Laviea Thomas
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Laviea Thomas

Freelance JournalistLondon, United Kingdom
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Laviea Thomas

Freelance JournalistLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Laviea Thomas is an experienced freelance music journalist and culture writer based in south London. With a knack for writing, Laviea’s journalism can be seen across print and digital publications with current bylines spread across WhyNow, Rock Sound, The Forty-Five and The Quietus. • Previous clients and partnerships w/ Sofar Sounds, Notion, Festival Republic, PRS Foundation, Future PLC, Louder, Clash Magazine, Gal-Dem and Wonderland. • Previous contributing roles include Gigwise, The Line of Best Fit, Sludge and Gigslutz. • On-screen interviews w/ Channel 5, BBC Worldwide, and BBC News.
Projects
  • Why Rina Sawayama’s vital callout provided the weekend highlight at Glastonbury 2023
    Why Rina Sawayama’s vital callout provided the weekend highlight at Glastonbury 2023Among the many commendable moments this year’s Glastonbury festival provided, Rina Sawayama’s callout during her Saturday night set – aimed at a certain frontman – was the most admirable of the lot, writes Laviea Thomas.
  • 2013 was the year of the cultural reset
    2013 was the year of the cultural reset10 years on, Laviea Thomas remembers some of 2013's seismic cultural moments.
  • A Pop-Punk Farewell: 27 Years Of Sum 41
    A Pop-Punk Farewell: 27 Years Of Sum 41As they announce their upcoming goodbye, writer Laviea Thomas reflects on their legacy.
  • Simply the best | Remembering Tina Turner through her most iconic hits
    Simply the best | Remembering Tina Turner through her most iconic hitsFollowing the devastating news of Tina Turner passing, it’s fair to say the music industry is at a loss for words. Lauded as ‘The Queen of Rock and Roll’, Turner’s presence within this scene will forever go down in history as one of its biggest turning points.
  • Digital Cover: Nella Rose is Living in the Moment
    Digital Cover: Nella Rose is Living in the MomentFronting the latest season of Catfish UK on MTV, Nella Rose discusses creative content creation, being her friendship group’s expert investigator and more.
  • A Quietus Interview ||  A New Era: Big Joanie Interviewed
    A Quietus Interview || A New Era: Big Joanie InterviewedOn the release of their new album Back Home, Big Joanie speak to Laviea Thomas about the diversity of punk music, and redefining their sound
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Work history
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    Marketing & Social Media AssistantPlanet Wax
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    At Planet Wax I curate social media copy for Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Titkok and schedule it using Later.com. I create reels on Adobe Indesign and add MP3 files on top using Adobe Rush. I also compile weekly mailouts on MailChimp to promote our pre-orders and fresh in records.
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    Freelance WriterSofar Sounds
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    I currently work at Sofar Sounds on a freelance basis, mainly contributing to the BHM column and amplifying Black voices within the music industry through engaging interviews and enticing listicles.
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Skills
  • Print Journalism
  • Digital Journalism
  • SEO Copywriting
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Wordpress
  • Social Media
  • Mail Chimp
  • Public Relations
Education
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    2:1 BA (Hons) Music JournalismUniversity for the Creative Arts
     - Epsom, United Kingdom
    In July this year I graduated with her upper devision second-class honours in Music Journalism at the University for the Creative Arts in Epsom. Receiving a first class honours in my final major project and securing a second class honours in my dissertation. Studying at UCA has helped craft my writing skills through investigative journalism, radio, magazine pitches, cv crafting and more. Since graduating I have built a number of skills, built great connections, and improved my writing through the publications I continue to write for and pitch ideas to.
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    BTEC L3: Sports Science (Distinction / A)North Leamington School
     - Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
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