As an audience member, avid fan, or bystander of a particular artist or venue location, you hold a lot of power. The first and most important thing you can do is become knowledgable about which of the venues and artists you enjoy are practicing green initiatives at their events and in their tour planning.
The money and time you share to support your favorites directly empowers those groups to continue to travel and the venues to continue hosting your favorite acts. Encouraging and supporting a green transition in the industry will mean more shows, more fun, and more magic for years to come.
Learn how to get started below:
Join the pocotread team! Contact us as info@pocotread.org!
If your city has a nonprofit or all-ages venue, connect with them to see how you can get involved!
Look for social movements happening in your town that you can join!
Join your local city government!
If your city supports community gardens, get a plot and raise your own veg and fruit!
Attend town meetings and city events to urge policy makers to increase public transportation and walkability in your city, especially around local venues.
Ask local artists if they will participate in the pocotread programming to increase their sustainability on tour.
Learn as much as you can about where you live. Studies show that if you know the names of animals and plants you’ll care more if they go extinct. So it goes without saying, if you want to protect the environment the best place to start is getting to know your own.
Research your favorite touring acts and see if they are practicing sustainability in their tour logistics or merchandise.
Is your town facing a water crisis? Are you living in a food desert? Whatever your town or city is facing, become an expert and ask to set up a table at the next concert you’re attending to provide information to fellow audience members.
Discuss sustainability in the music industry as much as you can with anyone who will listen and share their thoughts.
Encourage your local venues to switch to renewable energy.
Inquire with local compost groups if they’ll work with the local venues or festivals in your area.