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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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Jack Bratt takes out Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019

Jack Bratt takes out Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019

Jack Bratt is heading to the Big Apple.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2019
Jack Bratt takes out Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019

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Jack Bratt takes out Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019

Jack Bratt is heading to the Big Apple.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2019
Remote Control’s Dot Dash Label signs U.K. & Europe deal with Proper Music Group

Remote Control’s Dot Dash Label signs U.K. & Europe deal with Proper Music Group

The first pan-European release through the new deal will be Gena Rose Bruce’s debut LP 'Can't Make You Love Me.'

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2019
Remote Control’s Dot Dash Label signs U.K. & Europe deal with Proper Music Group

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Remote Control’s Dot Dash Label signs U.K. & Europe deal with Proper Music Group

The first pan-European release through the new deal will be Gena Rose Bruce’s debut LP 'Can't Make You Love Me.'

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2019
Dance community mourns Sydney promoter Paul Strange

Dance community mourns Sydney promoter Paul Strange

Paul Strange is being remembered as a legend of Sydney's fickle dance music scene.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 11, 2019
Dance community mourns Sydney promoter Paul Strange

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Dance community mourns Sydney promoter Paul Strange

Paul Strange is being remembered as a legend of Sydney's fickle dance music scene.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 11, 2019
Tony Harlow takes top Warner Music U.K. job

Tony Harlow takes top Warner Music U.K. job

Tony Harlow is heading home.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 10, 2019
Tony Harlow takes top Warner Music U.K. job

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Tony Harlow takes top Warner Music U.K. job

Tony Harlow is heading home.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 10, 2019
How much your favourite international acts made from Spotify in 2019

How much your favourite international acts made from Spotify in 2019

Post Malone can afford to buy his buddies good presents for Christmas, thanks to Spotify.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 9, 2019
How much your favourite international acts made from Spotify in 2019

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How much your favourite international acts made from Spotify in 2019

Post Malone can afford to buy his buddies good presents for Christmas, thanks to Spotify.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 9, 2019
Entertainment sector left in the dark after Scott Morrison wipes arts department

Entertainment sector left in the dark after Scott Morrison wipes arts department

"The lack of overt acknowledgement of either ‘arts' or ‘culture' in the new departmental title is an unfortunate oversight," the LPA says of Morrison's move.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2019
Entertainment sector left in the dark after Scott Morrison wipes arts department

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Entertainment sector left in the dark after Scott Morrison wipes arts department

"The lack of overt acknowledgement of either ‘arts' or ‘culture' in the new departmental title is an unfortunate oversight," the LPA says of Morrison's move.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2019
Tones And I, Billie Eilish rules YouTube’s ‘Top Trending’ charts for 2019

Tones And I, Billie Eilish rules YouTube’s ‘Top Trending’ charts for 2019

Girl Power rules on YouTube's music video charts.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2019
Tones And I, Billie Eilish rules YouTube’s ‘Top Trending’ charts for 2019

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Tones And I, Billie Eilish rules YouTube’s ‘Top Trending’ charts for 2019

Girl Power rules on YouTube's music video charts.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2019
Michael Chugg ‘disappointed’ with Google’s advertising blackflip on ‘scumbag’ Viagogo

Michael Chugg ‘disappointed’ with Google’s advertising blackflip on ‘scumbag’ Viagogo

Australia’s live performance industry “wants some answers" from Google on its Viagogo turnaround.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 5, 2019
Michael Chugg ‘disappointed’ with Google’s advertising blackflip on ‘scumbag’ Viagogo

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Michael Chugg ‘disappointed’ with Google’s advertising blackflip on ‘scumbag’ Viagogo

Australia’s live performance industry “wants some answers" from Google on its Viagogo turnaround.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 5, 2019
Tristan Berry’s Viscera Arts adds TURF events company [Exclusive]

Tristan Berry’s Viscera Arts adds TURF events company [Exclusive]

“All of these activities come together to form a local-focused, artist-development mecca,” Tristan Berry tells TIO

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
Tristan Berry’s Viscera Arts adds TURF events company [Exclusive]

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Tristan Berry’s Viscera Arts adds TURF events company [Exclusive]

“All of these activities come together to form a local-focused, artist-development mecca,” Tristan Berry tells TIO

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
FastForward Music Conference chief Chris Carey joins TicketSwap

FastForward Music Conference chief Chris Carey joins TicketSwap

Carey will inject his experience in marketing, research, data analysis and consumer insights into TicketSwap’s marketing and growth strategy.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
FastForward Music Conference chief Chris Carey joins TicketSwap

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FastForward Music Conference chief Chris Carey joins TicketSwap

Carey will inject his experience in marketing, research, data analysis and consumer insights into TicketSwap’s marketing and growth strategy.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
DVNA joins Falcona Agency [Exclusive]

DVNA joins Falcona Agency [Exclusive]

After blowing everyone away at Bigsound, DVNA has signed wtih Falcona Agency.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
DVNA joins Falcona Agency [Exclusive]

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DVNA joins Falcona Agency [Exclusive]

After blowing everyone away at Bigsound, DVNA has signed wtih Falcona Agency.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2019
Select Music partners with PLUS1, the Arcade Fire-inspired non-profit for social change

Select Music partners with PLUS1, the Arcade Fire-inspired non-profit for social change

Every band who has taken part so far has "been so excited, supportive and considered," Select Music's Casey O’Shaughnessy tells TIO.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 3, 2019
Select Music partners with PLUS1, the Arcade Fire-inspired non-profit for social change

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Select Music partners with PLUS1, the Arcade Fire-inspired non-profit for social change

Every band who has taken part so far has "been so excited, supportive and considered," Select Music's Casey O’Shaughnessy tells TIO.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 3, 2019
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