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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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The Hot Hits' Nic Kelly Knocks 'Cold Spamming' PRs, Tells Artists to Reach Out

The Hot Hits' Nic Kelly Knocks 'Cold Spamming' PRs, Tells Artists to Reach Out

"I want to help artists make informed decisions about where they put their money. No one's got any," he tells The Music Network.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2025
The Hot Hits' Nic Kelly Knocks 'Cold Spamming' PRs, Tells Artists to Reach Out

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The Hot Hits' Nic Kelly Knocks 'Cold Spamming' PRs, Tells Artists to Reach Out

"I want to help artists make informed decisions about where they put their money. No one's got any," he tells The Music Network.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2025
Festival Furore: Greens MP Blasts Minns Gov’t For Funding Fests Owned by KKR

Festival Furore: Greens MP Blasts Minns Gov’t For Funding Fests Owned by KKR

A Greens MP accuses government of “handing taxpayers dollars" to a conglomerate whose track record includes "investments in weapons systems".

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2025
Festival Furore: Greens MP Blasts Minns Gov’t For Funding Fests Owned by KKR

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Festival Furore: Greens MP Blasts Minns Gov’t For Funding Fests Owned by KKR

A Greens MP accuses government of “handing taxpayers dollars" to a conglomerate whose track record includes "investments in weapons systems".

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2025
Weird Fishes Artist Management Opens For Business

Weird Fishes Artist Management Opens For Business

Weird Fishes is the venture of experienced artist managers Aidan McLaren, Joe Miles and Rhett McLaren, former strategic partners with UNIFIED.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2025
Weird Fishes Artist Management Opens For Business

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Weird Fishes Artist Management Opens For Business

Weird Fishes is the venture of experienced artist managers Aidan McLaren, Joe Miles and Rhett McLaren, former strategic partners with UNIFIED.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2025
Josh Pyke, Leah Flanagan Lead Music Australia Council Appointments

Josh Pyke, Leah Flanagan Lead Music Australia Council Appointments

Recording artists Josh Pyke and Leah Flanagan are fresh appointments to the Music Australia Council, for two-year terms.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2025
Josh Pyke, Leah Flanagan Lead Music Australia Council Appointments

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Josh Pyke, Leah Flanagan Lead Music Australia Council Appointments

Recording artists Josh Pyke and Leah Flanagan are fresh appointments to the Music Australia Council, for two-year terms.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2025
Dew Process Expands, Rebrands Secret Sounds Artist Management (EXCLUSIVE)

Dew Process Expands, Rebrands Secret Sounds Artist Management (EXCLUSIVE)

Paul Piticco’s independent music company snaffles Secret Sounds Artist Management, where it is rebranded as Dew Process Artist Management.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2025
Dew Process Expands, Rebrands Secret Sounds Artist Management (EXCLUSIVE)

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Dew Process Expands, Rebrands Secret Sounds Artist Management (EXCLUSIVE)

Paul Piticco’s independent music company snaffles Secret Sounds Artist Management, where it is rebranded as Dew Process Artist Management.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2025
APRA AMCOS Rejects ‘Disappointing’ AI Loophole In Productivity Commission Report

APRA AMCOS Rejects ‘Disappointing’ AI Loophole In Productivity Commission Report

A fair dealing exception in the Copyright Act to allow for text and data mining would "legitimise digital piracy under guise of productivity."

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2025
APRA AMCOS Rejects ‘Disappointing’ AI Loophole In Productivity Commission Report

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APRA AMCOS Rejects ‘Disappointing’ AI Loophole In Productivity Commission Report

A fair dealing exception in the Copyright Act to allow for text and data mining would "legitimise digital piracy under guise of productivity."

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2025
Col Joye, ARIA Hall of Famer, Dies at 89

Col Joye, ARIA Hall of Famer, Dies at 89

His standing in the Australian music community was confirmed when, in 1988, he was entered into the first class of the ARIA Hall of Fame.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2025
Col Joye, ARIA Hall of Famer, Dies at 89

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Col Joye, ARIA Hall of Famer, Dies at 89

His standing in the Australian music community was confirmed when, in 1988, he was entered into the first class of the ARIA Hall of Fame.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2025
Nabii Wins Blueprint Project 2025

Nabii Wins Blueprint Project 2025

With the Blueprint Project and her new EP tucked away, nabii will embark on a series of live and DJ performances.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2025
Nabii Wins Blueprint Project 2025

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Nabii Wins Blueprint Project 2025

With the Blueprint Project and her new EP tucked away, nabii will embark on a series of live and DJ performances.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2025
'You Can’t Treat International Success as a Bonus': UNIFIED’s Francesca Caldara Unpacks the Success of Thornhill, Ocean Alley & More

'You Can’t Treat International Success as a Bonus': UNIFIED’s Francesca Caldara Unpacks the Success of Thornhill, Ocean Alley & More

TMN caught up with UNIFIED’s VP of Recorded Music Francesca Caldara, who shared her expertise with industry gathered last week at Indie-Con.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2025
'You Can’t Treat International Success as a Bonus': UNIFIED’s Francesca Caldara Unpacks the Success of Thornhill, Ocean Alley & More

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'You Can’t Treat International Success as a Bonus': UNIFIED’s Francesca Caldara Unpacks the Success of Thornhill, Ocean Alley & More

TMN caught up with UNIFIED’s VP of Recorded Music Francesca Caldara, who shared her expertise with industry gathered last week at Indie-Con.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2025
The Angels Lane Is Unveiled In Adelaide

The Angels Lane Is Unveiled In Adelaide

The Angels are the latest Australian act to earn a plum slice of Adelaide real estate, by way of a laneway in the city’s CBD.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2025
The Angels Lane Is Unveiled In Adelaide

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The Angels Lane Is Unveiled In Adelaide

The Angels are the latest Australian act to earn a plum slice of Adelaide real estate, by way of a laneway in the city’s CBD.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2025
2025 Art Music Awards: Salutes for Jon Rose and Hollis Taylor

2025 Art Music Awards: Salutes for Jon Rose and Hollis Taylor

Rose and Taylor will be saluted at the 2025 Art Music Awards, to be presented at Sydney's City Recital Hall on Thursday, August 21st.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2025
2025 Art Music Awards: Salutes for Jon Rose and Hollis Taylor

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2025 Art Music Awards: Salutes for Jon Rose and Hollis Taylor

Rose and Taylor will be saluted at the 2025 Art Music Awards, to be presented at Sydney's City Recital Hall on Thursday, August 21st.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2025
KLP Launches 'VITAL' Songwriting, Mentorship Program

KLP Launches 'VITAL' Songwriting, Mentorship Program

KLP announces a new songwriter and mentorship program, VITAL, with support from the New South Wales government through Sound NSW.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2025
KLP Launches 'VITAL' Songwriting, Mentorship Program

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KLP Launches 'VITAL' Songwriting, Mentorship Program

KLP announces a new songwriter and mentorship program, VITAL, with support from the New South Wales government through Sound NSW.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2025
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