- PRG worked with scenic designer Ric Lipson and lighting designer Rob Sinclair to create scenic doorway frames with pixel-controlled LED lights and illuminated crosses.
- Scenic support also includes a frame that lifted the queen of pop above the stage.
Yvonne Donnelly Smith:
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.
Stefaan Michels:
As the UK Director of video technology and solutions for the music industry, Stefaan has 22 years’ experience in the global touring business. He has an intricate knowledge of product solutions to meet a wide range of customer requirements.
Highlight events include:
The 1975 World Tour 2022-2024
Foo Fighters European Tours 2017 to 2023
Sam Smith World Tours
Drake 2019 European Tour
Kings Of Leon 2018-2019-2022
Slipknot 2021
The Cure Tours 2018 to 2023
Post Malone European Tours
Iron Maiden Tours 2018 to 2023
The Who Tours 2016 to 2020
Arcade Fire/Bocelli/Bruno Mars/Carrie Underwood/Enrique/The Scorpions/Green day/Jamie XX/Imagine Dragons/Mariah/The Weeknd
Soundstorm Festival 2021 to 2023