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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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NSW’s live infrastructure in ‘perilous state,’ warns new report

NSW’s live infrastructure in ‘perilous state,’ warns new report

NSW, we have a problem. The Western Sydney Business Chamber has proposed five solutions to fix the mess in a new report.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2019
NSW’s live infrastructure in ‘perilous state,’ warns new report

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NSW’s live infrastructure in ‘perilous state,’ warns new report

NSW, we have a problem. The Western Sydney Business Chamber has proposed five solutions to fix the mess in a new report.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2019
Tkay Maidza and Instagram show ‘heart’ for groundbreaking new campaign

Tkay Maidza and Instagram show ‘heart’ for groundbreaking new campaign

Tkay Maidza and Instagram are all loved up for a new initiative.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2019
Tkay Maidza and Instagram show ‘heart’ for groundbreaking new campaign

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Tkay Maidza and Instagram show ‘heart’ for groundbreaking new campaign

Tkay Maidza and Instagram are all loved up for a new initiative.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2019
Musicians' meagre pay the focus of a new national AMIN study

Musicians' meagre pay the focus of a new national AMIN study

Musicians, sick of being ripped-off on pay day? Have your say in a new AMIN study.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 20, 2019
Musicians' meagre pay the focus of a new national AMIN study

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Musicians' meagre pay the focus of a new national AMIN study

Musicians, sick of being ripped-off on pay day? Have your say in a new AMIN study.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 20, 2019
AEG Presents taps Matthew Lazarus-Hall for pan-Asia position

AEG Presents taps Matthew Lazarus-Hall for pan-Asia position

Matthew Lazarus-Hall is relocating to Singapore for a huge new opportunity with AEG Presents

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2019
AEG Presents taps Matthew Lazarus-Hall for pan-Asia position

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AEG Presents taps Matthew Lazarus-Hall for pan-Asia position

Matthew Lazarus-Hall is relocating to Singapore for a huge new opportunity with AEG Presents

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2019
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’: The numbers so far

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’: The numbers so far

'Dance Monkey' isn't just the hottest thing happening in Australia. It's gone top 20 in the U.K. and rising around the globe.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2019
Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’: The numbers so far

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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’: The numbers so far

'Dance Monkey' isn't just the hottest thing happening in Australia. It's gone top 20 in the U.K. and rising around the globe.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2019
Aussie exec John Clifford named head of BMG Production Music

Aussie exec John Clifford named head of BMG Production Music

Clifford is being promoted for his "significant contribution" to the company's growth,

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2019
Aussie exec John Clifford named head of BMG Production Music

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Aussie exec John Clifford named head of BMG Production Music

Clifford is being promoted for his "significant contribution" to the company's growth,

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2019
Sons Of The East sign with Select Music: Exclusive

Sons Of The East sign with Select Music: Exclusive

They Sydney trio have racked-up up 60 million worldwide streams to-date, and their recent headline tour was a sellout.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2019
Sons Of The East sign with Select Music: Exclusive

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Sons Of The East sign with Select Music: Exclusive

They Sydney trio have racked-up up 60 million worldwide streams to-date, and their recent headline tour was a sellout.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2019
Ngaiire, Christine Anu and Claire Edwardes head 2019 AWMA finalists

Ngaiire, Christine Anu and Claire Edwardes head 2019 AWMA finalists

Nominations for the 2019 AWMAs are out now.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2019
Ngaiire, Christine Anu and Claire Edwardes head 2019 AWMA finalists

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Ngaiire, Christine Anu and Claire Edwardes head 2019 AWMA finalists

Nominations for the 2019 AWMAs are out now.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2019
Sydney's lockouts repeal just the 'first step in a conversation': Night Time Industries Assn. chief

Sydney's lockouts repeal just the 'first step in a conversation': Night Time Industries Assn. chief

The lockout laws will be wound back across the CBD, but Sydney's night time advocates aren't partying just yet.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2019
Sydney's lockouts repeal just the 'first step in a conversation': Night Time Industries Assn. chief

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Sydney's lockouts repeal just the 'first step in a conversation': Night Time Industries Assn. chief

The lockout laws will be wound back across the CBD, but Sydney's night time advocates aren't partying just yet.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2019
Vicki Gordon heads AFR’s Women of Influence power list

Vicki Gordon heads AFR’s Women of Influence power list

It's official: The founding executive director of the AWMAs is one of Australia's most “influential, inspirational and visionary women.”

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2019
Vicki Gordon heads AFR’s Women of Influence power list

News

Vicki Gordon heads AFR’s Women of Influence power list

It's official: The founding executive director of the AWMAs is one of Australia's most “influential, inspirational and visionary women.”

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2019
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