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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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Sydney set for late-night gigs, 24-hour trading after council approves reforms

Sydney set for late-night gigs, 24-hour trading after council approves reforms

Sydney, your nights just got a little more fun.

By Lars Brandle - May 14, 2019
Sydney set for late-night gigs, 24-hour trading after council approves reforms

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Sydney set for late-night gigs, 24-hour trading after council approves reforms

Sydney, your nights just got a little more fun.

By Lars Brandle - May 14, 2019
Live industry, indies applaud Labor’s new arts policy: 'Great news for the Australian music industry'

Live industry, indies applaud Labor’s new arts policy: 'Great news for the Australian music industry'

The indies are calling Labor's arts policy "great news" while the live industry is "heartened" by the announcement.

By Lars Brandle - May 13, 2019
Live industry, indies applaud Labor’s new arts policy: 'Great news for the Australian music industry'

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Live industry, indies applaud Labor’s new arts policy: 'Great news for the Australian music industry'

The indies are calling Labor's arts policy "great news" while the live industry is "heartened" by the announcement.

By Lars Brandle - May 13, 2019
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's new album is smashing the US charts

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's new album is smashing the US charts

King Gizzard's 'Fishing For Fishies' is making a big splash across a handful of U.S. sales charts.

By Lars Brandle - May 10, 2019
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's new album is smashing the US charts

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's new album is smashing the US charts

King Gizzard's 'Fishing For Fishies' is making a big splash across a handful of U.S. sales charts.

By Lars Brandle - May 10, 2019
Bigsound 2019 confirms Nettwerk’s Terry McBride for keynote

Bigsound 2019 confirms Nettwerk’s Terry McBride for keynote

Terry McBride, Kim Frankiewicz and Paul Brindley are among the international industry guests heading to Bigsound 2019.

By Lars Brandle - May 9, 2019
Bigsound 2019 confirms Nettwerk’s Terry McBride for keynote

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Bigsound 2019 confirms Nettwerk’s Terry McBride for keynote

Terry McBride, Kim Frankiewicz and Paul Brindley are among the international industry guests heading to Bigsound 2019.

By Lars Brandle - May 9, 2019
Sydney's long, miserable night(life) is coming to an end

Sydney's long, miserable night(life) is coming to an end

Councillors are set to vote on the biggest overhaul to Sydney's planning controls for late night trading in an age.

By Lars Brandle - May 8, 2019
Sydney's long, miserable night(life) is coming to an end

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Sydney's long, miserable night(life) is coming to an end

Councillors are set to vote on the biggest overhaul to Sydney's planning controls for late night trading in an age.

By Lars Brandle - May 8, 2019
Tash Sultana launches Lonely Lands Agency with Jaddan Comerford, Regan Lethbridge: Exclusive

Tash Sultana launches Lonely Lands Agency with Jaddan Comerford, Regan Lethbridge: Exclusive

Tash Sultana is making her first move into the live music industry.

By Lars Brandle - May 7, 2019
Tash Sultana launches Lonely Lands Agency with Jaddan Comerford, Regan Lethbridge: Exclusive

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Tash Sultana launches Lonely Lands Agency with Jaddan Comerford, Regan Lethbridge: Exclusive

Tash Sultana is making her first move into the live music industry.

By Lars Brandle - May 7, 2019
Emily Wurramara's fire fundraiser is closing in on its $20,000 target

Emily Wurramara's fire fundraiser is closing in on its $20,000 target

"I am absolutely in tears and so overwhelmed with your generosity," wrote Emily Wurramara.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2019
Emily Wurramara's fire fundraiser is closing in on its $20,000 target

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Emily Wurramara's fire fundraiser is closing in on its $20,000 target

"I am absolutely in tears and so overwhelmed with your generosity," wrote Emily Wurramara.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2019
Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins and John Butler lead massive artist campaign against coal mines

Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins and John Butler lead massive artist campaign against coal mines

Time's up for coal, says a collective of leading musicians and industry bodies.

By Lars Brandle - May 3, 2019
Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins and John Butler lead massive artist campaign against coal mines

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Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins and John Butler lead massive artist campaign against coal mines

Time's up for coal, says a collective of leading musicians and industry bodies.

By Lars Brandle - May 3, 2019
Facebook’s updated app wants you to get out to more events

Facebook’s updated app wants you to get out to more events

Facebook's new design could push you to more events, and it could spell the end of the News Feed.

By Lars Brandle - May 1, 2019
Facebook’s updated app wants you to get out to more events

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Facebook’s updated app wants you to get out to more events

Facebook's new design could push you to more events, and it could spell the end of the News Feed.

By Lars Brandle - May 1, 2019
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