How can brands help festival-goers go green?

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25 Apr 2023

Festivals are a big business and a huge opportunity for brands to emotionally connect with audiences at a celebratory time. But as greenwashing concerns continue to rise, how can businesses support sustainable change while tapping into major cultural moments within the music scene?

Sectors
Music, radio, and podcastsLive broadcasts and events
Locations
EuropeUnited Kingdom

Claire O'Neill

Claire O’Neill is the co-founder of A Greener Festival, which sets the standard for green events and has since certified hundreds globally for ‘A Greener Festival Award’.

Nick Smith

Nick Smith is a DJ, producer, and party organiser based in London who runs the No Rewinds label.

Andres Zambrano Bravo

Andres Zambrano Bravo is a Berlin-based freelance journalist who loves to ask why. He loves puzzles and seeks answers to social phenomena and trends, helping researchers, companies, and artists to also find their voice along the way. When not annoying people with questions, you can find him spinning records in one of Berlin’s smoky venues.

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