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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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TEG’s Geoff Jones Awarded Order of Australia Medal

TEG’s Geoff Jones Awarded Order of Australia Medal

Sydney-based Jones was saluted in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List, published January 26 to coincide with Australia Day.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2025
TEG’s Geoff Jones Awarded Order of Australia Medal

News

TEG’s Geoff Jones Awarded Order of Australia Medal

Sydney-based Jones was saluted in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List, published January 26 to coincide with Australia Day.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2025
Esha Tewari Signs With Warner Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Esha Tewari Signs With Warner Music (EXCLUSIVE)

The DIY specialist takes the leap into the major label world, and should enjoy global exposure through the levers of Atlantic Records.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2025
Esha Tewari Signs With Warner Music (EXCLUSIVE)

News

Esha Tewari Signs With Warner Music (EXCLUSIVE)

The DIY specialist takes the leap into the major label world, and should enjoy global exposure through the levers of Atlantic Records.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2025
Arwen Hunt Joins Various Artists Management as Head of ANZ

Arwen Hunt Joins Various Artists Management as Head of ANZ

The experienced music executive is named as head of Australia/New Zealand for Various Artists Management, TMN can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2025
Arwen Hunt Joins Various Artists Management as Head of ANZ

News

Arwen Hunt Joins Various Artists Management as Head of ANZ

The experienced music executive is named as head of Australia/New Zealand for Various Artists Management, TMN can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 30, 2025
Spotify Paid out US$10 Billion to the Music Industry In 2024

Spotify Paid out US$10 Billion to the Music Industry In 2024

Accumulatively, the digital music specialist has paid out nearly $60 billion to its content providers since its commercial launch.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 29, 2025
Spotify Paid out US$10 Billion to the Music Industry In 2024

News

Spotify Paid out US$10 Billion to the Music Industry In 2024

Accumulatively, the digital music specialist has paid out nearly $60 billion to its content providers since its commercial launch.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 29, 2025
AIR’s Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer for Worldwide Independent Network

AIR’s Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer for Worldwide Independent Network

WIN’s board of directors is renewed annually and consists of representatives from independent music companies and trade associations.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 28, 2025
AIR’s Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer for Worldwide Independent Network

News

AIR’s Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer for Worldwide Independent Network

WIN’s board of directors is renewed annually and consists of representatives from independent music companies and trade associations.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 28, 2025
In an Election Year, the Music Biz Can Weaponise the Disappearance of Aussies on Hottest 100, ARIA Charts

In an Election Year, the Music Biz Can Weaponise the Disappearance of Aussies on Hottest 100, ARIA Charts

The latest countdown reiterates what the ARIA year-end charts already confirmed: homegrown acts are struggling to be heard.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 28, 2025
In an Election Year, the Music Biz Can Weaponise the Disappearance of Aussies on Hottest 100, ARIA Charts

Opinion

In an Election Year, the Music Biz Can Weaponise the Disappearance of Aussies on Hottest 100, ARIA Charts

The latest countdown reiterates what the ARIA year-end charts already confirmed: homegrown acts are struggling to be heard.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 28, 2025
Dear Seattle's 'TOY' Cracks ARIA Top 5

Dear Seattle's 'TOY' Cracks ARIA Top 5

Dear Seattle scores a first-ever top 10 appearance on the ARIA Chart with "TOY" -- the only homegrown album in the top 50.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 28, 2025
Dear Seattle's 'TOY' Cracks ARIA Top 5

Chart Analysis

Dear Seattle's 'TOY' Cracks ARIA Top 5

Dear Seattle scores a first-ever top 10 appearance on the ARIA Chart with "TOY" -- the only homegrown album in the top 50.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 28, 2025
Untitled Group Staff Worked ‘With Purpose’ on Australia Day

Untitled Group Staff Worked ‘With Purpose’ on Australia Day

The independent concerts and events colossus shared a statement, confirming that it was business as usual on this most unusual of holidays.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 27, 2025
Untitled Group Staff Worked ‘With Purpose’ on Australia Day

News

Untitled Group Staff Worked ‘With Purpose’ on Australia Day

The independent concerts and events colossus shared a statement, confirming that it was business as usual on this most unusual of holidays.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 27, 2025
Select Music Signs Mudrat

Select Music Signs Mudrat

At Select Music, Mudrat (real name: Sean Thompson) will work closely with agents Jimmy Kleiner and Casey O'Shaughnessy.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 23, 2025
Select Music Signs Mudrat

News

Select Music Signs Mudrat

At Select Music, Mudrat (real name: Sean Thompson) will work closely with agents Jimmy Kleiner and Casey O'Shaughnessy.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 23, 2025
Warner Music’s Dan Rosen Pays Tribute to Matthew Capper: ‘He Cared Deeply About The Songwriters’

Warner Music’s Dan Rosen Pays Tribute to Matthew Capper: ‘He Cared Deeply About The Songwriters’

“He was above all else, in every interaction, a gentleman," writes Dan Rosen in an internal message on late former colleague Matthew Capper.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 20, 2025
Warner Music’s Dan Rosen Pays Tribute to Matthew Capper: ‘He Cared Deeply About The Songwriters’

News

Warner Music’s Dan Rosen Pays Tribute to Matthew Capper: ‘He Cared Deeply About The Songwriters’

“He was above all else, in every interaction, a gentleman," writes Dan Rosen in an internal message on late former colleague Matthew Capper.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 20, 2025
Matthew Capper Dies: Music Industry Remembers ‘Gentleman’ Ex-Warner Chappell Chief

Matthew Capper Dies: Music Industry Remembers ‘Gentleman’ Ex-Warner Chappell Chief

As news of Capper's death spreads throughout the industry, the late exec is remembered as man of integrity, a great colleague and a nice guy.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 20, 2025
Matthew Capper Dies: Music Industry Remembers ‘Gentleman’ Ex-Warner Chappell Chief

News

Matthew Capper Dies: Music Industry Remembers ‘Gentleman’ Ex-Warner Chappell Chief

As news of Capper's death spreads throughout the industry, the late exec is remembered as man of integrity, a great colleague and a nice guy.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 20, 2025
Matthew Capper, Former Managing Director of Warner Chappell Australia, Has Died

Matthew Capper, Former Managing Director of Warner Chappell Australia, Has Died

On his election to the APRA board in 2007, he became the youngest director of the authors’ rights society, aged 30 – a record that stands.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 19, 2025
Matthew Capper, Former Managing Director of Warner Chappell Australia, Has Died

News

Matthew Capper, Former Managing Director of Warner Chappell Australia, Has Died

On his election to the APRA board in 2007, he became the youngest director of the authors’ rights society, aged 30 – a record that stands.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 19, 2025
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