What is a typical day in the life of the manager of The Rolling Stones? Joyce Smyth can say for sure, having held that prestigious position for the best part of a decade now.

“It’s not really regimented,” says Smyth, speaking to Music Week at her London office. “You’ve got to be prepared to take whatever the day throws at you, but clearly there are things to try and get done. It can be quite pressurised and, of course, there ...