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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.

Latest stories

Who is Paul Fletcher, Australia’s new Minister for Communications and the Arts

Who is Paul Fletcher, Australia’s new Minister for Communications and the Arts

It's early days, but the music industry is thrilled with Paul Fletcher's important new job.

By Lars Brandle - May 28, 2019
Who is Paul Fletcher, Australia’s new Minister for Communications and the Arts

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Who is Paul Fletcher, Australia’s new Minister for Communications and the Arts

It's early days, but the music industry is thrilled with Paul Fletcher's important new job.

By Lars Brandle - May 28, 2019
Twnty three expands into the U.S., hires veteran publicist Amanda Perlstein

Twnty three expands into the U.S., hires veteran publicist Amanda Perlstein

Twnty three is open for business in California.

By Lars Brandle - May 24, 2019
Twnty three expands into the U.S., hires veteran publicist Amanda Perlstein

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Twnty three expands into the U.S., hires veteran publicist Amanda Perlstein

Twnty three is open for business in California.

By Lars Brandle - May 24, 2019
Mushroom Music’s Linda Bosidis talks restructuring, sleepless nights and re-engineering the indie publisher

Mushroom Music’s Linda Bosidis talks restructuring, sleepless nights and re-engineering the indie publisher

TIO caught up with Linda Bosidis to talk Mushroom Music's new structure and the road ahead.

By Lars Brandle - May 23, 2019
Mushroom Music’s Linda Bosidis talks restructuring, sleepless nights and re-engineering the indie publisher

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Mushroom Music’s Linda Bosidis talks restructuring, sleepless nights and re-engineering the indie publisher

TIO caught up with Linda Bosidis to talk Mushroom Music's new structure and the road ahead.

By Lars Brandle - May 23, 2019
Paul Sergeant reunites with AEG Ogden

Paul Sergeant reunites with AEG Ogden

Venues legend Paul Sergeant is reunited with the AEG Ogden family.

By Lars Brandle - May 22, 2019
Paul Sergeant reunites with AEG Ogden

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Paul Sergeant reunites with AEG Ogden

Venues legend Paul Sergeant is reunited with the AEG Ogden family.

By Lars Brandle - May 22, 2019
Golden Robot announces ‘massive expansion,’ new signings

Golden Robot announces ‘massive expansion,’ new signings

Mark Alexander-Erber's music company is growing big, fast.

By Lars Brandle - May 21, 2019
Golden Robot announces ‘massive expansion,’ new signings

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Golden Robot announces ‘massive expansion,’ new signings

Mark Alexander-Erber's music company is growing big, fast.

By Lars Brandle - May 21, 2019
Babe Rainbow show their colours with new release, tour

Babe Rainbow show their colours with new release, tour

With a new album coming soon, Babe Rainbow are hitting the U.S. and Europe in a big way.

By Lars Brandle - May 20, 2019
Babe Rainbow show their colours with new release, tour

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Babe Rainbow show their colours with new release, tour

With a new album coming soon, Babe Rainbow are hitting the U.S. and Europe in a big way.

By Lars Brandle - May 20, 2019
Remember Madison Avenue? ‘Don’t Call Me Baby’ ruled the U.K. singles chart this week in 2000

Remember Madison Avenue? ‘Don’t Call Me Baby’ ruled the U.K. singles chart this week in 2000

Flashback to 2000, when Madison Avenue was on top of the world.

By Lars Brandle - May 17, 2019
Remember Madison Avenue? ‘Don’t Call Me Baby’ ruled the U.K. singles chart this week in 2000

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Remember Madison Avenue? ‘Don’t Call Me Baby’ ruled the U.K. singles chart this week in 2000

Flashback to 2000, when Madison Avenue was on top of the world.

By Lars Brandle - May 17, 2019
Essie Holt signs with UNIFIED Artist Management, Ashleigh Hills promoted

Essie Holt signs with UNIFIED Artist Management, Ashleigh Hills promoted

UNIFIED is beefing-up its artist management activities.

By Lars Brandle - May 16, 2019
Essie Holt signs with UNIFIED Artist Management, Ashleigh Hills promoted

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Essie Holt signs with UNIFIED Artist Management, Ashleigh Hills promoted

UNIFIED is beefing-up its artist management activities.

By Lars Brandle - May 16, 2019
Tim Delaney, former Mercury Records Australia MD, named CEO of Funnel Music

Tim Delaney, former Mercury Records Australia MD, named CEO of Funnel Music

Former Australian label chief Tim Delaney has a new gig in the U.K.

By Lars Brandle - May 15, 2019
Tim Delaney, former Mercury Records Australia MD, named CEO of Funnel Music

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Tim Delaney, former Mercury Records Australia MD, named CEO of Funnel Music

Former Australian label chief Tim Delaney has a new gig in the U.K.

By Lars Brandle - May 15, 2019
LPA’s pre-election arts and culture policy report cards are out

LPA’s pre-election arts and culture policy report cards are out

The Lib-Nats must try harder, while the ALP leaves room for improvement.

By Lars Brandle - May 14, 2019
LPA’s pre-election arts and culture policy report cards are out

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LPA’s pre-election arts and culture policy report cards are out

The Lib-Nats must try harder, while the ALP leaves room for improvement.

By Lars Brandle - May 14, 2019
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