As live music makes its return and bands pay more attention to how they can make their time on the road more environmentally friendly, Bring Me The Horizon have shown how you can reduce emissions while not scrimping on the show.
A new report from AGF reveals how the rock titans managed to achieve a 38 per cent reduction in touring production emissions on their 2021 Post Human run, via renewable fuels, plant-based meals, more energy-efficient equipment and more.
As well as the emissions being reduced, BMTH managed to avoid using an extra 27.97 tonnes of CO2e, as well as preventing the use of 3,322 plastic bottles by using water coolers and implementing a plastic bottle ban.
AGF CEO Claire O’Neill says of the report: “During the pandemic, the touring music industry came together on the important topic of sustainability. We’re so happy with the results from walking the talk with the first UK arena tour off the mark. The report shows a direct link between well-being, stress, and environmental sustainability. Culture change and industry restructuring is essential to achieve a green future for artist touring. There is much still to be done, but these results are undeniable evidence that we can take huge strides to reduce emissions and protect ecosystems immediately. There’s no excuse to delay.”
Kilimanjaro / Action! promoter Alan Day continues: “Bring Me The Horizon were the first band in the UK, possibly the world, to complete a full non-rescheduled arena tour after the height of the pandemic. Their vision from the start was to produce the tour as environmentally friendly as possible, whilst still giving the audience the best spectacle achievable. From savings in plastic waste, to transport, to accommodation, to stage production and more, I am proud to have produced such a landmark tour and hopefully an example for the future.”
Read the full report here. Well done, BMTH!
