced today, is said to be a "great step forward in the renaissance of Sydney’s live music scene."

By Lars Brandle - Jul 18, 2022
Sydney Venue Max Watt’s Changes Hands, Rebranded as Liberty Hall

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Sydney Venue Max Watt’s Changes Hands, Rebranded as Liberty Hall

The acquisition, announced today, is said to be a "great step forward in the renaissance of Sydney’s live music scene."

By Lars Brandle - Jul 18, 2022
Pnau Is ‘Stoked’ After ‘Cold Heart’ Passes 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Pnau Is ‘Stoked’ After ‘Cold Heart’ Passes 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

"Cold Heart” notched the billion-streams milestone on Spotify, an effort that gives Pnau their first taste of the billionaire club.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 15, 2022
Pnau Is ‘Stoked’ After ‘Cold Heart’ Passes 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

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Pnau Is ‘Stoked’ After ‘Cold Heart’ Passes 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

"Cold Heart” notched the billion-streams milestone on Spotify, an effort that gives Pnau their first taste of the billionaire club.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 15, 2022
Live Nation Acquires Bec Sutherland’s Jubilee Street Management (EXCLUSIVE)

Live Nation Acquires Bec Sutherland’s Jubilee Street Management (EXCLUSIVE)

Through the deal, both businesses will serve as co-promoters on a pool of comedy talent from both sides of the Tasman.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2022
Live Nation Acquires Bec Sutherland’s Jubilee Street Management (EXCLUSIVE)

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Live Nation Acquires Bec Sutherland’s Jubilee Street Management (EXCLUSIVE)

Through the deal, both businesses will serve as co-promoters on a pool of comedy talent from both sides of the Tasman.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2022
Warner Music Australia Partners With Purple Phase (EXCLUSIVE)

Warner Music Australia Partners With Purple Phase (EXCLUSIVE)

Purple Phase is the creation of the three Margin brothers of The Rubens, and their managers Greg Carey and Michael Ridgewell.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2022
Warner Music Australia Partners With Purple Phase (EXCLUSIVE)

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Warner Music Australia Partners With Purple Phase (EXCLUSIVE)

Purple Phase is the creation of the three Margin brothers of The Rubens, and their managers Greg Carey and Michael Ridgewell.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2022
Mid-Year Report: Australian Music Business Hard at Work

Mid-Year Report: Australian Music Business Hard at Work

As the music industry looks ahead to better days, TMN unpacks some of the big local developments in 2022 so far.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 13, 2022
Mid-Year Report: Australian Music Business Hard at Work

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Mid-Year Report: Australian Music Business Hard at Work

As the music industry looks ahead to better days, TMN unpacks some of the big local developments in 2022 so far.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 13, 2022
Sam Ford’s Tone City Records Partners With Ingrooves (EXCLUSIVE)

Sam Ford’s Tone City Records Partners With Ingrooves (EXCLUSIVE)

The new deal is seen as a pivotal one for the newly-formed TCR and its six-strong roster, who will be pumped through Ingrooves’ global network.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 12, 2022
Sam Ford’s Tone City Records Partners With Ingrooves (EXCLUSIVE)

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Sam Ford’s Tone City Records Partners With Ingrooves (EXCLUSIVE)

The new deal is seen as a pivotal one for the newly-formed TCR and its six-strong roster, who will be pumped through Ingrooves’ global network.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 12, 2022
Untitled Group, XIII Touring Form Concerts Alliance (EXCLUSIVE)

Untitled Group, XIII Touring Form Concerts Alliance (EXCLUSIVE)

The expanded alliance sees the live entertainment companies collaborate on presenting international artists at dates around Australia and NZ.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 12, 2022
Untitled Group, XIII Touring Form Concerts Alliance (EXCLUSIVE)

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Untitled Group, XIII Touring Form Concerts Alliance (EXCLUSIVE)

The expanded alliance sees the live entertainment companies collaborate on presenting international artists at dates around Australia and NZ.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 12, 2022
Vitalic Noise Signs Andrei Eremin For Management (EXCLUSIVE)

Vitalic Noise Signs Andrei Eremin For Management (EXCLUSIVE)

Based in Melbourne, Eremin has won ARIAs, been nominated for Grammys, and boasts eight billion accumulated streams across his works.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 11, 2022
Vitalic Noise Signs Andrei Eremin For Management (EXCLUSIVE)

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Vitalic Noise Signs Andrei Eremin For Management (EXCLUSIVE)

Based in Melbourne, Eremin has won ARIAs, been nominated for Grammys, and boasts eight billion accumulated streams across his works.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 11, 2022
Daniel Sant Launches Cult Artists Agency With Secret Sounds, Live Nation

Daniel Sant Launches Cult Artists Agency With Secret Sounds, Live Nation

Based in Sydney, the Cult Artists agency is created by live veteran Daniel Sant, with Jess Wust and Kim Ramos on board as agents.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2022
Daniel Sant Launches Cult Artists Agency With Secret Sounds, Live Nation

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Daniel Sant Launches Cult Artists Agency With Secret Sounds, Live Nation

Based in Sydney, the Cult Artists agency is created by live veteran Daniel Sant, with Jess Wust and Kim Ramos on board as agents.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2022
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