Stage Crasher

Coined by: René Guemps, CEO and Founder of Negre Maron Records

Definition: A stage crasher, or “fan on stage,” also known in Haitian Creole as “Lepandyè,” is a fan who, driven by their enthusiasm and love for the music, impulsively joins the musicians on stage during a live performance. This term was created to capture the spirit of music lovers who blur the lines between audience and performer, albeit in a manner that is typically discouraged by event organizers.

“Did you see that stage crasher at the concert last night? He was a total LEPANDYè, dancing right next to the band!