Live Nation Entertainment : MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, Coldplay, Warner Music Group, Live Nation & Hope Solutions Name Over 50 Music Experts & Veterans To Advisory Committee For Report On Live Music And Climate Change
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Cambridge MA, USA, June 27, 2024- Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Environmental Solutions Initiative (MIT ESI), with the support of Coldplay, Warner Music Group (WMG), Live Nation, and Hope Solutions, has announced the assembly of an advisory committee as it enters the next phase of its Assessment Report of Live Music and Climate Change in the US and the UK.
This newly selected advisory committee will be made up of over 50 members with assorted, specialized expertise in live music and the event industry, as well as academia.
"As I've been saying for many years, we urgently need data-driven action on climate and nature breakdown in every area," saidEllie Goulding, Artist & Advisory Committee member.This is the first time a study like this has taken place at this scale, including all the different parts of the industry ecosystem, from artists and promoters to management and labels and I'm really pleased to support that level of collaboration."
Members of the committee were selected based on their individual areas of expertise across core areas which include, but are not limited to, venue management, tour management and production, artist relations, and sustainability. Their insights, data and expert perspectives will bolster the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the overall report, ensuring that the proposed strategies are relevant and practical in implementation, thereby enhancing the potential to drive meaningful change across the live music industry.
"With the participation of the advisory committee and contributions of data from various sources, we are well on our way to producing a significant contribution to knowledge that can support meaningful actions to address climate change," saidProf. John E. Fernandez, Director, MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative.
Additional contributions will come from various organizations, NGOs and charities that work within the live music ecosystem including REVERB, Support+Feed, Julie's Bicycle, Global Citizen and Client Earth.
The report, which was initially anticipated to be complete in July 2024, has been extended to allow for more comprehensive data collection and analysis. It is now expected to be released in the Fall of 2024. The aim remains to:
The report will seek open contributions of data from those with field-specific knowledge that will ultimately be used to suggest sector-specific and industry-wide decarbonization solutions. To contribute data to this report, please email[email protected].
Advisory committee members include:
The full list of advisory committee members and more information can be found at climatemachine.mit.edu.
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About MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative (MIT ESI)MIT ESI is a cross-disciplinary research center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that brings together experts from diverse fields to address global environmental challenges. Through innovative research, education, and outreach, MIT ESI aims to develop practical solutions for a sustainable future.
About ColdplayColdplay is a British rock band known for its chart-topping hits and commitment to social and environmental causes. With a massive global fan base, Coldplay has used its platform to advocate for positive change and sustainability.
About Warner Music GroupWarner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, WMG's Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as 10K Projects, 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled By Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin', Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville. WMG's music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, has a catalog of over one million copyrights spanning every musical genre, from the standards of the Great American Songbook to the biggest hits of the 21st century. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands. Follow WMG onInstagram,X,TikTok,LinkedIn, andFacebook.
About Live NationLive Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visitlivenationentertainment.com.
About Hope SolutionsHope Solutions is a leading sustainability consultancy that works with music, media and entertainment projects and organizations across the globe, supporting the development and deployment of world leading sustainability programmes and solutions.
For additional information, visitwww.hopesolutions.services
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