VARIOUS MEDIA: Massive Attack partner with University of Manchester to explore music industry climate impact

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Bristol-based band Massive Attack are partnering with climate scientists at The University of Manchester’s Tyndall Centre to jointly examine the key impact areas of the music industry on the environment.

https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/massive-attack-partner-with-university-of-manchester-to-explore-music-industry-climate-impact/

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Period28 Nov 2019

Media coverage

5

Media coverage

  • TitleMassive Attack to challenge music industry emissions by mapping carbon footprint during tour
    Media name/outletThe Independent
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date28/11/19
    DescriptionMassive Attack are teaming up with climate scientists to map the carbon footprint of the band while they are on tour.

    Data from the Bristol-based group’s forthcoming tour schedule – including band travel and audience transportation – will be collected and analysed in a joint collaboration with the University of Manchester’s Tyndall Centre.
    URLhttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/massive-attack-environment-carbon-footprint-emissions-climate-change-a9223956.html
    PersonsChristopher Jones
  • TitleClimate change: Plan to cut carbon emissions from concerts
    Media name/outletBBC News Online
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date28/11/19
    DescriptionScientists from the University of Manchester are creating a blueprint to help bands and pop stars to perform live and tour the world without contributing to climate change.

    It's after the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research were approached by the group Massive Attack who say they want to help find solutions to the climate crisis.
    URLhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-50562183
    PersonsCarly McLachlan
  • TitleMassive Attack partner with University of Manchester to explore music industry climate impact
    Media name/outletBBC Radio 4: Today
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date28/11/19
    DescriptionBristol-based band Massive Attack are partnering with climate scientists at The University of Manchester’s Tyndall Centre to jointly examine the key impact areas of the music industry on the environment.
    URLhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000bp3d
    PersonsCarly McLachlan
  • TitleUK band Massive Attack urges music industry to pursue greener gigs
    Media name/outletReuters
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date28/11/19
    DescriptionLONDON, Nov 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - British band Massive Attack has teamed up with climate scientists at England’s University of Manchester to reduce the environmental impact of live music gigs, it said on Thursday.

    Researchers at the university’s Tyndall Centre will use data from Massive Attack’s tour in 2020 to draw up recommendations for them and other artists on how to cut their carbon footprint.
    URLhttps://uk.reuters.com/article/climate-change-music-emissions/uk-band-massive-attack-urges-music-industry-to-pursue-greener-gigs-idUKL8N2884B3
    PersonsChristopher Jones
  • TitleScientists to shadow British rock band to work out climate impact of upcoming tour
    Media name/outletChina.org
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryChina
    Date28/11/19
    DescriptionLONDON, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- One of Britain's biggest rock bands announced Thursday that it has teamed up with scientists to study the impact of their international tours on climate change.

    Award-winning Bristol-based band Massive Attack is partnering with climate scientists at the University of Manchester to examine the music industry's impact and effects on the environment.
    URLwww.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2019-11/28/content_75458227.htm
    PersonsChristopher Jones

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Keywords

  • climate change
  • music industry