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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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Zane Lowe launches New Music Daily show on Apple Music: ‘We’re really creatively flexible’

Zane Lowe launches New Music Daily show on Apple Music: ‘We’re really creatively flexible’

Apple Music is bringing its New Music Daily playlist to life with a weekly show, hosted by Zane Lowe.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2019
Zane Lowe launches New Music Daily show on Apple Music: ‘We’re really creatively flexible’

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Zane Lowe launches New Music Daily show on Apple Music: ‘We’re really creatively flexible’

Apple Music is bringing its New Music Daily playlist to life with a weekly show, hosted by Zane Lowe.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2019
A-ha’s Mags Furuholmen talks ‘Take On Me’ anniversary and the long, long wait between Australian tours

A-ha’s Mags Furuholmen talks ‘Take On Me’ anniversary and the long, long wait between Australian tours

It’s been said, if you can remember the ‘60s, you weren’t there. If you can remember the year 1985, lucky you. Step into the time machine. 1985 was a pivotal one for music. The single most important…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 24, 2019
A-ha’s Mags Furuholmen talks ‘Take On Me’ anniversary and the long, long wait between Australian tours

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A-ha’s Mags Furuholmen talks ‘Take On Me’ anniversary and the long, long wait between Australian tours

It’s been said, if you can remember the ‘60s, you weren’t there. If you can remember the year 1985, lucky you. Step into the time machine. 1985 was a pivotal one for music. The single most important…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 24, 2019
Soundcharts launches global real-time tracking feature ‘Mentions’

Soundcharts launches global real-time tracking feature ‘Mentions’

The new feature is said to be a world-first for its ability to track mentions of artists on a global basis.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 24, 2019
Soundcharts launches global real-time tracking feature ‘Mentions’

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Soundcharts launches global real-time tracking feature ‘Mentions’

The new feature is said to be a world-first for its ability to track mentions of artists on a global basis.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 24, 2019
Almost half of musicians face sexual harassment at work: Report

Almost half of musicians face sexual harassment at work: Report

The findings of a report into sexual harassment of musicians are bleak at best.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 23, 2019
Almost half of musicians face sexual harassment at work: Report

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Almost half of musicians face sexual harassment at work: Report

The findings of a report into sexual harassment of musicians are bleak at best.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 23, 2019
NSW festival operators threaten exodus after government won’t budge on industry roundtable

NSW festival operators threaten exodus after government won’t budge on industry roundtable

“There are other states outside NSW that are willing to better support our business," warns Laneway's Danny Rogers.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2019
NSW festival operators threaten exodus after government won’t budge on industry roundtable

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NSW festival operators threaten exodus after government won’t budge on industry roundtable

“There are other states outside NSW that are willing to better support our business," warns Laneway's Danny Rogers.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2019
Adam Ireland joins UMA’s BRING agency to build ‘culturally compelling campaigns’

Adam Ireland joins UMA’s BRING agency to build ‘culturally compelling campaigns’

Adam Ireland is the new General Manager, Brand Partnerships at UMA's BRING.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2019
Adam Ireland joins UMA’s BRING agency to build ‘culturally compelling campaigns’

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Adam Ireland joins UMA’s BRING agency to build ‘culturally compelling campaigns’

Adam Ireland is the new General Manager, Brand Partnerships at UMA's BRING.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2019
APRA to TikTok: ’Do the Right Thing by Copyright Owners’

APRA to TikTok: ’Do the Right Thing by Copyright Owners’

The NMPA wants an investigation into TikTok and its “likely considerable" copyright infringement.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 18, 2019
APRA to TikTok: ’Do the Right Thing by Copyright Owners’

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APRA to TikTok: ’Do the Right Thing by Copyright Owners’

The NMPA wants an investigation into TikTok and its “likely considerable" copyright infringement.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 18, 2019
Industry calls for talks with NSW premier over ‘unworkable’ festivals draft bill

Industry calls for talks with NSW premier over ‘unworkable’ festivals draft bill

"Why won't you call?" The industry wants answers from the Berejiklian Government over its "unworkable" draft bill.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 18, 2019
Industry calls for talks with NSW premier over ‘unworkable’ festivals draft bill

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Industry calls for talks with NSW premier over ‘unworkable’ festivals draft bill

"Why won't you call?" The industry wants answers from the Berejiklian Government over its "unworkable" draft bill.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 18, 2019
Tones And I has cracked the U.S. charts

Tones And I has cracked the U.S. charts

‘Dance Monkey’ has finally swung into the U.S. charts.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 17, 2019
Tones And I has cracked the U.S. charts

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Tones And I has cracked the U.S. charts

‘Dance Monkey’ has finally swung into the U.S. charts.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 17, 2019
'6 Festivals' film scores Screen Australia funding

'6 Festivals' film scores Screen Australia funding

Groovin The Moo is getting the big screen treatment.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2019
'6 Festivals' film scores Screen Australia funding

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'6 Festivals' film scores Screen Australia funding

Groovin The Moo is getting the big screen treatment.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2019
Tones And I becomes first Australian to lead Spotify’s Global Chart

Tones And I becomes first Australian to lead Spotify’s Global Chart

Another week, another first for Tones And I

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2019
Tones And I becomes first Australian to lead Spotify’s Global Chart

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Tones And I becomes first Australian to lead Spotify’s Global Chart

Another week, another first for Tones And I

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2019
When Jackson met Tones: The story of how Australia's biggest new star went from busking to the top of the charts

When Jackson met Tones: The story of how Australia's biggest new star went from busking to the top of the charts

Meet Jackson Walkden-Brown, the music pro who discovered Tones And I

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2019
When Jackson met Tones: The story of how Australia's biggest new star went from busking to the top of the charts

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When Jackson met Tones: The story of how Australia's biggest new star went from busking to the top of the charts

Meet Jackson Walkden-Brown, the music pro who discovered Tones And I

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2019
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