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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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Despite Brutal Conditions, Concert Attendance and Revenue Reached All-Time Highs In 2024: Report

Despite Brutal Conditions, Concert Attendance and Revenue Reached All-Time Highs In 2024: Report

Total revenue last year came in at an all-time high $3.4 billion, a 6.9% increase on the year-before period.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 18, 2025
Despite Brutal Conditions, Concert Attendance and Revenue Reached All-Time Highs In 2024: Report

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Despite Brutal Conditions, Concert Attendance and Revenue Reached All-Time Highs In 2024: Report

Total revenue last year came in at an all-time high $3.4 billion, a 6.9% increase on the year-before period.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 18, 2025
The Seed Fund Workshop Returns In 2026

The Seed Fund Workshop Returns In 2026

Over 19 years, the Fund has delivered 13 management workshop programs, and guided scores of careers in music.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2025
The Seed Fund Workshop Returns In 2026

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The Seed Fund Workshop Returns In 2026

Over 19 years, the Fund has delivered 13 management workshop programs, and guided scores of careers in music.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2025
Proposed Exception In Copyright Act Would Be ‘Devastating’ For Independents, Music Publishers Warn

Proposed Exception In Copyright Act Would Be ‘Devastating’ For Independents, Music Publishers Warn

The Commission’s proposed text and data mining (TDM) would deliver a “devastating” blow to the domestic music industry.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2025
Proposed Exception In Copyright Act Would Be ‘Devastating’ For Independents, Music Publishers Warn

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Proposed Exception In Copyright Act Would Be ‘Devastating’ For Independents, Music Publishers Warn

The Commission’s proposed text and data mining (TDM) would deliver a “devastating” blow to the domestic music industry.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2025
‘Missed The Mark Entirely’: APRA AMCOS' Response to Proposed Changes to Copyright Act

‘Missed The Mark Entirely’: APRA AMCOS' Response to Proposed Changes to Copyright Act

"Rather than undermining copyright protections, the Commission should explore investment incentives," reads APRA's submission.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2025
‘Missed The Mark Entirely’: APRA AMCOS' Response to Proposed Changes to Copyright Act

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‘Missed The Mark Entirely’: APRA AMCOS' Response to Proposed Changes to Copyright Act

"Rather than undermining copyright protections, the Commission should explore investment incentives," reads APRA's submission.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2025
Submissions Are Now Open For ‘First Sounds’ Volumes 13 and 14

Submissions Are Now Open For ‘First Sounds’ Volumes 13 and 14

Independent First Nations musicians are invited to submit “radio-ready music for consideration” at firstsounds.amrap.org.au.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2025
Submissions Are Now Open For ‘First Sounds’ Volumes 13 and 14

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Submissions Are Now Open For ‘First Sounds’ Volumes 13 and 14

Independent First Nations musicians are invited to submit “radio-ready music for consideration” at firstsounds.amrap.org.au.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 15, 2025
ARIA Charts: John Butler’s ‘PRISM’ Powers to No. 3

ARIA Charts: John Butler’s ‘PRISM’ Powers to No. 3

ARIA Award winner John Butler starts at No. 3 with his solo release PRISM, the third in an expansive, four-part “seasons” project.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2025
ARIA Charts: John Butler’s ‘PRISM’ Powers to No. 3

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ARIA Charts: John Butler’s ‘PRISM’ Powers to No. 3

ARIA Award winner John Butler starts at No. 3 with his solo release PRISM, the third in an expansive, four-part “seasons” project.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2025
‘Should be Backing Aussie Talent’: Sarah Hanson-Young Weighs In On NRL, AFL Grand Final Entertainment

‘Should be Backing Aussie Talent’: Sarah Hanson-Young Weighs In On NRL, AFL Grand Final Entertainment

“Another day, another iconic Aussie sport shipping in an international artist and ignoring our homegrown talent.”

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2025
‘Should be Backing Aussie Talent’: Sarah Hanson-Young Weighs In On NRL, AFL Grand Final Entertainment

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‘Should be Backing Aussie Talent’: Sarah Hanson-Young Weighs In On NRL, AFL Grand Final Entertainment

“Another day, another iconic Aussie sport shipping in an international artist and ignoring our homegrown talent.”

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2025
Global Creatures Grabs Stage Rights For ‘Boy Swallows Universe’

Global Creatures Grabs Stage Rights For ‘Boy Swallows Universe’

Trent Dalton’s beloved coming-of-age tale will come alive for a stage theatrical adaptation through Global Creatures.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2025
Global Creatures Grabs Stage Rights For ‘Boy Swallows Universe’

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Global Creatures Grabs Stage Rights For ‘Boy Swallows Universe’

Trent Dalton’s beloved coming-of-age tale will come alive for a stage theatrical adaptation through Global Creatures.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2025
ARIA's New-Look Charts Are Here

ARIA's New-Look Charts Are Here

Sabrina Carpenter nabs a piece of history as "Man’s Best Friend" blasts to No. 1 on an all-new ARIA Albums Chart.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2025
ARIA's New-Look Charts Are Here

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ARIA's New-Look Charts Are Here

Sabrina Carpenter nabs a piece of history as "Man’s Best Friend" blasts to No. 1 on an all-new ARIA Albums Chart.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2025
'There's No Limit to How We Can Grow': Industry Leaders Explore Health of Australian Music at BIGSOUND 2025

'There's No Limit to How We Can Grow': Industry Leaders Explore Health of Australian Music at BIGSOUND 2025

A “captains of industry” panel discussion pondered the complex evolutions happening behind the scenes, the hot-button topics and more.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 3, 2025
'There's No Limit to How We Can Grow': Industry Leaders Explore Health of Australian Music at BIGSOUND 2025

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'There's No Limit to How We Can Grow': Industry Leaders Explore Health of Australian Music at BIGSOUND 2025

A “captains of industry” panel discussion pondered the complex evolutions happening behind the scenes, the hot-button topics and more.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 3, 2025
Most Music Fans Will Still Pay Above Expectations to See Their Heroes: ‘2025 Ticketing State of Play’ Report

Most Music Fans Will Still Pay Above Expectations to See Their Heroes: ‘2025 Ticketing State of Play’ Report

Australians still love going to a show. Though buying a ticket or paying the bills is a dilemma most of us are now faced with.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 2, 2025
Most Music Fans Will Still Pay Above Expectations to See Their Heroes: ‘2025 Ticketing State of Play’ Report

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Most Music Fans Will Still Pay Above Expectations to See Their Heroes: ‘2025 Ticketing State of Play’ Report

Australians still love going to a show. Though buying a ticket or paying the bills is a dilemma most of us are now faced with.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 2, 2025
UNIFIED Music Group Launches ‘Ground Floor’ Artist Development Program

UNIFIED Music Group Launches ‘Ground Floor’ Artist Development Program

Announced as BIGSOUND gets underway, Ground Floor is a six-month incubator for independent homegrown artists, powered by Community Music.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 2, 2025
UNIFIED Music Group Launches ‘Ground Floor’ Artist Development Program

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UNIFIED Music Group Launches ‘Ground Floor’ Artist Development Program

Announced as BIGSOUND gets underway, Ground Floor is a six-month incubator for independent homegrown artists, powered by Community Music.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 2, 2025
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