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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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Australia’s big country obsession is growing, Spotify reveals

Australia’s big country obsession is growing, Spotify reveals

Australia’s big country obsession is growing, according to new Spotify data published for International Country Music Day

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2018
Australia’s big country obsession is growing, Spotify reveals

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Australia’s big country obsession is growing, Spotify reveals

Australia’s big country obsession is growing, according to new Spotify data published for International Country Music Day

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2018
The majors are sweating over Spotify’s direct licensing deals, but everyone has forgotten about Tencent

The majors are sweating over Spotify’s direct licensing deals, but everyone has forgotten about Tencent

Spotify needs content, and the labels love Spotify. But does Spotify need the labels?

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2018
The majors are sweating over Spotify’s direct licensing deals, but everyone has forgotten about Tencent

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The majors are sweating over Spotify’s direct licensing deals, but everyone has forgotten about Tencent

Spotify needs content, and the labels love Spotify. But does Spotify need the labels?

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2018
Triple J wants you to have a say in the parliamentary inquiry on the arts

Triple J wants you to have a say in the parliamentary inquiry on the arts

The parliamentary inquiry on the arts is taking public submissions and Triple J wants its followers to participate.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2018
Triple J wants you to have a say in the parliamentary inquiry on the arts

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Triple J wants you to have a say in the parliamentary inquiry on the arts

The parliamentary inquiry on the arts is taking public submissions and Triple J wants its followers to participate.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2018
Australia Council boasts ‘good news for women in music’ as Olympia, All Our Exes, & others receive funding

Australia Council boasts ‘good news for women in music’ as Olympia, All Our Exes, & others receive funding

Female artists were among the big winners in the Australia Council's latest funding round.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2018
Australia Council boasts ‘good news for women in music’ as Olympia, All Our Exes, & others receive funding

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Australia Council boasts ‘good news for women in music’ as Olympia, All Our Exes, & others receive funding

Female artists were among the big winners in the Australia Council's latest funding round.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2018
Why is Troye Sivan so hot? For everyone, he’s just one of us

Why is Troye Sivan so hot? For everyone, he’s just one of us

Troye Sivan is not your typical artist.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 9, 2018
Why is Troye Sivan so hot? For everyone, he’s just one of us

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Why is Troye Sivan so hot? For everyone, he’s just one of us

Troye Sivan is not your typical artist.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 9, 2018
APRA’s Dean Ormston updates on financials, Tony Burke makes rallying call for copyright protection at special Bigsound breakfast

APRA’s Dean Ormston updates on financials, Tony Burke makes rallying call for copyright protection at special Bigsound breakfast

APRA’s Dean Ormston updates on financials, Tony Burke makes rallying call for copyright protection at special Bigsound breakfast

By Lars Brandle - Sep 6, 2018
APRA’s Dean Ormston updates on financials, Tony Burke makes rallying call for copyright protection at special Bigsound breakfast

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APRA’s Dean Ormston updates on financials, Tony Burke makes rallying call for copyright protection at special Bigsound breakfast

APRA’s Dean Ormston updates on financials, Tony Burke makes rallying call for copyright protection at special Bigsound breakfast

By Lars Brandle - Sep 6, 2018
Paul Kelly gives songwriting masterclass, talks indigenous culture and hip-hop in Bigsound keynote

Paul Kelly gives songwriting masterclass, talks indigenous culture and hip-hop in Bigsound keynote

Paul Kelly kicked off the Bigsound conference programme on Wednesday with a songwriting masterclass and a chat on indigenous culture and hip-hop.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2018
Paul Kelly gives songwriting masterclass, talks indigenous culture and hip-hop in Bigsound keynote

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Paul Kelly gives songwriting masterclass, talks indigenous culture and hip-hop in Bigsound keynote

Paul Kelly kicked off the Bigsound conference programme on Wednesday with a songwriting masterclass and a chat on indigenous culture and hip-hop.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2018
Commercial Radio Australia, Nightlife Music front senate inquiry into Australian content

Commercial Radio Australia, Nightlife Music front senate inquiry into Australian content

The CEOs of Commercial Radio Australia and Nightlife Music fronted a senate inquiry into Australian content

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2018
Commercial Radio Australia, Nightlife Music front senate inquiry into Australian content

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Commercial Radio Australia, Nightlife Music front senate inquiry into Australian content

The CEOs of Commercial Radio Australia and Nightlife Music fronted a senate inquiry into Australian content

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2018
Dew Process promotes staff ahead of ‘huge 12 months’

Dew Process promotes staff ahead of ‘huge 12 months’

Dew Process promotes two key staff

By Lars Brandle - Sep 4, 2018
Dew Process promotes staff ahead of ‘huge 12 months’

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Dew Process promotes staff ahead of ‘huge 12 months’

Dew Process promotes two key staff

By Lars Brandle - Sep 4, 2018
Moshtix launches new chat bot for Facebook Messenger

Moshtix launches new chat bot for Facebook Messenger

Moshtix' new chat bot for Facebook Messenger is here to "make live easy," says the company's CEO Harley Evans.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 3, 2018
Moshtix launches new chat bot for Facebook Messenger

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Moshtix launches new chat bot for Facebook Messenger

Moshtix' new chat bot for Facebook Messenger is here to "make live easy," says the company's CEO Harley Evans.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 3, 2018
Warner Music Australia’s ‘ground breaking’ partnership Born Bred Talent connects artists with influencers

Warner Music Australia’s ‘ground breaking’ partnership Born Bred Talent connects artists with influencers

Warner Music Australia's ‘ground breaking’ partnership with Born Bred Talent connects artists with influencers

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2018
Warner Music Australia’s ‘ground breaking’ partnership Born Bred Talent connects artists with influencers

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Warner Music Australia’s ‘ground breaking’ partnership Born Bred Talent connects artists with influencers

Warner Music Australia's ‘ground breaking’ partnership with Born Bred Talent connects artists with influencers

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2018
Viagogo is building its U.S. presence, bailing on the U.K.

Viagogo is building its U.S. presence, bailing on the U.K.

Viagogo is apparently relocating its staff from the U.K. and U.S. as part of a stateside expansion exercise.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 30, 2018
Viagogo is building its U.S. presence, bailing on the U.K.

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Viagogo is building its U.S. presence, bailing on the U.K.

Viagogo is apparently relocating its staff from the U.K. and U.S. as part of a stateside expansion exercise.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 30, 2018
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