Independent Touring Agency Stage Left Global Launches

Veteran agent Andrew Friedman has launched Stage Left Global, a fully independent, international touring agency. It has offices in Philadelphia and Frankfurt, Germany.

The ethos:

• As per its press release, Stage Left Global exists to help independent artists “access the same opportunities once reserved for those within the corporate machine.”

• The company’s name speaks to its core philosophy – to stand stage left is to stand with the artist.

• It claims to be one of the few agencies in the US that books globally and encourages artists to maintain full creative control.

• Friedman is joined in the company by Peter Bozem, who heads up the Frankfurt office.

The roster:

• The eclectic roster includes GRAMMY winner Button Masher, two-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Eigsti, Sungazer, Jojo Mayer / Nerve, Lau Noah, Lau Noah x Adam Neely, Michael Wilbur, Night Talks, Sam Greenfield, SAULTS, and Thundersmack.

What they said:

• Andrew Friedman: “This new chapter has reinforced what matters most – strong relationships, shared vision, and long-term strategy rooted in genuine belief of artists. I’m more committed than ever to growth, success, and the very exciting road ahead.”