Before joining Brunswick Arts in 2008 David worked as a freelance journalist for The Guardian, BBC Radio and TV, and for The South Bank Show on ITV. He was also a professional musician, touring internationally with the London Mozart Players, Royal Philharmonic and BBC Orchestras.

David studied English Language and Literature at Oxford University, before postgraduate study at the Royal Academy of Music.

His projects have included work with the British Museum, in particular on its temporary exhibition programme and the launch of its World Conservation and Exhibition Centre. Other clients have included UBS, Wellcome Collection, National Poetry Day, National Museums Scotland, Abu Dhabi Festival, English Touring Opera and Sadler’s Wells.