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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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NZ's You’re The Future Of Music will guide the next generation of Kiwi artists

NZ's You’re The Future Of Music will guide the next generation of Kiwi artists

The first You’re The Future Of Music event will run in Auckland in November and will consist of two days of workshops, a keynote seminar and a showcase.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 3, 2018
NZ's You’re The Future Of Music will guide the next generation of Kiwi artists

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NZ's You’re The Future Of Music will guide the next generation of Kiwi artists

The first You’re The Future Of Music event will run in Auckland in November and will consist of two days of workshops, a keynote seminar and a showcase.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 3, 2018
Ticketmaster hit with U.S. class action over alleged scalping scheme

Ticketmaster hit with U.S. class action over alleged scalping scheme

Ticketmaster is hit with a U.S. class action over its alleged ticket scalping scheme

By Lars Brandle - Oct 2, 2018
Ticketmaster hit with U.S. class action over alleged scalping scheme

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Ticketmaster hit with U.S. class action over alleged scalping scheme

Ticketmaster is hit with a U.S. class action over its alleged ticket scalping scheme

By Lars Brandle - Oct 2, 2018
NZ's Devilskin take on Europe, target Australia with next album

NZ's Devilskin take on Europe, target Australia with next album

NZ's Devilskin are taking their brand of indie hard rock around the globe. With a new album out next year, Australia is in their sights.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 2, 2018
NZ's Devilskin take on Europe, target Australia with next album

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NZ's Devilskin take on Europe, target Australia with next album

NZ's Devilskin are taking their brand of indie hard rock around the globe. With a new album out next year, Australia is in their sights.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 2, 2018
‘Power of Live’ report finds concerts and fests are cutting through the digital noise

‘Power of Live’ report finds concerts and fests are cutting through the digital noise

Live is very much alive. And, despite the dire warnings of naysayers, it’s not losing clout with younger generations, a new report claims.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2018
‘Power of Live’ report finds concerts and fests are cutting through the digital noise

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‘Power of Live’ report finds concerts and fests are cutting through the digital noise

Live is very much alive. And, despite the dire warnings of naysayers, it’s not losing clout with younger generations, a new report claims.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2018
Here's what went down at the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Australian Music last night

Here's what went down at the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Australian Music last night

More than 100 ministers, senators, Parliament House staff and members of the PRO watched on as Icehouse, William Barton, Leah Flanagan, William Crighton and KLP took the mic.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2018
Here's what went down at the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Australian Music last night

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Here's what went down at the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Australian Music last night

More than 100 ministers, senators, Parliament House staff and members of the PRO watched on as Icehouse, William Barton, Leah Flanagan, William Crighton and KLP took the mic.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2018
Michael Gudinski and Neil Finn inspired Stuart Coupe's new book 'Roadies'

Michael Gudinski and Neil Finn inspired Stuart Coupe's new book 'Roadies'

TIO caught up with author Stuart Coupe for a glance behind the action of his latest work, 'Roadies'.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 26, 2018
Michael Gudinski and Neil Finn inspired Stuart Coupe's new book 'Roadies'

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Michael Gudinski and Neil Finn inspired Stuart Coupe's new book 'Roadies'

TIO caught up with author Stuart Coupe for a glance behind the action of his latest work, 'Roadies'.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 26, 2018
Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2018
Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

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Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2018
Kaskade talks advice, unplugging from social media and pressure at the top

Kaskade talks advice, unplugging from social media and pressure at the top

Kaskade talks advice, unplugging from social media and pressure at the top in keynote at Music Matters

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2018
Kaskade talks advice, unplugging from social media and pressure at the top

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Kaskade talks advice, unplugging from social media and pressure at the top

Kaskade talks advice, unplugging from social media and pressure at the top in keynote at Music Matters

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2018
Questions remain after CBAA's Amrap investigation

Questions remain after CBAA's Amrap investigation

The CBAA's investigation into the management of the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (Amrap) has come to an end. Check out the synopsis of its findings.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2018
Questions remain after CBAA's Amrap investigation

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Questions remain after CBAA's Amrap investigation

The CBAA's investigation into the management of the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (Amrap) has come to an end. Check out the synopsis of its findings.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2018
NSW Premier’s pledge to ban Defqon.1: The industry and health experts react

NSW Premier’s pledge to ban Defqon.1: The industry and health experts react

The industry and health experts react to NSW Premier’s vow to ban Defqon.1 after apparent drug overdoses.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 18, 2018
NSW Premier’s pledge to ban Defqon.1: The industry and health experts react

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NSW Premier’s pledge to ban Defqon.1: The industry and health experts react

The industry and health experts react to NSW Premier’s vow to ban Defqon.1 after apparent drug overdoses.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 18, 2018
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