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What is the impact of touring and how can the music industry decarbonize its footprint? Massive Attack show how super-low carbon practices can be delivered, provided if they are central from the inception of a tour. They took a road map developed at Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research to target energy, food, waste and travel, as well as to show that it doesn't compromise on the audience leaving a concert happy. Powered by renewable energy, using low energy LEDs and batteries on site, harvest on pre-existing festival infrastructure, provide incentives for audience travel to travel by train and shuttle, have only plant-based food on offer (by local suppliers!) and leave with zero waste. Massive Attack shows how forward thinking can really make a big difference - while playing some of the best music ever made. Safe from harm. That's the way to set standards in music as well as in sustainability. Check the story at https://lnkd.in/g5MK2594

In 2019, Carly McLachlan, who directs the section of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research located at The University of Manchester, UK, assessed the #carbon #footprint of Massive Attack’s touring practices and, in doing so, create an action plan to kick-start change across the live-music sector. In June 2021, McLachlan and her team published the Super-Low Carbon Live Music road map for the UK live-music sector. The 17-page report is one of the first attempts not only to assess the carbon costs of the UK’s live-music industry, but also to suggest clearly defined and measurable targets that the sector could work towards to meet the aim of the Paris #climate agreement to limit #global #warming to 1.5 °C. Massive Attack used the road map to deliver what the band hopes was the lowest-carbon concert of its size so far, and one that “fires a starting pistol for the music industry to embrace the multiple opportunities for change”, the band said in a statement. Using the targets in the road map, the band and Act 1.5 team introduced changes to how the event handled power, waste, travel and food. #science #research #music #environment

Massive Attack anuncia tour. El evento promociona algunas medidas “sin precedentes” hacia la descarbonización. “Live music must drastically reduce all primary emissions and take account of fan travel.” “This is precisely the type of transformative approach that we need to see more of in the live music sector and indeed every sector; one that has the collaboration and vision to reduce emissions across all areas of impact and working beyond the areas you directly control to unlock the systemic change we urgently need to deliver on our Paris Agreement commitments.” #decarbonization #music #climatechange https://lnkd.in/dh6YQrT9

🌍🎶 Exciting news in the music industry! 🎵📢 Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group, and Warner Music Group have joined forces to tackle global climate change with the formation of the Music Industry Climate Collective (MICC). 🤝💚 The MICC's first mission is to develop comprehensive guidance for measuring Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 🌿🌬️ This guidance will provide a science-based standard for music companies to track and disclose their GHG inventories. 📊📋 But that's not all! The MICC is also a proud member of the Music Climate Pact, a collective effort by the music sector to combat climate change. 🌎🎵 Together, they are setting ambitious goals and making commitments to ensure a sustainable future for the industry. 🌱🎶 This is a groundbreaking initiative that demonstrates the music industry's commitment to reducing its environmental impact. 🌟🎤 By taking action and leading the way, these major music companies are inspiring others to follow suit. 🚀💡 Let's applaud the MICC and the Music Climate Pact for their dedication to creating a greener, more sustainable music industry! 🙌🌿 Join the movement and make a positive change for our planet and future generations. 🌍🎶 #MusicIndustryClimateCollective #MusicClimatePact #Sustainability #ClimateAction #AJPerkins

🎵🌍 Join the conversation on climate action in the events industry! 🌱 Have you noticed that extreme weather is increasingly impacting music festivals worldwide? From cancellations to health risks, it's time we address the elephant in the room: climate change. Thanks to Milad Haghani for this insightful article in The Conversation Australia + NZ, shedding light on this pressing issue. Now let's turn this awareness into action! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTtYUqTY Together, we can make a difference. Let's ensure the rhythm of our crowded places harmonise with the health of our planet. 🎶🌏 #ClimateChange #MusicIndustry #Sustainability #GlobalCrowdManagement #ClimateAction #CrowdManagement #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

🎶This song is for you…🎶 ...For you feeling paralysed by the scale of the climate crisis, and scared about the future.   Songs can help solve this enormous problem… and here's how👇   Music brings people of all backgrounds, together like few other things in society.💃🕺   Music speaks to our hearts, it can transport us back years to festivals and care-free summers, it evokes powerful emotional connections. 💞   … and an emotional connection is what we need to solve the climate crisis.   Yesterday (in the UK), Louise Harris, a 25 year old climate activist and singer-songwriter made it to No.1 in the iTunes singles chart with a beautiful song about climate collapse, and what will happen if we don't act. How cool is that!🚀   Watch the music video. It is powerful. It hit me like an emotional train and I can't stop listening.💔 https://lnkd.in/d688Z-nu   So how does music solve the climate crisis? 🌟 It creates an emotional connection to the issue 🌟 It makes the issue a national talking point 🌟 It unites people of all backgrounds together 🌟 All proceeds will be going to climate campaigns and causes.    If you're in the UK (or Norway, or anywhere actually), buy the song on iTunes. Think of it as a £0.79 donation to climate causes.   #cop28 starts today in the UAE. It is the world's biggest and most important climate meeting place.🌍 It is a climate festival like no other.💃   Bringing "We Tried" to No.1 right now is a powerful message to all attendees of the COP 28, whether they are national delegations, NGOs, corporates or activists. Let's have them dancing at the conference dinners and networking events to this song. It shows that the people care about climate. It shows We Tried.   Like, comment, share the music video on your social media to help it spread 🚀

