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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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Introducing Australia's newest songwriting export, Evan Klar

Introducing Australia's newest songwriting export, Evan Klar

It’s all neatly falling in place for Klar, who’s earning a reputation as a bright spark in the studio, a guy who delivers, doesn’t tire and plays well with others.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 13, 2020
Introducing Australia's newest songwriting export, Evan Klar

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Introducing Australia's newest songwriting export, Evan Klar

It’s all neatly falling in place for Klar, who’s earning a reputation as a bright spark in the studio, a guy who delivers, doesn’t tire and plays well with others.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 13, 2020
Gotye, Ed Sheeran and INXS come up big in ARIA End of Decade Charts

Gotye, Ed Sheeran and INXS come up big in ARIA End of Decade Charts

Ed Sheeran, Gotye, Adele and INXS start the new decade with some special silverware.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2020
Gotye, Ed Sheeran and INXS come up big in ARIA End of Decade Charts

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Gotye, Ed Sheeran and INXS come up big in ARIA End of Decade Charts

Ed Sheeran, Gotye, Adele and INXS start the new decade with some special silverware.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2020
Sonos bosses to testify after suing Google for smart speaker patent theft

Sonos bosses to testify after suing Google for smart speaker patent theft

A lawsuit for the ages is taking shape in the U.S.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 9, 2020
Sonos bosses to testify after suing Google for smart speaker patent theft

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Sonos bosses to testify after suing Google for smart speaker patent theft

A lawsuit for the ages is taking shape in the U.S.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 9, 2020
Time’s Up draws a line under harassment in new workplace guide

Time’s Up draws a line under harassment in new workplace guide

Time’s well and truly up for sexual misconduct and bad behaviour in the entertainment industry.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 7, 2020
Time’s Up draws a line under harassment in new workplace guide

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Time’s Up draws a line under harassment in new workplace guide

Time’s well and truly up for sexual misconduct and bad behaviour in the entertainment industry.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 7, 2020
BTS cleans up at South Korea’s Golden Disc Awards

BTS cleans up at South Korea’s Golden Disc Awards

Another year, another swag of wins for BTS.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 6, 2020
BTS cleans up at South Korea’s Golden Disc Awards

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BTS cleans up at South Korea’s Golden Disc Awards

Another year, another swag of wins for BTS.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 6, 2020
Rich Music chief jailed over timeshare sting

Rich Music chief jailed over timeshare sting

The Latin King Rich Mendez is doing time.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 6, 2020
Rich Music chief jailed over timeshare sting

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Rich Music chief jailed over timeshare sting

The Latin King Rich Mendez is doing time.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 6, 2020
Universal, Sony Music in good shape, CEOs tell staff in Christmas memos

Universal, Sony Music in good shape, CEOs tell staff in Christmas memos

The year 2019 would “go down in history,” writes Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 20, 2019
Universal, Sony Music in good shape, CEOs tell staff in Christmas memos

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Universal, Sony Music in good shape, CEOs tell staff in Christmas memos

The year 2019 would “go down in history,” writes Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 20, 2019
Jimmy Barnes talks Cold Chisel, chart records and ‘unbelievable’ Tones And I

Jimmy Barnes talks Cold Chisel, chart records and ‘unbelievable’ Tones And I

"It’s incredible that she’s done so well,” Jimmy Barnes says of Tones And I's global success.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 19, 2019
Jimmy Barnes talks Cold Chisel, chart records and ‘unbelievable’ Tones And I

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Jimmy Barnes talks Cold Chisel, chart records and ‘unbelievable’ Tones And I

"It’s incredible that she’s done so well,” Jimmy Barnes says of Tones And I's global success.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 19, 2019
Viagogo touts ambitions to ‘set the standard’ for ticket resale, live sector not impressed

Viagogo touts ambitions to ‘set the standard’ for ticket resale, live sector not impressed

“What a load of PR blah,” LPA’s CEO Evelyn Richardson tells TIO.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 18, 2019
Viagogo touts ambitions to ‘set the standard’ for ticket resale, live sector not impressed

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Viagogo touts ambitions to ‘set the standard’ for ticket resale, live sector not impressed

“What a load of PR blah,” LPA’s CEO Evelyn Richardson tells TIO.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 18, 2019
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ goes top 10 in U.S.

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ goes top 10 in U.S.

'Dance Monkey' has finally gone top 10 in the U.S.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 17, 2019
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ goes top 10 in U.S.

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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ goes top 10 in U.S.

'Dance Monkey' has finally gone top 10 in the U.S.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 17, 2019
How NSW Police stopped OneFour with anti-outlaw tactics

How NSW Police stopped OneFour with anti-outlaw tactics

NSW Police played a lead role in the cancellation of OneFour tour dates, an ABC investigation reveals.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 13, 2019
How NSW Police stopped OneFour with anti-outlaw tactics

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How NSW Police stopped OneFour with anti-outlaw tactics

NSW Police played a lead role in the cancellation of OneFour tour dates, an ABC investigation reveals.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 13, 2019
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