Louise Thomas

CO-FOUNDER OF BREAK COMMUNICATIONS
Cultural comms agency dedicated to the challenges of young people & lifestyles of millennials. We use arts & culture to activate communities, mobilising, empowering and supporting future-facing, youth-led movements, both for our clients & young people. We work with brands, charities, the public sector, and everything in between. www.break-comms.com

LONDON MUSIC BOARD MEMBER
Working with a team of individuals from the music, tourism and property industries, alongside government and the Mayor’s office to devise a plan to implement the Rescue Plan for Grassroots Music Venues.
https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/arts-and-culture/music/london-music-board

FREELANCE COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT & PROJECT MANAGER
Consultancy and short term contract work on projects including youth media, education and music campaigns.

ELEVATE MENTOR
Working on a one-on-one basis to support future talent for the events industry, as they take the first steps in their career.

COURSE MANAGER / MARKETING & PR TUTOR
Leading student recruitment, registration and ongoing support at East London’s Urban Artist School, part of Urban Development’s Dare To Dream initiative, funded by Arts Council England and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. This is a higher education level 4 qualification, redefining music making and creative activities for young people living in urban environments. Our pilot year had an 85% pass rate.