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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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Love and Rent expands team, artist roster: Exclusive

Love and Rent expands team, artist roster: Exclusive

Love and Rent expands its team and artist roster, and relaunches its online presence.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 29, 2018
Love and Rent expands team, artist roster: Exclusive

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Love and Rent expands team, artist roster: Exclusive

Love and Rent expands its team and artist roster, and relaunches its online presence.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 29, 2018
Rove McManus' 'Saturday Night' return is a mixed-bag

Rove McManus' 'Saturday Night' return is a mixed-bag

Rove McManus' 'Saturday Night' return shows us the old measuring stick for a TV show's performance needs an upgrade.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2018
Rove McManus' 'Saturday Night' return is a mixed-bag

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Rove McManus' 'Saturday Night' return is a mixed-bag

Rove McManus' 'Saturday Night' return shows us the old measuring stick for a TV show's performance needs an upgrade.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2018
Sydney’s Lord Mayor Clover Moore wants lockout law exemption for live music venues

Sydney’s Lord Mayor Clover Moore wants lockout law exemption for live music venues

Sydney's live live music venues would be exempt from the controversial lockout laws under new proposals from Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2018
Sydney’s Lord Mayor Clover Moore wants lockout law exemption for live music venues

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Sydney’s Lord Mayor Clover Moore wants lockout law exemption for live music venues

Sydney's live live music venues would be exempt from the controversial lockout laws under new proposals from Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2018
Australia’s live and streaming biz line up for NSW Music Inquiry: Watch it now

Australia’s live and streaming biz line up for NSW Music Inquiry: Watch it now

The NSW Music Inquiry has kicked off in Sydney. Watch it online.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 24, 2018
Australia’s live and streaming biz line up for NSW Music Inquiry: Watch it now

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Australia’s live and streaming biz line up for NSW Music Inquiry: Watch it now

The NSW Music Inquiry has kicked off in Sydney. Watch it online.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 24, 2018
J.J. Abrams has launched an indie music label

J.J. Abrams has launched an indie music label

J.J. Abrams is on a new journey into record label land.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 23, 2018
J.J. Abrams has launched an indie music label

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J.J. Abrams has launched an indie music label

J.J. Abrams is on a new journey into record label land.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 23, 2018
‘Gurrumul’ becomes seventh highest-grossing Australian documentary of all time

‘Gurrumul’ becomes seventh highest-grossing Australian documentary of all time

Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu’s remarkable story is now a posthumous box-office hit. Gurrumul, an acclaimed portrait of the late indigenous artist’s rare talent, is now recognized as the seventh…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2018
‘Gurrumul’ becomes seventh highest-grossing Australian documentary of all time

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‘Gurrumul’ becomes seventh highest-grossing Australian documentary of all time

Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu’s remarkable story is now a posthumous box-office hit. Gurrumul, an acclaimed portrait of the late indigenous artist’s rare talent, is now recognized as the seventh…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2018
Bigsound 2018 is just around the corner. Here’s the TIO checklist

Bigsound 2018 is just around the corner. Here’s the TIO checklist

Ready for Bigsound 2018? You won't be until you've read the TIO checklist.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2018
Bigsound 2018 is just around the corner. Here’s the TIO checklist

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Bigsound 2018 is just around the corner. Here’s the TIO checklist

Ready for Bigsound 2018? You won't be until you've read the TIO checklist.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2018
123 Agency launches record label JV with Sony Music Australia

123 Agency launches record label JV with Sony Music Australia

123 Agency, which represents Tash Sultana, Kingswood and many more, has struck a joint venture recording label partnership with Sony Music Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 20, 2018
123 Agency launches record label JV with Sony Music Australia

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123 Agency launches record label JV with Sony Music Australia

123 Agency, which represents Tash Sultana, Kingswood and many more, has struck a joint venture recording label partnership with Sony Music Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 20, 2018
Sony’s acquisition of EMI Publishing declared ‘seismic’ as Impala lodges concerns with European Commission

Sony’s acquisition of EMI Publishing declared ‘seismic’ as Impala lodges concerns with European Commission

Impala, the pan-European independent music companies' trade body, has called on the European Commission to investigation the merger of Sony and EMI Music Publishing.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 17, 2018
Sony’s acquisition of EMI Publishing declared ‘seismic’ as Impala lodges concerns with European Commission

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Sony’s acquisition of EMI Publishing declared ‘seismic’ as Impala lodges concerns with European Commission

Impala, the pan-European independent music companies' trade body, has called on the European Commission to investigation the merger of Sony and EMI Music Publishing.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 17, 2018
APRA’s Richard Mallett talks Facebook content deal: ‘we hope to see some real significant benefit to our songwriters'

APRA’s Richard Mallett talks Facebook content deal: ‘we hope to see some real significant benefit to our songwriters'

TIO spoke with APRA AMCOS Richard Mallett about the society's "landmark" deal with Facebook.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 16, 2018
APRA’s Richard Mallett talks Facebook content deal: ‘we hope to see some real significant benefit to our songwriters'

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APRA’s Richard Mallett talks Facebook content deal: ‘we hope to see some real significant benefit to our songwriters'

TIO spoke with APRA AMCOS Richard Mallett about the society's "landmark" deal with Facebook.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 16, 2018
Download Festival Australia now has 2019 dates and venues for Sydney and Melbourne

Download Festival Australia now has 2019 dates and venues for Sydney and Melbourne

Download Festival Australia will return to Melbourne and debut in Sydney in 2019. Check out the dates and venues.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2018
Download Festival Australia now has 2019 dates and venues for Sydney and Melbourne

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Download Festival Australia now has 2019 dates and venues for Sydney and Melbourne

Download Festival Australia will return to Melbourne and debut in Sydney in 2019. Check out the dates and venues.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2018
With bounce, swagger and syncs, Confidence Man take their show to the world

With bounce, swagger and syncs, Confidence Man take their show to the world

Confidence Man is blowing up overseas. Sync is a big part of the story.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2018
With bounce, swagger and syncs, Confidence Man take their show to the world

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With bounce, swagger and syncs, Confidence Man take their show to the world

Confidence Man is blowing up overseas. Sync is a big part of the story.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2018
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