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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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VASSY Cracks Billboard’s End-Of-Year Dance Chart

VASSY Cracks Billboard’s End-Of-Year Dance Chart

The result “is something to be proud of,” writes VASSY on social media. “Considering it’s such a solid list with major heavy hitter artists."

By Lars Brandle - Dec 17, 2024
VASSY Cracks Billboard’s End-Of-Year Dance Chart

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VASSY Cracks Billboard’s End-Of-Year Dance Chart

The result “is something to be proud of,” writes VASSY on social media. “Considering it’s such a solid list with major heavy hitter artists."

By Lars Brandle - Dec 17, 2024
Emily Wurramara Creates ARIA Awards History

Emily Wurramara Creates ARIA Awards History

In support of her record-setting collection, the proud Warnindhilyagwa woman will hit the road in February 2025 for additional tour dates.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 13, 2024
Emily Wurramara Creates ARIA Awards History

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Emily Wurramara Creates ARIA Awards History

In support of her record-setting collection, the proud Warnindhilyagwa woman will hit the road in February 2025 for additional tour dates.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 13, 2024
Vinyl Group Set to Acquire Concrete Playground

Vinyl Group Set to Acquire Concrete Playground

Completion, which is dependent on certain conditions, is expected to take place no later than February 28th, 2025.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2024
Vinyl Group Set to Acquire Concrete Playground

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Vinyl Group Set to Acquire Concrete Playground

Completion, which is dependent on certain conditions, is expected to take place no later than February 28th, 2025.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2024
Good Things: Destroy All Lines' Chris O’Brien Explains How Fest Thrives in a Broken Landscape

Good Things: Destroy All Lines' Chris O’Brien Explains How Fest Thrives in a Broken Landscape

Chris O’Brien, Good Things Festival promoter, is proud of how this event has evolved, particularly so as others have folded.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2024
Good Things: Destroy All Lines' Chris O’Brien Explains How Fest Thrives in a Broken Landscape

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Good Things: Destroy All Lines' Chris O’Brien Explains How Fest Thrives in a Broken Landscape

Chris O’Brien, Good Things Festival promoter, is proud of how this event has evolved, particularly so as others have folded.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2024
Australian Festival Industry Conference Sets 2025 Event in Brisbane

Australian Festival Industry Conference Sets 2025 Event in Brisbane

“It’s been great to have a break during 2024," comments Carlina Ericson, AFIC founder whose conference returns for a fourth outing.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 11, 2024
Australian Festival Industry Conference Sets 2025 Event in Brisbane

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Australian Festival Industry Conference Sets 2025 Event in Brisbane

“It’s been great to have a break during 2024," comments Carlina Ericson, AFIC founder whose conference returns for a fourth outing.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 11, 2024
Nominations Window Set to Close on 2025 MPEG Awards

Nominations Window Set to Close on 2025 MPEG Awards

Produced by Music Producer and Engineers’ Guild of Australia, the window for MPEG Awards noms closes tonight, December 10th at midnight.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 10, 2024
Nominations Window Set to Close on 2025 MPEG Awards

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Nominations Window Set to Close on 2025 MPEG Awards

Produced by Music Producer and Engineers’ Guild of Australia, the window for MPEG Awards noms closes tonight, December 10th at midnight.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 10, 2024
Tim Shiel, Lisa Smith Appointed at Green Music Australia

Tim Shiel, Lisa Smith Appointed at Green Music Australia

At Green Music Australia, Australia’s peak body for music and the environment, Shiel leads GMA's “No Music On A Dead Planet” campaign.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 9, 2024
Tim Shiel, Lisa Smith Appointed at Green Music Australia

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Tim Shiel, Lisa Smith Appointed at Green Music Australia

At Green Music Australia, Australia’s peak body for music and the environment, Shiel leads GMA's “No Music On A Dead Planet” campaign.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 9, 2024
Taylor Swift Returns to No. 1 on ARIA Chart

Taylor Swift Returns to No. 1 on ARIA Chart

Christmas comes early to the national charts, led by the respective Queen and King of the holidays, Mariah Carey and Michael Buble.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2024
Taylor Swift Returns to No. 1 on ARIA Chart

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Taylor Swift Returns to No. 1 on ARIA Chart

Christmas comes early to the national charts, led by the respective Queen and King of the holidays, Mariah Carey and Michael Buble.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 6, 2024
Taylor Swift, The Kid LAROI, Dance Music: What Spotify Wrapped Tells us About Australia

Taylor Swift, The Kid LAROI, Dance Music: What Spotify Wrapped Tells us About Australia

Australians pressed "play" all year, for some surprises. Other takeaways, not so much. Check out the results of Australia's Spotify Wrapped.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 5, 2024
Taylor Swift, The Kid LAROI, Dance Music: What Spotify Wrapped Tells us About Australia

Chart Analysis

Taylor Swift, The Kid LAROI, Dance Music: What Spotify Wrapped Tells us About Australia

Australians pressed "play" all year, for some surprises. Other takeaways, not so much. Check out the results of Australia's Spotify Wrapped.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 5, 2024
Live Performance Australia Appoints Eric Lassen as CEO

Live Performance Australia Appoints Eric Lassen as CEO

Lassen brings “significant leadership experience to the role,” including stints as senior VP and deputy general counsel at Live Nation.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 5, 2024
Live Performance Australia Appoints Eric Lassen as CEO

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Live Performance Australia Appoints Eric Lassen as CEO

Lassen brings “significant leadership experience to the role,” including stints as senior VP and deputy general counsel at Live Nation.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 5, 2024
Frontier Touring ‘Icon’ Mary Bainbridge Is Stepping Into Consultancy Role

Frontier Touring ‘Icon’ Mary Bainbridge Is Stepping Into Consultancy Role

Bainbridge “is as legendary as the most iconic of artists that Frontier tours,” comments Frontier Touring CEO Dion Brant.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2024
Frontier Touring ‘Icon’ Mary Bainbridge Is Stepping Into Consultancy Role

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Frontier Touring ‘Icon’ Mary Bainbridge Is Stepping Into Consultancy Role

Bainbridge “is as legendary as the most iconic of artists that Frontier tours,” comments Frontier Touring CEO Dion Brant.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2024
Kankawa Nagarra’s ‘Wirlmarni’ Wins AMP

Kankawa Nagarra’s ‘Wirlmarni’ Wins AMP

Celebrated as the “Queen of the Bandaral Ngadu,” the 80-year-old Walmatjarri Elder, teacher, and human rights advocate is the 20th AMP winner.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2024
Kankawa Nagarra’s ‘Wirlmarni’ Wins AMP

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Kankawa Nagarra’s ‘Wirlmarni’ Wins AMP

Celebrated as the “Queen of the Bandaral Ngadu,” the 80-year-old Walmatjarri Elder, teacher, and human rights advocate is the 20th AMP winner.

By Lars Brandle - Dec 4, 2024
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