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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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ARIA Hall of Fame to Induct You Am I

ARIA Hall of Fame to Induct You Am I

The ‘90s indie rock legends will be inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame during the 2025 Awards, presented Wednesday, November 19th.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 1, 2025
ARIA Hall of Fame to Induct You Am I

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ARIA Hall of Fame to Induct You Am I

The ‘90s indie rock legends will be inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame during the 2025 Awards, presented Wednesday, November 19th.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 1, 2025
Royel Otis Debut at No. 5 on ARIA Chart With 'Hickey'

Royel Otis Debut at No. 5 on ARIA Chart With 'Hickey'

Royel Otis bag a new career best as "Hickey," the Sydney indie rock act's second album, cracks the ARIA Chart Top 10 on debut.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2025
Royel Otis Debut at No. 5 on ARIA Chart With 'Hickey'

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Royel Otis Debut at No. 5 on ARIA Chart With 'Hickey'

Royel Otis bag a new career best as "Hickey," the Sydney indie rock act's second album, cracks the ARIA Chart Top 10 on debut.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2025
Australian Music Venue Foundation Taps John Collins, Fiona Duncan for Board

Australian Music Venue Foundation Taps John Collins, Fiona Duncan for Board

The newly-formed Australian Music Venue Foundation unveils a raft of new board members ahead of Bigsound 2025.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2025
Australian Music Venue Foundation Taps John Collins, Fiona Duncan for Board

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Australian Music Venue Foundation Taps John Collins, Fiona Duncan for Board

The newly-formed Australian Music Venue Foundation unveils a raft of new board members ahead of Bigsound 2025.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2025
Emily Copeland, Simon Moor, Others Named to NSW Music Prize Judging Panel

Emily Copeland, Simon Moor, Others Named to NSW Music Prize Judging Panel

The judging panel will be tasked with determining who will win the NSW Music Prize and NSW Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 29, 2025
Emily Copeland, Simon Moor, Others Named to NSW Music Prize Judging Panel

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Emily Copeland, Simon Moor, Others Named to NSW Music Prize Judging Panel

The judging panel will be tasked with determining who will win the NSW Music Prize and NSW Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 29, 2025
Your Monthly Spotify Bill Is About To Go Up

Your Monthly Spotify Bill Is About To Go Up

Price adjustments are just part of doing business, Spotify Co-President and Chief Business Officer Alex Norström told FT.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 29, 2025
Your Monthly Spotify Bill Is About To Go Up

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Your Monthly Spotify Bill Is About To Go Up

Price adjustments are just part of doing business, Spotify Co-President and Chief Business Officer Alex Norström told FT.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 29, 2025
Kate Ceberano Puts Up Her Hand to Perform With Jimmy Barnes at NRL Grand Final (EXCLUSIVE)

Kate Ceberano Puts Up Her Hand to Perform With Jimmy Barnes at NRL Grand Final (EXCLUSIVE)

Kate Ceberano, another legend of Australian music, has reached out, doing so in the comments section of The Music Network's earlier post. 

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2025
Kate Ceberano Puts Up Her Hand to Perform With Jimmy Barnes at NRL Grand Final (EXCLUSIVE)

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Kate Ceberano Puts Up Her Hand to Perform With Jimmy Barnes at NRL Grand Final (EXCLUSIVE)

Kate Ceberano, another legend of Australian music, has reached out, doing so in the comments section of The Music Network's earlier post. 

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2025
Apple Music Now Lets You Transfer Your Tunes From Spotify

Apple Music Now Lets You Transfer Your Tunes From Spotify

Apple’s rollout of a music transfer tool will be seen as opportunistic, the tech giant doing so as Spotify finds itself in a tricky spot.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2025
Apple Music Now Lets You Transfer Your Tunes From Spotify

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Apple Music Now Lets You Transfer Your Tunes From Spotify

Apple’s rollout of a music transfer tool will be seen as opportunistic, the tech giant doing so as Spotify finds itself in a tricky spot.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2025
'We Take All Concerns Very Seriously’: Sony Music’s Email to Staff Following ‘Unsettling’ Report

'We Take All Concerns Very Seriously’: Sony Music’s Email to Staff Following ‘Unsettling’ Report

Sony Music’s upper brass has reiterated to staff that they’ve seen the reports, they’re taking it seriously, and they’ve got everyone’s back.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2025
'We Take All Concerns Very Seriously’: Sony Music’s Email to Staff Following ‘Unsettling’ Report

News

'We Take All Concerns Very Seriously’: Sony Music’s Email to Staff Following ‘Unsettling’ Report

Sony Music’s upper brass has reiterated to staff that they’ve seen the reports, they’re taking it seriously, and they’ve got everyone’s back.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2025
Sound Story Expands With Kate McCabe, Nick Price Hires

Sound Story Expands With Kate McCabe, Nick Price Hires

Announced today, Kate McCabe and Nick Price join the growing business, while teammate Zanda Wilson enjoys a promotion.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2025
Sound Story Expands With Kate McCabe, Nick Price Hires

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Sound Story Expands With Kate McCabe, Nick Price Hires

Announced today, Kate McCabe and Nick Price join the growing business, while teammate Zanda Wilson enjoys a promotion.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2025
‘Revive Live’ Second Round Is Now Open To Festivals and Live Venues

‘Revive Live’ Second Round Is Now Open To Festivals and Live Venues

Applicants must be majority-Australian owned, and can be located anywhere in Australian suburban, metropolitan, regional and remote regions.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2025
‘Revive Live’ Second Round Is Now Open To Festivals and Live Venues

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‘Revive Live’ Second Round Is Now Open To Festivals and Live Venues

Applicants must be majority-Australian owned, and can be located anywhere in Australian suburban, metropolitan, regional and remote regions.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2025
Jimmy Barnes Is Waiting For The NRL to Call With a Grand Final Offer

Jimmy Barnes Is Waiting For The NRL to Call With a Grand Final Offer

"They haven’t called me yet. But the 40th anniversary of 'Working Class Man' at the NRL would be a killer wouldn’t it?"

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2025
Jimmy Barnes Is Waiting For The NRL to Call With a Grand Final Offer

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Jimmy Barnes Is Waiting For The NRL to Call With a Grand Final Offer

"They haven’t called me yet. But the 40th anniversary of 'Working Class Man' at the NRL would be a killer wouldn’t it?"

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2025
Spotify's Messages Tool Is Coming Soon to Australia and New Zealand

Spotify's Messages Tool Is Coming Soon to Australia and New Zealand

Messages launches from this week in Latin America, with expansion to Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere said to be “coming soon”.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2025
Spotify's Messages Tool Is Coming Soon to Australia and New Zealand

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Spotify's Messages Tool Is Coming Soon to Australia and New Zealand

Messages launches from this week in Latin America, with expansion to Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere said to be “coming soon”.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2025
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