At the time of the conference, Luke was a second year BA (Hons) Stage Management student at Rose Bruford College. He previously studied at Brunts School in Mansfield, which Rose Bruford have a long standing relationship with and with which they are now working with to formalise progression agreements. Luke also worked as a student ambassador for Rose Bruford College.

Luke had ambitions to work in a variety of theatres and events companies and in particular on the Olympics.