Testimonials
"Mulberry were looking for a bespoke in store music solution for its retail business... we were delighted when we discovered Music Concierge, we were able to work with Rob and his team on exactly the type of music we wanted to play in our stores to best reflect our brand, the whole process slick and efficient, Rob's team really got the brand. The staff love having different music each day and the play list get more upbeat as the week goes by, the system is easy to install and requires very little maintenance from Mulberry, Music Concierge take care of everything for you and are a pleasure to work with."
Nick Roberts
Retail Director, Mulberry
"One&Only Cape Town contracted Music Concierge to provide music programming covering various areas in the hotel. Under the management of Rob Wood (Creative Director) and Daisy Rogers (General Manager) the project was completed expeditiously. Rob and Daisy always kept One&Only Cape Town appraised of their progress and their efficiency and creativity are borne out in an excellent product throughout the hotel. One&Only Cape Town are totally satisfied with the end product and accolades can be extended to Rob and his dedicated team for an excellent job."
Gerard Sintes
General Manager, One&Only Cape Town
"I am very happy that we decided to work with Music Concierge when we re-opened The Connaught. Authenticity, personalisation, attention to detail and being on the pulse of the time are important values for us and we found a very good partner in achieving those objectives with Music Concierge. Rob Wood is an expert in his field and it was fantastic to work with him and develop the music portfolio for The Connaught. For us music is a crucial part of the experience and we therefore wanted to work with world class partners to achieve something exceptional that complements and integrates into the restaurants and bars."
Thomas Kochs
Hotel Manager, The Connaught
“Music styling is a very difficult job, especially where hip, precious or fashionable brands are concerned. Music Concierge's Rob Wood manages to make it look easy. His years of experience (or is that obsession?) in the music business have given him virtually limitless knowledge, as the 80+ genres of music in his huge collection indicate. Rob's a true music guru, and he is a joy to work with as well. If you want help choosing the right music, Rob's the man!”
Julian Treasure
Chairman of The Sound Agency, author of 'Sound Business'
"It's been great working with Music Concierge. You solved the impossible which was pleasing everyone on the music front!"
Mark McCulloch
Head of Marketing, YO! Sushi
"We wanted to differentiate ourselves from all other boutique hotels in the country; our attention to detail is therefore second to none. The hotel's design, menu, wine list and service levels are obviously at the heart of that, but so are the art, films, books and the music. Rob Wood at Music Concierge created the perfect aural atmosphere for every part of our customer's stay with us. Whilst the design sets the tone, it is the hotel's soundtrack that gives it a special resonance which delights our guests."
Toby Hunter
Chief Executive Officer, The Forbury Hotel
"As a new hotel I was very conscious that first impressions last. A lot of money had been spent on building, developing and designing the hotel in order to appeal to all the senses but no thought had been put into the music. I loved Rob’s philosophy that this is the one area that can let all the other senses down if the music played does not fit. Since getting Music Concierge in the whole atmosphere of the hotel has changed for the better, even the staff love it and this helps them enjoy their work even more. I am delighted that we can now properly appeal to all our guests’ senses."
Adriaan Bartels
General Manager, The Cliff House Hotel
""My audience was my life. What I did and how I did it, was all for my audience." These are the feelings that touch my soul as much as his music makes the hair on the back on my neck stand up. These words, from my favourite 1920's/1930's musical genius Cab Calloway, drive my desire to create something so special and unique. Rob and his amazing team really synergise what I'm feeling, are open to my crazy thoughts any time of the day, and traverse the globe to realise my dream to help breathe life into a space. Some people say "Why do you need music to create atmosphere? All you need is the people and its there!" but all my life I've grown up with music, its always been there, so for me, to create something that stands the test of time you need rhythm and soul otherwise its just another space and Rob gives me the tools to express how I'm feeling and to be able to bring it into existence! So thank you Rob, in me you have a friend for life!"
Mark Jenner
Bar Manager, The Coburg Bar
"Music is such an integral part of people's lives and increasingly part of the overall hotel experience. In a city such as Manchester with such a great history of music, it was vital that we created a sound that is up to date and reflects the style and design of the hotel. Working with Rob of Music Concierge we were able to create specially created bespoke playlists for the lobby, restaurant and bar for morning, afternoon and evenings."
Jason Harding
General Manager, The Lowry Hotel
"Music Concierge enabled us to access music that was not only unique but perfectly suited to our new website. The effort they put into understanding the Londonewcastle brand was ultimately why their input was so invaluable. Being able to convey what a brand stands for simply through music is a powerful tool."
Rohan Ames
Marketing Manager, Londonewcastle
"I believe bespoke music is the next big design trend for boutique hotels... Music Concierge should be any forward-thinking hotel owner's first port of call because they are the best at what they do."
James Lohan
Managing Director, Mr & Mrs Smith
“Chewton Glen is proud of its ability to provide extraordinary experiences for its guests by delighting all of their senses. The introduction of Music Concierge has allowed us to further enhance their mood by providing a subtle musical backdrop for the public areas.”
Andrew Stembridge
Managing Director, Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa
"Ever since his days at the helm of cutting-edge music magazine Jockey Slut, Rob has clearly known where to find good music and how to present it to a wider audience. His reputation and professionalism precede him and that's why I've asked him to consult on the different businesses I'm involved in. He has brought insight, knowledge and a thorough understanding of our brands."
Tom Findlay
Groove Armada
“We love the work of Music Concierge. Whenever you are enjoying The Forbury Hotel – lying in the bath with a bottle of champagne, admiring art in the reception, browsing photographs of the books in The Library, or sipping a cocktail with lively conversation in Cerise; the music in the background can make or break your experience. We have plenty of comments back from guests saying it makes it.”
David Reed
General Manager, The Forbury Hotel
"In terms of people with a comprehensive all round knowledge about music - and dance culture and electronica in particular - I can think of very few who can come close to rivalling Rob Wood, who I have known since before his days at Jockey Slut. He's very personable and approachable too, which is a rare enough quality in the music business these days."
Pete Lawrence
Director, The Big Chill
"Rob Wood at Music Concierge is a joy to work with. We came to him with a problem... we wanted a niche 3-day music festival, with a very specific 'twist', programmed to an unusual brief. Rob responded to the brief quickly, professionally and intelligently - demonstrating his unsurpassed musical knowledge with the superb nature of the programme he created. In an industry full of people 'over-promising' and 'under-delivering' Music Concierge is a breath of fresh air - Rob has raised the bar in his field and sets a 'blue ribbon' standard for his clients."
Dan O'Neill
CEO Lovebox Festival
"Rob brings many perspectives to working with music. His knowledge and reputation comes from years of experience as a music journalist and DJ as well as much experience from the digital sector. We worked together on a music-related marketing device for Glenfiddich. Rob helped pick the tracklisting for a branded compilation which proved very successful."
Malcolm Fogarty
Head of Brands, Frukt agency
"If I want to run a music feature - my first port of call is always Rob Wood. He's über professional, great to work with, and his writing is more than knowledgeable - Rob Wood is the authority on music. When Rob writes, people listen. He has also recommended music for events I've done - and they've always been superb and truly saved me from having one more thing to stress about. I would trust any recommendation he made (we love his Mr & Mrs Smith CDs); I just wish I had him in house!"
Taryn Ross
Managing Director, Urban Junkies