Research & Case Studies
Emerging Sustainable Vinyl Manufacturing Techniques
June 24, 2026
The Researching Emerging Sustainable Manufacturing Techniques in the Vinyl Record Pressing Industry report by Neil Wilson, Churchill Fellow, explores how Australia can build a more sustainable and resilient future for vinyl record manufacturing. With...
Green Venue Certification Arts & Cultural Venues Pilot Report
June 24, 2026
Launched in 2025, the Green Venue Certification program helps venues measure, manage, and reduce their environmental impact while demonstrating their commitment to a more sustainable future. This year, the program expanded beyond the music...
NSW Venue Sustainability Health Check Report
July 30, 2025
Australia’s live music venues have always been cultural powerhouses. But now, they’re also taking centre stage in climate action. Our new report, the NSW Venue Sustainability Health Check, reveals an exciting opportunity for music...
Rain, Heat, Repeat: How Music Fans Are Experiencing Extreme Weather
April 30, 2025
Australia’s live music scene is no stranger to overcoming challenges — but climate change is bringing a new, growing threat that we can’t ignore. Our new report, Rain, Heat, Repeat: How Music Fans Are...
Case Study: Strawberry Fields leads the way in sustainability
September 12, 2024
In 2023, Strawberry Fields placed sustainability on centre stage through its eco-friendly practices and initiatives. These opportunities to care for Yorta Yorta Country proved Strawberry Fields to be at the forefront of Australian festivals...
INTRODUCING THE SOLAR SUNFLOWER
September 04, 2024
Meet the Sunflower, one of Australia’s first mobile solar generator systems and Southern Cross University’s green solution to power the music festivals of the future. This innovative “Arts meets Science” project emerged from a...
Brunswick Ballroom’s GAP journey
December 13, 2023
The Brunswick Ballroom, located in Melbourne on Wurundjeri Country, opened in February 2021 with the aim to be one of Australia's premier live music venues – respecting and nourishing artists, and offering excellent...
Eliza Hull on accessibility and climate
December 03, 2023
Eliza Hull is a singer-songwriter, performer, and advocate for people with disabilities. Today on International Day of People With Disability, we are privileged to publish an article by Eliza on the intersection between music, accessibility and climate....
How Byron Music Festival treads lightly
July 26, 2023
Byron Music Festival is helping lead the NSW Northern Rivers music community towards a greener scene. The 3000-capacity festival held its second event in June 2023 in Dening Park, Bundjalung Country. With a 100%...
Lost Paradise fans party with the planet
July 14, 2023
In 2022, Lost Paradise worked with a range of partners including Green Music Australia and B-Alternative to reduce festival campsite waste on Darkinjung Country in Glenworth Valley, NSW.
