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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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Vinyl Group to Buy Funkified Entertainment

Vinyl Group to Buy Funkified Entertainment

Founded in 2009, Funkified has served as the in-house events arm of The Brag Media, a division of Vinyl Group, since 2021.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 26, 2024
Vinyl Group to Buy Funkified Entertainment

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Vinyl Group to Buy Funkified Entertainment

Founded in 2009, Funkified has served as the in-house events arm of The Brag Media, a division of Vinyl Group, since 2021.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 26, 2024
2024 ARIA Awards: Full List of Nominations

2024 ARIA Awards: Full List of Nominations

With eight nominations, Royel Otis leads the pack heading into the 2024 ARIA Awards, set for November 20th at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 26, 2024
2024 ARIA Awards: Full List of Nominations

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2024 ARIA Awards: Full List of Nominations

With eight nominations, Royel Otis leads the pack heading into the 2024 ARIA Awards, set for November 20th at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 26, 2024
Brad Cox Signs With Warner Music Australia

Brad Cox Signs With Warner Music Australia

“Signing this new record deal with Warner Music feels like home,” the rising country artist says in a statement.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2024
Brad Cox Signs With Warner Music Australia

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Brad Cox Signs With Warner Music Australia

“Signing this new record deal with Warner Music feels like home,” the rising country artist says in a statement.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2024
Sydney Festival Taps Kris Nelson as Festival Director

Sydney Festival Taps Kris Nelson as Festival Director

Nelson joins the Sydney Festival following six-and-a-half year run as CEO and artistic director at London International Festival of Theatre.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2024
Sydney Festival Taps Kris Nelson as Festival Director

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Sydney Festival Taps Kris Nelson as Festival Director

Nelson joins the Sydney Festival following six-and-a-half year run as CEO and artistic director at London International Festival of Theatre.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2024
Powderfinger’s John ‘JC’ Collins Is Queensland’s First Night Life Commissioner

Powderfinger’s John ‘JC’ Collins Is Queensland’s First Night Life Commissioner

JC is the night czar, tasked with liaising with music businesses, live venues and more across Queensland, and paid for from the public purse.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2024
Powderfinger’s John ‘JC’ Collins Is Queensland’s First Night Life Commissioner

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Powderfinger’s John ‘JC’ Collins Is Queensland’s First Night Life Commissioner

JC is the night czar, tasked with liaising with music businesses, live venues and more across Queensland, and paid for from the public purse.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2024
‘This is a Game-Changer For Our Entire Industry’: AFA Responds to NSW Festivals Reforms

‘This is a Game-Changer For Our Entire Industry’: AFA Responds to NSW Festivals Reforms

AFA managing director Mitch Wilson and chair Adelle Robinson addressed the major reforms. "This is a game-changer for our entire industry."

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2024
‘This is a Game-Changer For Our Entire Industry’: AFA Responds to NSW Festivals Reforms

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‘This is a Game-Changer For Our Entire Industry’: AFA Responds to NSW Festivals Reforms

AFA managing director Mitch Wilson and chair Adelle Robinson addressed the major reforms. "This is a game-changer for our entire industry."

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2024
Dame Joan Sutherland Set for Posthumous AWMAs Honour (EXCLUSIVE)

Dame Joan Sutherland Set for Posthumous AWMAs Honour (EXCLUSIVE)

Dame Joan Sutherland, the legendary, lat.e soprano, will be posthumously inducted into the Australian Women in Music Awards’ Honour Roll.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2024
Dame Joan Sutherland Set for Posthumous AWMAs Honour (EXCLUSIVE)

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Dame Joan Sutherland Set for Posthumous AWMAs Honour (EXCLUSIVE)

Dame Joan Sutherland, the legendary, lat.e soprano, will be posthumously inducted into the Australian Women in Music Awards’ Honour Roll.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2024
Festivals Crisis: NSW Gov't Announces Major Reforms, Financial Support

Festivals Crisis: NSW Gov't Announces Major Reforms, Financial Support

Government commits to a slew of reforms that would improve the regulatory framework for NSW festivals, doing so in time for festival season.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 18, 2024
Festivals Crisis: NSW Gov't Announces Major Reforms, Financial Support

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Festivals Crisis: NSW Gov't Announces Major Reforms, Financial Support

Government commits to a slew of reforms that would improve the regulatory framework for NSW festivals, doing so in time for festival season.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 18, 2024
Empire Is Coming to Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

Empire Is Coming to Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

Speaking at ATM conference, Empire founder/CEO Ghazi Shami confirmed the hire of Cameron Walsh as territory management for Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2024
Empire Is Coming to Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

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Empire Is Coming to Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

Speaking at ATM conference, Empire founder/CEO Ghazi Shami confirmed the hire of Cameron Walsh as territory management for Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 17, 2024
BIGSOUND 2024 Reports ‘Hugely Successful Year,’ 40% Spike in Festival Attendance

BIGSOUND 2024 Reports ‘Hugely Successful Year,’ 40% Spike in Festival Attendance

The volume of festival attendees lifted 40% year-on-year, while more than 1,500 delegates took part, organizers say.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2024
BIGSOUND 2024 Reports ‘Hugely Successful Year,’ 40% Spike in Festival Attendance

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BIGSOUND 2024 Reports ‘Hugely Successful Year,’ 40% Spike in Festival Attendance

The volume of festival attendees lifted 40% year-on-year, while more than 1,500 delegates took part, organizers say.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2024
Missy Higgins’ ‘The Second Act’ Starts at No. 1: 'I Poured My Absolute Heart Out'

Missy Higgins’ ‘The Second Act’ Starts at No. 1: 'I Poured My Absolute Heart Out'

Higgins becomes only the seventh Australian artist in history to have No. 1 albums in at least three consecutive decades.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2024
Missy Higgins’ ‘The Second Act’ Starts at No. 1: 'I Poured My Absolute Heart Out'

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Missy Higgins’ ‘The Second Act’ Starts at No. 1: 'I Poured My Absolute Heart Out'

Higgins becomes only the seventh Australian artist in history to have No. 1 albums in at least three consecutive decades.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2024
The UNIFIED Grant Returns For 2024

The UNIFIED Grant Returns For 2024

UNIFIED wants to help foster new business ideas and empower founders to propel their projects forward, comments group CEO Jaddan Comerford.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2024
The UNIFIED Grant Returns For 2024

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The UNIFIED Grant Returns For 2024

UNIFIED wants to help foster new business ideas and empower founders to propel their projects forward, comments group CEO Jaddan Comerford.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2024
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