Stage Left Global

BIOGRAPHY

Where scale and independence aren’t mutually exclusive.

Founded by Andrew Friedman, Stage Left Global is a worldwide independent touring company built on the belief that artistry and autonomy can coexist. In an era where the corporate machinery of the music industry often overshadows the art itself, Stage Left Global stands as proof that success doesn’t require compromise — just clarity, conviction, and the right team.

Friedman, alongside Peter Bozem in Frankfurt, leads a company defined by its independent spirit and global reach. Together, they’ve built an agency that provides artists with a comprehensive worldwide touring strategy from day one — something even major firms struggle to deliver at the individual level.

Stage Left Global represents a roster as eclectic as it is intentional: Taylor Eigsti, Button Masher, Jojo Mayer / Nerve, Lau Noah, Lau Noah x Adam Neely, Lill Twinn x Mizzy Coke, Michael Wilbur, Night Talks, Phoebe Katis, SAULTS, Sungazer, and Thundersmack. These artists share a common thread — authenticity, innovation, and a relentless dedication to their craft. Genre is secondary; substance comes first.

“Everyone always asks what kind of music I work with,” Friedman says. “But it doesn’t matter the style — what matters is that it comes from a place of authenticity and connects to my sense of taste. That’s the through-line.”

Stage Left Global was founded on a simple truth: every artist today has the potential to operate like their own record label. With the right infrastructure, strategy, and guidance, independent artists can now access the same opportunities once reserved for those within the corporate machine. Stage Left Global exists to help them do just that — to empower artists without diluting their vision.

The company’s name speaks to its core philosophy. To stand stage left is to stand with the artist — close enough to feel the energy, but never in the spotlight. It’s a commitment to partnership, to collaboration, and to the belief that the best art is built on trust.

At its heart, Stage Left Global blends modern creative precision with the spirit of independent music — fluid, fearless, and deeply human. What began as one agent’s mission to elevate the independent touring space has evolved into the launch of a boutique powerhouse with a truly global vision.

For Friedman, independence isn’t a limitation — it’s a luxury. And the artists they work with are proving that freedom, when paired with strategy, can move the world.

Stage Left Global isn’t chasing the industry — it’s rewriting what independence sounds like in the modern era.