A University of Glasgow-led study has found that music fans are more likely to care about climate change than non-music fans. The new report, called Turn Up the Volume, expands on YouGov UK polling of 2,184 adults from across the UK. The study also found that music fans expect the music industry to do more …
Savills sponsors The Watermill Theatre e-tickets in sustainability drive
The Watermill Theatre has partnered with real estate company Savills, which is set to be the regional theatre’s first e-ticket sponsor. West Berkshire’s Watermill Theatre has made the switch to e-ticketing in a drive to be more sustainable, while also providing a contactless ticketing option for audience members following the pandemic. In 2021, e-tickets account …
UK theatres awarded grants to be more sustainable
The Wolfson Foundation and Theatres Trust have awarded eight theatres across the UK with grants totalling £120,000 ($156,000/€143,000) through the Theatre Improvement Scheme. Wolfson is a London-based independent grant-making charity and Theatres Trust is an organisation that aims to protect theatre buildings for future generations. The grants have been awarded in a bid for a …
Bring Me The Horizon reduces tour emissions in first post-pandemic UK arena tour
Bring Me The Horizon reduced its touring emissions by 38%, according to a new report from not-for-profit organisation, A Greener Festival. The British band embarked on the first arena tour in the UK since the pandemic, in September last year. The tour reduced emissions by using renewable fuel for trucks, introducing the consumption of plant-based …
Justin Bieber uses world tour to incite change
Justin Bieber is hoping to use his Justice World Tour to aid the fight on climate change, criminal justice reform and voter registration. The Canadian artist is working with Propeller, a platform that allows users to gain points to support various causes, such as the environment, democracy and LGBTQ+ rights. The platform essentially rewards fans …
Green group reveals most environmentally friendly festivals
A Greener Festival (AGF), a not-for-profit company that assists events, festivals and venues in reducing their environmental impact, has revealed its selection of the greenest events and festivals from last year. Events across Europe, the UK and the US were hailed for the environmental efforts. Paradise City Festival, an electronic music festival in Perk, Belgium, …