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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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‘An Absolute Emotional Mess’: Amy Shark Nets No. 1 With ‘Sunday Sadness’

‘An Absolute Emotional Mess’: Amy Shark Nets No. 1 With ‘Sunday Sadness’

Shark is admittedly overwhelmed by her latest piece of silverware. “I’m an absolute emotional mess,” she writes on social media.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2024
‘An Absolute Emotional Mess’: Amy Shark Nets No. 1 With ‘Sunday Sadness’

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‘An Absolute Emotional Mess’: Amy Shark Nets No. 1 With ‘Sunday Sadness’

Shark is admittedly overwhelmed by her latest piece of silverware. “I’m an absolute emotional mess,” she writes on social media.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2024
TEG Names Tim McGregor as Global Head of Touring

TEG Names Tim McGregor as Global Head of Touring

McGregor was closely involved in Fred Again’s award-winning pop-up arena tour earlier this year, and the sold out 2 Lunch event with Fisher.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 16, 2024
TEG Names Tim McGregor as Global Head of Touring

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TEG Names Tim McGregor as Global Head of Touring

McGregor was closely involved in Fred Again’s award-winning pop-up arena tour earlier this year, and the sold out 2 Lunch event with Fisher.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 16, 2024
Kasey Chambers, Sarah Blasko, Emily Wurramara Lead Lineup For 2024 AWMAs

Kasey Chambers, Sarah Blasko, Emily Wurramara Lead Lineup For 2024 AWMAs

Yumi Stynes returns as co-host with rock star Sarah McLeod, who will perform on the night alongside the likes of Mo’Ju, Nina Korbe and more.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2024
Kasey Chambers, Sarah Blasko, Emily Wurramara Lead Lineup For 2024 AWMAs

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Kasey Chambers, Sarah Blasko, Emily Wurramara Lead Lineup For 2024 AWMAs

Yumi Stynes returns as co-host with rock star Sarah McLeod, who will perform on the night alongside the likes of Mo’Ju, Nina Korbe and more.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2024
Vanda & Young Global Song Comp Returns

Vanda & Young Global Song Comp Returns

Entries are now open for the international contest which returns for its 11th year, a fund-raiser for Noro Music Therapy

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2024
Vanda & Young Global Song Comp Returns

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Vanda & Young Global Song Comp Returns

Entries are now open for the international contest which returns for its 11th year, a fund-raiser for Noro Music Therapy

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2024
Bluesfest Will Call Time With 2025 Edition

Bluesfest Will Call Time With 2025 Edition

Bluesfest has "been a labour of love," says Peter Noble, “But after the 2025 festival, as much as it pains me to say this, it’s time to close this chapter.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2024
Bluesfest Will Call Time With 2025 Edition

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Bluesfest Will Call Time With 2025 Edition

Bluesfest has "been a labour of love," says Peter Noble, “But after the 2025 festival, as much as it pains me to say this, it’s time to close this chapter.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2024
Powderfinger to Receive Support Act's 'Excellence' Award

Powderfinger to Receive Support Act's 'Excellence' Award

Bernard Fanning and Co. will be on hand to receive the music industry charity’s Excellence in the Community Award in Sydney.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2024
Powderfinger to Receive Support Act's 'Excellence' Award

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Powderfinger to Receive Support Act's 'Excellence' Award

Bernard Fanning and Co. will be on hand to receive the music industry charity’s Excellence in the Community Award in Sydney.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2024
Vinyl Group to Acquire Mediaweek

Vinyl Group to Acquire Mediaweek

inyl Group has executed a binding heads of agreement to acquire Mediaweek from Chattr Pty Ltd in a cash and stock deal valued at $1 million.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2024
Vinyl Group to Acquire Mediaweek

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Vinyl Group to Acquire Mediaweek

inyl Group has executed a binding heads of agreement to acquire Mediaweek from Chattr Pty Ltd in a cash and stock deal valued at $1 million.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2024
‘We Haven’t Spent a Dollar on Marketing the Music’: How Tones and I Hit No. 1 With ‘Beautifully Ordinary’

‘We Haven’t Spent a Dollar on Marketing the Music’: How Tones and I Hit No. 1 With ‘Beautifully Ordinary’

"Beautiful Ordinary" is officially the biggest Australian artist release on the ARIA Chart in 2023.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2024
‘We Haven’t Spent a Dollar on Marketing the Music’: How Tones and I Hit No. 1 With ‘Beautifully Ordinary’

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‘We Haven’t Spent a Dollar on Marketing the Music’: How Tones and I Hit No. 1 With ‘Beautifully Ordinary’

"Beautiful Ordinary" is officially the biggest Australian artist release on the ARIA Chart in 2023.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2024
Untitled Group Ushers-In Promotions Following 'Record-Breaking' Summer Season

Untitled Group Ushers-In Promotions Following 'Record-Breaking' Summer Season

Among the key promotions is Laura Hughes, who rises from head of public relations to director of communications.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 9, 2024
Untitled Group Ushers-In Promotions Following 'Record-Breaking' Summer Season

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Untitled Group Ushers-In Promotions Following 'Record-Breaking' Summer Season

Among the key promotions is Laura Hughes, who rises from head of public relations to director of communications.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 9, 2024
Applications Open for 2025 PDAs

Applications Open for 2025 PDAs

Songwriters and composers are invited to apply for the PDAs, with 13 individuals winners set to bag $10,000 cash.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2024
Applications Open for 2025 PDAs

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Applications Open for 2025 PDAs

Songwriters and composers are invited to apply for the PDAs, with 13 individuals winners set to bag $10,000 cash.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2024
ARIA Launches Weekly ‘AMPLIFIED’ Australian Music Spotlight

ARIA Launches Weekly ‘AMPLIFIED’ Australian Music Spotlight

The weekly music nugget is “a way to plug Australian music directly into the online conversation," says ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2024
ARIA Launches Weekly ‘AMPLIFIED’ Australian Music Spotlight

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ARIA Launches Weekly ‘AMPLIFIED’ Australian Music Spotlight

The weekly music nugget is “a way to plug Australian music directly into the online conversation," says ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2024
Roger Field Resurfaces at Further Afield

Roger Field Resurfaces at Further Afield

The ex-Live Nation Australia chief is behind a new venture, Further Afield, which advise businesses looking to interact with live events.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2024
Roger Field Resurfaces at Further Afield

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Roger Field Resurfaces at Further Afield

The ex-Live Nation Australia chief is behind a new venture, Further Afield, which advise businesses looking to interact with live events.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2024
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