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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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Maggie Collins Shortlisted For Queensland’s 40 Under 40 Awards

Maggie Collins Shortlisted For Queensland’s 40 Under 40 Awards

Maggie Collins was the music industry’s representative at Queensland’s 40 Under 40 Awards, presented at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2025
Maggie Collins Shortlisted For Queensland’s 40 Under 40 Awards

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Maggie Collins Shortlisted For Queensland’s 40 Under 40 Awards

Maggie Collins was the music industry’s representative at Queensland’s 40 Under 40 Awards, presented at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2025
Beyond The Valley 2025: Dom Dolla, Addison Rae, Kid Cudi Join Lineup

Beyond The Valley 2025: Dom Dolla, Addison Rae, Kid Cudi Join Lineup

The superstar Australian DJ and producer will ring in the new year with a headline slot at Beyond The Valley.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 21, 2025
Beyond The Valley 2025: Dom Dolla, Addison Rae, Kid Cudi Join Lineup

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Beyond The Valley 2025: Dom Dolla, Addison Rae, Kid Cudi Join Lineup

The superstar Australian DJ and producer will ring in the new year with a headline slot at Beyond The Valley.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 21, 2025
Paul Weller Sues Accountants Who Stopped Working With Him Following Gaza Comments

Paul Weller Sues Accountants Who Stopped Working With Him Following Gaza Comments

Paul Weller has launched legal action against his former accountants for services discrimination, following his comments on Gaza.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 21, 2025
Paul Weller Sues Accountants Who Stopped Working With Him Following Gaza Comments

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Paul Weller Sues Accountants Who Stopped Working With Him Following Gaza Comments

Paul Weller has launched legal action against his former accountants for services discrimination, following his comments on Gaza.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 21, 2025
Troy Cassar-Daley Receives Support Act’s Music in the House Honour

Troy Cassar-Daley Receives Support Act’s Music in the House Honour

On a cold, rainy night in Sydney, Cassar-Daley received the Excellence in the Community award at Support Act’s annual Music in the House.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2025
Troy Cassar-Daley Receives Support Act’s Music in the House Honour

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Troy Cassar-Daley Receives Support Act’s Music in the House Honour

On a cold, rainy night in Sydney, Cassar-Daley received the Excellence in the Community award at Support Act’s annual Music in the House.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2025
APRA AMCOS Proposes 'Innovative' Tax Offset For Live Performance

APRA AMCOS Proposes 'Innovative' Tax Offset For Live Performance

The centrepiece is the so-called "AUSTRALIA LIVE" tax offset, which combines live music incentives with theatre production rebates.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2025
APRA AMCOS Proposes 'Innovative' Tax Offset For Live Performance

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APRA AMCOS Proposes 'Innovative' Tax Offset For Live Performance

The centrepiece is the so-called "AUSTRALIA LIVE" tax offset, which combines live music incentives with theatre production rebates.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 19, 2025
Live Nation Dominates Pollstar’s Rankings For ANZ Promoters

Live Nation Dominates Pollstar’s Rankings For ANZ Promoters

Live Nation towered over the competition in Pollstar's ANZ charts, grossing more than $312 million with upwards of 2.7 million tickets sold.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 18, 2025
Live Nation Dominates Pollstar’s Rankings For ANZ Promoters

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Live Nation Dominates Pollstar’s Rankings For ANZ Promoters

Live Nation towered over the competition in Pollstar's ANZ charts, grossing more than $312 million with upwards of 2.7 million tickets sold.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 18, 2025
Ex-Sony Music A&R Tommy Jackson Joins Teamwrk Records

Ex-Sony Music A&R Tommy Jackson Joins Teamwrk Records

Jackson joins from Sony Music Australia, where he accumulated eight years’ experience in the A&R department.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 18, 2025
Ex-Sony Music A&R Tommy Jackson Joins Teamwrk Records

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Ex-Sony Music A&R Tommy Jackson Joins Teamwrk Records

Jackson joins from Sony Music Australia, where he accumulated eight years’ experience in the A&R department.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 18, 2025
UNIFIED Music Group, 7Entertainment Strike Joint Venture For India

UNIFIED Music Group, 7Entertainment Strike Joint Venture For India

The mission of this alliance is to “bring India’s music to global audiences, and the world’s music to India,” a statement reads.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 18, 2025
UNIFIED Music Group, 7Entertainment Strike Joint Venture For India

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UNIFIED Music Group, 7Entertainment Strike Joint Venture For India

The mission of this alliance is to “bring India’s music to global audiences, and the world’s music to India,” a statement reads.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 18, 2025
Guy Sebastian's '100 Times Around The Sun' Heats up on ARIA Chart

Guy Sebastian's '100 Times Around The Sun' Heats up on ARIA Chart

Guy Sebastian’s 100 Times Around The Sun enjoys a hot start on the ARIA Chart, opening at No. 2, while KPop Demon Hunters nabs a rare double.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2025
Guy Sebastian's '100 Times Around The Sun' Heats up on ARIA Chart

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Guy Sebastian's '100 Times Around The Sun' Heats up on ARIA Chart

Guy Sebastian’s 100 Times Around The Sun enjoys a hot start on the ARIA Chart, opening at No. 2, while KPop Demon Hunters nabs a rare double.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2025
‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Alongs Are Coming to HOYTS Cinemas

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Alongs Are Coming to HOYTS Cinemas

Fans in ANZ will get the full experience with on-screen lyrics, premium cinema sound and theatre heaving with K-Pop fanatics.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2025
‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Alongs Are Coming to HOYTS Cinemas

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‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Alongs Are Coming to HOYTS Cinemas

Fans in ANZ will get the full experience with on-screen lyrics, premium cinema sound and theatre heaving with K-Pop fanatics.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2025
Symbiotic Launches New Dance Music Festival Hypersonic

Symbiotic Launches New Dance Music Festival Hypersonic

Hypersonic is produced by Symbiotic, led by CEO and Stereosonic co-founder Richie McNeill plus fellow director Janette Bishara.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2025
Symbiotic Launches New Dance Music Festival Hypersonic

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Symbiotic Launches New Dance Music Festival Hypersonic

Hypersonic is produced by Symbiotic, led by CEO and Stereosonic co-founder Richie McNeill plus fellow director Janette Bishara.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2025
‘Repay The $1 Million’: Greens MP Continues Crusade Against Labor and Superstruct-Owned Fests

‘Repay The $1 Million’: Greens MP Continues Crusade Against Labor and Superstruct-Owned Fests

“The Music Minister needs to clean this fund up so it supports struggling Australian owned music festivals," the MP writes.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2025
‘Repay The $1 Million’: Greens MP Continues Crusade Against Labor and Superstruct-Owned Fests

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‘Repay The $1 Million’: Greens MP Continues Crusade Against Labor and Superstruct-Owned Fests

“The Music Minister needs to clean this fund up so it supports struggling Australian owned music festivals," the MP writes.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2025
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