Since 2015, extreme weather has forced cancellations of over 50 Australian music festivals. Climate change is producing fires, storms and floods, which are gravely affecting the nation’s music scene. Just last week, ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred was responsible for the closure of over 26 gigs and festivals across Queensland and New South Wales.
Australian musicians are leading the call for music fans to ‘vote climate’ in the upcoming Federal Election by jumping on board with Green Music Australia’s (GMA) No Music on a Dead Planet campaign. GMA notes that ‘voting climate’ includes considering whether candidates and parties will make the climate crisis a priority by supporting 100% renewable energy, saying ‘no’ to nuclear, and ending government support for fossil fuels.
