The Top 15 Independent Live Music Artist Agencies in Switzerland

For such a small country, Switzerland is big on live entertainment. From bustling clubs and theatres to a wide range of music festivals, the demand for high-quality live performances is undeniable. To serve this demand, Switzerland's independent artist agencies, those focused on representing and developing music talent, are ever-growing and evolving to supply the best national and international talent to audiences. While the live music business is booming across the globe, Swiss markets in the industry are no different. We've compiled a list of what we think are the coolest independent artist agencies working hard to collaborate with both high-profile and emerging music acts, not only within Switzerland but also by exporting their talent internationally.

Here they are in alphabetical order:

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ClaxMusic

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Here's a large agency specializing in booking, management, promotion, publishing and label services – the whole package. The founder, Claudio Zahnd, has years of experience booking high-profile artists, and his current roster includes Swiss favourites, One Lucky Sperm and MYKUNGFU. The genres they represent range widely from indie rock to reggae. Clax is based in the hipster capital of Switzerland, Winterthur.

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Damenbart

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Benita Andres is the head of this boutique management and booking agency that takes care of some of Switzerland's biggest names in entertainment: Sina, Kunz and Michael von der Heide. They're high-profile artists with longstanding, loyal fanbases. Damenbart is located in Uster, in the canton of Zurich.

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DeinDJ.ch

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DeinDJ.ch is the largest DJ agency in Switzerland, representing over 100 professional DJs who specialise in weddings, corporate events and private parties. Founded by Junus Çelebi and run by a team of active DJs, the agency focuses on pairing the right musical personality with the right occasion. Rather than promoting artists for public concerts or festivals, DeinDJ.ch helps build professional careers within the private events space and offers a reliable network for clients seeking tailored DJ experiences across the country.

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​​Intermusic

 

This boutique agency includes notable artists like Mich Gerber and Damian Lynn. They're providing booking, promotion, consulting, management and production services to their roster which is made up of jazz, blues, soul, world and singer-songwriter artists. Intermusic's home is Bern.

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Just Because

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The company specializes in promoting and booking concerts within Switzerland and as such focuses on developing the careers of a wide range of international newcomers as well as established artists, and some promising Swiss talents. Just Because is a relatively big company with an impressive roster of artists in the pop, indie rock, jazz, and electronic genres. They're a hip company with a strong presence on socials and in concert venues throughout the country. Just Because is based in Zürich, just because!

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Orange Peel Agency

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Orange Peel Agency, founded in late 2018 and based in Lucerne, is a booking and management company focused on the long-term development of a diverse and high-quality artist roster. Known for its personal yet professional approach, the agency draws on years of experience and a broad network in the Swiss music scene. Artists such as Andryy, Black Sea Dahu and CRIMER reflect the agency’s wide range of styles, from indie pop to electronic and soul. Orange Peel is steadily building its name as a key player in the Swiss independent circuit.

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Odaras Productions

 

Associated with Odaras Produção de Eventos Culturais Ltda. out of Brazil, this small-but-mighty agency leans towards services for world, jazz, blues and experimental artists. It's a lively company that specializes in booking, promotion, and production. Odaras is located in both Rio de Janeiro and Montreux, which is also home to the famous Montreux Jazz Festival.

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Radiclis

 

If you're an artist making indie rock, indie pop, alternative, urban or electronic music, you'd find yourself in good hands at Radiclis. They represent a mix of national and international acts like Animal House, Bilderbuch, Abu and Zola, and provide booking, promotion, management, publishing and consulting services. Radiclis is a formidable agency with a strong team. They run offices in Basel, Zürich and Hamburg.​

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Sirup Artist Agency

 

Swiss DJs and electronic artists make up the majority of Sirup's roster. They also provide booking and management for international clients, and maintain a strong presence in the coolest clubs throughout Switzerland and Europe. The boutique agency is based in Baar, Zug.

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Soldout Productions

 

Primarily servicing the French regions of Switzerland, Soldout Productions is home to DJs and electronic and urban artists. They are in the business of booking and promoting, and keep their fingers on the pulse of what's hot. They're based in Lausanne.

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Starfish

 

Recognizable Swiss artists ZiBBZ and Kunz are among the roster here. It's a booking, management and promotion agency working with musicians of varying genres, actors, comedians and entertainers. They're experienced in event promotion and PR, and hold nothing back when finding the best deals and events for their artists. Rotkreuz, Zug is where you'll find Starfish.

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Straix

 

With five world championship titles, two vice championship titles and several national awards, Straix reinforces the ambition to be the largest and best DJ crew in Switzerland in Hip Hop and Open Format. A booking and promotion agency for DJs, Straix is well-known for its elite crew of artists and agents. They are the kings of the castle in Zürich.​

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TOURBOmusic

 

TOURBOmusic is a production management and consulting agency, specializing in folk, traditional and experimental musical genres. Something more for the singer-songwriters out there, this agency has a tight grip on the Mundart and alternative-traditional music scenes in Switzerland. Along with supporting a number of national acts, they also book, promote and run a label for international clients, particularly in the Celtic genre. TOURBOmusic can be found working throughout Switzerland.

 

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Two Gentlemen

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Two Gentlemen functions as a multi-level enterprise capable of taking on all the different aspects of an artist's career, whether it be management, publishing or distribution. Booking is also a large part of the workflow at this hip agency. Their roster includes the best names in international indie music, bringing artists like Cat Power, Father John Misty and The War on Drugs to stages around the country. Top Swiss acts, Sophie Hunger and Faber are also privy to the work of Two Gentlemen. This award-winning company is based in Lausanne.

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Young and Aspiring

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This fresh-faced agency out of Lucerne offers artist development, booking, PR and label support. Their roster includes exciting up-and-coming Swiss artists such as Junes, Jamila, Mary Middlefield and Valentino Vivace. Notably, they also represent ZOË MË, who will represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, drawing the attention of audiences across Europe. They're focused on contemporary strategies and have strong roots in the indie and alternative scenes. With a small but dynamic team, Young and Aspiring is definitely one to watch.