Oliver Ward is a music agent in the London office of leading global talent, entertainment and sports company, United Talent Agency (UTA). Ward represents over 30 artists including Aurora, Empire of The Sun, Grimes, Jess Glynne, Sigrid, Take That, and more. Ward takes pride in developing the global touring businesses of his artists, in particular opening up and establishing meaningful business in new or unexplored territories. Ward attended University of York where he studied Philosophy and Politics. He graduated in 2008 and continued his studies at BPP Law school. After graduating in 2011, he began work at Squire Sanders law and from there, went on to work in Live Nation’s legal team as a trainee solicitor. In 2013 Ward began his career at UTA under the tutelage of heavyweight agent and UTA London co-head Neil Warnock. After graduating from Warnock’s office, Ward spent 18 months assisting and booking artists including First Aid Kit, Foster The People and Passion Pit. In 2015 Ward began to build his own roster and in 2017, he won ILMC’s ‘Tomorrow’s New Boss’ award. Ward lives in West London with his wife and son.