From 2005 to 2006 a professional orchestra (the Irish Chamber Orchestra) performed in a university teaching hospital with the aims of bringing live music to patients who could not access traditional concert venues and of improving quality of life for patients and staff.
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
“One more tune!” The encore ritual in live music events – Emma Webster
Government Honours for Artists – International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (2013)
Green Music Guide – Julie’s Bicycle (2009)
Jam Packed Part 1: Audience Travel Emissions from Festivals – Julie’s Bicycle (2009)
Findings of the report First Step: UK Music Industry Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2007 which identified that annual audience travel to music events accounts for 43% of greenhouse gas emissions from the UK music industry. Of this, music festivals contribute 24% of all music audience travel emissions, 68% of the festival sector’s total emissions.
Sustainable Production Guide – Julie’s Bicycle
Practical Guides: Audience Travel – Julie’s Bicycle
Audience travel is the greatest contributor to the carbon footprint of the arts. While not directly under the control of venues and companies, this guide is designed to help you exercise the influence that you have over audiences to inform them of the environmental benefits of travelling green, and provide sustainable travel options for them.