UK Festival Awards 2026
Laviea Thomas has been announced as a judge for the official UK Festival Awards 2026.
Events
See examples of events Laviea has taken place in, hosted or organised.
V&A Sounds & Stories Showcase
On Saturday 22nd August, Laviea and cohorts Lucy McVeigh and Elijah successfully hosted the V&A's Sounds & Stories showcase, with 500 copies of a zine printed and distributed.
AIM Panel Disccusion 2026
On Wednesday, 20th May, Laviea joined AIM's online panel discussion as a guest to discuss music industry tools. Throughout, she provided tips on how to budget as an artist, marketing tips and essential campaign strategies to have down to a T.
Juke Box Jury: Tallinn Music Week 2026 Artists
A selection of music industry professionals listened to tracks by selected TMW 2026 artists to dissect and debated at a panel discussion for Tallinn Music Week.
Workshop on Music Journalism w/ the V&A
On Thursday, 9th April, Laviea hosted the first workshop at V&A's 'Sounds & Stories' event. An incentive created alongside their 'The Music is Black' exhibition, exploring all things Black British music culture and history.
Abbey Road Institute 10th Anniversary Party
2025 marks the 10th Anniversary of Abbey Road Institute - 10 years of training the next generation of music producers and sound engineers.
On Wednesday, 19th November, we hosted our anniversary party, reuniting Abbey Road Institute staff and alumni from the past decade. Honouring the amazing community of alumni who’ve helped shape our journey so far, the night was all about championing the faces of success! 🌟 🕺
On Wednesday, 19th November, we hosted our anniversary party, reuniting Abbey Road Institute staff and alumni from the past decade. Honouring the amazing community of alumni who’ve helped shape our journey so far, the night was all about championing the faces of success! 🌟 🕺
Alumni Networking Event & Open Mic Night 2025 | Photo Gallery 📸
What happens when talented producers, engineers and artists leave Abbey Road Institute and step into the music industry? Our alumni are making waves. And our recent reunion proved just how far their journeys have taken them.
We recently hosted our first Alumni Networking Event and Open Mic Night at The Forge in Central London. As we celebrate Abbey Road Institute’s 10th anniversary this year, the timing was perfect for bringing everyone together and reconnecting.
As a pilot for future alumni-f...
We recently hosted our first Alumni Networking Event and Open Mic Night at The Forge in Central London. As we celebrate Abbey Road Institute’s 10th anniversary this year, the timing was perfect for bringing everyone together and reconnecting.
As a pilot for future alumni-f...
Access All Areas: Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in the Music Industry
In January 2025, Laviea visited her university to join a panel discussion on the importance of D.E.I. in the music industry and how to navigate working within that space.
