Massive Attack: 90s Trip Hop Band Rewrites the Playbook for Climate-Friendly Concerts

Massive Attack, the 90s trip hop band, hosted a festival in Bristol that aimed to set a new standard for eco-friendly concerts. Named Act 1.5, the event featured vegan food, an electric-powered stage, and prioritized low-carbon transport options like trains, walking, cycling, and public transport. It also focused on reducing food waste, banning glitter and disposable items, and ensuring all waste was composted.

The band's frontman, Robert Del Naja, emphasized the importance of making concerts 1.5 compatible, highlighting the need for meaningful actions to combat climate change. While other artists like Coldplay and Billie Eilish have made efforts to reduce emissions at their shows, Massive Attack's Act 1.5 stands out as a practical proof of concept for a low-carbon music event, with the potential to usher in a new era of sustainability in the live music industry.