‘101 Voices - Depeche Mode Special Tribute’ Comes to Berlin, Featuring Christian Eigner, Depeche Mode’s Longtime Drummer
101 Voices is the Depeche Mode experience reimagined. A spectacular live production where electronic sound, symphonic power and human voices become one.
Following a sold-out debut in front of more than 10,000 fans, 101 Voices arrives at Berlin's Uber Arena on 16th December, where the audience will experience the music of Depeche Mode in a way they have never heard before. Featuring more than two hours of music and 28 of the band’s greatest hits, performed by a symphony orchestra, a 45-member male choir, live band and vocalists, the unique show will take the audience on a musical journey - with every song kept as a surprise for the audience.
The show will also feature special guest Christian Eigner, who has been an integral part of Depeche Mode's live performances for more than 25 years, alongside Christian Schottstädt, frontman of the acclaimed German tribute band Forced To Mode.
“This is not a tribute show in the traditional sense. It is a unique concert experience that reveals new layers within the music while remaining faithful to the atmosphere, emotion and spirit that made Depeche Mode legendary.” Richárd Riederauer, conductor and musical director
Produced in 2026, “101 Voices” draws inspiration from the spirit of the Black Celebration album, exploring the darker, deeper, and more emotional side of Depeche Mode’s music.
The creators emphasise that this is not a traditional tribute concert, but rather a unique live experience that reveals new layers within music audiences already know, while remaining faithful to the atmosphere, emotions, and spirit that define Depeche Mode. More than 80 performers will take the stage.
Christian Eigner – The Authentic Depeche Mode Sound on Stage
One of the project’s biggest highlights is the participation of special guest Christian Eigner, Depeche Mode’s official drummer, who has performed with the band since 1997 and is a permanent member of its touring lineup. His presence on stage guarantees the authentic, original sound audiences know from the band’s live performances.
Why did Christian Eigner say yes? Watch the video clip here.
Orchestra, Choir and Production Team
The musical side of the production is led by, among others:
Date: 16th December, 2026
Venue: Uber Arena, Berlin
Tickets: https://www.axs.com/uk/events/1479506/101-voices
More information: 101voicesmusic.com
AGF Announces Iconic New Location for Green Events & Innovations Conference 2027
Set to take place on Tuesday, 23rd February 2027, GEI is the planet’s leading conference for event sustainability, with a history in bringing together the brightest minds to tackle the most poignant and pressing topics relating to event sustainability, climate change, and social action.
“The Green Events & Innovations Conference is evolving once again. After spending the last decade in the same venue as the ILMC, both conferences have expanded and we are excited to embark on this new era with The O2 and its iconic spaces. Our relationship with ILMC remains strong, with GEI taking place on the day before in the same city, and available as a package to ILMC delegates. The expansion of GEI will allow for even greater action and amplification of the important issues of climate, nature and people through the lens of the live sector – from music to sport.
We’re delighted to have secured a new home with The O2, which across its 20 years of operations has invested strongly in green technology and led the way for the entertainment sector with its sustainability initiatives.”
Sam Booth, Director of Sustainability, AEG International said:
Last year's edition of GEI welcomed more than 450 delegates, from 26 countries around the world, and demonstrating that the events sector is leading the way in innovation, with a packed programme of engaging talks, panel sessions, debates, and case studies from music and sporting events; a climate-friendly lunch, refreshments throughout the day, and the ever popular networking opportunity that is the GEI closing drinks party.
ESNS Announces 42 Artists From 31 European Countries For Eurosonic 2027
The first wave includes names such as Aaron Rowe (IE), Bleech 9:3 (IE), Gildaa (FR), Gwenifer Raymond (UK-WAL), HVNDS (RO), Ida The Young (CZ), Isabel van Gelder (NL), Little Grandad (UK-ENG), MICHA (NL), Olga Myko (SE), Osayuki (BE), panicbaby (DE) and Pigeon (UK-ENG) TeddyBear (BE). They are among the artists set to bring new sounds and fresh energy to Groningen this January.
Alice Mae (BE) - VRT/STUDIO BRUSSEL
Music Moves Europe Awards celebrate emerging European talent at Reeperbahn Festival
The Music Moves Europe Awards (MME Awards) will mark the closing of its 2026 edition at Reeperbahn Festival on Friday, 18 September, bringing together artists, music professionals and fans to celebrate this year's participating artists and the next generation of European music.
The MME Awards 2026 closing event takes place at 25 Club from 14:00, hosted by German radio presenter Diona Bathily of FluxFM. European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef will join as a special guest.
