Michaelangelo L’Acqua is a renowned DJ, music-branding expert, and experiential creative director, celebrated for his groundbreaking innovations in music production and entertainment brand strategy for luxury and lifestyle industries.
Starting in 1999, L’Acqua was chosen by Tom Ford to bring musical life to Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent runway shows in Milan and Paris. He produced and DJed nearly 200 fashion shows for top designers from 1999 to 2009.
From 2009 to 2015, L’Acqua served as the music director for W Hotels, where he developed a global entertainment platform that expanded the brand’s reach from 26 to over 60 hotels worldwide, making music a core part of W’s brand identity.
In 2015, he founded WhiteLabel, an agency specializing in Sensory Branding and Cultural Programming, notably leading music strategy for the creation and launch of Virgin Voyages from 2017 to 2020.
In 2022, Michaelangelo was named global music and cultural director for SH Hotels overseeing their marquee hotel brands, 1 Hotel, Baccarat, and Treehouse.
As a DJ, he is the music director for prestigious charities, including amfAR, UNICEF, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, and more.
DJ Stylings:
Music flows without boundaries for Michaelangelo L’Acqua. He transcends genres, focusing instead on creating the perfect moment for every listener. Whether DJing at a marquee venue in Ibiza or a black-tie event in Cannes, he effortlessly finds his way into everyone’s heart through his masterful selections.–
Recently performed with:
Alicia Keys, Dua Lipa, Drake, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Bono, Lenny Kravitz, The Weeknd, Cher, Katy Perry, Mark Ronson, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Lana Del Rey, Robin Thicke, String, Janelle Monae, Aloe Blacc, Charli XCX, DNCE, Nicki Minaj, Ellie Goulding, Jason Derulo, Charli XCX, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Duran Duran, Mariah Carey, Grace Jones, Will Smith, Donna Summers, Chaka Khan, Nile Rogers & Chic, Aerosmith, Imaging Dragons and Dame Shirley Bassey to name a few.
