For over 28 years, Phil McDonnell has been the driving force behind Horizon Entertainment Cargo Ltd, a powerhouse in entertainment logistics. What began as a one-man operation has flourished into a finely tuned machine, ensuring seamless freight, storage, and road haulage for the world’s biggest touring artists.

McDonnell’s career reads like a backstage pass to rock and roll history. Before founding Horizon, he navigated the whirlwind of live music as a tour manager for icons like Fleetwood Mac, The Kinks, Rory Gallagher, Clannad, Barbara Dickson, Psychedelic Furs, Gin Blossoms and Van Morrison. This insider experience gave him an unparalleled understanding of the industry’s logistical heartbeat—knowledge that would soon become the foundation of Horizon’s reputation. Today, HEC has handled touring logistics for legendary acts such as Kendrick Lamar, the Script, Barenaked Ladies, Crowded House, the Corrs, ZZ Top and Whitney Houston, ensuring their gear moves as efficiently as their performances.

In 2016, McDonnell expanded his empire with CSUK, a luxury tour-bussing service catering to high-profile artists across the UK and Europe.

His vision, precision, and relentless pursuit of excellence even earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Total Production Industry (TPi), cementing his status as a true industry titan.

Unpretentious yet undeniably influential, McDonnell operates with the cool confidence of someone who’s seen it all—ensuring that while the spotlight shines on the stars, the show behind the scenes runs like clockwork.