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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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Matthew Rogers Joins GYRO Group as CCO

Matthew Rogers Joins GYRO Group as CCO

The former UNIFIED Music Group COO resurfaces at Brisbane-based GYRO Group, where he’s named as Chief Commercial Officer.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 3, 2025
Matthew Rogers Joins GYRO Group as CCO

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Matthew Rogers Joins GYRO Group as CCO

The former UNIFIED Music Group COO resurfaces at Brisbane-based GYRO Group, where he’s named as Chief Commercial Officer.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 3, 2025
Indie-Con 2025: AIR Announces First Wave of International Speakers

Indie-Con 2025: AIR Announces First Wave of International Speakers

A2IM reps Dr. Richard James Burgess (president and CEO) and Lisa Hresko (GM) are among the speakers confirmed for Indie-Con.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 3, 2025
Indie-Con 2025: AIR Announces First Wave of International Speakers

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Indie-Con 2025: AIR Announces First Wave of International Speakers

A2IM reps Dr. Richard James Burgess (president and CEO) and Lisa Hresko (GM) are among the speakers confirmed for Indie-Con.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 3, 2025
Marcie Jones, Leader of Marcie and the Cookies, Dies at 79

Marcie Jones, Leader of Marcie and the Cookies, Dies at 79

Marcie Jones, leader of the pioneering 1960s “girl group” Marcie & The Cookies, and who enjoyed a six-decade-long career, has died.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 2, 2025
Marcie Jones, Leader of Marcie and the Cookies, Dies at 79

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Marcie Jones, Leader of Marcie and the Cookies, Dies at 79

Marcie Jones, leader of the pioneering 1960s “girl group” Marcie & The Cookies, and who enjoyed a six-decade-long career, has died.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 2, 2025
Dom Dolla Becomes Rolling Stone AU/NZ's First-Ever Solo Electronic Cover Star

Dom Dolla Becomes Rolling Stone AU/NZ's First-Ever Solo Electronic Cover Star

Dolla takes record-setting form into the June edition of RS, for which he becomes the title's first-ever solo electronic cover star.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 2, 2025
Dom Dolla Becomes Rolling Stone AU/NZ's First-Ever Solo Electronic Cover Star

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Dom Dolla Becomes Rolling Stone AU/NZ's First-Ever Solo Electronic Cover Star

Dolla takes record-setting form into the June edition of RS, for which he becomes the title's first-ever solo electronic cover star.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 2, 2025
Morgan Wallen Lassos Another ARIA Chart Crown

Morgan Wallen Lassos Another ARIA Chart Crown

Morgan Wallen retains top spot on the albums tally, while Alex Warren extends his reign to 10 straight weeks atop the singles chart.

By Lars Brandle - May 30, 2025
Morgan Wallen Lassos Another ARIA Chart Crown

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Morgan Wallen Lassos Another ARIA Chart Crown

Morgan Wallen retains top spot on the albums tally, while Alex Warren extends his reign to 10 straight weeks atop the singles chart.

By Lars Brandle - May 30, 2025
IVANA Signs Global Record Deal With German Label

IVANA Signs Global Record Deal With German Label

To celebrate her new signing, PCH releases the cut “Burning,” a classy, clean, dancefloor-ready pop piece.

By Lars Brandle - May 30, 2025
IVANA Signs Global Record Deal With German Label

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IVANA Signs Global Record Deal With German Label

To celebrate her new signing, PCH releases the cut “Burning,” a classy, clean, dancefloor-ready pop piece.

By Lars Brandle - May 30, 2025
APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Elected Chair of CISAC

APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Elected Chair of CISAC

Ormston becomes just the second Australian ever elected to the helm of CISAC in the organiation's 99-year history.

By Lars Brandle - May 29, 2025
APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Elected Chair of CISAC

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APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Elected Chair of CISAC

Ormston becomes just the second Australian ever elected to the helm of CISAC in the organiation's 99-year history.

By Lars Brandle - May 29, 2025
Jessie Parker Promoted to Festival Director of Laneway Festival

Jessie Parker Promoted to Festival Director of Laneway Festival

As festival director of Laneway, Parker is one of the highest-ranked female executives in Australia's live music industry.

By Lars Brandle - May 29, 2025
Jessie Parker Promoted to Festival Director of Laneway Festival

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Jessie Parker Promoted to Festival Director of Laneway Festival

As festival director of Laneway, Parker is one of the highest-ranked female executives in Australia's live music industry.

By Lars Brandle - May 29, 2025
The Cat Empire Take the Leap with Tixel for Ticketing Resales

The Cat Empire Take the Leap with Tixel for Ticketing Resales

For the first time, the jazz/funk party band has appointed an official global resale partner for their global tour.

By Lars Brandle - May 28, 2025
The Cat Empire Take the Leap with Tixel for Ticketing Resales

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The Cat Empire Take the Leap with Tixel for Ticketing Resales

For the first time, the jazz/funk party band has appointed an official global resale partner for their global tour.

By Lars Brandle - May 28, 2025
One Night Stand Raises $57,000 for Support Act's WA Activities

One Night Stand Raises $57,000 for Support Act's WA Activities

Support Act was a beneficiary of One Night Stand 2025, which featured a lineup with Spacey Jane, LUUDE, Ruby Fields, and more.

By Lars Brandle - May 27, 2025
One Night Stand Raises $57,000 for Support Act's WA Activities

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One Night Stand Raises $57,000 for Support Act's WA Activities

Support Act was a beneficiary of One Night Stand 2025, which featured a lineup with Spacey Jane, LUUDE, Ruby Fields, and more.

By Lars Brandle - May 27, 2025
SXSW Sydney 2025: Here's the First Wave of Music Conference Speakers

SXSW Sydney 2025: Here's the First Wave of Music Conference Speakers

The hot topics on the conference stages will include the state of independence, digital strategy, and the opportunities and challenges of AI.

By Lars Brandle - May 27, 2025
SXSW Sydney 2025: Here's the First Wave of Music Conference Speakers

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SXSW Sydney 2025: Here's the First Wave of Music Conference Speakers

The hot topics on the conference stages will include the state of independence, digital strategy, and the opportunities and challenges of AI.

By Lars Brandle - May 27, 2025
Australia’s ‘Music Industry Is Now Bigger Than It Has Ever Been’: Spotify’s Ben Watts Explores ‘Loud & Clear’ Report

Australia’s ‘Music Industry Is Now Bigger Than It Has Ever Been’: Spotify’s Ben Watts Explores ‘Loud & Clear’ Report

CYRIL, FISHER, The Kid LAROI and Royel Otis are among the Class of 2024, Australian acts crashing borders on Spotify.

By Lars Brandle - May 27, 2025
Australia’s ‘Music Industry Is Now Bigger Than It Has Ever Been’: Spotify’s Ben Watts Explores ‘Loud & Clear’ Report

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Australia’s ‘Music Industry Is Now Bigger Than It Has Ever Been’: Spotify’s Ben Watts Explores ‘Loud & Clear’ Report

CYRIL, FISHER, The Kid LAROI and Royel Otis are among the Class of 2024, Australian acts crashing borders on Spotify.

By Lars Brandle - May 27, 2025
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