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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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Fergus Hunt, Founding Member of bZARK, Has Died

Fergus Hunt, Founding Member of bZARK, Has Died

Hunt passed "suddenly but peacefully at home after a short battle with illness," reads a statement from Rubber Records.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 11, 2025
Fergus Hunt, Founding Member of bZARK, Has Died

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Fergus Hunt, Founding Member of bZARK, Has Died

Hunt passed "suddenly but peacefully at home after a short battle with illness," reads a statement from Rubber Records.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 11, 2025
Katy Perry's Sydney Stage Invader Arrested, Charged

Katy Perry's Sydney Stage Invader Arrested, Charged

The man has been charged with two offences and granted conditional bail at Burwood Local Court on June 23rd.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 10, 2025
Katy Perry's Sydney Stage Invader Arrested, Charged

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Katy Perry's Sydney Stage Invader Arrested, Charged

The man has been charged with two offences and granted conditional bail at Burwood Local Court on June 23rd.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 10, 2025
Sony Music Publishing Buys Hipgnosis Songs Group

Sony Music Publishing Buys Hipgnosis Songs Group

The arrangement is said to include 4,400 rights from Sabrina Carpenter, Blake Mills, My Morning Jacket, Alex Warren, St. Vincent and more.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 10, 2025
Sony Music Publishing Buys Hipgnosis Songs Group

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Sony Music Publishing Buys Hipgnosis Songs Group

The arrangement is said to include 4,400 rights from Sabrina Carpenter, Blake Mills, My Morning Jacket, Alex Warren, St. Vincent and more.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 10, 2025
Charles Caldas’ Exceleration Music Acquires Venerated UK Indie Label Cooking Vinyl

Charles Caldas’ Exceleration Music Acquires Venerated UK Indie Label Cooking Vinyl

Exceleration Music, the enterprise co-founded by Australian executive Charles Caldas, has acquired Cooking Vinyl, one of Britain’s best independent labels.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 10, 2025
Charles Caldas’ Exceleration Music Acquires Venerated UK Indie Label Cooking Vinyl

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Charles Caldas’ Exceleration Music Acquires Venerated UK Indie Label Cooking Vinyl

Exceleration Music, the enterprise co-founded by Australian executive Charles Caldas, has acquired Cooking Vinyl, one of Britain’s best independent labels.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 10, 2025
Cloud Control Return to ARIA Top 20 as Morgan Wallen, Alex Warren Dominate

Cloud Control Return to ARIA Top 20 as Morgan Wallen, Alex Warren Dominate

Cloud Control's debut release from 2010 returns to the chart at No. 19, one spot higher than its original peak position.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 9, 2025
Cloud Control Return to ARIA Top 20 as Morgan Wallen, Alex Warren Dominate

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Cloud Control Return to ARIA Top 20 as Morgan Wallen, Alex Warren Dominate

Cloud Control's debut release from 2010 returns to the chart at No. 19, one spot higher than its original peak position.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 9, 2025
Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs Radical Son

Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs Radical Son

“Radical Son is a force — on stage, in the studio, and in spirit,” says Clive Hodson, managing director and co-founder of PPP.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 9, 2025
Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs Radical Son

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Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs Radical Son

“Radical Son is a force — on stage, in the studio, and in spirit,” says Clive Hodson, managing director and co-founder of PPP.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 9, 2025
Suncorp Stadium General Manager Alan Graham Set to Retire

Suncorp Stadium General Manager Alan Graham Set to Retire

Suncorp Stadium's Alan Graham, says Harvey Lister, “is one of a kind and his departure will be felt across the industry.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 9, 2025
Suncorp Stadium General Manager Alan Graham Set to Retire

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Suncorp Stadium General Manager Alan Graham Set to Retire

Suncorp Stadium's Alan Graham, says Harvey Lister, “is one of a kind and his departure will be felt across the industry.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 9, 2025
Baz Luhrmann Saluted in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours

Baz Luhrmann Saluted in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours

Also recognised is Bruce Rowland, appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to music.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 9, 2025
Baz Luhrmann Saluted in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours

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Baz Luhrmann Saluted in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours

Also recognised is Bruce Rowland, appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to music.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 9, 2025
Michael Cassel Group Launches Record Label

Michael Cassel Group Launches Record Label

The live entertainment specialist behind the Australian runs of “& Juliet,” “Hamilton,” and “Dear Evan Hansen” launches Michael Cassel Music.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 6, 2025
Michael Cassel Group Launches Record Label

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Michael Cassel Group Launches Record Label

The live entertainment specialist behind the Australian runs of “& Juliet,” “Hamilton,” and “Dear Evan Hansen” launches Michael Cassel Music.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 6, 2025
A-ha's Morten Harket Discloses Parkinson’s Diagnosis

A-ha's Morten Harket Discloses Parkinson’s Diagnosis

“The problems with my voice are one of many grounds for uncertainty about my creative future," Harket remarks.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 5, 2025
A-ha's Morten Harket Discloses Parkinson’s Diagnosis

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A-ha's Morten Harket Discloses Parkinson’s Diagnosis

“The problems with my voice are one of many grounds for uncertainty about my creative future," Harket remarks.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 5, 2025
Paul Piticco Has a New Job Title at Live Nation

Paul Piticco Has a New Job Title at Live Nation

With the announcement of LN's ambitious new venue in Western Australia, another piece of news that was simply waiting to be spotted.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 5, 2025
Paul Piticco Has a New Job Title at Live Nation

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Paul Piticco Has a New Job Title at Live Nation

With the announcement of LN's ambitious new venue in Western Australia, another piece of news that was simply waiting to be spotted.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 5, 2025
Live Nation Is Building a 3,000-Capacity Venue in Perth

Live Nation Is Building a 3,000-Capacity Venue in Perth

Located at 77 Francis Street, the site will feature two performance spaces, and is expected to book music, comedy, and theatre.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 4, 2025
Live Nation Is Building a 3,000-Capacity Venue in Perth

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Live Nation Is Building a 3,000-Capacity Venue in Perth

Located at 77 Francis Street, the site will feature two performance spaces, and is expected to book music, comedy, and theatre.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 4, 2025
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