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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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AC/DC Add Second Perth Concert to ‘Power Up’ Tour

AC/DC Add Second Perth Concert to ‘Power Up’ Tour

The legendary rockers’ Power Up tour of Australia expands with a second date at Perth’s Optus Stadium, on December 8th.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 30, 2025
AC/DC Add Second Perth Concert to ‘Power Up’ Tour

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AC/DC Add Second Perth Concert to ‘Power Up’ Tour

The legendary rockers’ Power Up tour of Australia expands with a second date at Perth’s Optus Stadium, on December 8th.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 30, 2025
Foxtel Group Presses Play on ‘Bold’ Music Channel Rollout

Foxtel Group Presses Play on ‘Bold’ Music Channel Rollout

The broadcaster’s new music proposition includes the return of popular brands Max and CMC, plus the launch of Australian Played,

By Lars Brandle - Jun 30, 2025
Foxtel Group Presses Play on ‘Bold’ Music Channel Rollout

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Foxtel Group Presses Play on ‘Bold’ Music Channel Rollout

The broadcaster’s new music proposition includes the return of popular brands Max and CMC, plus the launch of Australian Played,

By Lars Brandle - Jun 30, 2025
Vinyl Group Secures $1.5 Million Credit Line with Songtradr

Vinyl Group Secures $1.5 Million Credit Line with Songtradr

Vinyl Group enters into a binding term sheet for a 24-month agreement with Songtradr on arms-length commercial terms.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 30, 2025
Vinyl Group Secures $1.5 Million Credit Line with Songtradr

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Vinyl Group Secures $1.5 Million Credit Line with Songtradr

Vinyl Group enters into a binding term sheet for a 24-month agreement with Songtradr on arms-length commercial terms.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 30, 2025
AC/DC’s ‘Power Up’ Onsale Smashes Ticketing Records

AC/DC’s ‘Power Up’ Onsale Smashes Ticketing Records

Fans snapped up more than 320,000 tickets last Thursday, June 26th, delivering the largest tour on-sale day for Ticketek.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 29, 2025
AC/DC’s ‘Power Up’ Onsale Smashes Ticketing Records

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AC/DC’s ‘Power Up’ Onsale Smashes Ticketing Records

Fans snapped up more than 320,000 tickets last Thursday, June 26th, delivering the largest tour on-sale day for Ticketek.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 29, 2025
Benson Boone Bags Top Spot on ARIA Chart with ‘American Heart’

Benson Boone Bags Top Spot on ARIA Chart with ‘American Heart’

The top-ranked homegrown recording belongs to Killing Heidi, whose 2000 hit Reflector bounces to No. 22, thanks to a 25th anniversary edition.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 27, 2025
Benson Boone Bags Top Spot on ARIA Chart with ‘American Heart’

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Benson Boone Bags Top Spot on ARIA Chart with ‘American Heart’

The top-ranked homegrown recording belongs to Killing Heidi, whose 2000 hit Reflector bounces to No. 22, thanks to a 25th anniversary edition.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 27, 2025
Arts Sector Embarks on ‘Cultural Transformation’ Through New Climate Action Alliance

Arts Sector Embarks on ‘Cultural Transformation’ Through New Climate Action Alliance

Creative Climate is a consortium led by Green Music Australia with a commitment to reshaping a greener arts sector.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 27, 2025
Arts Sector Embarks on ‘Cultural Transformation’ Through New Climate Action Alliance

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Arts Sector Embarks on ‘Cultural Transformation’ Through New Climate Action Alliance

Creative Climate is a consortium led by Green Music Australia with a commitment to reshaping a greener arts sector.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 27, 2025
Music Australia International Grants For Kristy Lee Peters, Evan Buist

Music Australia International Grants For Kristy Lee Peters, Evan Buist

Sweat It Out’s Kristy Lee Peters (AKA KLP) and Melodie’s Evan Buist will wave the flag abroad later this year, thanks to national funding designed to clear the way for music publishers to attend…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2025
Music Australia International Grants For Kristy Lee Peters, Evan Buist

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Music Australia International Grants For Kristy Lee Peters, Evan Buist

Sweat It Out’s Kristy Lee Peters (AKA KLP) and Melodie’s Evan Buist will wave the flag abroad later this year, thanks to national funding designed to clear the way for music publishers to attend…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2025
AC/DC's 'Power Up' Tour of Australia Is Expanding

AC/DC's 'Power Up' Tour of Australia Is Expanding

AC/DC's long-awaited tour of Australia is muscling up. Sydney tickets for AC/DC's upcoming stadium tour only went on sale at 9am this morning (June 26th), but a second date for Accor Stadium has…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2025
AC/DC's 'Power Up' Tour of Australia Is Expanding

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AC/DC's 'Power Up' Tour of Australia Is Expanding

AC/DC's long-awaited tour of Australia is muscling up. Sydney tickets for AC/DC's upcoming stadium tour only went on sale at 9am this morning (June 26th), but a second date for Accor Stadium has…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2025
Universal Publishing CEO Jody Gerson Joins Board of Ancestry

Universal Publishing CEO Jody Gerson Joins Board of Ancestry

Gerson is seen as a real catch for Ancestry, thanks to her extensive background in storytelling and culture.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2025
Universal Publishing CEO Jody Gerson Joins Board of Ancestry

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Universal Publishing CEO Jody Gerson Joins Board of Ancestry

Gerson is seen as a real catch for Ancestry, thanks to her extensive background in storytelling and culture.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2025
Newsboys Dropped by Record Label Following Singer’s Confession (REPORTS)

Newsboys Dropped by Record Label Following Singer’s Confession (REPORTS)

“We had radio stations pull our music and we’ve been canceled by promoters and venues all over the world. But not tonight.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 25, 2025
Newsboys Dropped by Record Label Following Singer’s Confession (REPORTS)

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Newsboys Dropped by Record Label Following Singer’s Confession (REPORTS)

“We had radio stations pull our music and we’ve been canceled by promoters and venues all over the world. But not tonight.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 25, 2025
Burning Man’s Christopher Breedlove Confirmed for 2025 AFIC Keynote

Burning Man’s Christopher Breedlove Confirmed for 2025 AFIC Keynote

The 2025 program is now complete, says Carlina Ericson, founder and event director of AFIC, which will be presented Sept. 8-9 in Brisbane.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2025
Burning Man’s Christopher Breedlove Confirmed for 2025 AFIC Keynote

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Burning Man’s Christopher Breedlove Confirmed for 2025 AFIC Keynote

The 2025 program is now complete, says Carlina Ericson, founder and event director of AFIC, which will be presented Sept. 8-9 in Brisbane.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2025
ARIA’s Annabelle Herd Discusses Sweeping New Chart Updates

ARIA’s Annabelle Herd Discusses Sweeping New Chart Updates

Alongside those changes, a special “re-entry” provision for those hits that find new legs in a viral moment.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2025
ARIA’s Annabelle Herd Discusses Sweeping New Chart Updates

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ARIA’s Annabelle Herd Discusses Sweeping New Chart Updates

Alongside those changes, a special “re-entry” provision for those hits that find new legs in a viral moment.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2025
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