Lee McDonald

Background

About Lee McDonald

Lee McDonald – President/ Founder – Key Artist Group Experienced Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Highly skilled in Talent Procurement for Business Theater, Special Events & General Sessions. Emphasis on Celebrity Booking and Artist Representation. As an experienced Entertainment Specialists I have cultivated a highly diverse client base that includes Fortune 500 Companies, Casinos in the US and in Canada, Celebrities, Festival Buyers, Cruise Lines and Theme Parks. I specialize in business theater and Celebrity booking with special emphases on creation custom shows for general session and product launches I began my career as a Talent Agent and Event Producer in 1993 in Orlando Florida and quickly developed powerful relationships with high profile clients. For 9 years I provided bands for The Walt Disney Company on a nightly bases at the West End Stage and the Rock and Roll Beach Club at Disneys’ "Pleasure Island”. Over time I developed skills that attracted Celebrity clients such as billionaire Eugene Melnick and movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer who trust me to provide talent for signature events at their private estates. When Governor of Florida and The City of Tampa entertained the International Olympics Committee, while bidding on the 2012 Olympic Games, I provided 90 highly specialized performers to depict the history of Florida through song and dance. The cast included Authentic American Indian Stomp performers, Florida Cloggers, Latin Dancers, Country Bands and other artistic performances all indigenous to Florida. In 2011 I achieved Preferred Vendor Status for my company Key Artist Group with The Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas where provided many varied entertainment experiences for guest including providing entertainers, specialty costuming for The Venetians' mega festivals “Winter in Venice” and “Carnivale”. These seasonal marketing events ran 165 days per year and included a cast of 90 performers. In 1998 I created Key Artist Group and developed an exclusive roster of Artists. It is with extreme pride and pleasure that I represent these incredibly talented individuals. I love working in the entertainment industry and nothing brings me more pleasure then when, time and time again, my clients tell me Key Artist Group exceeded their expectations!