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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 Gudinski talks Michael Chugg reunion: ‘We have the greatest respect for each other’

Michael Gudinski talks Michael Chugg reunion: ‘We have the greatest respect for each other’

Michael Gudinski couldn't be happier about his company's new joint venture. “There’s love in the air,” he says with a laugh.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 2, 2019
Michael Gudinski talks Michael Chugg reunion: ‘We have the greatest respect for each other’

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Michael Gudinski talks Michael Chugg reunion: ‘We have the greatest respect for each other’

Michael Gudinski couldn't be happier about his company's new joint venture. “There’s love in the air,” he says with a laugh.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 2, 2019
European Copyright Directive: an IP expert's analysis

European Copyright Directive: an IP expert's analysis

Dr Trajce Cvetkovski gives TIO a deep look into the European Parliament's approval of the Copyright Directive.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 29, 2019
European Copyright Directive: an IP expert's analysis

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European Copyright Directive: an IP expert's analysis

Dr Trajce Cvetkovski gives TIO a deep look into the European Parliament's approval of the Copyright Directive.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 29, 2019
FastForward: Sydney adds speakers, sets ‘Can You Hack It’ challenge

FastForward: Sydney adds speakers, sets ‘Can You Hack It’ challenge

One top hacker will take home $5,000 in cold, hard cash.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 27, 2019
FastForward: Sydney adds speakers, sets ‘Can You Hack It’ challenge

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FastForward: Sydney adds speakers, sets ‘Can You Hack It’ challenge

One top hacker will take home $5,000 in cold, hard cash.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 27, 2019
Dean Lewis, Tame Impala releases start slow in the U.K.

Dean Lewis, Tame Impala releases start slow in the U.K.

Dean Lewis said the U.K. was a tough market to crack. He wasn't lying.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 26, 2019
Dean Lewis, Tame Impala releases start slow in the U.K.

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Dean Lewis, Tame Impala releases start slow in the U.K.

Dean Lewis said the U.K. was a tough market to crack. He wasn't lying.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 26, 2019
Universal Music Australia chases export gold with new global-facing post

Universal Music Australia chases export gold with new global-facing post

Universal is getting serious about exports.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 26, 2019
Universal Music Australia chases export gold with new global-facing post

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Universal Music Australia chases export gold with new global-facing post

Universal is getting serious about exports.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 26, 2019
Guy Oseary raises more than $150,000 for victims of NZ mosque shooting

Guy Oseary raises more than $150,000 for victims of NZ mosque shooting

U.S. music industry power player Guy Oseary and his famous friends are raising funds for NZ.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 25, 2019
Guy Oseary raises more than $150,000 for victims of NZ mosque shooting

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Guy Oseary raises more than $150,000 for victims of NZ mosque shooting

U.S. music industry power player Guy Oseary and his famous friends are raising funds for NZ.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 25, 2019
Spotify vs Apple Music vs Amazon Music

Spotify vs Apple Music vs Amazon Music

We take a closer look at three of the leading players Down Under: Spotify vs Apple Music vs Amazon Music.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 22, 2019
Spotify vs Apple Music vs Amazon Music

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Spotify vs Apple Music vs Amazon Music

We take a closer look at three of the leading players Down Under: Spotify vs Apple Music vs Amazon Music.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 22, 2019
AIR issues Midem call out to Victorian indies

AIR issues Midem call out to Victorian indies

Victorian indies keen to attend Midem, read on.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 21, 2019
AIR issues Midem call out to Victorian indies

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AIR issues Midem call out to Victorian indies

Victorian indies keen to attend Midem, read on.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 21, 2019
Streaming is soaring, but growth is slowing: report

Streaming is soaring, but growth is slowing: report

2017 was "the last year of strong streaming revenue growth,” a new report claims.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 20, 2019
Streaming is soaring, but growth is slowing: report

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Streaming is soaring, but growth is slowing: report

2017 was "the last year of strong streaming revenue growth,” a new report claims.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 20, 2019
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