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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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“There is a plan on the way": Global Cities After Dark shines a light on night economy

“There is a plan on the way": Global Cities After Dark shines a light on night economy

Central Sydney’s night economy has been in a dark place for some years. But a new dawn is coming.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 13, 2018
“There is a plan on the way": Global Cities After Dark shines a light on night economy

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“There is a plan on the way": Global Cities After Dark shines a light on night economy

Central Sydney’s night economy has been in a dark place for some years. But a new dawn is coming.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 13, 2018
Gilles Peterson talks Australian music, Brexit and ‘earning your stripes’ in the record biz

Gilles Peterson talks Australian music, Brexit and ‘earning your stripes’ in the record biz

TIO caught up with the legendary tune selector ahead of his trip to Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 13, 2018
Gilles Peterson talks Australian music, Brexit and ‘earning your stripes’ in the record biz

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Gilles Peterson talks Australian music, Brexit and ‘earning your stripes’ in the record biz

TIO caught up with the legendary tune selector ahead of his trip to Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 13, 2018
Rice Is Nice Owner Julia Wilson talks 10 years in business: ‘We can just do whatever we want’

Rice Is Nice Owner Julia Wilson talks 10 years in business: ‘We can just do whatever we want’

Rice Is Nice is now 10 years young. TIO caught up with the label's owner Julia Wilson for a chat about the past, the future and everything in between.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 12, 2018
Rice Is Nice Owner Julia Wilson talks 10 years in business: ‘We can just do whatever we want’

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Rice Is Nice Owner Julia Wilson talks 10 years in business: ‘We can just do whatever we want’

Rice Is Nice is now 10 years young. TIO caught up with the label's owner Julia Wilson for a chat about the past, the future and everything in between.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 12, 2018
‘Neighbours’ and BMG are now exclusive music partners

‘Neighbours’ and BMG are now exclusive music partners

BMG has claimed bragging rights with its new "Neighbours" deal.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2018
‘Neighbours’ and BMG are now exclusive music partners

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‘Neighbours’ and BMG are now exclusive music partners

BMG has claimed bragging rights with its new "Neighbours" deal.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2018
Eventbrite launches ‘game changer’ live solution Eventbrite Music

Eventbrite launches ‘game changer’ live solution Eventbrite Music

Eventbrite says its new software tools will give a boost to indie event organisers and venue operators.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2018
Eventbrite launches ‘game changer’ live solution Eventbrite Music

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Eventbrite launches ‘game changer’ live solution Eventbrite Music

Eventbrite says its new software tools will give a boost to indie event organisers and venue operators.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2018
Rebekah Horne is Apple Music’s new country director

Rebekah Horne is Apple Music’s new country director

Horne joins the tech giant as country director for Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Books, iTunes and the App Store in Australasia.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 7, 2018
Rebekah Horne is Apple Music’s new country director

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Rebekah Horne is Apple Music’s new country director

Horne joins the tech giant as country director for Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Books, iTunes and the App Store in Australasia.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 7, 2018
Harley Evans talks Moshtix 15th anniversary, blockchain and the future of live

Harley Evans talks Moshtix 15th anniversary, blockchain and the future of live

Moshtix's staff aren't sitting back and celebrating its milestone anniversary. The company is retooling for the changing live scene.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 7, 2018
Harley Evans talks Moshtix 15th anniversary, blockchain and the future of live

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Harley Evans talks Moshtix 15th anniversary, blockchain and the future of live

Moshtix's staff aren't sitting back and celebrating its milestone anniversary. The company is retooling for the changing live scene.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 7, 2018
The Wombats will launch War Child Australia with ARIA Week concert: exclusive

The Wombats will launch War Child Australia with ARIA Week concert: exclusive

War Child is marching into Australia for the first time.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 5, 2018
The Wombats will launch War Child Australia with ARIA Week concert: exclusive

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The Wombats will launch War Child Australia with ARIA Week concert: exclusive

War Child is marching into Australia for the first time.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 5, 2018
The strange cocktail that is Lime Cordiale

The strange cocktail that is Lime Cordiale

Michael Chugg shouts louder than you, and he's been shouting real loud about Lime Cordiale since he discovered and signed the band to his fledgling label and management enterprise 2013. The legendary…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 2, 2018
The strange cocktail that is Lime Cordiale

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The strange cocktail that is Lime Cordiale

Michael Chugg shouts louder than you, and he's been shouting real loud about Lime Cordiale since he discovered and signed the band to his fledgling label and management enterprise 2013. The legendary…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 2, 2018
Macquarie, Universal still in the race to buy Taylor Swift’s Big Machine: report

Macquarie, Universal still in the race to buy Taylor Swift’s Big Machine: report

You'll need a big, big cash reserve to buy Big Machine Label Group.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 31, 2018
Macquarie, Universal still in the race to buy Taylor Swift’s Big Machine: report

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Macquarie, Universal still in the race to buy Taylor Swift’s Big Machine: report

You'll need a big, big cash reserve to buy Big Machine Label Group.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 31, 2018
Spotify stock suffers ahead of Q3 earnings call

Spotify stock suffers ahead of Q3 earnings call

With Spotify set to announce its third-quarter performance, the streaming giant is caught in a bad patch for tech stocks.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 30, 2018
Spotify stock suffers ahead of Q3 earnings call

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Spotify stock suffers ahead of Q3 earnings call

With Spotify set to announce its third-quarter performance, the streaming giant is caught in a bad patch for tech stocks.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 30, 2018
Impala promises to fight ‘perplexing’ European regulatory approval of Sony ATV-EMI Publishing deal

Impala promises to fight ‘perplexing’ European regulatory approval of Sony ATV-EMI Publishing deal

"This is simply too important to let go," the pan-European independents' lobby body explains. "It undermines eighteen years of robust merger control in the music sector.”

By Lars Brandle - Oct 29, 2018
Impala promises to fight ‘perplexing’ European regulatory approval of Sony ATV-EMI Publishing deal

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Impala promises to fight ‘perplexing’ European regulatory approval of Sony ATV-EMI Publishing deal

"This is simply too important to let go," the pan-European independents' lobby body explains. "It undermines eighteen years of robust merger control in the music sector.”

By Lars Brandle - Oct 29, 2018
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