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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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Does Queen’s show at Metricon Stadium start a new era for Gold Coast concerts?

Does Queen’s show at Metricon Stadium start a new era for Gold Coast concerts?

Brisbane and the Gold Coast "can co-exist," says TEG's Geoff Jones.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 10, 2020
Does Queen’s show at Metricon Stadium start a new era for Gold Coast concerts?

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Does Queen’s show at Metricon Stadium start a new era for Gold Coast concerts?

Brisbane and the Gold Coast "can co-exist," says TEG's Geoff Jones.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 10, 2020
SXSW 2020 cancellation creates ripples back to Australia

SXSW 2020 cancellation creates ripples back to Australia

Spare a thought for the 43 Australian artists selected to perform at SXSW 2020.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 9, 2020
SXSW 2020 cancellation creates ripples back to Australia

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SXSW 2020 cancellation creates ripples back to Australia

Spare a thought for the 43 Australian artists selected to perform at SXSW 2020.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 9, 2020
Are Australian artist managers at crisis point?

Are Australian artist managers at crisis point?

Maggie Collins’ social post puts a human voice to the issue.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 9, 2020
Are Australian artist managers at crisis point?

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Are Australian artist managers at crisis point?

Maggie Collins’ social post puts a human voice to the issue.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 9, 2020
Sampa The Great creates history with Australian Music Prize win

Sampa The Great creates history with Australian Music Prize win

It's official: Sampa The Great's 'The Return' was the best of a great bunch last year.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 6, 2020
Sampa The Great creates history with Australian Music Prize win

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Sampa The Great creates history with Australian Music Prize win

It's official: Sampa The Great's 'The Return' was the best of a great bunch last year.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 6, 2020
Australia's live entertainment biz urged to ‘keep the doors open and lights on’ as Coronavirus spreads

Australia's live entertainment biz urged to ‘keep the doors open and lights on’ as Coronavirus spreads

It's "business as usual" for live performance events in these parts. The same can't be said for North America and Europe.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 6, 2020
Australia's live entertainment biz urged to ‘keep the doors open and lights on’ as Coronavirus spreads

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Australia's live entertainment biz urged to ‘keep the doors open and lights on’ as Coronavirus spreads

It's "business as usual" for live performance events in these parts. The same can't be said for North America and Europe.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 6, 2020
Amy Shark signs global deal with Red Light Management

Amy Shark signs global deal with Red Light Management

Amy Shark has new music coming soon, and she's taking it to the world.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 6, 2020
Amy Shark signs global deal with Red Light Management

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Amy Shark signs global deal with Red Light Management

Amy Shark has new music coming soon, and she's taking it to the world.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 6, 2020
Spotify’s music strategy boss talks Tones And I, shares playlist advice

Spotify’s music strategy boss talks Tones And I, shares playlist advice

How to get on playlists, and how to hack-off Spotify.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 5, 2020
Spotify’s music strategy boss talks Tones And I, shares playlist advice

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Spotify’s music strategy boss talks Tones And I, shares playlist advice

How to get on playlists, and how to hack-off Spotify.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 5, 2020
SXSW 2020 will go ahead, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival scrapped due to Coronavirus

SXSW 2020 will go ahead, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival scrapped due to Coronavirus

The touring landscape in North America is facing massive upheavals as the Coronavirus continues to spread.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 5, 2020
SXSW 2020 will go ahead, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival scrapped due to Coronavirus

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SXSW 2020 will go ahead, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival scrapped due to Coronavirus

The touring landscape in North America is facing massive upheavals as the Coronavirus continues to spread.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 5, 2020
Music companies, artists stay grounded as Coronavirus spreads

Music companies, artists stay grounded as Coronavirus spreads

As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread the globe, major music companies are grounding their artists and staff.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2020
Music companies, artists stay grounded as Coronavirus spreads

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Music companies, artists stay grounded as Coronavirus spreads

As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread the globe, major music companies are grounding their artists and staff.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2020
Thelma Plum, The Jungle Giants, Denis Handlin among the winners at Queensland Music Awards

Thelma Plum, The Jungle Giants, Denis Handlin among the winners at Queensland Music Awards

2019 was a "stellar year for Queensland music," says QMusic CEO Angela Samut.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2020
Thelma Plum, The Jungle Giants, Denis Handlin among the winners at Queensland Music Awards

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Thelma Plum, The Jungle Giants, Denis Handlin among the winners at Queensland Music Awards

2019 was a "stellar year for Queensland music," says QMusic CEO Angela Samut.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2020
FastForward Sydney announces first wave of speakers, early-bird rates

FastForward Sydney announces first wave of speakers, early-bird rates

The two-day powwow is taking shape, with a several discussion topics on the agenda including The Future of the Media; Demystifying Digital; Battle of the Distributors; Finding Your Audience and What Next for A&R.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2020
FastForward Sydney announces first wave of speakers, early-bird rates

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FastForward Sydney announces first wave of speakers, early-bird rates

The two-day powwow is taking shape, with a several discussion topics on the agenda including The Future of the Media; Demystifying Digital; Battle of the Distributors; Finding Your Audience and What Next for A&R.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2020
Taylor Swift named IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2019

Taylor Swift named IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2019

It's official: Taylor Swift is the biggest artist on the planet.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2020
Taylor Swift named IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2019

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Taylor Swift named IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2019

It's official: Taylor Swift is the biggest artist on the planet.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2020
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