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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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Alison Wenham joins Funnel Music board

Alison Wenham joins Funnel Music board

Independents' legend Alison Wenham has a new gig.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 4, 2019
Alison Wenham joins Funnel Music board

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Alison Wenham joins Funnel Music board

Independents' legend Alison Wenham has a new gig.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 4, 2019
Aussie exec Cameron Farrelly named global creative director at Spotify

Aussie exec Cameron Farrelly named global creative director at Spotify

Cameron Farrelly has taken a top job for Spotify in the Big Apple.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 3, 2019
Aussie exec Cameron Farrelly named global creative director at Spotify

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Aussie exec Cameron Farrelly named global creative director at Spotify

Cameron Farrelly has taken a top job for Spotify in the Big Apple.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 3, 2019
Spotify is closing its direct upload program, what DIY artists need to know

Spotify is closing its direct upload program, what DIY artists need to know

R.I.P. to the all-too short-lived upload program from Spotify.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 2, 2019
Spotify is closing its direct upload program, what DIY artists need to know

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Spotify is closing its direct upload program, what DIY artists need to know

R.I.P. to the all-too short-lived upload program from Spotify.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 2, 2019
Spotify is listening to you, listening to it: Report

Spotify is listening to you, listening to it: Report

Pre-saving albums on Spotify can give labels access to more personal user data than you might realise, according to a new report.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 28, 2019
Spotify is listening to you, listening to it: Report

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Spotify is listening to you, listening to it: Report

Pre-saving albums on Spotify can give labels access to more personal user data than you might realise, according to a new report.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 28, 2019
10 things to know about OneMusic Australia: A primer

10 things to know about OneMusic Australia: A primer

Still in the dark on OneMusic Australia? TIO shines a light.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 27, 2019
10 things to know about OneMusic Australia: A primer

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10 things to know about OneMusic Australia: A primer

Still in the dark on OneMusic Australia? TIO shines a light.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 27, 2019
BTS’ third movie gets global cinematic release

BTS’ third movie gets global cinematic release

BTS are coming to a movie theatre near you.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2019
BTS’ third movie gets global cinematic release

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BTS’ third movie gets global cinematic release

BTS are coming to a movie theatre near you.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 26, 2019
The Presets, Odette, Ruel and Bri Clark shortlisted for Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition

The Presets, Odette, Ruel and Bri Clark shortlisted for Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition

The Top 40 is out and a career-changing pot of money is up for grabs.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2019
The Presets, Odette, Ruel and Bri Clark shortlisted for Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition

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The Presets, Odette, Ruel and Bri Clark shortlisted for Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition

The Top 40 is out and a career-changing pot of money is up for grabs.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 24, 2019
Quotas, diversity, mental health, money: CHANGES panellists explore music industry's big issues

Quotas, diversity, mental health, money: CHANGES panellists explore music industry's big issues

What are the Australian music industry's big challenges right now?

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2019
Quotas, diversity, mental health, money: CHANGES panellists explore music industry's big issues

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Quotas, diversity, mental health, money: CHANGES panellists explore music industry's big issues

What are the Australian music industry's big challenges right now?

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2019
IMPALA’s Helen Smith talks state of the independents and 'the promise of streaming'

IMPALA’s Helen Smith talks state of the independents and 'the promise of streaming'

Streaming holds the promise of a more open market, Impala's Helen Smith tells TIO ahead of her keynote presentation at Indie-Con.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 20, 2019
IMPALA’s Helen Smith talks state of the independents and 'the promise of streaming'

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IMPALA’s Helen Smith talks state of the independents and 'the promise of streaming'

Streaming holds the promise of a more open market, Impala's Helen Smith tells TIO ahead of her keynote presentation at Indie-Con.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 20, 2019
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