Morecambe, England, United Kingdom
David Wood is a British based investor, award-winning musician and businessman, and Lancaster University Honorary Teaching Fellow. He holds the post-nominal letters HonsDMus HonsFDip FRSA DipMusTh AMusLCM and after receiving a Doctor of Music honoris causa degree from Lancaster University, he became only their 11th recipient of the Honorary Doctorate award since the formation of the university in 1964, joining previous recipients: Sir Arthur Bliss, Sir Michael Tippett, Dame Janet Baker, Sir John Manduell, Sir Edward Downes, Et al. David is a passionate supporter of music, the arts, and his community. He is a Founding Advisory Board Member of the Lancashire Music Association; Patron of The Halle; Friend of Help Musicians; Friend of ISM Trust, Friend of the Royal College of Music; Member of the British Film Institute; Member of the Royal Northern College of Music; Member of Lancaster Footlights; and Life-member of Morecambe Brass Band Association. More info at davidwood.biz Business activities: Y1 INVESTMENTS He owns a stake in circa 400 enterprises globally. Info: davidwood.biz/investments PROMENADE MUSIC LIMITED He is the founder [1989], CEO, and sole-shareholder of this award-winning music business who own “one of the largest and best stocked music shops in the north of England”. Its timeline of operations: Promenade Music Shop (1989); PM Hire (1990); PM Piano Restoration (1990); Big Discount Warehouse (1995); DMR Mobile Recording (1997); Hotwires PA Install (acquired 1998); Four0Four Media Recording (1999); Musicom Imports (1999); Music 4 Worship (2001); Educat Education Sales (2005); printedmusicshop[.]net (2009); PM Music School (2014). Info: davidwood.biz/promenade-music-shop/ FAITH & HOPE RECORDS LIMITED He is the co-founder [1997], director, and 30% shareholder of this record label, publishing and music synchronisation business. He released tracks featuring world-class artistes; released chart hits [including a UK #1]; had music on Hollywood films; music on TV programmes globally; music on adverts of world leading brands; music on compilation albums; had artistes appear at top festivals; completed international licensing deals and a Sony JV. Info: davidwood.biz/faith-and-hope-records/ dwIP He owns 12 UK Trademarks, including: Charles Howes & Son, Mendieta, Beverley, Levin, Arena, Paris Woodwind, Collard & Collard, ResoVille, Shindo, Glenlaw, Moretti, and Briggs. Info: davidwood.biz/intellectual-property/
David Wood founded Promenade Music in July 1989 and is its CEO and sole-shareholder. Today, Promenade Music Limited is an award-winning music business with "one of the largest and best stocked music shops in the north of England". - 1989: Promenade Music Shop opened in Morecambe, England. - 1990: Launched a 'Hire and Rental' arm that hires a whole range of musical instruments and equipment for concerts, festivals, events and functions. - 1990: Launched a 'Piano Restorations' arm - that works with a team of specialists in Poland - who restore upright and grand pianos. - 1995: Launched 'Big Discount Warehouse', a musical instrument and equipment discount sales channel that’s run from their 10,000 sq.ft warehouse. - 1997: Launched 'DMR', a digital mobile recording arm that offers a state of the art digital location recording solution. - 1998: Acquired the PA install business 'Hotwires' who install PA equipment into education and hospitality venues. - 1999: Launched 'Four 0 Four', a media and marketing recordings arm. - 1999: Launched 'Musicom', an importing arm that imports musical instruments and equipment from around the world. - 2001: Launched 'Music 4 Worship', who are now one of the leading suppliers of musical instruments and equipment to places of worship. - 2005: Launched 'Educat Music', a dominant force in the supply of musical instruments and equipment to UK educational establishments. - 2009: Launched printedmusicshop[.]net - 2014: Launched 'Promenade Music School', which is now one of the largest private music schools in the North Lancashire and South Cumbria region.
