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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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How LEMON TREE MUSIC turn buskers into global superstars

How LEMON TREE MUSIC turn buskers into global superstars

Lemon Tree Music has grown up and is bearing fruit of the best quality. Lars Brandle caught up with the artist management company’s founders Regan Lethbridge and David Morgan for a closer look at its…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2019
How LEMON TREE MUSIC turn buskers into global superstars

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How LEMON TREE MUSIC turn buskers into global superstars

Lemon Tree Music has grown up and is bearing fruit of the best quality. Lars Brandle caught up with the artist management company’s founders Regan Lethbridge and David Morgan for a closer look at its…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2019
‘Rising star’ Nathan Aspinall recruited for Nashville Symphony

‘Rising star’ Nathan Aspinall recruited for Nashville Symphony

Brisbane conductor Nathan Aspinall is shining in the United States.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 2, 2019
‘Rising star’ Nathan Aspinall recruited for Nashville Symphony

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‘Rising star’ Nathan Aspinall recruited for Nashville Symphony

Brisbane conductor Nathan Aspinall is shining in the United States.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 2, 2019
Spotify completes licensing deals with two majors as paid subscriber base grows to 108 million

Spotify completes licensing deals with two majors as paid subscriber base grows to 108 million

Spotify missed its target, but it's still smashing Apple Music.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 1, 2019
Spotify completes licensing deals with two majors as paid subscriber base grows to 108 million

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Spotify completes licensing deals with two majors as paid subscriber base grows to 108 million

Spotify missed its target, but it's still smashing Apple Music.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 1, 2019
Love thy neighbouring rights: Kobalt’s Ann Tausis and Simon Moor talk income growth, Gotye and more

Love thy neighbouring rights: Kobalt’s Ann Tausis and Simon Moor talk income growth, Gotye and more

Confused by neighbouring rights? Kobalt’s Ann Tausis and Simon Moor shine a light on this growing income stream.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 31, 2019
Love thy neighbouring rights: Kobalt’s Ann Tausis and Simon Moor talk income growth, Gotye and more

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Love thy neighbouring rights: Kobalt’s Ann Tausis and Simon Moor talk income growth, Gotye and more

Confused by neighbouring rights? Kobalt’s Ann Tausis and Simon Moor shine a light on this growing income stream.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 31, 2019
Believe expands its Melbourne, Sydney teams

Believe expands its Melbourne, Sydney teams

Believe, the Paris-based artist, label services and digital distribution specialist, is expanding its operations in Australia with new hires in its Melbourne and Sydney offices. With the incoming…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2019
Believe expands its Melbourne, Sydney teams

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Believe expands its Melbourne, Sydney teams

Believe, the Paris-based artist, label services and digital distribution specialist, is expanding its operations in Australia with new hires in its Melbourne and Sydney offices. With the incoming…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2019
Evie Irie signs with Downtown Music Publishing

Evie Irie signs with Downtown Music Publishing

The teen singer-songwriter prodigy from Sydney has a new deal with Downtown.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2019
Evie Irie signs with Downtown Music Publishing

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Evie Irie signs with Downtown Music Publishing

The teen singer-songwriter prodigy from Sydney has a new deal with Downtown.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2019
Strawberry Fields Festival Director Tara Benney talks low income ticket program

Strawberry Fields Festival Director Tara Benney talks low income ticket program

"I wondered why no one else had done it," Tara Benney says of Strawberry Fields' Low Income Ticket Program.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 29, 2019
Strawberry Fields Festival Director Tara Benney talks low income ticket program

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Strawberry Fields Festival Director Tara Benney talks low income ticket program

"I wondered why no one else had done it," Tara Benney says of Strawberry Fields' Low Income Ticket Program.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 29, 2019
Australia's Josh Simons talks 'muso’s equivalent to Tinder' Vampr

Australia's Josh Simons talks 'muso’s equivalent to Tinder' Vampr

TIO caught up with Vampr's co-founder and CEO for a look at their grand ambitions.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 26, 2019
Australia's Josh Simons talks 'muso’s equivalent to Tinder' Vampr

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Australia's Josh Simons talks 'muso’s equivalent to Tinder' Vampr

TIO caught up with Vampr's co-founder and CEO for a look at their grand ambitions.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 26, 2019
UNDR Ctrl Agency signs The Aston Shuffle for bookings: Exclusive

UNDR Ctrl Agency signs The Aston Shuffle for bookings: Exclusive

UNDR Ctrl is expanding with three new artist signings.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 25, 2019
UNDR Ctrl Agency signs The Aston Shuffle for bookings: Exclusive

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UNDR Ctrl Agency signs The Aston Shuffle for bookings: Exclusive

UNDR Ctrl is expanding with three new artist signings.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 25, 2019
Spotify chief economist Will Page to exit: Report

Spotify chief economist Will Page to exit: Report

Will Page is said to be leaving Spotify after nearly seven years.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2019
Spotify chief economist Will Page to exit: Report

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Spotify chief economist Will Page to exit: Report

Will Page is said to be leaving Spotify after nearly seven years.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2019
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