Skip to main content

University of Reading Cookie Policy

We use cookies on reading.ac.uk to improve your experience. Find out more about our cookie policy. By continuing to use our site you accept these terms, and are happy for us to use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Continue using the University of Reading website

  • Schools & departments
  • Henley Business School
  • University of Reading Malaysia
  • Current Students
  • Staff
Show/Hide navigation
University of Reading
Mobile search categories
  • Study & Life
  • Research
  • About Us

Alumni & Supporters

Update your details | FAQs | Volunteer Donate
  • Henley Business School
  • University of Reading
  • Benefits
  • Academic Discounts
  • On Campus
  • Your Future
  • Communications
  • Giving
  • Enabling Students
  • Donate today
  • About our Fundraising
  • Thank you
  • Leave a Legacy
  • Volunteering
  • Volunteer Registration
  • International Ambassador
  • Thrive Career Mentoring
  • Start an Alumni Group
  • Community
  • International Alumni Groups
  • Overseas Campuses
  • Our Alumni
  • Stay connected
  • Events
  • Organise your own event

Culture Shock: How COVID has changed the Arts

13 May 2021
18:30 - 19:30
Online

Spring Online Alumni Lecture Series: COVID - Stories from the Frontline

COVID-19 has caused havoc and upheaval in ways no-one could have foreseen. In our spring online Alumni Lecture Series, we welcome University of Reading graduates from diverse backgrounds and industries to share their experiences and expertise on how the global pandemic has changed their sectors.

The global pandemic has had a devastating impact on the cultural sector - both in the UK and around the world. Diverse activities from live performances and theatre productions to exhibitions and galleries, have seen revenue fall dramatically as venues have closed their doors and gatherings have been limited by lockdowns and social distancing.

University of Reading Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort was joined by successful music agent and executive, Reading graduate Emma Banks (BSc Food Science, 1989), who shared her experiences of how COVID-19 has impacted the music industry. This online discussion provided an insight into what Emma thinks the short and long-term consequences are for the industry and what lessons she's learnt from the pandemic.

Emma works for Creative Artists Agency (CAA) - a leading entertainment and sports agency - where she represents many of the world's leading musicians, including Katy Perry, Muse, Arcade Fire, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence + The Machine, and Kylie Minogue.

Click here to watch the recording

  • 2021 (19)
  • 2020 (9)
  • 2019 (28)
  • 2018 (21)
  • 2017 (23)
  • 2016 (3)
Organise your own event

Organise your own event

Have you ever wondered what happened to your fellow students? why not organise your own reunion to bring them all together to find out!

Get involved today

Make a donation
Become a volunteer
Explore our IMAGINE campaign
Visit us
>> Follow us

Visit us

Alumni & Supporter Engagement Office
London Road Campus
4 Redlands Road
READING
RG1 5EX
United Kingdom
alumni@reading.ac.uk +44 (0) 118378 8006

Quick links

  • University of Reading
  • Henley Business School
  • IMAGINE
  • CONNECTED

Connect with us

University of Reading logo Henley Business School logo
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Notices
  • Site Map
  • Terms of Use
  • Ethical Fundraising Policy
  • Charitable Status

© University of Reading