The program includes announcement of a Green Venue Certification scheme, new Green Venue Guide, and launch of six sustainability training workshops across NSW.
Green Music Australia (GMA) is proud to officially launch its Green Venue Program, a landmark initiative designed to help live music venues improve their environmental footprint.
Supported by the NSW Government through Sound NSW, the program is underpinned by the Green Venue Certification pilot, which incentivises and celebrates venues undertaking positive change for the planet. Participating venues will be assessed for their action in key environmental areas and published as a certified venue on Green Music Australia’s website.
Venues are a major source of carbon emissions in the music industry, with overseas research putting their contribution at around 23% of the total impact. To help venues take environmental action, Green Music Australia has launched a free, comprehensive Green Venue Guide. Developed with funding from Sound NSW and the City of Sydney, the guide provides practical strategies, tools, and case studies to improve sustainability in areas like energy use, waste management, food, procurement, and backline practices.
Green Music Australia will also be on the road this March delivering a series of six in-person sustainability workshops at music venues across Sydney, Northern Rivers, Newcastle and Wollongong. Free for venues, industry, and artists to attend, each workshop will support participants to improve their environmental literacy and understand opportunities for change.
GREEN VENUE PROGRAM NSW WORKSHOPS
Thursday March 20 – Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads / Bundjalung
Friday March 21 – Metro Theatre, Sydney / Gadigal
Monday March 24 – King Street, Newcastle / Mulubinba
Tuesday March 25 – Drifters Wharf, Gosford / Darkinjung
Wednesday March 26 – La La Las, Wollongong / Dharawal
Thursday March 27 – The Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney / Gadigal
Emma Bosworth, National Program Manager of Green Music Australia, says,
“Music venues are the beating heart of our music scene – they are where artists connect with audiences, and culture comes to life. Ensuring these spaces are environmentally sustainable is critical not just for the planet, but for the longevity of live music itself.”
“From workshops to accreditation, the Green Venue Program will create a clear pathway for venues to reduce their environmental impact while inspiring others to follow suit.”
To learn more about the Green Venue Program, participate in a workshop, or express interest in the certification scheme, visit Green Music Australia.
Further information on Green Music Australia
Founded in 2012, Green Music Australia is the national peak body for music and the environment. Led by a staff and board of musicians and music industry leaders, its role is to organise, facilitate and inspire musicians and the broader industry to make changes to improve our environmental performance and to advocate for ambitious political climate action. Through leading by example and bringing audiences along with us, Green Music Australia is sowing the seeds for deep, cultural change.
For interview requests and further information
Please contact Georgia Cooke at Green Music Australia
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The Green Venue Program is supported by the NSW Government through Sound NSW, and the Australian Government through Music Australia. The Green Venue Guide is supported by the City of Sydney, through their Innovation and Ideas Grant. The Green Venue Certification program is powered by Amidesi, a collaboration between Green Music Australia and iSystain.
