No Meat, No Fuel: Massive Attack’s Bristol Concert Breaks Record as Lowest-Carbon Live Music Event

British trip-hop band Massive Attack hosted a music festival in Bristol that produced the lowest emissions of any concert ever, according to a recent report. The concert, named Act 1.5, featured an electric-powered stage, 100% plant-based catering, and no car park, resulting in a 98% reduction in energy emissions compared to a standard outdoor live music event.

Massive Attack prioritised local residents for ticket sales, encouraged eco-friendly transportation methods, and implemented sustainable practices such as composting food waste and banning single-use plastics. The success of the low-carbon event has set a precedent for other artists and bands to follow, and highlights the need for governments to support and facilitate super-low carbon events in the music industry.