Emma Banks on Lily Allen, ticket prices and 2026
CAA's co-head of global touring also discussed the globalisation of music and the saturation of the outdoor market at last week's ESNS
News By Lisa Henderson | 19 January 2026
Renowned music agent Emma Banks has unpacked the strategy behind Lily Allen’s comeback tour and shared her outlook on the live music landscape in 2026.
The co-head of global touring at CAA – who represents acts including Beyoncé, Charlie XCX, Katy Perry, Florence and the Machine, Lorde, The 1975 and Paramore – delivered the keynote interview at the 40th edition of ESNS last week.
During the session, Banks discussed the live campaign behind Lily Allen’s highly acclaimed release West End Girl, the…