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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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Denis Handlin to focus on Australia and NZ as Sony Music launches new regional hubs

Denis Handlin to focus on Australia and NZ as Sony Music launches new regional hubs

In a milestone year for Denis Handlin, the music industry legend will now exclusively focus on leading Sony Music’s activities Down Under.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 24, 2020
Denis Handlin to focus on Australia and NZ as Sony Music launches new regional hubs

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Denis Handlin to focus on Australia and NZ as Sony Music launches new regional hubs

In a milestone year for Denis Handlin, the music industry legend will now exclusively focus on leading Sony Music’s activities Down Under.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 24, 2020
UNIFIED’s Matt Rogers elected to WIN board

UNIFIED’s Matt Rogers elected to WIN board

Matt Rogers and Dylan Pellett are among execs shaping the international indie community's agenda.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 22, 2020
UNIFIED’s Matt Rogers elected to WIN board

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UNIFIED’s Matt Rogers elected to WIN board

Matt Rogers and Dylan Pellett are among execs shaping the international indie community's agenda.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 22, 2020
FastForward Sydney 2020 announces dates, venue

FastForward Sydney 2020 announces dates, venue

FFWD 2020 will settle into the legendary Studios 301.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 22, 2020
FastForward Sydney 2020 announces dates, venue

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FastForward Sydney 2020 announces dates, venue

FFWD 2020 will settle into the legendary Studios 301.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 22, 2020
U2’s Joshua Tree Tour of Aus and NZ raked in $51 million

U2’s Joshua Tree Tour of Aus and NZ raked in $51 million

Tickets to see U2 in Australia were comparatively cheap compared with the dates in Asia.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 20, 2020
U2’s Joshua Tree Tour of Aus and NZ raked in $51 million

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U2’s Joshua Tree Tour of Aus and NZ raked in $51 million

Tickets to see U2 in Australia were comparatively cheap compared with the dates in Asia.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 20, 2020
Australian acts are sorely missing from the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

Australian acts are sorely missing from the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

When the 2020 class for the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame was announced earlier this week, the news was accompanied with the traditional guffawing, belly aching and mock horror of armchair critics the…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 17, 2020
Australian acts are sorely missing from the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

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Australian acts are sorely missing from the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

When the 2020 class for the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame was announced earlier this week, the news was accompanied with the traditional guffawing, belly aching and mock horror of armchair critics the…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 17, 2020
Chapter Music, Hatchie, WAM and more receive Australia Council grants

Chapter Music, Hatchie, WAM and more receive Australia Council grants

TIO highlights some of the individual projects which enjoyed success in the October round.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 16, 2020
Chapter Music, Hatchie, WAM and more receive Australia Council grants

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Chapter Music, Hatchie, WAM and more receive Australia Council grants

TIO highlights some of the individual projects which enjoyed success in the October round.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 16, 2020
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ has ruled Spotify for months: Here’s how

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ has ruled Spotify for months: Here’s how

How did 'Dance Monkey' become the king of the Spotify jungle?

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2020
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ has ruled Spotify for months: Here’s how

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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ has ruled Spotify for months: Here’s how

How did 'Dance Monkey' become the king of the Spotify jungle?

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2020
Q&A: Potts Point Hotel on the 'huge win' of scrapping ID scanners

Q&A: Potts Point Hotel on the 'huge win' of scrapping ID scanners

It’s a new year, a new decade. And from today, a fresh start for Sydney’s night economy.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 14, 2020
Q&A: Potts Point Hotel on the 'huge win' of scrapping ID scanners

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Q&A: Potts Point Hotel on the 'huge win' of scrapping ID scanners

It’s a new year, a new decade. And from today, a fresh start for Sydney’s night economy.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 14, 2020
Live Nation pledges $500,000 for bushfire crisis

Live Nation pledges $500,000 for bushfire crisis

Live Nation is pumping money into the nation’s ongoing bushfire relief efforts.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 13, 2020
Live Nation pledges $500,000 for bushfire crisis

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Live Nation pledges $500,000 for bushfire crisis

Live Nation is pumping money into the nation’s ongoing bushfire relief efforts.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 13, 2020
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