UTA's Neil Warnock receives his MBE for series to Music and Charity

04 April 2019 - Press release

Neil Warnock, Global Head of Touring at United Talent Agency, receiving his MBE for services to Music and Charity at Buckingham Palace.
Neil Warnock is one of the most experienced music agents in the world and a key architect of the modern live music business.  As part of his executive role at UTA, Warnock oversees a robust roster of UK agents and artists, advising on both regional and international touring business strategy.

Warnock began his career over five decades ago.  He has directly helped to open up new touring markets in areas such as India and China for international artists, and has been an influential player in expanding the global footprint of the live music business. He currently represents some of the largest worldwide touring acts including Dolly Parton, Deep Purple, Mariah Carey and David Gilmour.  His extensive and varied career has also seen him work with legendary artists including Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel and Michael Jackson.  Among his many unparalleled achievements are Michael Jackson’s tour stop in India, The Rolling Stones’ tours in South East Asia and Europe, and Pink Floyd’s two world tours, numerous events, including having the band play Russia before the Iron Curtain came down and negotiating for them to play on the Grand Canal opposite St Mark’s Square in Venice.

Warnock has been actively involved with the Nordoff Robbins music charity for 43 years.  Warnock sits on the Board as a trustee and is Chairman of Fundraising where he plays a pivotal role on several of the Charity’s key fundraising committees, including the O2 Silver Clef lunch the charity’s annual flagship event which has raised in excess of £20m.  He also leads on the development of the Charity’s awareness campaign “Get Loud” which last year saw 10 high profile shows across the UK raising awareness of the life changing work of Nordoff Robbins.