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The Business of the Road: Touring, Festivals, and Artist Growth

Moderator:

Adrian Perry, Partner, Co-Chair of Music Industry Practice, Covington & Burling LLP

DATE/TIME

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:30 PM

LOCATION

Mirror Bar

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ABOUT THIS PANEL

For many artists, the road remains the most important pathway to building a career. In this fireside conversation, UTA agents Eli Hanavan and Jon Briks join Adrian Perry to discuss how touring strategies are evolving across genres, how agents and artists evaluate opportunities, and what it takes to grow a successful live business in today's market.

PANELISTS

Adrian Perry

Adrian Perry

Partner, Co-Chair of Music Industry Practice, Covington & Burling LLP

Jon Briks

Jon Briks

Agent, United Talent Agency

Eli Hanavan

Eli Hanavan

Agent, United Talent Agency

Mahaa Mahmood

Mahaa Mahmood

Associate, Covington & Burling

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