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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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Rosé, Sabrina Carpenter Charge to ARIA Chart Milestones

Rosé, Sabrina Carpenter Charge to ARIA Chart Milestones

It’s a milestone week for both Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter, as the pop stars notch up 10 weeks at #1 on the ARIA Charts.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 17, 2025
Rosé, Sabrina Carpenter Charge to ARIA Chart Milestones

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Rosé, Sabrina Carpenter Charge to ARIA Chart Milestones

It’s a milestone week for both Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter, as the pop stars notch up 10 weeks at #1 on the ARIA Charts.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 17, 2025
Tim Finn Signs Global Publishing Deal With Kobalt

Tim Finn Signs Global Publishing Deal With Kobalt

The veteran New Zealand singer and songwriter signs with Kobalt for publishing representation on a worldwide basis.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 16, 2025
Tim Finn Signs Global Publishing Deal With Kobalt

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Tim Finn Signs Global Publishing Deal With Kobalt

The veteran New Zealand singer and songwriter signs with Kobalt for publishing representation on a worldwide basis.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 16, 2025
Nominations Are Open for 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards

Nominations Are Open for 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The prestigious ceremony will celebrate the best in homegrown music, honouring our local music exports across seven categories

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2025
Nominations Are Open for 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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Nominations Are Open for 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The prestigious ceremony will celebrate the best in homegrown music, honouring our local music exports across seven categories

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2025
Australian Acts Are Hard to Find on ARIA Year-End 2024 Charts

Australian Acts Are Hard to Find on ARIA Year-End 2024 Charts

Just five cuts from the land Down Under appears on the year-end singles chart, and three LPs appear on the top 100 albums survey.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2025
Australian Acts Are Hard to Find on ARIA Year-End 2024 Charts

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Australian Acts Are Hard to Find on ARIA Year-End 2024 Charts

Just five cuts from the land Down Under appears on the year-end singles chart, and three LPs appear on the top 100 albums survey.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2025
Mushroom Group’s Korda Marshall Awarded Honorary Doctorate In London

Mushroom Group’s Korda Marshall Awarded Honorary Doctorate In London

Marshall joins other past honourees including The Who guitarist (and former student) Pete Townshend, along with Freddie Mercury and others.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 13, 2025
Mushroom Group’s Korda Marshall Awarded Honorary Doctorate In London

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Mushroom Group’s Korda Marshall Awarded Honorary Doctorate In London

Marshall joins other past honourees including The Who guitarist (and former student) Pete Townshend, along with Freddie Mercury and others.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 13, 2025
Rosé Reigns Again on ARIA Chart With ‘APT.’

Rosé Reigns Again on ARIA Chart With ‘APT.’

It's that time of year, as Christmas hurtles into history, the domestic Test cricket series is in the books and new music is largely absent.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2025
Rosé Reigns Again on ARIA Chart With ‘APT.’

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Rosé Reigns Again on ARIA Chart With ‘APT.’

It's that time of year, as Christmas hurtles into history, the domestic Test cricket series is in the books and new music is largely absent.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2025
Live Nation Lassos Country Music Expert Milly Olykan For Global Role

Live Nation Lassos Country Music Expert Milly Olykan For Global Role

Olykan will work closely with LN’s global promoters to drive growth in the international country music market.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2025
Live Nation Lassos Country Music Expert Milly Olykan For Global Role

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Live Nation Lassos Country Music Expert Milly Olykan For Global Role

Olykan will work closely with LN’s global promoters to drive growth in the international country music market.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2025
Cold Chisel's '50 Years' Is The Only Australian Album on the ARIA Top 50 Chart

Cold Chisel's '50 Years' Is The Only Australian Album on the ARIA Top 50 Chart

The latest ARIA Albums Chart is a disappearing double act: Christmas music, and Australian LPs, are particularly hard to find.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 6, 2025
Cold Chisel's '50 Years' Is The Only Australian Album on the ARIA Top 50 Chart

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Cold Chisel's '50 Years' Is The Only Australian Album on the ARIA Top 50 Chart

The latest ARIA Albums Chart is a disappearing double act: Christmas music, and Australian LPs, are particularly hard to find.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 6, 2025
Stray Kids Create Chart History on Billboard 200

Stray Kids Create Chart History on Billboard 200

Stray Kids, the K-pop boyband that features two Australian singers, Felix and Bang Chan, enter the Christmas break with a special chart gift.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 23, 2024
Stray Kids Create Chart History on Billboard 200

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Stray Kids Create Chart History on Billboard 200

Stray Kids, the K-pop boyband that features two Australian singers, Felix and Bang Chan, enter the Christmas break with a special chart gift.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 23, 2024
Dom Dolla’s National Tour Sets Box-Office Record

Dom Dolla’s National Tour Sets Box-Office Record

Dom Dolla’s completed his national tour Saturday night at Brisbane’s Riverstage – and smashed a box-office record in the process.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 23, 2024
Dom Dolla’s National Tour Sets Box-Office Record

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Dom Dolla’s National Tour Sets Box-Office Record

Dom Dolla’s completed his national tour Saturday night at Brisbane’s Riverstage – and smashed a box-office record in the process.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 23, 2024
Taylor Swift and Rosé Score ARIA Christmas No. 1s

Taylor Swift and Rosé Score ARIA Christmas No. 1s

Christmas songs play their merry tune on both main ARIA Charts, though it's Taylor Swift and Rosé who score the presents.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 20, 2024
Taylor Swift and Rosé Score ARIA Christmas No. 1s

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Taylor Swift and Rosé Score ARIA Christmas No. 1s

Christmas songs play their merry tune on both main ARIA Charts, though it's Taylor Swift and Rosé who score the presents.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 20, 2024
NSW Music Festivals Will Trial Pill Testing In 2025

NSW Music Festivals Will Trial Pill Testing In 2025

The Minns Labor Government has approved a 12-month trial -- a sea-change decision that advocates are convinced will save lives.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 19, 2024
NSW Music Festivals Will Trial Pill Testing In 2025

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NSW Music Festivals Will Trial Pill Testing In 2025

The Minns Labor Government has approved a 12-month trial -- a sea-change decision that advocates are convinced will save lives.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 19, 2024
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