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“Live at Canvas”– Britrox launches new platform for undiscovered artists

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Last night saw new multimedia entertainment company, Britrox; hosting the first of their monthly shows at Canvas in Bournemouth. The show is called ‘LIVE AT CANVAS.’

The company uses an online platform to showcase unsigned emerging and new artists to a global community via TV and online content, promoting the artist’s original material.

Founder and CEO of Britrox, Paul Wookey, says he’s always had a big passion for music and television,

Britrox founder
Paul Wookey is the founder and CEO of Britrox

“There is a massive market of incredible talent out there, so I wanted to create something that would allow unsigned new and emerging artists to be seen. what I wanted to do is what most people haven’t been able to do, and put these unsigned music artists on television.”

Britrox have their own crew of experienced Music Video producers to ensure high quality videos within the Artist’s budget. The company is endorsed by a multitude of music industry professionals, including Judge Jules, who says on their site that “the Television side of this business makes it so unique from other unsigned platforms.

The launch saw performances from two Artists, one-man-band Paolo Morini, and Burning Codes – the solo project of Irish, Belfast born singer and songwriter Paul Archer, the project (Paul mentioned they are a project, rather than a band) have recently released their latest album ‘Hope is our lightning’ (21.01.16).

Burning Codes
They call themselves a project rather than a band – Burning Codes

When asked how they were feeling about the night, they said,

“We’re so excited, and deeply indebted to Britrox and Canvas, it’s a fantastic opportunity and we feel really privileged and honoured.”

Social Media and Marketing Assistant for local company, Vocalzone Throat Pastilles, Joe Powell, attended the launch night.

“We love checking out new music, and what better way than to see our local music scene here in Bournemouth. Great music, and a great venue. I would definitely come again.”

Paul Wookey said the night was a great success, with over 200 people attending. He looks forward to what the future has in store for Britrox.

They currently have access to 26.5 million viewers on all of their broadcast and online platforms in the UK and USA, some of these channels are: Sky Showcase Channel 212, Freesat 401 and a live stream on SUB TV.

Take a look at this map to find out the location of hosting bar, Canvas; and also how to get there from Bournemouth Town Square:

Click here to listen to the interview with Managing Director of Canvas, James Maidment, and to find out what he hopes Britrox will bring to the venue.

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