Expressions of interest are open for Green Music Australia’s tailored education program for live music, arts, and cultural venues across NSW, alongside access to discounted Green Venue Certification opportunities supported by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
The program is designed to help venues strengthen sustainability practices across waste management, energy use and supply chains. Venues that serve food are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly in light of upcoming FOGO regulations coming into effect from July 1st.
The program includes a 2-hour online workshop and an in-person workshop on Gadigal Land/Sydney. Submit your EOI here.
Online Workshop
Date: Wednesday 14th October, 1pm to 3pm
Location: Online
Join us to explore the principles behind the updated Green Venue Guide, and hear real-world examples of successes as well as how challenges are being addressed. The session will cover topics including procurement, First Nations First, and energy, all grounded in research and case studies.
This workshop is free with unlimited capacity. It’s ideal for anyone working in a venue who is interested in learning from peers and discovering practical, low-effort ways to benefit the planet. It also serves as a valuable introduction ahead of our more in-depth workshop the following week.
In-Person Workshop
Date: Tuesday 20th October, 10am - 3:30pm (Pending Venue Hire)
Location: Venue TBC
Dive deeper into the Green Venue Guide with a stronger focus on waste and energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are these workshops for?
Venue owners, operators, managers and staff from any venues that host live music or arts & cultural events. Venues that serve food are strongly encouraged to attend.
Are there fees to participate?
The workshops are completely free but registration will be required.
To take part in the Venue Certification Program, a discounted participation fee applies. Fees are scaled based on your venue’s audience capacity. If you’re interested in finding out more about certification, book in a call with our National Program Manager, Emma Bosworth.
How many people can we send to the workshops?
Send as many people as you like for the online workshop.
The in-person workshop will be limited and based on a first-in first-served basis.
What are the NSW FOGO mandates?
Supermarkets, institutions and hospitality businesses will be required to have a source-separated food organics waste collection service from 1 July 2026, with a staged approach based on the businesses’ weekly residual bin volumes.
- Relevant premises with residual waste capacity ≥ six 660L bins, or ≥16 × 240L bins, or any combination of bins ≥3,960L must comply by 1 July 2026
- Relevant premises with residual waste capacity ≥ three 660L bins, or ≥8 × 240L bins, or any combination of bins ≥1,980L must comply by 1 July 2028
- Relevant premises with residual waste capacity ≥660 litres in a single bin, or ≥three 240-litre bins, or ≥720 litres in total for any combination of bins, must comply by 1 July 2030.
Still unsure if you meet the mandate? Complete the NSW EPA’s mandate calculator here.
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