Stitching Music Into The Burberry DNA
LSTNR Founder & Music Director, Dave Chase, was global Director of Music for Burberry from 2011-2018, partnering with Chief Creative Officer’s Christopher Bailey & Riccardo Tisci to soundtrack the brand including creating bespoke soundtracks to over 20 London and Milan Fashion Week shows.
Under Dave’s leadership, Burberry became renowned for its work with music and musicians, helping to launch and grow the early careers of such artists as Tom Odell, Benjamin Clementine and James Bay at key moments in their development.
Dave built and led the music team globally, devising a consistent & highly regarded soundtrack for Burberry under the creative direction of Christopher Bailey and later Riccardo Tisci with musicians including Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja.
LONDON FASHION WEEK
Dave worked collaboratively with numerous musicians to design bespoke soundtracks for Burberry London Fashion Week shows, including memorable live performances from Benjamin Clementine, Ilan Eshkeri & London Metropolitan Orchestra, Alison Moyet and Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack.
Dave worked with Christopher Bailey to help bring his dreams and vision to life through the show soundtrack from 2011-2018.
Dave led a creative partnership with Apple Music as official Curators on the platform, releasing 20+ specially recorded soundtracks, including 10 ‘Live For Burberry’ EPs recorded at London Fashion Week.
BURBERRY ACOUSTIC
Burberry Acoustic was the brand platform to champion emerging British musical talent.
Dave led the highly regarded platform during his tenure, selecting an impressive funnel of new music talent and overseeing early films of some amazing musicians early in their careers.
Cinematographer Dave Tree shot over 130 films of hand-picked musicians performing a live stripped back performance including Isaac Gracie, Billie Marten, Clare Maguire and RHODES.
The platform was the most engaging content hub for Burberry, with viewers spending an average of 18 minutes browsing music videos on Burberry.com.