The event features live performances by three artists from the 2026 edition: MME Awards 2026 winner Della, alongside nominees Glazyhaze and Ditter.
Programme at 25 Club:
14:00 - Doors open
14:30 - Glazyhaze
15:10 - Della
15:45 - Ditter
16:40 - End
MME Awards 2027 nominees to be announced in Riga
The MME Awards are the European Union's annual prize celebrating Europe's most exciting emerging artists. Previous winners and nominees include Zaho de Sagazan, Stromae, ROSALÍA, Dua Lipa, girl in red and Hozier.
The next generation of artists is already on its way: the MME Awards 2027 nominees will be announced on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, during Riga Music Week in Latvia. The winners of the MME Awards 2027 will then be announced on Thursday, 14 January 2027 during ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) in Groningen, the Netherlands.
The MME Awards are organised by ESNS and Reeperbahn Festival, with the support of European music organisations including Liveurope, Yourope, Live DMA, IMPALA, DME, ICMP, IMMF, EMMA and EMEE.
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
ADE Green program complete for 30 YEARS ADE
ADE Green completes its program for 30 YEARS ADE, bringing together the urgent questions shaping sustainability and social change across electronic music. Taking over Felix Meritis on ADE Friday as is tradition, the full-day program moves from climate and circularity to community, ownership, access and the future of the dance floor.
As environmental and social challenges continue to reshape the world around us, the music industry has its own questions to address. ADE Green brings together perspectives on climate impact, community and the structures behind our industry, creating space to explore what can change and where music can make a difference.
Explore the full ADE Green program here, accessible only with an ADE Pro Pass. See the additions to our program below:
Why Humans Still Need Dance Floors
In an era of loneliness, polarisation and digital connection, what is the role of the dance floor? Artists, clubs, researchers and community builders discuss the social value of the dance floor and its role in fostering well-being, community and social cohesion.
The Road to Low Impact Touring
Can battery tech, slow touring and artists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible help lower the industry's carbon footprint? Jasper Goossens (Showpower), Chloe Gatignol (Courts Circuits) and Jamal Chalabi (Backlash Productions) explore what is needed to shift towards lower-impact touring practices.
Funding Under Fire: How Scenes Survive When Systems Fail You
As public funding and traditional revenue streams come under pressure, music scenes are finding new ways to sustain their communities. With perspectives from Kyiv, Ramallah and Beirut, this panel explores community-driven fundraising, cultural preservation and the role music spaces can play during periods of crisis.
Prepared? How the Coming Super El Niño Will Affect You
Extreme weather is becoming a more frequent challenge for festivals and events. With a super El Niño on the horizon, understanding how changing conditions could affect your event is more important than ever. Find out how you, your event or your artists can prepare and put countermeasures in place.
Music for Change: Building a More Equitable and Sustainable Industry
Bridges for Music, In Place of War, Tectroit and She Said So come together to explore how music can drive environmental action, gender equity, social justice and community development, and what lasting change looks like in practice.
The full program ADE so far can be found on ADE’s website and the complete program will be announced in the coming month. Individual tickets are available through ADE’s program, and the ADE Pro Pass is available here.
1996—2026: 30 Years of Driving Electronic Music Forward
Over the past three decades, ADE has grown to become the most influential breeding ground for electronic music; building the framework that helped a new genre to be recognised worldwide as an art form and a thriving business, into what is now an immense global industry. More specials, initiatives and events celebrating 30 Years of ADE will be unveiled throughout the coming months.
About the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation
The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing electronic music, its culture and its industry worldwide. The organisation devotes itself to stimulating development, innovation and talent, gathering the global industry and laying a foundation for future generations. The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The event continues to grow and develop each year, featuring over 3,300 artists throughout 1,200+ events in over 200 venues. The five-day event features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture, with dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture programme, live music and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam. More information about ADE can be found here.
ADE – Electronic Music Gathers Here
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
Founding partner: BumaStemra | Main partner: Heineken
Contact:
For more information or media partnerships contact Nikki McNeill.
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Amsterdam Dance Event reveals Second Wave with 1,500+ artists & DJs and counting for 30 YEARS ADE
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, has just revealed the second wave of its lineup, bringing the total so far to 1.500+ artists confirmed to perform for the monumental 30 YEARS ADE anniversary edition. Among the latest additions are Âme, Angel D'lite, Bad Boombox, BASHKKA, Ben Klock, Boris Acket, CARISTA, Colin Benders, DJ Stingray 313, Eric Prydz, HAAi, Het Nationale Ballet, Hunee, Kittin & The Hacker, Maceo Plex, Max Cooper, Miss Monique, Narciss, Paul Kalkbrenner, Scooter, Todd Terry, and many others.
