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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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Australian Acts Now Generate $300M In Royalties on Spotify: Report

Australian Acts Now Generate $300M In Royalties on Spotify: Report

According to new data published today, Australian artists generated more than $300 million in royalties on Spotify last year.

By Lars Brandle - May 26, 2025
Australian Acts Now Generate $300M In Royalties on Spotify: Report

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Australian Acts Now Generate $300M In Royalties on Spotify: Report

According to new data published today, Australian artists generated more than $300 million in royalties on Spotify last year.

By Lars Brandle - May 26, 2025
Sleep Token Beat Spacey Jane to ARIA Chart Throne

Sleep Token Beat Spacey Jane to ARIA Chart Throne

Sleep Token enjoy their first leader in these parts as "Even In Arcadia" debuts atop the national tally, published Friday, May 16th.

By Lars Brandle - May 16, 2025
Sleep Token Beat Spacey Jane to ARIA Chart Throne

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Sleep Token Beat Spacey Jane to ARIA Chart Throne

Sleep Token enjoy their first leader in these parts as "Even In Arcadia" debuts atop the national tally, published Friday, May 16th.

By Lars Brandle - May 16, 2025
Australia Knocked Out Early From Eurovision 2025

Australia Knocked Out Early From Eurovision 2025

Australia's representative Go-Jo performed his entry “Milkshake Man” on the second semi-final, but it wasn’t enough to shake up the order.

By Lars Brandle - May 16, 2025
Australia Knocked Out Early From Eurovision 2025

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Australia Knocked Out Early From Eurovision 2025

Australia's representative Go-Jo performed his entry “Milkshake Man” on the second semi-final, but it wasn’t enough to shake up the order.

By Lars Brandle - May 16, 2025
Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren Aren't Gloating about Kyle & Jackie O's Difficult Melbourne Entry

Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren Aren't Gloating about Kyle & Jackie O's Difficult Melbourne Entry

Jase & Lauren’s journey is FM radio’s Cinderella story. The pair joined Vinyl Media's Lars Brandle for a Cairns Crocodiles keynote.

By Lars Brandle - May 16, 2025
Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren Aren't Gloating about Kyle & Jackie O's Difficult Melbourne Entry

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Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren Aren't Gloating about Kyle & Jackie O's Difficult Melbourne Entry

Jase & Lauren’s journey is FM radio’s Cinderella story. The pair joined Vinyl Media's Lars Brandle for a Cairns Crocodiles keynote.

By Lars Brandle - May 16, 2025
INXS' Kirk Pengilly Talks Rock Hall Snub

INXS' Kirk Pengilly Talks Rock Hall Snub

“It'd be a great honour,” Kirk Pengilly, INXS’ founding sax player, guitarist and backing vocalist, says of Rock Hall induction.

By Lars Brandle - May 15, 2025
INXS' Kirk Pengilly Talks Rock Hall Snub

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INXS' Kirk Pengilly Talks Rock Hall Snub

“It'd be a great honour,” Kirk Pengilly, INXS’ founding sax player, guitarist and backing vocalist, says of Rock Hall induction.

By Lars Brandle - May 15, 2025
2025 AIR Awards Nominations: Amyl and the Sniffers, Alice Ivy Lead the Way

2025 AIR Awards Nominations: Amyl and the Sniffers, Alice Ivy Lead the Way

Amyl and the Sniffers and Alice Ivy could clean up at the 2025 AIR Awards. Announced today, May 13th, the globetrotting punk rockers collect nominations for Independent Album of the Year and Best…

By Lars Brandle - May 13, 2025
2025 AIR Awards Nominations: Amyl and the Sniffers, Alice Ivy Lead the Way

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2025 AIR Awards Nominations: Amyl and the Sniffers, Alice Ivy Lead the Way

Amyl and the Sniffers and Alice Ivy could clean up at the 2025 AIR Awards. Announced today, May 13th, the globetrotting punk rockers collect nominations for Independent Album of the Year and Best…

By Lars Brandle - May 13, 2025
Tony Burke Reappointed as Minister for the Arts

Tony Burke Reappointed as Minister for the Arts

As Anthony Albanese shuffles the decks, Burke, the creative industries’ federal point person, is reappointed as minister for the arts.

By Lars Brandle - May 12, 2025
Tony Burke Reappointed as Minister for the Arts

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Tony Burke Reappointed as Minister for the Arts

As Anthony Albanese shuffles the decks, Burke, the creative industries’ federal point person, is reappointed as minister for the arts.

By Lars Brandle - May 12, 2025
Australian Performing Arts Museum to Open at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall

Australian Performing Arts Museum to Open at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall

The first stage of the new Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) will begin at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall this December.

By Lars Brandle - May 12, 2025
Australian Performing Arts Museum to Open at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall

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Australian Performing Arts Museum to Open at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall

The first stage of the new Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) will begin at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall this December.

By Lars Brandle - May 12, 2025
Shazam Launches ‘Viral’ Australia Chart

Shazam Launches ‘Viral’ Australia Chart

The new charts, which include Australia, aim to “capture the fastest-moving songs around the globe,” reads a statement from Shazam.

By Lars Brandle - May 8, 2025
Shazam Launches ‘Viral’ Australia Chart

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Shazam Launches ‘Viral’ Australia Chart

The new charts, which include Australia, aim to “capture the fastest-moving songs around the globe,” reads a statement from Shazam.

By Lars Brandle - May 8, 2025
MPEG, VMDO Launch Jetsetting ‘Fast Track’ Fellowship

MPEG, VMDO Launch Jetsetting ‘Fast Track’ Fellowship

Launched today, the Fellowship is a "vital skills development passport that expands pathways to build global network" and more.

By Lars Brandle - May 7, 2025
MPEG, VMDO Launch Jetsetting ‘Fast Track’ Fellowship

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MPEG, VMDO Launch Jetsetting ‘Fast Track’ Fellowship

Launched today, the Fellowship is a "vital skills development passport that expands pathways to build global network" and more.

By Lars Brandle - May 7, 2025
‘It’s Another Step in the Right Direction’: John Watson Talks NSW Government's Adoption of Michael's Rule

‘It’s Another Step in the Right Direction’: John Watson Talks NSW Government's Adoption of Michael's Rule

"It’s not going to solve every problem but it’s another step in the right direction", John Watson said when he addressed the AAM Awards.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2025
‘It’s Another Step in the Right Direction’: John Watson Talks NSW Government's Adoption of Michael's Rule

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‘It’s Another Step in the Right Direction’: John Watson Talks NSW Government's Adoption of Michael's Rule

"It’s not going to solve every problem but it’s another step in the right direction", John Watson said when he addressed the AAM Awards.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2025
LNP Proposes Cuts to Creative Australia

LNP Proposes Cuts to Creative Australia

Should it take power at the polls on Saturday, May 3rd, the LNP will cut annual funding for Creative Australia by at least 10%.

By Lars Brandle - May 2, 2025
LNP Proposes Cuts to Creative Australia

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LNP Proposes Cuts to Creative Australia

Should it take power at the polls on Saturday, May 3rd, the LNP will cut annual funding for Creative Australia by at least 10%.

By Lars Brandle - May 2, 2025
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