The Architects: Pino Sagliocco, part two
In part two of IQ's profile of a true maverick, Pino Sagliocco rose from life on the streets of Italy to become the promoter who put Spain on the global touring map
Feature By Adam Woods | 10 July 2026
After almost 60 years in the business, Pino Sagliocco’s passion for creativity and dedication to artists remains undimmed.
In part two of IQ’s look back on the promoter’s career, we pick up the tale as Sagliocco prepared to take on the mantle as Queen’s new Spanish promoter in the wake of a momentous Live Aid performance. You can read part one here.
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