A key figure behind the growth and development of CAA’s country and electronic music departments, Williams works with artists such as Jelly Roll, Pretty Lights, Mark Ronson, GRiZ, Icona Pop, 3LAU and Moon Taxi out of the company’s Nashville office.

What’s your favorite music venue?

Red Rocks.

Warnock, co-head of UTA’s London office and Head of Global Touring, is one of the architects of the modern live business. A leader in expanding the global footprint of the concert industry, Warnock currently represents legendary stars including Dolly Parton, Deep Purple and David Gilmour. Over the years, he has worked with Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel and Michael Jackson. In January 2019, Warnock was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours List, for services to music and charity.

First concert you ever saw?

The Shadows, in Worthing, U.K. during the summer of 1961.

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

End dynamic ticket pricing.

Name a mistake you’ve made in the biz, and how you’ve learned from it.

Made a few, but one in particular was turning down Queen, as I had a very full roster and an ego out of control. Always listen to what you receive, especially when it comes to you from other industry professionals.

The London-based Ward works with artists including AURORA, Empire of the Sun, Grimes, Palace, Sigrid, Take That and more. Ward began his career at UTA in 2013 under the tutelage of UTA London co-head Neil Warnock.

Name a music figure you admire.

Kelly Chappel at Live Nation. Kelly is not only an incredible operator but a real human being; that is why people love working with her.