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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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Inaugural Up Down Festival reports 'excessive and intimidating' police presence, no major incidents

Inaugural Up Down Festival reports 'excessive and intimidating' police presence, no major incidents

Up Down was deemed 'high risk.' But there were no great problems at this year's inaugural event.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 18, 2019
Inaugural Up Down Festival reports 'excessive and intimidating' police presence, no major incidents

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Inaugural Up Down Festival reports 'excessive and intimidating' police presence, no major incidents

Up Down was deemed 'high risk.' But there were no great problems at this year's inaugural event.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 18, 2019
Facebook turns its attention to India with new content deals

Facebook turns its attention to India with new content deals

The Indian on-demand music market is heating up with Spotify, YouTube Music and, now, Facebook making big plays.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 15, 2019
Facebook turns its attention to India with new content deals

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Facebook turns its attention to India with new content deals

The Indian on-demand music market is heating up with Spotify, YouTube Music and, now, Facebook making big plays.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 15, 2019
Bluesfest's Head of Touring Kimberley Galceran talks Patti Smith, women in concert promoting

Bluesfest's Head of Touring Kimberley Galceran talks Patti Smith, women in concert promoting

Kimberley Galceran's touring schedule includes a mindbloggling 21 runs in a two-week span. Find out how she does it and still stays sane.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 13, 2019
Bluesfest's Head of Touring Kimberley Galceran talks Patti Smith, women in concert promoting

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Bluesfest's Head of Touring Kimberley Galceran talks Patti Smith, women in concert promoting

Kimberley Galceran's touring schedule includes a mindbloggling 21 runs in a two-week span. Find out how she does it and still stays sane.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 13, 2019
Warner’s war with Spotify over India has surprisingly deep origins

Warner’s war with Spotify over India has surprisingly deep origins

Warner v Spotify in India: A history lesson

By Lars Brandle - Feb 28, 2019
Warner’s war with Spotify over India has surprisingly deep origins

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Warner’s war with Spotify over India has surprisingly deep origins

Warner v Spotify in India: A history lesson

By Lars Brandle - Feb 28, 2019
Sleep Talk signs with UNFD: Exclusive

Sleep Talk signs with UNFD: Exclusive

Get ready for Sleep Talk's debut album.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 27, 2019
Sleep Talk signs with UNFD: Exclusive

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Sleep Talk signs with UNFD: Exclusive

Get ready for Sleep Talk's debut album.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 27, 2019
Moshtix acquired by Ticketmaster: exclusive

Moshtix acquired by Ticketmaster: exclusive

Ticketmaster has bought up Moshtix, one of the leading indie ticketing companies in Australia and New Zealand.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 26, 2019
Moshtix acquired by Ticketmaster: exclusive

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Moshtix acquired by Ticketmaster: exclusive

Ticketmaster has bought up Moshtix, one of the leading indie ticketing companies in Australia and New Zealand.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 26, 2019
Keep Sydney Open Party manifesto: repeal lockout, finish festivals licensing drama and end 'war on drugs'

Keep Sydney Open Party manifesto: repeal lockout, finish festivals licensing drama and end 'war on drugs'

The Keep Sydney Open Party is taking a music-friendly package of measures into the NSW state election.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 25, 2019
Keep Sydney Open Party manifesto: repeal lockout, finish festivals licensing drama and end 'war on drugs'

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Keep Sydney Open Party manifesto: repeal lockout, finish festivals licensing drama and end 'war on drugs'

The Keep Sydney Open Party is taking a music-friendly package of measures into the NSW state election.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 25, 2019
Michael Chugg sounds off on festivals licensing mess: ‘It’s a fucking nightmare’

Michael Chugg sounds off on festivals licensing mess: ‘It’s a fucking nightmare’

Ahead of the Don’t Kill Live Music rally tonight, Michael Chugg wants you to know he doesn't back down from a fight.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 21, 2019
Michael Chugg sounds off on festivals licensing mess: ‘It’s a fucking nightmare’

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Michael Chugg sounds off on festivals licensing mess: ‘It’s a fucking nightmare’

Ahead of the Don’t Kill Live Music rally tonight, Michael Chugg wants you to know he doesn't back down from a fight.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 21, 2019
SoundCloud now lets you distribute your tunes to Spotify, Apple and YouTube Music

SoundCloud now lets you distribute your tunes to Spotify, Apple and YouTube Music

SoundCloud wants to be the artist-friendly streamer you know and trust.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 20, 2019
SoundCloud now lets you distribute your tunes to Spotify, Apple and YouTube Music

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SoundCloud now lets you distribute your tunes to Spotify, Apple and YouTube Music

SoundCloud wants to be the artist-friendly streamer you know and trust.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 20, 2019
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