As Creative Australia announced its multi-year support of a peak body for climate solutions, the New South Wales Government has launched its Green Venue Program through Green Music Australia. It is piloting the new Green Venue Certification scheme, designed to assist venues in addressing sustainability issues.
Venues are a significant source of carbon emissions in the music industry. In 2024, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour raised eyebrows when experts estimated its carbon footprint (and Swift’s associated private jet travel) was immense. Worldwide, live music venues face pressure to change sustainable practices.
