Naisbitt is a veteran of the live-music industry in England, having worked for Miles Copeland’s Talent Bank Agency, Wasted Talent, the Triad Agency, ICM and The Agency Group. At APA/IAG, he has helped develop and re-establish the touring careers of 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Dream Theater and Kansas.

First concert you ever saw?

Penetration with Punishment of Luxury and Neon at Newcastle City Hall, December 18, 1978.

You’re made czar of the concert industry. What’s the first thing you’d change?

I would cap the charges ticket companies inflict on the public and the artist to 10%. We regularly see charges in the 30% range that disappear into corporate entities.