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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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Victoria is Australia's home of live entertainment [LPA Report]

Victoria is Australia's home of live entertainment [LPA Report]

It’s all outlined in Live Performance Australia's latest snapshot of the live performance sector.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2018
Victoria is Australia's home of live entertainment [LPA Report]

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Victoria is Australia's home of live entertainment [LPA Report]

It’s all outlined in Live Performance Australia's latest snapshot of the live performance sector.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2018
ARIA revamps charts to reward paid subscription streams over ad-supported plays

ARIA revamps charts to reward paid subscription streams over ad-supported plays

ARIA Charts will be revamped from this weekend to place greater emphasis on paid subscription streams.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 24, 2018
ARIA revamps charts to reward paid subscription streams over ad-supported plays

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ARIA revamps charts to reward paid subscription streams over ad-supported plays

ARIA Charts will be revamped from this weekend to place greater emphasis on paid subscription streams.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 24, 2018
Drake just broke a Beatles record for most Billboard Hot 100 hits in a single year

Drake just broke a Beatles record for most Billboard Hot 100 hits in a single year

Drake busts the Beatles benchmark of 11, set back in 1964 when Beatlemania was a thing.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 23, 2018
Drake just broke a Beatles record for most Billboard Hot 100 hits in a single year

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Drake just broke a Beatles record for most Billboard Hot 100 hits in a single year

Drake busts the Beatles benchmark of 11, set back in 1964 when Beatlemania was a thing.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 23, 2018
YouTube and Eventbrite are selling concert tickets through music videos

YouTube and Eventbrite are selling concert tickets through music videos

RÜFÜS DU SOL, Stella Donnelly and Wafia are among the first Australian acts who will participate in the new integration.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 19, 2018
YouTube and Eventbrite are selling concert tickets through music videos

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YouTube and Eventbrite are selling concert tickets through music videos

RÜFÜS DU SOL, Stella Donnelly and Wafia are among the first Australian acts who will participate in the new integration.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 19, 2018
Australian music industry files its submissions for federal inquiry: take a look

Australian music industry files its submissions for federal inquiry: take a look

TIO explored some of the reading material now at the committee’s fingertips.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 18, 2018
Australian music industry files its submissions for federal inquiry: take a look

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Australian music industry files its submissions for federal inquiry: take a look

TIO explored some of the reading material now at the committee’s fingertips.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 18, 2018
Royalties from digital, international, streaming, reach all-time high in Australia

Royalties from digital, international, streaming, reach all-time high in Australia

It was another record-busting year for APRA AMCOS.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 17, 2018
Royalties from digital, international, streaming, reach all-time high in Australia

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Royalties from digital, international, streaming, reach all-time high in Australia

It was another record-busting year for APRA AMCOS.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 17, 2018
John Butler Signs Multi-Territory Deal With Downtown Music Publishing

John Butler Signs Multi-Territory Deal With Downtown Music Publishing

Downtown will administer upwards of 100 compositions from John Butler Trio's catalogue, including songs that haven’t been released.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2018
John Butler Signs Multi-Territory Deal With Downtown Music Publishing

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John Butler Signs Multi-Territory Deal With Downtown Music Publishing

Downtown will administer upwards of 100 compositions from John Butler Trio's catalogue, including songs that haven’t been released.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2018
Tencent Music’s U.S. IPO reportedly delayed after global market turmoil

Tencent Music’s U.S. IPO reportedly delayed after global market turmoil

Tencent Music is said to have pushed-back its IPO several weeks after an uncertain stretch on the global markets.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2018
Tencent Music’s U.S. IPO reportedly delayed after global market turmoil

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Tencent Music’s U.S. IPO reportedly delayed after global market turmoil

Tencent Music is said to have pushed-back its IPO several weeks after an uncertain stretch on the global markets.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2018
Israel fines New Zealanders for encouraging Lorde to cancel Tel Aviv concert

Israel fines New Zealanders for encouraging Lorde to cancel Tel Aviv concert

Lorde's cancelled concert in Israel has developed into a landmark legal case

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2018
Israel fines New Zealanders for encouraging Lorde to cancel Tel Aviv concert

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Israel fines New Zealanders for encouraging Lorde to cancel Tel Aviv concert

Lorde's cancelled concert in Israel has developed into a landmark legal case

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2018
IFPI’s ‘Consumer Insight' study shows YouTube is king, piracy is still a problem

IFPI’s ‘Consumer Insight' study shows YouTube is king, piracy is still a problem

The IFPI’s 2018 "Consumer Insight Report" explores what we listen to, how and where.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 10, 2018
IFPI’s ‘Consumer Insight' study shows YouTube is king, piracy is still a problem

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IFPI’s ‘Consumer Insight' study shows YouTube is king, piracy is still a problem

The IFPI’s 2018 "Consumer Insight Report" explores what we listen to, how and where.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 10, 2018
ARIA files submission for music inquiry, proposes ambitious 5% global market share by 2030

ARIA files submission for music inquiry, proposes ambitious 5% global market share by 2030

ARIA wants the music industry and Government to work towards an ambitious goal of boosting Australia's standing on the world stage.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2018
ARIA files submission for music inquiry, proposes ambitious 5% global market share by 2030

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ARIA files submission for music inquiry, proposes ambitious 5% global market share by 2030

ARIA wants the music industry and Government to work towards an ambitious goal of boosting Australia's standing on the world stage.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2018
Entries open for 2019 Billy Thorpe Scholarship, Queensland Music Awards

Entries open for 2019 Billy Thorpe Scholarship, Queensland Music Awards

Musicians and bands, you could be in the running for the 2019 Billy Thorpe Scholarship or a Queensland Music Award.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2018
Entries open for 2019 Billy Thorpe Scholarship, Queensland Music Awards

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Entries open for 2019 Billy Thorpe Scholarship, Queensland Music Awards

Musicians and bands, you could be in the running for the 2019 Billy Thorpe Scholarship or a Queensland Music Award.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2018
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