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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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Meet the Female Founders Transforming Music Education

Meet the Female Founders Transforming Music Education

Australian start-ups are leading the charge in the next evolution of music education - and we have a group of visionary female founders to thank

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2025
Meet the Female Founders Transforming Music Education

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Meet the Female Founders Transforming Music Education

Australian start-ups are leading the charge in the next evolution of music education - and we have a group of visionary female founders to thank

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2025
Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena Will Host First NBA Games in Australia

Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena Will Host First NBA Games in Australia

The NBA's New Orleans Pelicans will play Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix this October. Rod Laver Arena will host the games.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2025
Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena Will Host First NBA Games in Australia

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Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena Will Host First NBA Games in Australia

The NBA's New Orleans Pelicans will play Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix this October. Rod Laver Arena will host the games.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2025
John Rostron Locked in for Keynote at 2025 Australian Festival Industry Conference

John Rostron Locked in for Keynote at 2025 Australian Festival Industry Conference

Now entering its fourth event, and heading to Brisbane for the first time, AFIC is the region’s powwow for festival management professionals.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 10, 2025
John Rostron Locked in for Keynote at 2025 Australian Festival Industry Conference

News

John Rostron Locked in for Keynote at 2025 Australian Festival Industry Conference

Now entering its fourth event, and heading to Brisbane for the first time, AFIC is the region’s powwow for festival management professionals.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 10, 2025
Billie Eilish, Rosé Reign as Australian Artists Locked Out of ARIA Top 50 Charts

Billie Eilish, Rosé Reign as Australian Artists Locked Out of ARIA Top 50 Charts

As the “Bad Guy” singer works her way around the country for an arena tour, her third and latest studio LP returns No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
Billie Eilish, Rosé Reign as Australian Artists Locked Out of ARIA Top 50 Charts

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Billie Eilish, Rosé Reign as Australian Artists Locked Out of ARIA Top 50 Charts

As the “Bad Guy” singer works her way around the country for an arena tour, her third and latest studio LP returns No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
Parliamentary Report on Australian Live Music Makes Case for Major Reforms

Parliamentary Report on Australian Live Music Makes Case for Major Reforms

The Committee delivers 20 recommendations. Among them, a tax offset for live music; the expansion of the “Revive Live” program; and more.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
Parliamentary Report on Australian Live Music Makes Case for Major Reforms

News

Parliamentary Report on Australian Live Music Makes Case for Major Reforms

The Committee delivers 20 recommendations. Among them, a tax offset for live music; the expansion of the “Revive Live” program; and more.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
Esoteric Festival 2025 Cancellation ‘Does Major Reputational Damage’ to Victoria’s Live Scene: AFA

Esoteric Festival 2025 Cancellation ‘Does Major Reputational Damage’ to Victoria’s Live Scene: AFA

A review of the POPE regime kicked off this week, and “couldn’t have come at a better time,” adds AFA's Arkins.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
Esoteric Festival 2025 Cancellation ‘Does Major Reputational Damage’ to Victoria’s Live Scene: AFA

News

Esoteric Festival 2025 Cancellation ‘Does Major Reputational Damage’ to Victoria’s Live Scene: AFA

A review of the POPE regime kicked off this week, and “couldn’t have come at a better time,” adds AFA's Arkins.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
Glastonbury Festival 2025: Australian Acts Will Play on Every Day

Glastonbury Festival 2025: Australian Acts Will Play on Every Day

The first wave of announcements for Glastonbury Festival 2025 includes a steady diet of acts from Down Under.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
Glastonbury Festival 2025: Australian Acts Will Play on Every Day

News

Glastonbury Festival 2025: Australian Acts Will Play on Every Day

The first wave of announcements for Glastonbury Festival 2025 includes a steady diet of acts from Down Under.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
'We Are Gutted': Esoteric Festival 2025 Is Cancelled at Last Minute

'We Are Gutted': Esoteric Festival 2025 Is Cancelled at Last Minute

In a message posted to social media, Esoteric Music Festival MD Sam Goldsmith says he's "utterly devastated" by the cancellation.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
'We Are Gutted': Esoteric Festival 2025 Is Cancelled at Last Minute

News

'We Are Gutted': Esoteric Festival 2025 Is Cancelled at Last Minute

In a message posted to social media, Esoteric Music Festival MD Sam Goldsmith says he's "utterly devastated" by the cancellation.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
Glass Beams Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ

Glass Beams Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ

Led by the enigmatic, masked Melbourne-based musician Rajan Silva, Glass Beams’ recording career is two EPs deep.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 5, 2025
Glass Beams Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ

News

Glass Beams Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ

Led by the enigmatic, masked Melbourne-based musician Rajan Silva, Glass Beams’ recording career is two EPs deep.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 5, 2025
Green Day's 'Saviors' Tour Ends Early, Thanks to Cyclone Alfred

Green Day's 'Saviors' Tour Ends Early, Thanks to Cyclone Alfred

As Alfred smashes south east Queensland, operators of CBUS Super Stadium, the venue for Green Day's Gold Coast concert, made the big call.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2025
Green Day's 'Saviors' Tour Ends Early, Thanks to Cyclone Alfred

News

Green Day's 'Saviors' Tour Ends Early, Thanks to Cyclone Alfred

As Alfred smashes south east Queensland, operators of CBUS Super Stadium, the venue for Green Day's Gold Coast concert, made the big call.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2025
Universal Music NZ Unveils New Leadership Team as Adam Holt Announces Retirement

Universal Music NZ Unveils New Leadership Team as Adam Holt Announces Retirement

Adam Holt will retire from Universal NZ with effect from April 30, after 34 years with the company, including 24 years at the helm.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2025
Universal Music NZ Unveils New Leadership Team as Adam Holt Announces Retirement

News

Universal Music NZ Unveils New Leadership Team as Adam Holt Announces Retirement

Adam Holt will retire from Universal NZ with effect from April 30, after 34 years with the company, including 24 years at the helm.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2025
Victoria's Esoteric Music Festival Will Go Ahead This Long Weekend

Victoria's Esoteric Music Festival Will Go Ahead This Long Weekend

The council’s vote Monday night, March 3rd brought to an end the guessing game on Esoteric’s viability this year.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2025
Victoria's Esoteric Music Festival Will Go Ahead This Long Weekend

News

Victoria's Esoteric Music Festival Will Go Ahead This Long Weekend

The council’s vote Monday night, March 3rd brought to an end the guessing game on Esoteric’s viability this year.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 4, 2025
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