Madison Thompson

Madison Thompson serves as an audio engineer and booking manager in the music industry. Based in Richmond, Virginia, she manages audio for bands and events while also handling booking responsibilities. Her work extends to professional AV roles, including touring with cheerleading competitions and supporting corporate productions. Thompson earned her degree in kinetic imaging from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2023, applying her technology-based art education to practical production work. She is deeply engaged in nonprofit efforts, production managing and booking talent for Virago Alley, a historic arts preservation initiative and Renaissance fair series that employs local artists. Additionally, she contributes to the RIST initiative, facilitating cultural exchanges between India and Richmond through musician and artist programs and events such as the Diwali festival. Thompson maintains memberships in WAVIT, an online community for women in AV and IT, and Sound Girls, which supports women in the audio field. She emphasizes the importance of confidence when entering the predominantly male audio industry.