Where Do We Go From Here? - Coronavirus and the Creative Industries

In our final episode we take questions from our listeners, throw them in a random question generator and present them to an array of guests from our previous episodes. A big welcome back to those returning and for those new to the podcast - you are in for a mad ride! We speak about how things have changed over the last year and what we think or hope is to come with the development of vaccines and awareness of Covid 19 and the Arts. Until next time...

Today I speak with two of my pals about how they've been getting through the ups and downs of the covid pandemic. We speak about the good things and the things that honestly are just a bit rubbish right now. We also give you a glimpse of what's to come in our final episode coming next week marking 1 year since the official start of the UK lockdown. 

This week we speak to Hayley Maybury, an amazing performer with a wealth of experience performing in musicals and on cruise ships worldwide. Today we speak with her about her experiences through the last year alongside her views on goal setting and why every performer should look into a "side-hustle" to support their craft. 

Today we speak with Lisa Martin AKA Aderyn about her work as a freelance musician and as a solo artist. Over the course of the last year Lisa has had many the opportunity snatched away while others have presented themselves in some ways she previously may not have expected. Tune in for an insight into this newly Bristolian lifestyle and the music industry in England, Wales and beyond! 

Today we speak with Paddy Ryan. Originally from Ireland Paddy has travelled through the UK, Europe, the states and has now made a home for himself in the Netherlands. We get to discussing covid life in the Netherlands, what happens when you're stuck in a different country when a pandemic strikes and what is happening with that pesky little thing called Brexit.

After a pretty long break we speak with designer Emily England about how her world was affected by the coronavirus pandemic. We speak about difficulties with work, housing, financial struggles and the pros and cons of being given an enforced break from the busy arts world.

In our 7th Episode we are speaking with singe-songwriter Elena Ramona about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted on her in some surprisingly positive ways. Her work with Miss Great Britain and various mental health services has given her a real insight into the issues people - not just performers - are experiencing today.

In Episode 6 we are talking to video and audio engineer Ross Lilley about what his role is in the creative industry and how it has been impacted by the various lockdowns of 2020. REL Streaming is a company newly created by Ross to start embracing the fast changes happening in the digital world for creative people. 

In this episode we speak with Denise Goff who has recently started up her own dance fitness classes "Barre with Denise". We'll be speaking with her about how lockdown had an instant effect on her dancing and performing career and the process she has gone through in creating and refining "Barre with Denise". Denise was based in Ireland at the time of recording where restrictions are rather different to those in the UK, tune in to hear more about her experiences both in London and Ireland and about what she has planned next! 

Today we speak to Adam Hunt of White Label Comedy about marketing yourself as a creative, how the creative world is changing and some of the troubles that creatives have encountered over the course of this year.