Welcome to our second ever Synthesise, Green Music Australia’s Music Industry e-Newsletter created to share inspiring sustainability stories, funding opportunities, and education pieces.
Since our last newsletter, many festivals, artists, event and industry workers across the country have faced the impacts of extreme weather conditions. With over 47 festivals fully or partially cancelled due to extreme weather events since 2015 - it is now more important than ever that we take action to address the climate crisis on our doorstep.
Not sure how or where to start? Let us know what you’d like to see or learn in this newsletter, we’d love to hear from you.
Thanks,
Emma and the team at Green Music Australia
ATTENTION NSW MUSIC BUSINESSES!
2024 GREEN ACTION PROGRAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Green Music Australia is excited to announce that our flagship music industry training initiative, the Green Action Program (GAP), is now open for expressions of interest from NSW-based music businesses. The program is scheduled to commence in May 2024.
Launched in 2022, GAP is helping businesses across Australia to better understand, monitor and improve their environmental impact. GAP alumni include ABC Music, Unified Music Group, The Corner Hotel, arn (Australian Radio Network), Brunswick Ballroom, MusicNSW and more. Watch highlights from the 2023 NSW program.
The 2024 New South Wales program has been made possible with the support of the NSW Environment Protection Authority, the NSW Government through Create NSW, and the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
Are you an indie label or an indie retailer? We are currently working on a special project to help better understand the impact of physical recorded music products in Australia.
To help us get a deeper understanding of what’s happening on the ground, we have created a short questionnaire aimed at both indie retailers and labels. Any information you can provide will greatly help our efforts to improve the environmental footprint of our local record industry.
FESTIVAL CITY ADELAIDE RELEASE LANDMARK CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Green Music Australia was proud to partner with Festival City Adelaide, to consult and develop Australia’s first Climate Action Roadmap aimed at increasing environmental sustainability in South Australia's festival and events sector.
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Are you a musician, artist or creative worker who wants to make change? Develop your skills, knowledge and potential in the
Creative Leadership Program from Creative Australia.
Apply now to receive a $7000 grant for professional development, attend 2 in-person multi-day workshops on leadership and participate in a range of online activities over 18 months. Explore new perspectives and create lasting networks with a diverse group of 35 artists and creative workers.
Choose from one of three themes to shape your experience of the program: Inspiring climate action, Transforming how we work or Creating shared value.
GRANTS GALORE!
Looking for funds to expand your green action? Here are some upcoming funding opportunities.
NSW
Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program - Ongoing
NSW Energy Savings Scheme - Ongoing
Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises - Until funds are exhausted
ACT
Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises - Until funds are exhausted
SA
City of Adelaide Sustainability Incentives Scheme - Ongoing
NT
Home and Business Battery Scheme - Ongoing
Smarter Business Solutions - Ongoing
VIC
VIC Business Energy Upgrades - Ongoing
TAS
TAS Energy Saver Loan Scheme - Ongoing
QLD
Business Energy Saving and Transformation Rebates - Ongoing
Ecobiz energy assessments - Ongoing
IN OTHER NEWS
Listen to our interview on TDA (The Daily Aus) podcast about how climate change is impacting the music festival scene - and what we can do about it.
Know any artists doing great work in the sustainability space? Share our Sound Country survey with them!
