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Guitar World
Guitar World
Entertainment
Nick Wells

“I was on a summer break from music college. Suddenly, I had a DM asking if I would be interested in a gig with Little Mix”: From Raye to Zara Larsson, how session pro Liv Thompson learned to nail pop’s biggest gigs

Raye performs during the first of a six night residency at the O2 Arena as part of her 'This Tour May Contain New Music' tour on February 26, 2026 in London, England.

Liv Thompson may not be a household name in some corners of the bass guitar world, yet Little Mix, Zara Larsson, Cat Burns, Raye and many other names among the pop world’s elite have called upon her services as a touring musician.

“Most of the time I can’t believe it’s real,” says Thompson. “From playing Tiny Desk Concerts and the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury to SNL and the Grammys – I’d still love to play Red Rocks, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed for that one!”

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