Lora Thompson: new SoundGirls podcast host, musician, freelance audio engineer, and guitar tech

Lora is a prolific musician hailing from Whāingaroa/Raglan, and is currently based in Kirikiriroa. She has worked as an Audio Engineer for the past 20 years, and she currently works as a freelance Audio Engineer/Guitar Tech for local and international acts, while also working as the Head of the Audio Program at the School of Audio Engineering. While based in Melbourne, Lora toured and worked on large scale events alongside global figures such as; Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Attenborough, Nick Cave, Chaka Khan, Jane Goodall, and The Dalai Llama. Lora has also contributed to over 20 recorded works as a Studio Engineer, Producer and Musician. As a producer, she likes to think outside the box, taking influence from Producers such as Sylvia Massey and misusing different items and pieces of technology to get a unique sound. Lora has done significant work in the NZ music/equity space, establishing a social network safespace for women and gender diversity in the NZ Music Industry in 2016.    Lora will be expanding our ability to interview guests in the Eurasia, and we are so excited to have her join the Podcast team!!! Welcome Lora!   Hosted by: Susan Kost and Kanika Khanna Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost Edited by: Allison Wildrick Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/) Admin by: Kanika Khanna The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org