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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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The Necks, Brian Ritchie win big at 2019 Art Music Awards

The Necks, Brian Ritchie win big at 2019 Art Music Awards

Check out all the winners from the 2019 Art Music Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2019
The Necks, Brian Ritchie win big at 2019 Art Music Awards

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The Necks, Brian Ritchie win big at 2019 Art Music Awards

Check out all the winners from the 2019 Art Music Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2019
Nettwerk’s Terry McBride talks content quotas for streaming playlists: ‘I think it’s a terrible idea’

Nettwerk’s Terry McBride talks content quotas for streaming playlists: ‘I think it’s a terrible idea’

Terry McBride admits his BIGSOUND keynote presentation next month might be controversial.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2019
Nettwerk’s Terry McBride talks content quotas for streaming playlists: ‘I think it’s a terrible idea’

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Nettwerk’s Terry McBride talks content quotas for streaming playlists: ‘I think it’s a terrible idea’

Terry McBride admits his BIGSOUND keynote presentation next month might be controversial.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2019
Alison Wonderland talks kicking arse in EDM: ‘My art doesn't have a gender’

Alison Wonderland talks kicking arse in EDM: ‘My art doesn't have a gender’

Alison Wonderland isn't intererested in being pigeonholed.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 16, 2019
Alison Wonderland talks kicking arse in EDM: ‘My art doesn't have a gender’

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Alison Wonderland talks kicking arse in EDM: ‘My art doesn't have a gender’

Alison Wonderland isn't intererested in being pigeonholed.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 16, 2019
Hillsong signs administration and writer development deal with Universal Publishing

Hillsong signs administration and writer development deal with Universal Publishing

Universal Music Publishing Group and Hillsong are singing from the same hymn sheet.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2019
Hillsong signs administration and writer development deal with Universal Publishing

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Hillsong signs administration and writer development deal with Universal Publishing

Universal Music Publishing Group and Hillsong are singing from the same hymn sheet.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2019
Phebe Starr signs management deal with Jade Nazareth at Our Secret Handshake: Exclusive

Phebe Starr signs management deal with Jade Nazareth at Our Secret Handshake: Exclusive

Phebe Starr has new management and a global distribution deal in place ahead of her new EP release, 'Ice Tea Liberace'.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2019
Phebe Starr signs management deal with Jade Nazareth at Our Secret Handshake: Exclusive

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Phebe Starr signs management deal with Jade Nazareth at Our Secret Handshake: Exclusive

Phebe Starr has new management and a global distribution deal in place ahead of her new EP release, 'Ice Tea Liberace'.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2019
Live Nation's Roger Field says lockout laws will 'take some time to recover from'

Live Nation's Roger Field says lockout laws will 'take some time to recover from'

Sydney's night time economy was under the spotlight during a parliamentary hearing on Monday.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2019
Live Nation's Roger Field says lockout laws will 'take some time to recover from'

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Live Nation's Roger Field says lockout laws will 'take some time to recover from'

Sydney's night time economy was under the spotlight during a parliamentary hearing on Monday.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2019
RNB Fridays Live is exploring international expansion

RNB Fridays Live is exploring international expansion

RNB Fridays is getting ready for a global adventure.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2019
RNB Fridays Live is exploring international expansion

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RNB Fridays Live is exploring international expansion

RNB Fridays is getting ready for a global adventure.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2019
20 Years of the ARIA Club Chart: A deep dive

20 Years of the ARIA Club Chart: A deep dive

What were you partying to in 1999? If Pete Heller’s ‘Big Love’ or ATB’s ‘9PM (‘Til I Come)’ was blasting from your turntable, you weren’t alone.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 9, 2019
20 Years of the ARIA Club Chart: A deep dive

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20 Years of the ARIA Club Chart: A deep dive

What were you partying to in 1999? If Pete Heller’s ‘Big Love’ or ATB’s ‘9PM (‘Til I Come)’ was blasting from your turntable, you weren’t alone.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 9, 2019
The Teskey Brothers’ ‘Run Home Slow’ is making a chart run

The Teskey Brothers’ ‘Run Home Slow’ is making a chart run

The Teskey Brothers are chasing a top 3 berth in Australia and top 40 in the U.K.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2019
The Teskey Brothers’ ‘Run Home Slow’ is making a chart run

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The Teskey Brothers’ ‘Run Home Slow’ is making a chart run

The Teskey Brothers are chasing a top 3 berth in Australia and top 40 in the U.K.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2019
Good Manners launches new agency Here For Good

Good Manners launches new agency Here For Good

The new division will play in the space between artists and media branding opportunities.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2019
Good Manners launches new agency Here For Good

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Good Manners launches new agency Here For Good

The new division will play in the space between artists and media branding opportunities.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2019
Tones And I's ‘Dance Monkey’ is No. 1: Here’s the story behind its impressive climb

Tones And I's ‘Dance Monkey’ is No. 1: Here’s the story behind its impressive climb

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ is king of the jungle right now. Here's how it got there.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2019
Tones And I's ‘Dance Monkey’ is No. 1: Here’s the story behind its impressive climb

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Tones And I's ‘Dance Monkey’ is No. 1: Here’s the story behind its impressive climb

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ is king of the jungle right now. Here's how it got there.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2019
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