We're back with a second installment of a brand-new feature on the agents who work behind the scenes to help get your favorite tours up and running. Do they want to deal with us? Unlikely. But ready or not, here comes...

Ken Fermaglich: Partner & Music Agent, UTA

Known throughout the industry as a true rock guy, Fermaglich began head-banging his way to the top of the agency game back in the '90s during stints at William Morris, ICM and Artists & Audience Entertainment. He then moved to TAG before setting up shop at UTA two decades ago.

As a member of UTA’s music-leadership team, he oversees the booking and touring for such artists as Guns N’ Roses, Paramore, Muse, Creed, Daughtry, Mammoth WVH, 3 Doors Down, Bush and many others.

Fermaglich is largely credited with helping engineer GNR’s hugely successful 2023 stadium tour in North America, Paramore’s return to the stage after a yearslong break and the resurgence of Creed this year, the latter's one of the most surprisingly lucrative summer package tours in the market.

Best show you saw this year?

The year isn't over, but U2 at Sphere was pretty epic.

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

No commission deals. Agencies get 10%. Period.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

“The devil is in the detail”—Business 107, Skidmore College, 1988.