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The No Music on a Dead Planet project raises awareness about the environmental impact of the music industry and promotes sustainability. It advocates for carbon neutrality, waste reduction, and renewable energy adoption. Encouraging eco-friendly strategies, it aims to inspire collective action among artists, festivals, and industry professionals for a greener future.
The Roundtable, organized by Julie’s Bicycle and the Adelaide Festival, in collaboration with the British Council and Australia Council for the Arts, facilitated discussions on culture/climate trends and solutions. Representatives from South Australia’s arts and cultural sector came together to forge partnerships, share resources, and highlight existing initiatives for collective climate action.
In 2021 Tim Minchin worked the BACK touring party and crew to take actions to minimise the environmental impact of the tour where possible. The Greening page provides information on various initiatives, and examples of how touring artists can implement similar measures. The page also include a list of local environmental and climate action groups in each state to highlight how people can participate and support in their own state.
In 2021 Slingsby’s Theatre developed their Green Touring Model. The policy aimed to reduce their climate footprint, aiming towards net Climate Positive impact. It also fostered engagement with audiences and community on Climate Action. This touring model is a leading industry example of practical emissions reductions and can be implemented by arts organisations and touring companies at various scales.
Launched in November 2021 during the U.N. Climate Summit (COP26), The Environmental Music Prize aims to recognise and reward artists who create exceptional music videos that celebrate the beauty of nature and our connection to it.The initiative support artists to use their voice strategically, both on and off stage. By empowering talented artists and engaging, energising and activating audiences through music, the Environmental Music Prize helps to create a cultural shift that accelerates change and supports the broad goals of the environmental movement.
In 2022 to help reduce audience travel emissions, Adelaide Festival partnered with Reforest. When audiences members attended a festival event they could scan the Reforest QR to plant enough trees in local Australian reforestation projects to remove the same amount of CO2 created by attendance (travel, food, etc). In 2023 Adelaide Festival, Reforest and Trees for life to launch a South Australia reforestation project in the Adelaide Hill. This case study provides an example of collaboration and collective climate action between festivals and audiences. Festival interested in taking similar action can re
FEAT. is a pioneering initiative empowering artists to drive the transition towards clean energy during this crucial point in human history. Combining artistic leadership, scientific support, and a focus on tangible outcomes, FEAT. harnesses the power of live music to address the urgent climate crisis and promote a shift to renewable energy. Embracing the principles of the social impact sector, FEAT. believes in creating profitable businesses that also contribute positively to the world. By offering straightforward solutions, FEAT. aims to transform industries and foster widespread environmental consciousness.
The Bee Lantern is a magnificent bee sculpture created by Dead Puppet Society. With a 3.7m wingspan and a height of 3m, it showcases intricate laser-cut designs. Powered by solar energy, it features black stained ply and frosted acrylic during the day, inviting close examination of its insect anatomy. At night, it dazzles with a vibrant display of colors and patterns, drawing inspiration from Queensland’s bee species. This sculpture celebrates the remarkable diversity of bees and their crucial role as pollinators in our environment.
The code of conduct sets forth voluntary minimum sustainability standards for stakeholders in the outdoor festivals and events industry, including event organizers, local authorities, and the supply chain. It adopts a science-based approach, aligning with existing global, national, and sector-specific frameworks and initiatives. Recognizing the diversity of events in terms of type, size, frequency, and location, these standards aim to facilitate clear and actionable steps towards sustainability.
