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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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Michael Coppel Responds to ABC’s Live Nation Expose: ‘I Feel Shabbily Done By’

Michael Coppel Responds to ABC’s Live Nation Expose: ‘I Feel Shabbily Done By’

The Music Network caught up with Live Nation Australasia chairman Michael Coppel for his response on some of the corporation’s claims.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2024
Michael Coppel Responds to ABC’s Live Nation Expose: ‘I Feel Shabbily Done By’

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Michael Coppel Responds to ABC’s Live Nation Expose: ‘I Feel Shabbily Done By’

The Music Network caught up with Live Nation Australasia chairman Michael Coppel for his response on some of the corporation’s claims.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2024
Arts Minister Tony Burke Sends ‘Very Clear Warning’ to Live Nation, But Not on Dynamic Pricing

Arts Minister Tony Burke Sends ‘Very Clear Warning’ to Live Nation, But Not on Dynamic Pricing

Tony Burke insisted the Labour government would be tough on monopolistic behaviour, though dynamic ticket pricing wasn’t a priority.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2024
Arts Minister Tony Burke Sends ‘Very Clear Warning’ to Live Nation, But Not on Dynamic Pricing

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Arts Minister Tony Burke Sends ‘Very Clear Warning’ to Live Nation, But Not on Dynamic Pricing

Tony Burke insisted the Labour government would be tough on monopolistic behaviour, though dynamic ticket pricing wasn’t a priority.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2024
UNIFIED Music Group Relaunches Community Music to ‘Support Artists In All Different Shapes and Sizes’

UNIFIED Music Group Relaunches Community Music to ‘Support Artists In All Different Shapes and Sizes’

Community will be available to“anyone that's making music, that essentially hasn't signed their rights away to another company.”

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2024
UNIFIED Music Group Relaunches Community Music to ‘Support Artists In All Different Shapes and Sizes’

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UNIFIED Music Group Relaunches Community Music to ‘Support Artists In All Different Shapes and Sizes’

Community will be available to“anyone that's making music, that essentially hasn't signed their rights away to another company.”

By Lars Brandle - Oct 15, 2024
Crowbar Throws a Lifeline to The Zoo

Crowbar Throws a Lifeline to The Zoo

“Crowbar intends to honour the amazing path laid before us and continue offering great events for years to come."

By Lars Brandle - Oct 8, 2024
Crowbar Throws a Lifeline to The Zoo

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Crowbar Throws a Lifeline to The Zoo

“Crowbar intends to honour the amazing path laid before us and continue offering great events for years to come."

By Lars Brandle - Oct 8, 2024
Jo Stanley Presses Play on Broad Radio, Australia’s First Women-Led Radio Network

Jo Stanley Presses Play on Broad Radio, Australia’s First Women-Led Radio Network

Broad Radio is now live, pumping out a curated mix of tunes and talk with a difference: it's created for women, by women.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2024
Jo Stanley Presses Play on Broad Radio, Australia’s First Women-Led Radio Network

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Jo Stanley Presses Play on Broad Radio, Australia’s First Women-Led Radio Network

Broad Radio is now live, pumping out a curated mix of tunes and talk with a difference: it's created for women, by women.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2024
Oztix Chief Issues Apology Following ‘Train Wreck’ AWMAs Panel

Oztix Chief Issues Apology Following ‘Train Wreck’ AWMAs Panel

“The last 48 hours have been humbling,” Smash writes. “I've reflected on my words and how my insensitive attempt at telling old stories."

By Lars Brandle - Oct 3, 2024
Oztix Chief Issues Apology Following ‘Train Wreck’ AWMAs Panel

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Oztix Chief Issues Apology Following ‘Train Wreck’ AWMAs Panel

“The last 48 hours have been humbling,” Smash writes. “I've reflected on my words and how my insensitive attempt at telling old stories."

By Lars Brandle - Oct 3, 2024
Kasey Chambers, Mo’Ju, Patricia Amphlett Reign at 2024 AWMAs

Kasey Chambers, Mo’Ju, Patricia Amphlett Reign at 2024 AWMAs

“I can honestly say I have never felt more supported than I do right now in the music industry in this room," Kasey Chambers remarked.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 3, 2024
Kasey Chambers, Mo’Ju, Patricia Amphlett Reign at 2024 AWMAs

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Kasey Chambers, Mo’Ju, Patricia Amphlett Reign at 2024 AWMAs

“I can honestly say I have never felt more supported than I do right now in the music industry in this room," Kasey Chambers remarked.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 3, 2024
‘This is Bad For The Indies’: TikTok Ends Licensing Talks With Merlin

‘This is Bad For The Indies’: TikTok Ends Licensing Talks With Merlin

TikTok “informed us that they do not want to renew our deal,” the letter states. “They intend to license some of our members directly.”

By Lars Brandle - Oct 2, 2024
‘This is Bad For The Indies’: TikTok Ends Licensing Talks With Merlin

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‘This is Bad For The Indies’: TikTok Ends Licensing Talks With Merlin

TikTok “informed us that they do not want to renew our deal,” the letter states. “They intend to license some of our members directly.”

By Lars Brandle - Oct 2, 2024
Applications Are Open for 2025 Seed Management Workshop

Applications Are Open for 2025 Seed Management Workshop

The workshop “serves as an informal training opportunity to address the cultural and creative sectors skills shortages."

By Lars Brandle - Oct 1, 2024
Applications Are Open for 2025 Seed Management Workshop

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Applications Are Open for 2025 Seed Management Workshop

The workshop “serves as an informal training opportunity to address the cultural and creative sectors skills shortages."

By Lars Brandle - Oct 1, 2024
Vinyl Group Acquires Web3 Pioneer Serenade

Vinyl Group Acquires Web3 Pioneer Serenade

“Max Shand has built Serenade into a business with significant potential," comments Vinyl Group CEO, Josh Simons

By Lars Brandle - Sep 30, 2024
Vinyl Group Acquires Web3 Pioneer Serenade

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Vinyl Group Acquires Web3 Pioneer Serenade

“Max Shand has built Serenade into a business with significant potential," comments Vinyl Group CEO, Josh Simons

By Lars Brandle - Sep 30, 2024
Maggie Collins, Jake Challenor Named to QMusic Board

Maggie Collins, Jake Challenor Named to QMusic Board

Collins, executive director of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM), and Challenor, co-founder of Sound Story, step into the committee.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 30, 2024
Maggie Collins, Jake Challenor Named to QMusic Board

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Maggie Collins, Jake Challenor Named to QMusic Board

Collins, executive director of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM), and Challenor, co-founder of Sound Story, step into the committee.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 30, 2024
‘She Had This Incredible Way of Inspiring Everyone’: Music Industry Mourns Diana Torossian

‘She Had This Incredible Way of Inspiring Everyone’: Music Industry Mourns Diana Torossian

Di Torossian will be remembered at a funeral service Oct. 2 in Melbourne. The industry veteran died Sept. 24 following a battle with cancer.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2024
‘She Had This Incredible Way of Inspiring Everyone’: Music Industry Mourns Diana Torossian

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‘She Had This Incredible Way of Inspiring Everyone’: Music Industry Mourns Diana Torossian

Di Torossian will be remembered at a funeral service Oct. 2 in Melbourne. The industry veteran died Sept. 24 following a battle with cancer.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 27, 2024
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