Laviea Thomas is an experienced freelance journalist based in London, specialising in music, culture, film, and entertainment. Her expertise lies in exploring niche areas within the rock and metal scenes and championing Black representation in both music and journalism.
Her work appears across print, digital, and broadcast formats, with bylines in NME, The Quietus, and Metal Hammer. She is known for conducting interviews with major artists such as Korn, Deftones, Nova Twins, and Loathe.
An active voice in industry discourse, Laviea frequently joins panels to discuss diversity, inclusion, and the vital role of grassroots venues, appearing at events like Kerrang!, Focus Wales, and Future Yard. Her industry influence extends to major awards; she is a repeat panel voter for the BRIT Awards (including the 'Rising Star' category), a member of the MOBO Awards voting academy as of 2025, and has previously served on the Heavy Music Awards panel.
Between 2024 and 2025, Laviea expanded into broadcast journalism, creating on-screen content for Slayer, Boomtown, and Download Festival. With seven years in the industry, she brings a broad palette of expertise across journalism, social media, marketing, and music PR.