At LIVE we recognise the global climate and biodiversity crisis as the greatest threat to humanity, and understand the importance of collaboration and community in building a sustainable society. We want to enable all in the live music industry to commit to climate action by providing the necessary support, resources and advice.

LIVE Green aims to facilitate research, expertise and cross-industry innovation that is informed by the best science and supports the transition to a regenerative future. Our bi-monthly discussions build relationships within the industry and spotlight the projects taking action.

Alongside this work, LIVE Green has developed a Vision; a voluntary Declaration that individual businesses may sign up to; and a Purpose statement, that will help shape the group’s work, and define how companies and individuals across the live industry can act and take the lead on this crisis.  

All 13 association members of LIVE have ratified the Beyond Zero Declaration to deliver measurable and targeted action on climate change, with the ultimate aim of reaching net zero emissions by 2030.

 

LIVE Beyond Zero Declaration

I / we will work towards the following:

  • Work with LIVE Green to reduce our operational and business travel Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, set reduction targets in line with the LIVE Green vision, measure and report progress annually.
  • Develop a net zero roadmap and action plan – taking responsibility for actions in energy, waste, procurement, transport, food and governance.
  • Understand and define emissions within our value chain, follow best practice to affect change in areas outside of our direct control and collaborate with suppliers and clients towards the LIVE Beyond Zero Vision
  • Ensure our people undertake climate literacy education and have an ongoing commitment to knowledge sharing within the live music sector and beyond.
  • Talk to our stakeholders honestly about the impacts of our business on the environment and efforts we are making towards a regenerative future.

 

Webinars

One of our key commitments is to ensure people undertake climate literacy education and have an ongoing commitment to knowledge sharing within the live music sector and beyond. LIVE Green hosted a series of webinars in June 2021, please find below more details on the subjects and links to each of the webinars.

Wednesday 16 June, 11am: Offices

Tuesday 22 June, 11am: Touring 

Thursday 24 June, 11am: Festivals

Tuesday 29 June, 11am: Venues 

Wednesday 30 June, 11:30am: Artists & Management

 

LIVE Green Clauses - Artist Open Letter Signatures

LIVE Green Clauses - Artist Open Letter Signatures

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LIVE Green: Clauses for Artist Contracts

Time

LIVE Green: Artist Green Rider

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Raising the Bar: choosing the most sustainable cup for your indoor venue

Julie's Bicycle, LIVE, and Hope Solutions, 2023

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Event Sustainability

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Sustainable Event Supplier Database

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Solution Directory

Sound Future

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Green Guide

National Arenas Association, A Greener Future

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Green Events Resources

A Greener Future

Arts Green Book (1)

Sustainability Communication with Audiences

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UK EVENTS AND DIESEL USE RSPONDING TO A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY-2

Improving Efficiency with Generators

Hope Solutions

Arts Green Book (1)

Take Action Resources

Music Declares Emergency

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Sustainable Touring Guide

Music Sustainability Alliance North America 

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Essential Resources for Event Sustainability

Vision 2025

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Take Action Resources

Ecolibrium, You.Smart.Thing

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Live Events Impact Reports

Tyndall Centre, University of Manchester 

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More than Music Report II

betternotstop, 2024

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No Climate Action Without Us – how to include disabled people in live events sustainability

Attitude is Everything, Julie's Bicycle, and A Greener Future, 2023

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Access Riders for Musicians

Musicians' Union

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Towards Zero Waste Festivals

Resource Futures, Vision 2025, and Julie's Bicycle, 2022

SMGO

The Show Must Go On: Environmental Impact Report

Vision 2025, 2020

More than Music I

More than Music Report I

betternotstop, 2022

Arts Green Book

Arts Green Book

Buro Happold and Renew Culture, 2022