Laviea Thomas

Laviea Thomas is our Marketing Coordinator at Abbey Road Institute, London. Her role consists of managing and updating our website, curating social media copy, writing newsletters and compiling monthly reports.
Alongside working at Abbey Road Institute, Laviea Thomas is an experienced freelance music and culture journalist and creative copywriter. Her journalism can be seen across print and digital publications, including The Needle Drop, NME, Guitar.com, The Quietus and others.
Throughout her career, Laviea has interviewed lauded artists and creative figures such as Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Dame Dash, feminist punk duo Nova Twins, nu-metal group Deftones and many more.
In addition to her journalism, Laviea is an active panellist. She has been involved in various panels discussing fundamental conversations in the music industry. Including diversity and inclusion and the importance of grassroots venues. In recent years, she has developed her broadcast journalism skills with on-screen interviews for Boomtown and Louder’s social media.
Additionally, she has been a repeat BRIT Award Voter for three consecutive years and a Rising Star Panelist Voter – BRIT Awards. She’s also had previous work and partnerships with PRS Foundation, Future PLC, Festival Republic, and the Heavy Music Awards.
With six years of experience in the music industry, Laviea has developed authentic and earnest relationships with professionals. She has noteworthy experience in journalism, social media, creative copywriting, marketing and music PR. You can read more about Laviea Thomas’ work in her portfolio.