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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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Orbit DJ Retreats return to Ibiza for two rounds, Australia expansion on the cards

Orbit DJ Retreats return to Ibiza for two rounds, Australia expansion on the cards

Orbit DJ Retreats returns in two phases, and Australia is coming soon.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 7, 2020
Orbit DJ Retreats return to Ibiza for two rounds, Australia expansion on the cards

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Orbit DJ Retreats return to Ibiza for two rounds, Australia expansion on the cards

Orbit DJ Retreats returns in two phases, and Australia is coming soon.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 7, 2020
Warner Music Group files for IPO, should you buy stocks?

Warner Music Group files for IPO, should you buy stocks?

Warner Music Group is taking the public route, again.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 7, 2020
Warner Music Group files for IPO, should you buy stocks?

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Warner Music Group files for IPO, should you buy stocks?

Warner Music Group is taking the public route, again.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 7, 2020
Slam dunk! Spotify is now into sports podcasting

Slam dunk! Spotify is now into sports podcasting

The streaming music giant is getting into a whole new ballgame.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 6, 2020
Slam dunk! Spotify is now into sports podcasting

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Slam dunk! Spotify is now into sports podcasting

The streaming music giant is getting into a whole new ballgame.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 6, 2020
Ralph Carr’s RMC Touring to be publicly examined in Supreme Court

Ralph Carr’s RMC Touring to be publicly examined in Supreme Court

The liquidation of RCM Touring will be scrutinised next Monday.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 6, 2020
Ralph Carr’s RMC Touring to be publicly examined in Supreme Court

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Ralph Carr’s RMC Touring to be publicly examined in Supreme Court

The liquidation of RCM Touring will be scrutinised next Monday.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 6, 2020
Tones And I, Kevin Parker, King Gizzard & more up for APRA Song of The Year

Tones And I, Kevin Parker, King Gizzard & more up for APRA Song of The Year

The 2020 APRAs date, venue and Song of the Year nominations are here.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 5, 2020
Tones And I, Kevin Parker, King Gizzard & more up for APRA Song of The Year

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Tones And I, Kevin Parker, King Gizzard & more up for APRA Song of The Year

The 2020 APRAs date, venue and Song of the Year nominations are here.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 5, 2020
YouTube’s ad-revenue is flying, music subscribers top 22 million

YouTube’s ad-revenue is flying, music subscribers top 22 million

For the first time, YouTube has shared its ad revenue and subscriber data.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 5, 2020
YouTube’s ad-revenue is flying, music subscribers top 22 million

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YouTube’s ad-revenue is flying, music subscribers top 22 million

For the first time, YouTube has shared its ad revenue and subscriber data.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 5, 2020
Denis Handlin restructures Sony Music's creative divisions with new hires, promotions

Denis Handlin restructures Sony Music's creative divisions with new hires, promotions

Major changes are underway within Sony Music Australia’s creative divisions.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 4, 2020
Denis Handlin restructures Sony Music's creative divisions with new hires, promotions

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Denis Handlin restructures Sony Music's creative divisions with new hires, promotions

Major changes are underway within Sony Music Australia’s creative divisions.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 4, 2020
‘Make It Rain’ all-star dance music event in L.A. raises $125,000 for bushfire relief

‘Make It Rain’ all-star dance music event in L.A. raises $125,000 for bushfire relief

The dance music community gathered in Los Angeles to raise cash for Australian bushfire relief.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 3, 2020
‘Make It Rain’ all-star dance music event in L.A. raises $125,000 for bushfire relief

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‘Make It Rain’ all-star dance music event in L.A. raises $125,000 for bushfire relief

The dance music community gathered in Los Angeles to raise cash for Australian bushfire relief.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 3, 2020
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ hits Spotify milestone: a glance at the numbers so far

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ hits Spotify milestone: a glance at the numbers so far

'Dance Monkey' has put up some astonishing numbers, and its still going strong.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2020
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ hits Spotify milestone: a glance at the numbers so far

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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ hits Spotify milestone: a glance at the numbers so far

'Dance Monkey' has put up some astonishing numbers, and its still going strong.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2020
Triple J’s Hottest 100 listeners donated $250,000 for climate change

Triple J’s Hottest 100 listeners donated $250,000 for climate change

Triple j’s blockbuster Hottest 100 delivered more than music.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2020
Triple J’s Hottest 100 listeners donated $250,000 for climate change

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Triple J’s Hottest 100 listeners donated $250,000 for climate change

Triple j’s blockbuster Hottest 100 delivered more than music.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2020
What do Sting, Nick Cave and Thom Yorke have in common? They’re dropping the grump and chilling with age

What do Sting, Nick Cave and Thom Yorke have in common? They’re dropping the grump and chilling with age

Music's grumpy old white men are thawing out and opening up. But why?

By Lars Brandle - Jan 29, 2020
What do Sting, Nick Cave and Thom Yorke have in common? They’re dropping the grump and chilling with age

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What do Sting, Nick Cave and Thom Yorke have in common? They’re dropping the grump and chilling with age

Music's grumpy old white men are thawing out and opening up. But why?

By Lars Brandle - Jan 29, 2020
Rolling Stone to host “Karaoke with the Stars” launch party at Bluesfest

Rolling Stone to host “Karaoke with the Stars” launch party at Bluesfest

Rolling Stone and Bluesfest have just the ticket.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 28, 2020
Rolling Stone to host “Karaoke with the Stars” launch party at Bluesfest

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Rolling Stone to host “Karaoke with the Stars” launch party at Bluesfest

Rolling Stone and Bluesfest have just the ticket.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 28, 2020
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