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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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Michael Chugg remembers Rob Potts ahead of APRA Awards: ‘I’m sure he’s up there watching’

Michael Chugg remembers Rob Potts ahead of APRA Awards: ‘I’m sure he’s up there watching’

Rob Potts planted the seeds for a country revolution, recounts Michael Chugg.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 29, 2019
Michael Chugg remembers Rob Potts ahead of APRA Awards: ‘I’m sure he’s up there watching’

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Michael Chugg remembers Rob Potts ahead of APRA Awards: ‘I’m sure he’s up there watching’

Rob Potts planted the seeds for a country revolution, recounts Michael Chugg.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 29, 2019
What does AEG Presents want with Australia? Options

What does AEG Presents want with Australia? Options

AEG Presents is here. And it's a damn good thing, says Michael Chugg.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 26, 2019
What does AEG Presents want with Australia? Options

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What does AEG Presents want with Australia? Options

AEG Presents is here. And it's a damn good thing, says Michael Chugg.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 26, 2019
Trailblazing exec Sylvia Rhone named chairman and CEO of Epic Records

Trailblazing exec Sylvia Rhone named chairman and CEO of Epic Records

U.S. music industry legend Sylvia Rhone just a promotion.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 24, 2019
Trailblazing exec Sylvia Rhone named chairman and CEO of Epic Records

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Trailblazing exec Sylvia Rhone named chairman and CEO of Epic Records

U.S. music industry legend Sylvia Rhone just a promotion.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 24, 2019
BTS' historic week by the numbers

BTS' historic week by the numbers

There’s no point arguing. BTS is the biggest band on the planet right now.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 23, 2019
BTS' historic week by the numbers

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BTS' historic week by the numbers

There’s no point arguing. BTS is the biggest band on the planet right now.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 23, 2019
Europe just banned the bots, is Australia next?

Europe just banned the bots, is Australia next?

Scalpers just got a smackdown in Europe.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 18, 2019
Europe just banned the bots, is Australia next?

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Europe just banned the bots, is Australia next?

Scalpers just got a smackdown in Europe.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 18, 2019
Making of a rap star: 6ix9ine’s roadmap to fame revealed

Making of a rap star: 6ix9ine’s roadmap to fame revealed

How to make a rap god? 6ix9ine's label chief explains.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 16, 2019
Making of a rap star: 6ix9ine’s roadmap to fame revealed

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Making of a rap star: 6ix9ine’s roadmap to fame revealed

How to make a rap god? 6ix9ine's label chief explains.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 16, 2019
Donny Benét signs management partnership with Maggie Collins’ Morning Belle: Exclusive

Donny Benét signs management partnership with Maggie Collins’ Morning Belle: Exclusive

With "epic plans" on the cards, Donny Benét has joined forces with Morning Belle.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 15, 2019
Donny Benét signs management partnership with Maggie Collins’ Morning Belle: Exclusive

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Donny Benét signs management partnership with Maggie Collins’ Morning Belle: Exclusive

With "epic plans" on the cards, Donny Benét has joined forces with Morning Belle.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 15, 2019
WAM welcomes Clive Hodson to board, promotes Livia Carré to general manager

WAM welcomes Clive Hodson to board, promotes Livia Carré to general manager

Veteran music publisher Clive Hodson joins the new board of West Australian Music (WAM) while Livia Carré is promoted to general manager, a new position at the trade body. Hodson, managing director…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 5, 2019
WAM welcomes Clive Hodson to board, promotes Livia Carré to general manager

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WAM welcomes Clive Hodson to board, promotes Livia Carré to general manager

Veteran music publisher Clive Hodson joins the new board of West Australian Music (WAM) while Livia Carré is promoted to general manager, a new position at the trade body. Hodson, managing director…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 5, 2019
Australia’s recorded music biz enjoys ‘very healthy’ gains, posts fourth year of growth

Australia’s recorded music biz enjoys ‘very healthy’ gains, posts fourth year of growth

It’s official: Australia’s recorded music market is flying. And it’s tracking well ahead of global trends. Earlier today, ARIA published its 2018 wholesale results with revenue blowing past $526…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 4, 2019
Australia’s recorded music biz enjoys ‘very healthy’ gains, posts fourth year of growth

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Australia’s recorded music biz enjoys ‘very healthy’ gains, posts fourth year of growth

It’s official: Australia’s recorded music market is flying. And it’s tracking well ahead of global trends. Earlier today, ARIA published its 2018 wholesale results with revenue blowing past $526…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 4, 2019
5 takeaways from the IFPI’s 2019 ‘Global Music Report’

5 takeaways from the IFPI’s 2019 ‘Global Music Report’

These here are healthy times, as the global recorded music market posted a fourth consecutive year of growth in 2018.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 3, 2019
5 takeaways from the IFPI’s 2019 ‘Global Music Report’

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5 takeaways from the IFPI’s 2019 ‘Global Music Report’

These here are healthy times, as the global recorded music market posted a fourth consecutive year of growth in 2018.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 3, 2019
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