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Louise M Thompson is an academic, radio presenter with BayFM, DJ, blogger, and accomplished music producer residing in the hinterland of Northern NSW Australia. Her qualifications encompass a Certificate III in Event Management, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, a Diploma in Electronic Music Production, a Bachelor's Degree in Audio Production, and a Master's in Creative Industries with the graduate project Divine Affliction: The Intersection of Gender and Music Production. Her scholarly interests are focused on gender and music production, intersectional feminism, electronic music aesthetics, musicology, and media ecology. Thompson has a published chapter with Taylor Francis Group's publication Gender in Music Production (2020).
She holds vast practical skills including; audio production, electronic music production, sound engineering, stage management, events management, sound design, music composition, 360 immersive audio production for VR, DJ Performance, multimedia production including web design, social media marketing, content development, office administration, workshop and lecture facilitation, musicology, academic writing, blogging and DIY modalities of cultural production.
The blend of academia, artistry, and feminism positions Louise M Thompson as an influential figure in the music industry. She advocates inclusivity and diversity in the music industry and uses her platform to amplify marginalised voices and challenge gender norms. Click the button below to view her Master's Degree dissertation.