Since graduating with a Sound Engineering degree in 2009 at the School of Sound Recording, Manchester, Craig Standen has worked as a professional sound engineer and designer. He has worked in various venues and at events across the UK, including the Manchester International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival. Last year he spent time working in Malta mixing live sound for brass party bands. Recently he has returned from Egypt after working on the Smurfs Live on Stage Tour. He is currently studying for a Masters degree in Sound Design at Edinburgh Napier University.  In his spare time, when not playing his electric guitar, Craig can be found walking in the peak district.