Empirical Wax is a technology-led immersive celebration of iconic albums creating unforgettable music moments, both in the metaverse and premium venues with sector leading hospitality and design.

Block9 explore the space where art, music, theatre and technology collide, often through the construction of complete, immersive temporary realities. Our unique venues - IICON, Genosys, The NYC Downlow and The London Underground for example - are musical utopias where fantastical structures and narratives are built around specific musical genres, resulting in powerful immersive experiences.Our work incorporates a wide range of disciplines, from live music and performance programming… Show more Block9 explore the space where art, music, theatre and technology collide, often through the construction of complete, immersive temporary realities. Our unique venues - IICON, Genosys, The NYC Downlow and The London Underground for example - are musical utopias where fantastical structures and narratives are built around specific musical genres, resulting in powerful immersive experiences.Our work incorporates a wide range of disciplines, from live music and performance programming, through video, set and lighting design to creative consultancy and art direction. We frequently partner with other musical and visual artists, directors, composers, choreographers and filmmakers to produce new work. Show less

Started Western Sky Media in early 2011 to work directly with clients and collaboratively with strategic consultants in digital media and broadcast television. Principally focussed on content strategy and acquisition/distribution, I work across EMEA, Southeast Asia and North America with large platforms such as telcos and pay television operators, as well as with rights holders and brands.Advisor and investor in LoveLive Limited, a music video production and syndication company based… Show more Started Western Sky Media in early 2011 to work directly with clients and collaboratively with strategic consultants in digital media and broadcast television. Principally focussed on content strategy and acquisition/distribution, I work across EMEA, Southeast Asia and North America with large platforms such as telcos and pay television operators, as well as with rights holders and brands.Advisor and investor in LoveLive Limited, a music video production and syndication company based in London and New York. Show less

Overall commercial responsibility for the three global lines of business - branded content, LPlayer syndication and licensing. As part of the executive management team, I am working across the UK (London) and US (Brooklyn and Los Angeles) offices to grow the business, forge strategic partnerships in existing and new territories, make key hires and increase the visibility of the organisation within ad agencies, brands and media owners.

As part of team based in Los Angeles, London, Paris and Munich, I provided strategic advice for clients in digital media across multiple platforms and devices.

Hired as Director of Content Acquisition in 2008, promoted to MD of the UK and Ireland. Helped lead the company in the professional content creation space for online and mobile, brokering a number of firsts, including the Babelgum Online Film Festival chaired by Spike Lee.

Helped launch BT Vision, BT's television service in 2005, concluding all major content acquisition deals including:- Warner Brothers, Fox, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Disney, Universal, DreamWorks, MGM and several Indies for EST/DTO, Branded TV, TVOD and SVOD rights.- Universal Music Group, SonyBMG, EMI and Merlin for music service- Barclays Premier League for delayed live rights and other premium sports governing bodies As part of the senior executive team I played a role… Show more Helped launch BT Vision, BT's television service in 2005, concluding all major content acquisition deals including:- Warner Brothers, Fox, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Disney, Universal, DreamWorks, MGM and several Indies for EST/DTO, Branded TV, TVOD and SVOD rights.- Universal Music Group, SonyBMG, EMI and Merlin for music service- Barclays Premier League for delayed live rights and other premium sports governing bodies As part of the senior executive team I played a role in the strategy, launch and subsequent growth of the business and subscriber base, ending up as interim Commercial Director until Marc Watson was able to join. Show less