David Wood is the co-founder, director and 30% shareholder of the British music company Faith & Hope Records Limited. David and Neil Claxton established Faith & Hope as a record label in 1997; in 2000, they added their publishing arm 'Faith & Hope Songs'; and in 2008, they added their music synch arm 'Areebo'. F&H Artistes They've released music featuring Mint Royale, Duffy, Lauren Laverne, POS from De La Soul, Prince Buster, Stone Roses, George Michael, Damien Jurado, Jez Williams, Andy Kim, Clodagh Rodgers, Stephen Fretwell, Manda Rin. F&H Licensing They've entered JV's with EMI / Parlophone and Sony; and had major licensing deals with Universal / MCA, BMG, JVC Victor, etc. F&H Hits They've had a string of hits including the 2008 UK #1 Singin' in the Rain. F&H Music on Music Their film credits include: Vanilla Sky, Serendipity, Get Carter (remake), Blind Dating, New York Minute, Kung Pow: Enter the Fist, Van Wilder: Party Liaison, Boy A, The Hot Chick, A Time For Dancing, Girls on Top, Bedazzled (remake). F&H Music on TV Their TV credits include: The Inbetweeners [title music], Grey's Anatomy, Chuck, Alias, Spaced, Mighty Boosh, Malcolm In The Middle, Shameless, Queer As Folk, Hotel Babylon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. F&H Music on Advertisements Their Advert credits include: Volkswagen, Hugo Boss, Kelloggs, AT&T, Honda, Mentos, Vodaphone, SKY, Jaguar, BBC Radio 1, Mars, Toyota, DFS, Nokia, New York City. F&H Music on Compilations Their comp credits include: NOW 70, Ministry of Sound Annual, Top of The Pops, Dance Nation Anthems, The Annual Ibiza, Club Life Selection, Kinky Beats, Slam The Breaks On, Pepsi Chart, 21st Century Disco, Big Beach Boutique II, 24 Hour Psychedelic Freak Out, NOW 42, Total Dance Volume III F&H Live Credits Their artistes live credits include: Glastonbury, T in the Park, V Fest, Homelands, Leeds & Reading, Creamfields, NME Awards, Isle Of Wight, Festival Internacional de Benicàssim, Lowlands, Pukkelpop, Manifest.
David Wood is a British based investor. Through his private investment cell ‘Y1 Investments’ he has a financial interest in over 400 enterprises across the globe. Find out more: davidwood.biz/investments
David Wood owns a portfolio of intellectual property. He is the sole-owner of twelve trade marks that are registered with the UK's Intellectual Property Office. David's trade marks include: Charles Howes & Son Upright pianos and piano stools made in China. David’s involvement began in 1990. IPO trade mark # UK00003647257. Mendieta Classical and flamenco guitars that are handmade in Valencia, Spain. David’s involvement began in 1997. IPO trade mark # UK00003613670. Beverley Drum and percussion products made in Taiwan, and percussion mallets made in the UK. David’s involvement began in 2000. IPO trade mark # UK00002242746. Levin Guitars (electric, bass and acoustic), mandolins, banjos, ukuleles made in Asia, and straps handmade in the UK. David's involvement began in 2001. IPO trade mark # UK00002260932. Arena Microphones and cables made in Asia, and stands made in Poland. David’s involvement began in 2001. IPO trade mark # UK00002260669. Paris Woodwind Woodwind instuments including saxophones, clarinets and flutes made in Asia. David's involvement began in 2001. IPO trade mark # UK00003647288. Collard & Collard Upright Pianos made in China, and handmade Piano Stools made in England. David’s involvement began in 2002. IPO trade mark # UK00002333322. ResoVille Resonator Guitars, Mandolins and Ukuleles made in Asia. David’s involvement began in 2014. IPO trade mark # UK00003647247. Shindo Bows for violins, violas, cellos and double basses made in Asia. David’s involvement began in 2021. IPO trade mark # UK00003648949 Glenlaw Specialist custom cables handmade in Scotland. David’s involvement began in 2021. IPO trade mark # UK00003770205. Briggs Violins and Violas with aged Itallian solid spruce tops and European Bosnian Maple handmade in Asia. David’s involvement began in 2021. IPO trade mark # UK00003648945 Moretti Accordions. David’s involvement began in 2021. IPO trade mark # UK00003648944
David Wood is delighted to have been appointed an Honorary Teaching Fellow at Lancaster University Management School [LUMS].