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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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Lansdowne Hotel Switches Online With Music TV Format

Lansdowne Hotel Switches Online With Music TV Format

"We've always felt drawn to helping create opportunities to showcase the incredible talent we have locally."

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2025
Lansdowne Hotel Switches Online With Music TV Format

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Lansdowne Hotel Switches Online With Music TV Format

"We've always felt drawn to helping create opportunities to showcase the incredible talent we have locally."

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2025
Taylor Swift Reveals New Album 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Taylor Swift Reveals New Album 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Swift is taking pre-orders for the new project at her official website. Physical copies of the collection will be shipped by October 13th.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2025
Taylor Swift Reveals New Album 'The Life of a Showgirl'

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Taylor Swift Reveals New Album 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Swift is taking pre-orders for the new project at her official website. Physical copies of the collection will be shipped by October 13th.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2025
‘What You Need’: INXS ‘Live At Wembley’ Lifts Channel 7’s Ratings

‘What You Need’: INXS ‘Live At Wembley’ Lifts Channel 7’s Ratings

"INXS: Live At Wembley" had a national TV average audience of 404,000, according to overnight figures released by ratings specialist OzTAM.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2025
‘What You Need’: INXS ‘Live At Wembley’ Lifts Channel 7’s Ratings

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‘What You Need’: INXS ‘Live At Wembley’ Lifts Channel 7’s Ratings

"INXS: Live At Wembley" had a national TV average audience of 404,000, according to overnight figures released by ratings specialist OzTAM.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2025
Applications Open for APRA AMCOS’s 2026 PDAs

Applications Open for APRA AMCOS’s 2026 PDAs

Now in its 15th year, the PDAs are a call out for songwriters and composers, with individual winners collecting $10,000 cash.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2025
Applications Open for APRA AMCOS’s 2026 PDAs

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Applications Open for APRA AMCOS’s 2026 PDAs

Now in its 15th year, the PDAs are a call out for songwriters and composers, with individual winners collecting $10,000 cash.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 12, 2025
Isobella Caruso, Kate Russo & Leko Novakovic Join MusicSA Board

Isobella Caruso, Kate Russo & Leko Novakovic Join MusicSA Board

The trio “will undoubtedly extend the board’s knowledge and contacts at an incredibly important time," a statement reads.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Isobella Caruso, Kate Russo & Leko Novakovic Join MusicSA Board

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Isobella Caruso, Kate Russo & Leko Novakovic Join MusicSA Board

The trio “will undoubtedly extend the board’s knowledge and contacts at an incredibly important time," a statement reads.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Smallzy’s Surgery Will Close Its Doors This Friday

Smallzy’s Surgery Will Close Its Doors This Friday

"The time has come to hang up the headphones in Smallzy’s Surgery,” reads a social post from Kent “Smallzy” Small.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Smallzy’s Surgery Will Close Its Doors This Friday

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Smallzy’s Surgery Will Close Its Doors This Friday

"The time has come to hang up the headphones in Smallzy’s Surgery,” reads a social post from Kent “Smallzy” Small.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Wildlands Adelaide Is Scrapped For 2025

Wildlands Adelaide Is Scrapped For 2025

In a social post, organisers confirmed the “difficult decision” that Wildlands Adelaide will be “taking a break this year.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Wildlands Adelaide Is Scrapped For 2025

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Wildlands Adelaide Is Scrapped For 2025

In a social post, organisers confirmed the “difficult decision” that Wildlands Adelaide will be “taking a break this year.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs 2025 WAM Grand Prize Winners Helena.

Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs 2025 WAM Grand Prize Winners Helena.

The Western Australia-based indie rock Helena. is now represented by PPP for publishing on a global basis.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs 2025 WAM Grand Prize Winners Helena.

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Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs 2025 WAM Grand Prize Winners Helena.

The Western Australia-based indie rock Helena. is now represented by PPP for publishing on a global basis.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
‘Dangerous Step Backwards’: Independents Weigh In On Proposed AI Exceptions In Copyright Act

‘Dangerous Step Backwards’: Independents Weigh In On Proposed AI Exceptions In Copyright Act

As a sector, “we welcome new legislation in the field of AI, but this interim report misses the mark,” AIR's statement reads.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
‘Dangerous Step Backwards’: Independents Weigh In On Proposed AI Exceptions In Copyright Act

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‘Dangerous Step Backwards’: Independents Weigh In On Proposed AI Exceptions In Copyright Act

As a sector, “we welcome new legislation in the field of AI, but this interim report misses the mark,” AIR's statement reads.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Suncorp Stadium, Accor Stadium Saluted In Global Top 20 Report

Suncorp Stadium, Accor Stadium Saluted In Global Top 20 Report

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, Sydney’s Accor Stadium and Auckland’s Eden Park are among the world’s top 20 stadiums, according to a new report.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Suncorp Stadium, Accor Stadium Saluted In Global Top 20 Report

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Suncorp Stadium, Accor Stadium Saluted In Global Top 20 Report

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, Sydney’s Accor Stadium and Auckland’s Eden Park are among the world’s top 20 stadiums, according to a new report.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Devon Street Sign with Tone City Records (EXCLUSIVE)

Devon Street Sign with Tone City Records (EXCLUSIVE)

The Boorloo/Perth-based rock act signs with Tone City for management and recordings, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Devon Street Sign with Tone City Records (EXCLUSIVE)

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Devon Street Sign with Tone City Records (EXCLUSIVE)

The Boorloo/Perth-based rock act signs with Tone City for management and recordings, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Hilltop Hoods Extend ARIA Chart Record With ‘Fall From The Light’

Hilltop Hoods Extend ARIA Chart Record With ‘Fall From The Light’

The Australian hip-hop trio sprint to No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with "Fall From The Light", their ninth studio album.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2025
Hilltop Hoods Extend ARIA Chart Record With ‘Fall From The Light’

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Hilltop Hoods Extend ARIA Chart Record With ‘Fall From The Light’

The Australian hip-hop trio sprint to No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with "Fall From The Light", their ninth studio album.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2025
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