Where sound meets space — in the mother city and beyond.
We design how spaces feel through sound. A hospitality atmosphere consultancy creating intentional sonic experiences for restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels.
A venue's atmosphere is never static. We compose the sound of every hour — calibrated to emotion, energy, and the particular light of your space.
Deeply considered music selections, designed around your venue, your guests, and the emotional arc of each part of the day.
Automated day-parting that transitions your space from morning warmth to evening energy — without staff ever touching the system.
Continuous updates, multi-zone control and remote adjustments. Your sound evolves with the seasons, with your menu, with the room.
Subtle voiceovers, brand-aligned audio moments and event-driven cues — woven through the music so the venue speaks with one voice.
We work only with fully licensed music platforms and guide venues through SAMRO and SAMPRA requirements — so artists are paid, and you are protected.
Every engagement begins with a conversation about your space, your guests, and what you want them to feel. The music follows from there.
Matt McKenzie is the founder of Mood Curation, a music consultant passionate about the power of sound in hospitality spaces. Inspired by years spent exploring cafés, restaurants, beach clubs, and hotels across Bali, Ibiza, Greece, Spain, and Europe, he developed a deep understanding of how the right music can transform an atmosphere.
With expertise across ambient, house, downtempo, disco, and electronic music, Matt founded Mood Curation to bring world-class music programming to Cape Town and beyond, helping venues create memorable experiences through carefully curated sound.
Tell us about your venue. We'll listen, visit if we can, and design something true to it. No templates, no quick fixes.
A complimentary discovery call and tailored sound proposal for your venue.
Send Matt a note directly. We reply to every message within the day.
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