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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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2019 guide to music grants: What to apply for

2019 guide to music grants: What to apply for

No one ever applied for a grant just for fun. The rewards can be great and TIO takes the sting out with this special guide.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 21, 2019
2019 guide to music grants: What to apply for

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2019 guide to music grants: What to apply for

No one ever applied for a grant just for fun. The rewards can be great and TIO takes the sting out with this special guide.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 21, 2019
The walls are closing in on R. Kelly

The walls are closing in on R. Kelly

Everyone is distancing themselves from R. Kelly right now, with the notable exception of the authorities.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 17, 2019
The walls are closing in on R. Kelly

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The walls are closing in on R. Kelly

Everyone is distancing themselves from R. Kelly right now, with the notable exception of the authorities.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 17, 2019
BTS’ ‘Burn the Stage: The Movie’ is coming to YouTube

BTS’ ‘Burn the Stage: The Movie’ is coming to YouTube

BTS is coming to a desktop near you.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 16, 2019
BTS’ ‘Burn the Stage: The Movie’ is coming to YouTube

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BTS’ ‘Burn the Stage: The Movie’ is coming to YouTube

BTS is coming to a desktop near you.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 16, 2019
Tidal is under investigation over allegedly fudged streaming data

Tidal is under investigation over allegedly fudged streaming data

Tidal is being closely watched by authorities in Norway.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2019
Tidal is under investigation over allegedly fudged streaming data

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Tidal is under investigation over allegedly fudged streaming data

Tidal is being closely watched by authorities in Norway.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2019
Pill testing debate: Doctors are ‘ready, willing and able’ to volunteer expertise after latest festival fatality

Pill testing debate: Doctors are ‘ready, willing and able’ to volunteer expertise after latest festival fatality

Doctors are said to be waiting on the sidelines and ready to test pills at festivals as advocates prepare to protest on the streets of Sydney.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 14, 2019
Pill testing debate: Doctors are ‘ready, willing and able’ to volunteer expertise after latest festival fatality

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Pill testing debate: Doctors are ‘ready, willing and able’ to volunteer expertise after latest festival fatality

Doctors are said to be waiting on the sidelines and ready to test pills at festivals as advocates prepare to protest on the streets of Sydney.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 14, 2019
Australia’s music industry wants ISPs to block ‘stream ripping’ sites

Australia’s music industry wants ISPs to block ‘stream ripping’ sites

Australia's recording industry is getting tough on 'stream-ripping'.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 11, 2019
Australia’s music industry wants ISPs to block ‘stream ripping’ sites

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Australia’s music industry wants ISPs to block ‘stream ripping’ sites

Australia's recording industry is getting tough on 'stream-ripping'.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 11, 2019
Angie McMahon, Kwame, Mansionair & more added to SXSW 2019 Line-up

Angie McMahon, Kwame, Mansionair & more added to SXSW 2019 Line-up

A bunch of hot Aussie and Kiwi acts have just been added to the SXSW line-up.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2019
Angie McMahon, Kwame, Mansionair & more added to SXSW 2019 Line-up

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Angie McMahon, Kwame, Mansionair & more added to SXSW 2019 Line-up

A bunch of hot Aussie and Kiwi acts have just been added to the SXSW line-up.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2019
Pitchfork’s founding editor-in-chief Ryan Schreiber steps down

Pitchfork’s founding editor-in-chief Ryan Schreiber steps down

Pitchfork, the music anorak's website of choice, waves goodbye to its founder.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 9, 2019
Pitchfork’s founding editor-in-chief Ryan Schreiber steps down

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Pitchfork’s founding editor-in-chief Ryan Schreiber steps down

Pitchfork, the music anorak's website of choice, waves goodbye to its founder.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 9, 2019
Rolling Stone is Hiring Australian Staff, ‘Ambitious’ Expansion Is Coming

Rolling Stone is Hiring Australian Staff, ‘Ambitious’ Expansion Is Coming

Great news for Australian music writers. Rolling Stone is hiring.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 8, 2019
Rolling Stone is Hiring Australian Staff, ‘Ambitious’ Expansion Is Coming

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Rolling Stone is Hiring Australian Staff, ‘Ambitious’ Expansion Is Coming

Great news for Australian music writers. Rolling Stone is hiring.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 8, 2019
K-POP superstars BTS made an indie Australian duo famous overnight

K-POP superstars BTS made an indie Australian duo famous overnight

What happens when BTS tweets your song? This independent duo is living the dream.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 7, 2019
K-POP superstars BTS made an indie Australian duo famous overnight

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K-POP superstars BTS made an indie Australian duo famous overnight

What happens when BTS tweets your song? This independent duo is living the dream.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 7, 2019
This is who will win the Hottest 100 according to Sportsbet

This is who will win the Hottest 100 according to Sportsbet

Who’s going to win this year? Who will dominate? One of those massive gambling corporations you can’t seem to avoid has taken a punt.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 4, 2019
This is who will win the Hottest 100 according to Sportsbet

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This is who will win the Hottest 100 according to Sportsbet

Who’s going to win this year? Who will dominate? One of those massive gambling corporations you can’t seem to avoid has taken a punt.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 4, 2019
Did Gladys Berejiklian change her mind on pill testing?

Did Gladys Berejiklian change her mind on pill testing?

Gladys Berejiklian has hinted for the first time that she's open to the pill testing argument...on a condition .

By Lars Brandle - Jan 3, 2019
Did Gladys Berejiklian change her mind on pill testing?

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Did Gladys Berejiklian change her mind on pill testing?

Gladys Berejiklian has hinted for the first time that she's open to the pill testing argument...on a condition .

By Lars Brandle - Jan 3, 2019
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