Dougie is passionate about breaking down barriers for performers and it's his job to help performers develop their already existing musical talents and to help them hone this talent to a level of excellence. Dougie provides the opportunity to help coach and develop performers to work in collaboration with others and to be able to develop links with venues and performance spaces for musical works to come alive.

In his spare time he is a member of local band The Perfect Shambles and likes to wind down with video games and supporting his second passion, Leeds United.