Yvonne Donnelly Smith has worked in the music industry and for PRG for 28 years, during which time she has become one of the best-known people in live entertainment production in the UK and Europe. As Director of Music Lighting, Yvonne is a key member of PRG’s senior leadership team, helping to ensure the company continues to thrive and grow by understanding and investing to meet the needs of even the world’s most accomplished artists.
Working across PRG’s Birmingham and London offices, Yvonne manages and mentors a team of festival, touring and big-event specialists, responsible for many of the UK’s premier events and television shows. Yvonne specializes in music touring, festivals and global, large, one-off events, with numerous career highlights including: Abu Dhabi National Days 48 and 49, Formula 1 (Saudi Arabia), British Summertime Festival (London), Capital Summertime Ball (London), Download Festival (Donnington, UK), Formula E (Saudi Arabia), Isle of Wight Festival, Led Zeppelin reunion event (London), Live 8 (London), London Olympic Games (Hyde Park concerts, London), MDL Beast/Sandstorm (Saudi Arabia), Nelson Mandela’s 80th birthday celebrations (London), Taylor Hawkins tribute event (London) and more.
Over many years, Yvonne has worked with the production and creative teams of many of the world’s most famous artists, including: Beyoncé, Bon Jovi, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Nickelback, Nicki Minaj, Panic! at the Disco, Post Malone, Prince, The Who, among others. Yvonne is also passionate about and instrumental in providing pathways into the industry for the next generation of freelancers and graduates of live entertainment colleges, taking every opportunity to help them turn their qualifications into experience and a career. She lives in Worcestershire, England, with her husband, three children and two dogs.