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2025 Music Sustainability Summit
April 15
The 2025 Music Sustainability Summit is held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 @ Solotech Studios in Hollywood, CA.
A Daylong, Hands-On Event to Inspire Collaboration, Catalyze Action, and Shape the Future of a Sustainable Music Industry
Maggie Baird, Rev. Lennox Yearwood and first peek at MIT’s comprehensive study of the live music industry’s carbon footprint to lead the day. Leaders from AEG, Black Pearl, C3 Presents, Grandstand Media, Live Nation, REVERB, Spotify, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group among the list of speakers slated to appear.
The Music Sustainability Alliance (MSA), the music industry’s green association, unveiled the panel lineup for the 2025 Music Sustainability Summit, happening Tuesday, April 15 at Solotech Studios (1017 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038) in Hollywood, Calif. The daylong event will tackle the music industry’s most pressing environmental challenges, offering forward-thinking discussions and workshops that empower every facet of the business—from touring and production to venues, merchandise, and beyond. This high-energy, solutions-focused summit invites music professionals, artists, and eco-conscious entrepreneurs to explore new sustainability strategies—while harnessing music’s unmatched power to drive cultural change.
“The music industry is still in its early stages of embracing sustainable practices throughout its operations and supply chains,” said Amy Morrison, MSA Co-founder and CEO. “But the pace of change is accelerating, as is the industry’s impact. The 2025 Summit goes to the heart of our mission to empower the music business to leverage its platform to tackle the climate crisis. Now is the time for collective action.”
The Summit will feature compelling panels, conversations and interactive workshops designed to encourage immediate action within touring, festival production, merchandise, marketing, and more. From backstage logistics to onstage impact, the following panels will dive deep into the pressing challenges and opportunities for green innovation:
On Top of It All – Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, shares lessons learned from helping them keep sustainability at the heart of their skyrocketing careers, from a SoundCloud upload to global superstardom… all while leading her own international non-profit Support + Feed.
Music as a Tool for Social Change – For decades, music has served as a vehicle to inspire, motivate and activate society on a broad range of pressing issues. Rev. Yearwood, a master cultural storyteller shares his insights.
Can Live Music Weather the Storm? – Examining the real-world impacts of climate change on touring and festivals—and how the industry can adapt.
Behind the Tracks: Music Production, Delivery, and Consumption – Revealing the hidden carbon footprints of music creation and streaming, and exploring collaborative solutions.
Beyond Backlash: The High Stakes of Climate Advocacy – Preparing artists and stakeholders to speak out, shift policy, and push the needle on climate action.
Designing for Impact: The Critical Role of Production – How greener technologies, conscious design, and efficient operations can reshape the concert experience.
Entertainment Allies: Strategies in Film, Sports, and Broadway – A cross-industry look at how similar sectors are innovating—and what the music world can learn.
Power Shift: The Evolving Landscape of Clean Energy – Spotlighting renewable energy adoption across music venues and the far-reaching benefits of going green.
Recipe for Success: Why Menus Matter Most – Elevating plant-forward and climate-friendly catering and concessions as a core part of a successful event.
Wear the Change: Rethinking Merch – A deep dive into more sustainable fabrics, packaging, and consumption habits for fans.
Live Music Emissions in the UK and US – MIT shares regional findings on the biggest carbon culprits—and how to address them collaboratively.
Attendees will gain hands-on experience and immediate takeaways, including practical strategies for greening music tours, enhancing fan engagement around sustainability, and forging powerful partnerships across the entertainment sector. These sessions will explore innovative approaches, offer strategies for sustainability in music operations, and provide a unique forum for collaborative problem-solving.
Visionary industry pioneers, sustainability experts, and high-profile advocates will headline the day’s events, providing bold ideas and actionable strategies. Anchoring this trailblazing summit are some of the most influential voices in climate action—leaders whose insights promise to spark the future of sustainable music.
Maggie Baird – Founder of Support + Feed; mother of Grammy Award-winning artists Billie Eilish and FINNEAS.
Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr. – President of the Hip Hop Caucus, empowering youth leadership and a prominent climate justice activist.
John Fernandez & Norhan Bayomi – Co-Founders of the MIT Climate Machine, revealing the first glimpse of their comprehensive study on live music’s carbon footprint; funded and supported by Warner Music Group, Live Nation, Coldplay and Hope Solutions.
They will be joined by key players from across the industry—representatives from AEG, Arrival Artists, Black Pearl, Bravado, C3 Presents, CES, Columbia University, ECOfashion Corp., Grandstand Media, Hip Hop Caucus, I.M.P., KPOP4PLANET, Levy Restaurants, LIVE Green, Live Nation, Overdrive Energy Solutions, Range Media, REVERB, Showpower, Sound Future, Solotech Studios, Spotify, STURDY, Sunbelt, Superfly, Support+Feed, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group—all bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm for forging a sustainable path forward.
The Music Sustainability Summit 2025 will be an unforgettable day of inspiration, education, and action. Secure your spot now and join the community of artists, executives, and innovators who are determined to shape music’s greener future.