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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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Drake just set another bunch of chart records

Drake just set another bunch of chart records

The Canadian hip-hop giant enters a class of just two as his new single ‘Toosie Slide’ opens at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2020
Drake just set another bunch of chart records

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Drake just set another bunch of chart records

The Canadian hip-hop giant enters a class of just two as his new single ‘Toosie Slide’ opens at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2020
Australia's live concert industry in 2020: Predictions

Australia's live concert industry in 2020: Predictions

There is light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s not an oncoming train.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2020
Australia's live concert industry in 2020: Predictions

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Australia's live concert industry in 2020: Predictions

There is light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s not an oncoming train.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2020
Commercial radio calls for Coronavirus bailout as ad spend tanks

Commercial radio calls for Coronavirus bailout as ad spend tanks

Today’s emergency funding package didn’t hit the right note with commercial radio.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 9, 2020
Commercial radio calls for Coronavirus bailout as ad spend tanks

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Commercial radio calls for Coronavirus bailout as ad spend tanks

Today’s emergency funding package didn’t hit the right note with commercial radio.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 9, 2020
Community radio gets behind Aussie content with ‘Bloody Great’ campaign

Community radio gets behind Aussie content with ‘Bloody Great’ campaign

Australia’s network of community radio stations are about to receive a regular injection of the good, local stuff.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 9, 2020
Community radio gets behind Aussie content with ‘Bloody Great’ campaign

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Community radio gets behind Aussie content with ‘Bloody Great’ campaign

Australia’s network of community radio stations are about to receive a regular injection of the good, local stuff.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 9, 2020
Apple Music launches $50 million advance fund for indie labels and distributors

Apple Music launches $50 million advance fund for indie labels and distributors

Apple Music has quietly established a $50 million advance fund to help out independent labels and distributors in these tough times.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2020
Apple Music launches $50 million advance fund for indie labels and distributors

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Apple Music launches $50 million advance fund for indie labels and distributors

Apple Music has quietly established a $50 million advance fund to help out independent labels and distributors in these tough times.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2020
F1 star Daniel Ricciardo talks music and owning venues: ‘There’s more room for this going forward’

F1 star Daniel Ricciardo talks music and owning venues: ‘There’s more room for this going forward’

Daniel Ricciardo already owns one site in London. There may be a time when he expands his portfolio of live music interests.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 7, 2020
F1 star Daniel Ricciardo talks music and owning venues: ‘There’s more room for this going forward’

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F1 star Daniel Ricciardo talks music and owning venues: ‘There’s more room for this going forward’

Daniel Ricciardo already owns one site in London. There may be a time when he expands his portfolio of live music interests.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 7, 2020
Tones And I, Teskey Brothers, Guy Sebastian dominate APRA Awards nominations

Tones And I, Teskey Brothers, Guy Sebastian dominate APRA Awards nominations

With four nominations, Tones And I is looking likely to dominate next month’s APRA Music Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 7, 2020
Tones And I, Teskey Brothers, Guy Sebastian dominate APRA Awards nominations

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Tones And I, Teskey Brothers, Guy Sebastian dominate APRA Awards nominations

With four nominations, Tones And I is looking likely to dominate next month’s APRA Music Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 7, 2020
5 Seconds of Summer’s 'CALM' rules U.K., Australia charts

5 Seconds of Summer’s 'CALM' rules U.K., Australia charts

5 Seconds of Summer enjoy a hot start with "CALM," which tops the U.K. and Australian album charts on debut.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 6, 2020
5 Seconds of Summer’s 'CALM' rules U.K., Australia charts

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5 Seconds of Summer’s 'CALM' rules U.K., Australia charts

5 Seconds of Summer enjoy a hot start with "CALM," which tops the U.K. and Australian album charts on debut.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 6, 2020
Julia Jacklin, King Gizzard, Courtney Barnett, Amyl and The Sniffers up for U.S. awards

Julia Jacklin, King Gizzard, Courtney Barnett, Amyl and The Sniffers up for U.S. awards

With NYC in the grips of a worrying coronavirus outbreak, the Libera Awards will close it doors to the industry this year and beam out as a “virtual” event on June 18.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 3, 2020
Julia Jacklin, King Gizzard, Courtney Barnett, Amyl and The Sniffers up for U.S. awards

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Julia Jacklin, King Gizzard, Courtney Barnett, Amyl and The Sniffers up for U.S. awards

With NYC in the grips of a worrying coronavirus outbreak, the Libera Awards will close it doors to the industry this year and beam out as a “virtual” event on June 18.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 3, 2020
Kirsty Rivers tapped as Head of Music at Australia Council

Kirsty Rivers tapped as Head of Music at Australia Council

Kirsty Rivers is the new Head of Music at the Australia Council for the Arts, the federal government's arts funding and advisory body. Rivers, who joins from Creative Victoria after a distinguished…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 2, 2020
Kirsty Rivers tapped as Head of Music at Australia Council

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Kirsty Rivers tapped as Head of Music at Australia Council

Kirsty Rivers is the new Head of Music at the Australia Council for the Arts, the federal government's arts funding and advisory body. Rivers, who joins from Creative Victoria after a distinguished…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 2, 2020
Gold Coast Music Awards 2020 go virtual, announce shortlist

Gold Coast Music Awards 2020 go virtual, announce shortlist

Hussy Hicks leads the pack with five nominations, while Casey Barnes is close behind with four.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
Gold Coast Music Awards 2020 go virtual, announce shortlist

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Gold Coast Music Awards 2020 go virtual, announce shortlist

Hussy Hicks leads the pack with five nominations, while Casey Barnes is close behind with four.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

Live Nation launches a US$10 million ($16 million) fund to support the roadies, techs and all the back-stage professionals whose livelihoods are on the line.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

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Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

Live Nation launches a US$10 million ($16 million) fund to support the roadies, techs and all the back-stage professionals whose livelihoods are on the line.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
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