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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.

Latest stories

Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76

The Prince of Darkness had performed just two weeks prior at what was billed as Black Sabbath's final concert.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 23, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76

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Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76

The Prince of Darkness had performed just two weeks prior at what was billed as Black Sabbath's final concert.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 23, 2025
Grass Is Greener Festival Fallout Enters New Legal Round

Grass Is Greener Festival Fallout Enters New Legal Round

Oliver Fines-Frost and Johnny Eddings, the operators of Grass Is Greener, are being pursued in a debt recovery claim.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 23, 2025
Grass Is Greener Festival Fallout Enters New Legal Round

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Grass Is Greener Festival Fallout Enters New Legal Round

Oliver Fines-Frost and Johnny Eddings, the operators of Grass Is Greener, are being pursued in a debt recovery claim.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 23, 2025
Ed Sheeran Sets Stadium Tour of Australia and New Zealand

Ed Sheeran Sets Stadium Tour of Australia and New Zealand

The British pop superstar confirms he's bringing his "Loop Tour" to Australia and New Zealand in the early stages of 2026.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2025
Ed Sheeran Sets Stadium Tour of Australia and New Zealand

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Ed Sheeran Sets Stadium Tour of Australia and New Zealand

The British pop superstar confirms he's bringing his "Loop Tour" to Australia and New Zealand in the early stages of 2026.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2025
NSW Gov’t Will Gather Creative Industries For ‘Landmark’ Art of Tax Reform Summit

NSW Gov’t Will Gather Creative Industries For ‘Landmark’ Art of Tax Reform Summit

The Sydney Opera House is the setting of the inaugural summit on September 26th, which will produce recommendations for the next National Cultural Policy, due to be presented in 2028.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2025
NSW Gov’t Will Gather Creative Industries For ‘Landmark’ Art of Tax Reform Summit

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NSW Gov’t Will Gather Creative Industries For ‘Landmark’ Art of Tax Reform Summit

The Sydney Opera House is the setting of the inaugural summit on September 26th, which will produce recommendations for the next National Cultural Policy, due to be presented in 2028.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2025
Darcus Beese Talks ADHD, Signing Sabrina Carpenter and The 'Headf*ck' of Running a Major Label

Darcus Beese Talks ADHD, Signing Sabrina Carpenter and The 'Headf*ck' of Running a Major Label

"If catalogue was a 90:10 split of new artists to catalogue, we're now in a flipped world where catalogue is 90-bloody-5 percent."

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2025
Darcus Beese Talks ADHD, Signing Sabrina Carpenter and The 'Headf*ck' of Running a Major Label

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Darcus Beese Talks ADHD, Signing Sabrina Carpenter and The 'Headf*ck' of Running a Major Label

"If catalogue was a 90:10 split of new artists to catalogue, we're now in a flipped world where catalogue is 90-bloody-5 percent."

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2025
Ticketek Partners with PayPal Australia

Ticketek Partners with PayPal Australia

Announced today, July 22nd, the two parties have struck a deal that adds PayPal as a payment method on Ticketek.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2025
Ticketek Partners with PayPal Australia

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Ticketek Partners with PayPal Australia

Announced today, July 22nd, the two parties have struck a deal that adds PayPal as a payment method on Ticketek.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2025
Richard Kingsmill, Nina Las Vegas, Vinyl Group’s Josh Simons Added to BIGSOUND Lineup

Richard Kingsmill, Nina Las Vegas, Vinyl Group’s Josh Simons Added to BIGSOUND Lineup

The 2025 edition of BIGSOUND runs September 2–5 in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, and will feature performances from more than 120 artists.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2025
Richard Kingsmill, Nina Las Vegas, Vinyl Group’s Josh Simons Added to BIGSOUND Lineup

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Richard Kingsmill, Nina Las Vegas, Vinyl Group’s Josh Simons Added to BIGSOUND Lineup

The 2025 edition of BIGSOUND runs September 2–5 in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, and will feature performances from more than 120 artists.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2025
Logie Awards 2025: Jimmy Barnes to Perform

Logie Awards 2025: Jimmy Barnes to Perform

The rock 'n' roll legend will take the stage at The Star in Sydney on August 3rd, in support of his 21st studio album, "Defiant".

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2025
Logie Awards 2025: Jimmy Barnes to Perform

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Logie Awards 2025: Jimmy Barnes to Perform

The rock 'n' roll legend will take the stage at The Star in Sydney on August 3rd, in support of his 21st studio album, "Defiant".

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2025
Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Establishes an Extraordinary ARIA Chart Feat

Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Establishes an Extraordinary ARIA Chart Feat

With 17 consecutive weeks at No. 1, “Ordinary" completes the longest stay by an international solo artist on the ARIA Chart.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 18, 2025
Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Establishes an Extraordinary ARIA Chart Feat

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Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Establishes an Extraordinary ARIA Chart Feat

With 17 consecutive weeks at No. 1, “Ordinary" completes the longest stay by an international solo artist on the ARIA Chart.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 18, 2025
Connie Francis, First Female Singer to Top US Billboard Chart, Dies at 87

Connie Francis, First Female Singer to Top US Billboard Chart, Dies at 87

Connie Francis, the pop singer who landed hits across the late '50s and early '60s with “Where the Boys Are”, “Who’s Sorry Now?”, has died.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 18, 2025
Connie Francis, First Female Singer to Top US Billboard Chart, Dies at 87

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Connie Francis, First Female Singer to Top US Billboard Chart, Dies at 87

Connie Francis, the pop singer who landed hits across the late '50s and early '60s with “Where the Boys Are”, “Who’s Sorry Now?”, has died.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 18, 2025
‘Healthy Growth’: ORiGiN’s Philip Mortlock Talks New Wave of Australian Musicals

‘Healthy Growth’: ORiGiN’s Philip Mortlock Talks New Wave of Australian Musicals

“There’s definitely a healthy growth in the creation and development of new contemporary Australian made musical theatre.”

By Lars Brandle - Jul 18, 2025
‘Healthy Growth’: ORiGiN’s Philip Mortlock Talks New Wave of Australian Musicals

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‘Healthy Growth’: ORiGiN’s Philip Mortlock Talks New Wave of Australian Musicals

“There’s definitely a healthy growth in the creation and development of new contemporary Australian made musical theatre.”

By Lars Brandle - Jul 18, 2025
Tomorrowland 2025 Festival Won't Stop Despite Main Stage Blaze

Tomorrowland 2025 Festival Won't Stop Despite Main Stage Blaze

"Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged."

By Lars Brandle - Jul 17, 2025
Tomorrowland 2025 Festival Won't Stop Despite Main Stage Blaze

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Tomorrowland 2025 Festival Won't Stop Despite Main Stage Blaze

"Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged."

By Lars Brandle - Jul 17, 2025
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