Turning Ideas into Action

The Music Sustainability Summit returns for its third year, convening professionals from across the live and recorded music ecosystem to advance sustainability in the industry.

MSS26 focuses on the ideas and initiatives that reshape how music is made, performed, and experienced. Join artists, venue operators, tour and production managers, promoters, vendors, agents, managers, fan engagement teams and more for a day of learning, networking,
and action.

Tuesday, April 14

Check in/Coffee: 8am Summit: 9am-5:30pm Reception: 5:30pm-7pm

Early-Bird $340 (-20%) Price increase Friday, February 27

Registration includes plant-based snacks, lunch and cocktail reception.

MSA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. At least 75% of your registration fee is tax-deductible. A receipt will be sent to you following the summit.

  • 20+ mainstage sessions & breakouts led by industry experts

  • Hands-on learning opportunities

  • Recognition of sustainability leadership

  • Dedicated networking time

Where Music Meets Climate

More speakers and sessions to be announced

Session Topics Include

  • Fan Travel: Getting There Is Half the Fumes

    Solutions for reducing fan travel impact and improving front-of-house mobility systems.

  • Training Ourselves: How to think about AI and Sustainability

    An intro to AI's environmental impact, and how to use it to advance sustainability goals.

  • Taking Stock: The Road Ahead for Live

    Two years after first coming together on this stage, leaders from across the live sector reconvene to look at sustainability progress — and what’s next.

  • Re-setting the Stage: Guitars, Materials, and Nature

    A look at sustainable and nature-based supply chains in instruments, and materials.

  • Music Sustainability 101

    Just getting started in music sustainability? This is the session for you! A crash course in the basics in which no question is too rudimentary

  • The Untapped Opportunity of Decarbonized Productions

    Decarbonizing back-of-house mobility, including crew travel, freight, equipment moves, and onsite vehicles, and how we power our productions.

  • Getting to Zero: Best Practices in Offsets and Their Alternatives

    Which solution is right for you? introducing alternative mechanisms with co-benefits (water, biodiversity, communities) for addressing residual emissions.

  • Small Venues, Big Solutions: Sustainability in Small and Midsize Venues

    The realities and opportunities of embedding sustainability in small and mid-sized venues with limited resources.

  • Thought for Food: Putting Sustainability on the Menu

    We go in depth with Billie Eilish's team to hear how they've transformed food service into a climate positive treat for the palate

  • Music's Impact on Culture Is Its Climate Superpower

    The music industry’s greatest contribution to the planet is its power to move the cultural needle. This panel explores the art of storytelling and the science of influence, highlighting how creators and organizations are leveraging their platforms to turn fans into active climate advocates.

  • Zero Waste & Circularity: Cleaner Shows & Smarter Systems

  • Measurement and Reporting: How and Why?

  • Big-Stage Sustainability: Mega-Event Lessons for Music

  • The Nature of Music

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