The £100K Funding Campaign for 2030 Outdoor Event Sector’s Climate Transition Plan has hit 75% of its target. Wide support from across the sector has secured production of the Show Must Go On Sector transition plan, which strives to set ambitious climate plans for the festival and live outdoor events industry.
“The working group is delighted by the widespread support from an industry struggling against the economic backdrop in 2024. This is an acknowledgement that now is the time to show leadership and ambition in taking action, meeting the urgent challenge of climate breakdown, and coming together as an industry to chart a clear path,” stated Chris Johnson, Vision 2025 Chair.
Vision 2025 is working with the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) and other industry organisations to raise the final 25% to reach the £100K target. The remaining funds will underpin the promotion and distribution of the Show Must Go On transition plan, and engagement with the government to secure support for the sector.
The proposed £75K target was a minimum viable budget to enable cross-industry working groups including A Greener Future, Association for Independent Festivals, Betternotstop, Cheltenham Festivals, Festival Republic, Hope Solutions, Julie’s Bicycle, chaired by LIVE CEO Jon Collins, to work with the industry through consultation, significant research, data analysis and with experts, to build a clear and bold 2030 climate vision for the sector, creating an evidence base for action, and advocacy for government support on policy and funding. The funds will also support the development of clear industry approaches, standards and alignment on carbon reporting and best practices, benefiting everyone to prepare for future regulatory changes.
Specialists in their fields are collaborating with Vision 2025 to review data and information, establish benchmarks, consider trends and opportunities, engage with industry, and shape a vision for 2030. An important element of the work is to develop evidenced requests to the UK Government for policy change and sector funding to unlock potential. The work will build on important recent research in the sector such as The Super Low Carbon Music Report by Act 1.5 Presents… and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research supported by Massive Attack, the More Than Music Report, produced by Betternotstop, assessment data from A Greener Future, and new data collected in 2024.
Vision 2025 has secured £50K in grants from Earth Percent, Events Industry Forum and Arts Council England, with the aim to match the amount raised from the industry.
Promoters supporting the project so far include, Festival Republic, AEG Presents, Boomtown, Kilimanjaro Live, Shambala, From the Fields and DHP Family. In addition, industry bodies such as NCASS and other suppliers across the chain are also contributing.