Billie Eilish is not just making waves in the #music industry with her electrifying tunes, but she's also taking a giant leap towards sustainability! 🎶♻️ The #Grammy-winning sensation has just announced her upcoming #album, and here's the twist – it's arriving on eco-friendly #vinyl! 🌍🎵 With environmental consciousness at the forefront, Eilish is setting a remarkable example for the music world and beyond. But what exactly is a sustainable #record? 🤔 Well, imagine grooving to your favorite tracks knowing that the vinyl they're pressed on is made from #recycled materials, minimizing the carbon footprint. It's a #harmonious blend of music and environmental responsibility that's bound to strike a chord with fans worldwide. In an era where environmental issues demand #urgent attention, Eilish's bold move underscores the power of #influential figures to inspire positive change. So get ready to immerse yourself in soulful melodies while making a difference – because with Billie Eilish, the #beat goes on, and so does the planet's well-being! 🎶 And do #not forget, just like your favorite artist, #you have the #power to make a difference through your daily practices! #environment #climate #cleanenergy #greenenergy #circulareconomy #renewables #energyefficieny #environmentaprotection #sustainablesolutions #energyglobeaward #energyglobe Photo: Dave Benett/Getty Images

Last week, I attended two brilliant events in Bristol: ecolibrium community gathering and Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) Congress. I thought I'd shout out about the following organisations, initiatives and resources I learned about: ecolibrium partners: Energy Garden: A not-for-profit Community Benefit Society that works with local communities to invest in renewable energy generation, green London’s transportation infrastructure, improve air quality and biodiversity, and empower communities and young people to take climate action. (Fun sidenote: We were gifted Energy Garden's limited edition beer, which was brewed with hops grown in their Finchley Central Station community garden. Cheers team!)   Temwa: A tree planting project with the aim of combatting the effects of deforestation and climate change whilst also developing thriving, inclusive and self-reliant communities that are able to transform their own futures.   Bristol Energy Cooperative: A community-owned energy cooperative, growing Greater Bristol’s local green energy supply. BEC develops renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, with and for the benefit of the community.   AIF Congress: #FivePercentForFestivals: Many festivals have buckled under economic pressure, including #NASSFestival and #Leopollooza. AIF is lobbying the government to temporarily reduce VAT on music festival ticket sales from 20% to 5%. Easing the economic pressure on festivals will enable them to rebuild and recover post-pandemic.   Festivals have an impact on the environmental. Julie's Bicycle and Event Vision:2025 have launched the 'Sustainable Materials and Waste Management Toolkit for Festivals' to support event organisers reduce the environmental impact of their events. (They will be sharing more on 7th Feb!)   One last exciting resource is the #MoreThanMusic2024 Report. betternotstop surveyed 100 festivals, investigated their publicly available impact policies, gathered data, and shared conclusions on campsites, litter, food and drinks, energy, and social impact. Happy learning!   #SustainableEvents #YouSmartThing #LifeIsATripOut #TechSolutions #Festival

Are you a professional performer? If yes, you have a unique platform to inspire and influence your audience. With great power comes great responsibility, and one of the most pressing issues of our time is sustainability. As performers, we often travel and tour extensively, which can have a significant impact on the environment. However, by making sustainable choices, we can minimize our carbon footprint and inspire our fans to do the same. Traveling and touring sustainably means choosing eco-friendly transportation options, such as trains or electric vehicles, staying in accommodations that prioritize sustainability, and supporting local businesses that share our values. But our responsibility doesn't end there. We can also use our platform to promote sustainability and inspire our fans to take action. Encourage your audience to carpool or use public transportation to attend your concerts and festivals. Offer incentives for sustainable behavior, such as discounted tickets for those who bring their own reusable water bottles or use eco-friendly transportation. There are many ways we can become creative to incentivize sustainable choices! By using our influence in a responsible way, we can create a ripple effect of positive change. Let's lead by example and inspire future generations to prioritize sustainability: https://lnkd.in/g2KPjQq6 #sustainability #performingarts #ecofriendly #responsibletravel #climateaction #music #performance