Leigh Macfarlane has decades of experience in the music industry, more recently, since 2019, spotting, securing and driving forward the talents of rising star Andrew Cushin.

Leigh has nurtured the Geordie singer-songwriter, transforming him from a quiet teenager performing in a social club, to a growing star gracing stages across the globe.

With Leigh’s contacts, determination and drive, Andrew has been secured contracts with Virgin EMI Records, Strap Originals Records and LAB Records.

Leigh has successfully built an infrastructure around the musician with a live booking agent, PR and marketing, and finance teams.

Under Leigh’s guidance, Andrew has successfully performed and toured with bands. such as The Libertines, Noel Gallagher (who produced a song for Andrew – Where’s my family gone?) Jamie Webster, The Lathums, Sam Fender, Louis Tomlinson and Paul Weller – in the UK, Europe and America.

2025 will be Andrew’s third consecutive year of performing for fans stateside.

Leigh’s main strengths in music management are his ability to negotiate deals with commercial companies such as Weekend Offender, YETI, UnderArmour and Aston Martin. He also excels in networking with key industry contacts, forming lasting and genuine relationships. Leigh also drives projects forward with his ideas on how to gain more fans and raise his artist’s profile.