Festivals Are Ditching Meat As Live Music Industry Reckons with Climate Impact

A new report by A Greener Future reveals that more music festivals are going meat-free in an effort to reduce their environmental impact. The report analyzed 40 festivals from 16 countries and found that a fifth of the festivals were fully vegan or vegetarian in 2024, a significant increase from the previous year.

In addition to going meat-free, festivals are implementing other sustainability initiatives such as reducing waste, recycling, implementing reusable cup systems, and banning single-use plastics. Audience travel was identified as the biggest culprit in festival emissions, with efforts being made to encourage low-carbon travel options. Artists like Coldplay and Billie Eilish are also taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability in the live music industry.