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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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Spotify Australia announces winners of Sound Up Bootcamp for aspiring First Nations podcasters

Spotify Australia announces winners of Sound Up Bootcamp for aspiring First Nations podcasters

Spotify has dished out four podcasting grants as part of its first Sound Up Bootcamp Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2019
Spotify Australia announces winners of Sound Up Bootcamp for aspiring First Nations podcasters

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Spotify Australia announces winners of Sound Up Bootcamp for aspiring First Nations podcasters

Spotify has dished out four podcasting grants as part of its first Sound Up Bootcamp Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2019
Labor pledges to fight Liberals’ ‘war on music’

Labor pledges to fight Liberals’ ‘war on music’

Labor has promised to go into bat for the music sector.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 15, 2019
Labor pledges to fight Liberals’ ‘war on music’

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Labor pledges to fight Liberals’ ‘war on music’

Labor has promised to go into bat for the music sector.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 15, 2019
The 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is now open

The 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is now open

Got game? The 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition could be your field of dreams.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 15, 2019
The 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is now open

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The 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is now open

Got game? The 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition could be your field of dreams.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 15, 2019
NSW music festival licensing regime: The ultimate primer

NSW music festival licensing regime: The ultimate primer

Put on the kettle, get settled and read up on what's happening right now in festival-land.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 14, 2019
NSW music festival licensing regime: The ultimate primer

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NSW music festival licensing regime: The ultimate primer

Put on the kettle, get settled and read up on what's happening right now in festival-land.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 14, 2019
EU agrees to update copyright rules, ‘fair remuneration’ awaits artists

EU agrees to update copyright rules, ‘fair remuneration’ awaits artists

Musicians should benefit from sweeping changes to copyright rules in Europe.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 14, 2019
EU agrees to update copyright rules, ‘fair remuneration’ awaits artists

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EU agrees to update copyright rules, ‘fair remuneration’ awaits artists

Musicians should benefit from sweeping changes to copyright rules in Europe.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 14, 2019
UMG acquires indie distributor Ingrooves, a new ‘robust platform’ is coming

UMG acquires indie distributor Ingrooves, a new ‘robust platform’ is coming

Universal Music Group is swallowing up another indie distributor.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 13, 2019
UMG acquires indie distributor Ingrooves, a new ‘robust platform’ is coming

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UMG acquires indie distributor Ingrooves, a new ‘robust platform’ is coming

Universal Music Group is swallowing up another indie distributor.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 13, 2019
Have we reached a breakthrough in the ‘war on festivals’? (EXCLUSIVE)

Have we reached a breakthrough in the ‘war on festivals’? (EXCLUSIVE)

Bluesfest director Peter Noble has negotiated a truce.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 13, 2019
Have we reached a breakthrough in the ‘war on festivals’? (EXCLUSIVE)

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Have we reached a breakthrough in the ‘war on festivals’? (EXCLUSIVE)

Bluesfest director Peter Noble has negotiated a truce.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 13, 2019
Architects announced as first band to play Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall

Architects announced as first band to play Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall

Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall has its very first confirmed performer.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 12, 2019
Architects announced as first band to play Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall

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Architects announced as first band to play Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall

Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall has its very first confirmed performer.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 12, 2019
Australian Festivals Association blasts licensing regime as ‘too rushed,’ asks government for a break

Australian Festivals Association blasts licensing regime as ‘too rushed,’ asks government for a break

The Australian Festival Association isn't happy with the NSW government's licensing regime. And it wants change.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 12, 2019
Australian Festivals Association blasts licensing regime as ‘too rushed,’ asks government for a break

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Australian Festivals Association blasts licensing regime as ‘too rushed,’ asks government for a break

The Australian Festival Association isn't happy with the NSW government's licensing regime. And it wants change.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 12, 2019
‘Leaving Neverland’ doco exposing Michael Jackson’s abuse of Aussie dancer gets TV release

‘Leaving Neverland’ doco exposing Michael Jackson’s abuse of Aussie dancer gets TV release

A controversial new Michael Jackson documentary is coming to HBO.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 11, 2019
‘Leaving Neverland’ doco exposing Michael Jackson’s abuse of Aussie dancer gets TV release

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‘Leaving Neverland’ doco exposing Michael Jackson’s abuse of Aussie dancer gets TV release

A controversial new Michael Jackson documentary is coming to HBO.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 11, 2019
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