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Creative Director • Sound Designer • Music Producer • Mastering Engineer • Graphic Designer Multidisciplinary artist with 20+ years' experience across music production, sound design, mastering, graphic design and creative direction. Founder of Opal Tapes and internationally exhibited performer with 200+ live shows. I specialise in distinctive creative work that sits outside convention—from sonic identities and mastering to album artwork, branding and visual design.…Creative Director • Sound Designer • Music Producer • Mastering Engineer • Graphic Designer Multidisciplinary artist with 20+ years' experience across music production, sound design, mastering, graphic design and creative direction. Founder of Opal Tapes and internationally exhibited performer with 200+ live shows. I specialise in distinctive creative work that sits outside convention—from sonic identities and mastering to album artwork, branding and visual design.

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Creative Director • Sound Designer • Music Producer • Mastering Engineer • Graphic Designer Multidisciplinary artist with 20+ years' experience across music production, sound design, mastering, graphic design and creative direction. Founder of Opal Tapes and internationally exhibited performer with 200+ live shows. I specialise in distinctive creative work that sits outside convention—from sonic identities and mastering to album artwork, branding and visual design.…Creative Director • Sound Designer • Music Producer • Mastering Engineer • Graphic Designer Multidisciplinary artist with 20+ years' experience across music production, sound design, mastering, graphic design and creative direction. Founder of Opal Tapes and internationally exhibited performer with 200+ live shows. I specialise in distinctive creative work that sits outside convention—from sonic identities and mastering to album artwork, branding and visual design.

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Creative Director • Sound Designer • Music Producer • Mastering Engineer • Graphic Designer

Multidisciplinary artist with 20+ years’ experience across music production, sound design, mastering, graphic design and creative direction. Founder of Opal Tapes and internationally exhibited performer with 200+ live shows. I specialise in distinctive creative work that sits outside convention—from sonic identities and mastering to album artwork, branding and visual design.

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English

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Work Experience

Producer & Curator at TUSK Music

July 1, 2013 - August 25, 2016

Produced concerts, managed artist relations and coordinated technical production for one of the UK's leading experimental music organisations. Highlights Produced performances at Star & Shadow Cinema and The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Worked alongside internationally renowned composers, musicians and sound artists. Managed production, logistics and technical delivery for large-scale multidisciplinary events.

Sound Designer & Composer at Self Employed

July 17, 2012 - Present

Created original music and sound design for fashion, film and commercial campaigns. Selected Clients Ferragamo (2025) Jil Sander (2013) Late Night Chameleon Club (2013) Specialising in bespoke composition, sonic branding, experimental sound design and immersive audio.

Mastering Engineer at Self Employed

July 1, 2012 - Present

Mastered 400+ commercial releases across vinyl, cassette, CD and digital for artists and record labels worldwide, spanning electronic, experimental, rock, metal and contemporary music.

Founder & Creative Director at Opal Tapes

March 16, 2012 - Present

Founded and direct internationally recognised independent record label Opal Tapes, overseeing creative direction, A&R, graphic design, mastering, manufacturing, marketing and business development. Highlights Released 350+ records by artists from over 30 countries. Helped establish the careers of artists including Huerco S., Patricia, 1991, Sote, Wanda Group and Yves de Mey. Built one of the defining independent electronic labels of the 2010s. Managed international production, distribution and branding

International Curator & Programmer at Various

January 2, 2012 - Present

International Curator & Programmer 2013 – Present Curated showcases and programmed artists for internationally recognised festivals including: CTM Festival Berlin MUTEK Montréal VENT Cairo Phono Festival (Denmark) Donaufestival (Austria) Liquid Architecture (Australia)

Graphic Designer at Self Employed

April 19, 2010 - Present

Self-taught designer specialising in album artwork, branding, posters, packaging, merchandise and visual identities for musicians, labels and cultural organisations.

Recording Artist & Performer at Stephen Bishop

March 16, 2000 - Present

Internationally active artist working across electro-acoustic composition, sound art, outsider techno, drone and noise under projects including Basic House, Lacrima, Absurder, BHHT and Stephen Bishop. Highlights 200+ international performances across Europe, Australia and beyond. Extensive catalogue of solo and collaborative releases. DJ, live performer and composer with over two decades of professional experience.