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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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Untitled Group Makes a Splash in Global Top 100 Festivals List

Untitled Group Makes a Splash in Global Top 100 Festivals List

Three Australian festivals appear in the top 100, including Untitled Group's Beyond The Valley and Pitch Music & Arts, which makes its debut.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2025
Untitled Group Makes a Splash in Global Top 100 Festivals List

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Untitled Group Makes a Splash in Global Top 100 Festivals List

Three Australian festivals appear in the top 100, including Untitled Group's Beyond The Valley and Pitch Music & Arts, which makes its debut.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2025
Tixel Expands Into US

Tixel Expands Into US

Established in Australia back in 2018, Tixel makes its move into the US with a slew of partners.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2025
Tixel Expands Into US

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Tixel Expands Into US

Established in Australia back in 2018, Tixel makes its move into the US with a slew of partners.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2025
AC/DC Is Finally Touring Australia: What You Need to Know

AC/DC Is Finally Touring Australia: What You Need to Know

Sydney’s Accor Stadium is the first onsale. Reps urge fans to get organised for what should be an "unprecedented" onsale.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 23, 2025
AC/DC Is Finally Touring Australia: What You Need to Know

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AC/DC Is Finally Touring Australia: What You Need to Know

Sydney’s Accor Stadium is the first onsale. Reps urge fans to get organised for what should be an "unprecedented" onsale.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 23, 2025
AC/DC Confirm Australia Tour with Amyl and the Sniffers

AC/DC Confirm Australia Tour with Amyl and the Sniffers

The upcoming AC/DC tour kicks off on November 12th at Melbourne Cricket Ground, before heading to Sydney, Adelaide, and more cities.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 22, 2025
AC/DC Confirm Australia Tour with Amyl and the Sniffers

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AC/DC Confirm Australia Tour with Amyl and the Sniffers

The upcoming AC/DC tour kicks off on November 12th at Melbourne Cricket Ground, before heading to Sydney, Adelaide, and more cities.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 22, 2025
ARIA Albums Chart: Calum Hood, ONEFOUR Complete Rare Homegrown 1-2

ARIA Albums Chart: Calum Hood, ONEFOUR Complete Rare Homegrown 1-2

The 5SOS bass player Calum Hood opens atop on the national tally with "ORDER Chaos ORDER," for his first solo No. 1.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 20, 2025
ARIA Albums Chart: Calum Hood, ONEFOUR Complete Rare Homegrown 1-2

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ARIA Albums Chart: Calum Hood, ONEFOUR Complete Rare Homegrown 1-2

The 5SOS bass player Calum Hood opens atop on the national tally with "ORDER Chaos ORDER," for his first solo No. 1.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 20, 2025
‘A New Chapter’: GYROstream Team Unveils Rebranded GYRO.Group

‘A New Chapter’: GYROstream Team Unveils Rebranded GYRO.Group

The newly-unveiled entity gathers its portfolio under the one banner, including GYROstream, DistroDirect, GROUP SPEED and Soothe Sounds.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 20, 2025
‘A New Chapter’: GYROstream Team Unveils Rebranded GYRO.Group

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‘A New Chapter’: GYROstream Team Unveils Rebranded GYRO.Group

The newly-unveiled entity gathers its portfolio under the one banner, including GYROstream, DistroDirect, GROUP SPEED and Soothe Sounds.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 20, 2025
Esoteric Festival Enters Voluntary Administration

Esoteric Festival Enters Voluntary Administration

"This is by far the hardest thing I've ever had to write," Esoteric Festival founder and director Sam Goldsmith writes in an open letter. 

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2025
Esoteric Festival Enters Voluntary Administration

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Esoteric Festival Enters Voluntary Administration

"This is by far the hardest thing I've ever had to write," Esoteric Festival founder and director Sam Goldsmith writes in an open letter. 

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2025
Independent Music Companies Call For European Commission to Block UMG’s Acquisition of Downtown

Independent Music Companies Call For European Commission to Block UMG’s Acquisition of Downtown

This EC has started its probe into UMG’s multi-million-dollar purchase, after authorities in the Netherlands and Austria referred the case.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2025
Independent Music Companies Call For European Commission to Block UMG’s Acquisition of Downtown

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Independent Music Companies Call For European Commission to Block UMG’s Acquisition of Downtown

This EC has started its probe into UMG’s multi-million-dollar purchase, after authorities in the Netherlands and Austria referred the case.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2025
Warner Music's Dan Rosen Lauds ‘Historic’ ARIA Chart Run

Warner Music's Dan Rosen Lauds ‘Historic’ ARIA Chart Run

Warner Music’s domestic company is enjoying its strongest week ever on the ARIA Singles Chart. TMN caught up with WMA's Dan Rosen.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2025
Warner Music's Dan Rosen Lauds ‘Historic’ ARIA Chart Run

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Warner Music's Dan Rosen Lauds ‘Historic’ ARIA Chart Run

Warner Music’s domestic company is enjoying its strongest week ever on the ARIA Singles Chart. TMN caught up with WMA's Dan Rosen.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2025
Darren Burden to Lead Suncorp Stadium as General Manager

Darren Burden to Lead Suncorp Stadium as General Manager

Burden has delivered over 4,000 events in stadium management. He joins the ASM Global team in the lead-up to the Brisbane Olympics.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2025
Darren Burden to Lead Suncorp Stadium as General Manager

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Darren Burden to Lead Suncorp Stadium as General Manager

Burden has delivered over 4,000 events in stadium management. He joins the ASM Global team in the lead-up to the Brisbane Olympics.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2025
Support Act Unveils First Nations, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Appointments

Support Act Unveils First Nations, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Appointments

Support Act is bolstering its ranks, and dressing up for AusMusic T-Shirt Day.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2025
Support Act Unveils First Nations, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Appointments

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Support Act Unveils First Nations, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Appointments

Support Act is bolstering its ranks, and dressing up for AusMusic T-Shirt Day.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2025
John Reid, Soulful Scottish Singer, DJ and Founder of Nightcrawlers, Dies at 61

John Reid, Soulful Scottish Singer, DJ and Founder of Nightcrawlers, Dies at 61

The talented Scotsman became a star of the dance music scene when he formed Nightcrawlers in the early '90s.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 17, 2025
John Reid, Soulful Scottish Singer, DJ and Founder of Nightcrawlers, Dies at 61

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John Reid, Soulful Scottish Singer, DJ and Founder of Nightcrawlers, Dies at 61

The talented Scotsman became a star of the dance music scene when he formed Nightcrawlers in the early '90s.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 17, 2025
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