With ADE 2026 nearing halfway completion, it continues to bridge club culture with cutting-edge art: Boris Acket presents the monumental installation EINDER, Het Nationale Ballet and ISH open ADE with Swan Lake Remixed for ADE, Dome Concerts returns to ARTIS Planetarium and adds Fabrique des Lumières with shows by Max Cooper, Colin Benders and more, and even the new ARTIS Aquarium joins ADE with an immersive 4DSOUND experience.
The iconic Gashouder also hosts standout shows by Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren b2b Benwal, Job Jobse, MOCHAKK CALLING and more, techno titan Paul Kalkbrenner brings his signature live concert experience to Theater Amsterdam with Loveland, and iconic group Scooter takes over Ziggo Dome with SCOOTER CRUSHES ADE.
ADE Pro Conference: major new artists & global music companies
- Jean-Michel Jarre is joined by Lady Starlight for Music & Machines, Marcel Dettmann joins Luciano on 3+ decades shaping electronic music, and other major artists taking on stage include rapper/entrepreneur Tinie Tempah, Nastia, Thys (Noisia), Kikelomo, and Sofia Kourtesis.
- 30 Years of ADE with key figures in ADE’s legacy, with Anna Knaup, Maria Jimenez, Richard Zijlma, Jan-Willem van de Ven, Gary Smith, Mariana Sanchotene, moderated by Dave Clarke
- Artists on AI: No-BS Roundtable with Boys Noise, BT, Dave Clarke, Mathame, and Portrait XO
- Insider Knowledge Series: SoundCloud joins Pro on breaking independent talent with Silva Bumpa, Google DeepMind on the future of music in the AI era; Believe Founder and CEO Denis Ladegaillerie on local artist development, legendary manager Troy Carter on next-gen artist management, and Warner Music on the future of music and publishing.
- ADE Startups returns, with 8 exceptional music-tech startups selected for the Chorus founder program: nowon, Smash, Sonura, AIDAR, Groovian, Exibeat, EventSynth, and zig~zag.
Major lineup drops by ADE promoters
- Awakenings reveals its full program across 8 shows at the SugarFactory, including Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, Benwal, DJ Gigola, DJ Heartstring, FUMI, Helena Lauwaert, JakoJako, Jeff Mills, Pegassi, Philippa Pacho, Prospa, and others.
- SPIELRAUM 55HRS at Club RAUM includes BASHKKA, Dasha Rush, DVS1, Mary Lake, Kittin & The Hacker, Octo Octa, Pariah, and many more.
- Audio Obscura reveals 40+ artists across multiple events, featuring Amelie Lens, Bad Boombox, LAMMER, Patrick Mason b2b SPFDJ , WhoMadeWho, and others.
The full ADE lineup is set to ultimately include more than 3,300 artists at 200+ venues across Amsterdam from October 21—25, 2026.
Among the first 45% of artists and DJs are:
A for Alpha (GB), Afrojack (NL), Ajuma (NL), Allat (GB), Alycia Bezgo (BE), Âme (DE), Andy (NL), Angel D'lite (GB), Anz (GB), Apollonia (FR), Bad Boombox (BG), Ben Klock (DE), Benny Rodrigues (NL), Bibi Seck (BE), Blasha (GB), Boris Acket (NL), Boris Brechja (DE), CARISTA (NL), Christian AB (GB), Cincity (NL), CJ Bolland (GB), Club Angel (AU), Colin Benders (NL), Daisy Weweh (UA), Dasha Rush (RU), Dave Clarke (NL), David Vunk (NL), DJ Chuckie (SR), DJ Gigola (DE), DJ Snake (FR), DJ Stingray 313 (DE), DJ Sweet6teen (DE), Donato Dozzy (IT), Dusky (GB), DVS1 (US), Dyed Soundorom (FR), DYEN (NL), East End Dubs (GB), Eddy De Clercq (BE), Egyptian Lover (US), Eric Prydz (SE), Estrella (NL), Ezequiel Arias (AR), Fleur Shore (GB), HAAi (AU), Hervé (CI), Het Nationale Ballet (NL), Hot Since 82 (GB), Hunee (DE), I Hate Models (FR), ISH Dance Collective (NL), ISIS (NL), JakoJako (DE), Jenny Cara (CH), Justin Jay (US), Kamma & Masalo (NL), Kepler (GB), Kerri Chandler (US), Kittin & The Hacker (FR), Kitty Amor (GB), Kyra Khaldi (NL), L.P. Rhythm (GB), Laura Meester (NL), Lena Willikens (DE), livwutang (US), Lobster (FR), Lola Haro (BE), Lola Palmer (UA), Low Steppa (GB), Lucky Done Gone (NL), Luke Alessi (AU), Luke Dean (GB), Luke Slater (GB), Maceo Plex (US), mad miran (NL), Major League DJz (ZA), Manda Moor (FR), Marie K (NL), MARRØN (NL), Mary Lake (NL), Max Cooper (GB), Max Dean (GB), Metropole Orkest (NL), Midland (GB), Mike Williams (NL), Miss Monique (UA), Mr. Belt & Wezol (NL), Naomi (DE), Narciss (DE), Ogazón (ES), Olive Anguz (GB), Oliver Heldens (NL), PAN-POT (DE), Paquita Gordon (IT), PARAMIDA (DE), Partiboi69 (AU), Patrick Mason (DE), Patrick Topping (GB), Paul Kalkbrenner (DE), Paul Van Dyk (DE), Peach (GB), PHIA (NL), Prunk (NL), Quest (IT), Richard Akingbehin (GB), Rødhåd (DE), S!RENE (NL), Salome (GE), Sandrien (NL), Sasha (GB), Scooter (DE), Sedef Adasi (DE), Seth Troxler (US), Shinedoe (NL), Sidney Charles (DE), Silva Bumpa (GB), Stella Zekri (FR), Suze Ijó (NL), Sweely (FR), The Lady Machine (BR), Thelma (CH), tINI (DE), Tinie Tempah (GB), Todd Terry (US), Torus (NL), Tsepo (NL), Twiena (NL), VNTM (NL), and many more.
The full program so far can be found on ADE’s website and the complete program will be announced in the coming months. Individual tickets are available through ADE’s program, and the ADE Pro Pass is available here.
1996—2026: 30 Years of Driving Electronic Music Forward
Over the past three decades, ADE has grown to become the most influential breeding ground for electronic music; building the framework that helped a new genre to be recognised worldwide as an art form and a thriving business, into what is now an immense global industry. More specials, initiatives and events celebrating 30 Years of ADE will be unveiled throughout the coming months.
About the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation
The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing electronic music, its culture and its industry worldwide. The organisation devotes itself to stimulating development, innovation and talent, gathering the global industry and laying a foundation for future generations. The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The event continues to grow and develop each year, featuring over 3,300 artists throughout 1,200+ events in over 200 venues. The five-day event features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture, with dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture programme, live music and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam. More information about ADE can be found here.
ADE – Electronic Music Gathers Here
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
Founding partner: BumaStemra | Main partner: Heineken
Contact
For more information or media partnerships contact Nikki McNeill.
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Amsterdam Dance Event reveals 250+ artists in first lineup release for 30 YEARS ADE
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, has just revealed the first wave of artists confirmed for its 30 YEARS ADE anniversary edition. The first names include Avalon Emerson, Benwal, Chlär, DJ Nobu, Eris Drew, Folamour, Freddy K, Fumi, Funk Assault, Jyoty, Kyle Starkey, Lammer, Marsolo, Novah, Octo Octa, Paige Tomlinson, Pegassi, Philippa Pacho, Prospa, Scooter, Skepta, Skin On Skin, Tjade, Yanamaste, and many more.
Recent highlights include Skepta returning in 2026 with an even larger Más Tiempo show at Warehouse Elementenstraat, David Guetta bringing his Monolith show to AMF, and iconic venue Gashouder finally back at ADE in its pre-opening season, as part of a broader new chapter for the venue. Eight shows are already confirmed, by Armin Van Buuren & Benwal, I Hate Models & Nico Moreno, Job Jobse, Mochakk, Franky Rizardo, Sammy Virji, and Josh Baker.
In addition, MOJO branches out in 2026 with two KI/KI 5 Hours shows and OUTWORLD - Klangkuenstler All Night Long At Ziggo Dome, as well as 30 YEARS ADE guest of honor Jean-Michel Jarre, 10 Years of STMPD RCRDS, and Unreal Germany at AFAS Live. Melkweg has confirmed the ADE Opening Concert: Kybba & Metropole Orkest, FACE 2 FACE, San Holo & Droeloe, Nimino, Starjunk 95, Dave Clarke Presents: 30 Years of ADE, a.o. Paradiso has so far revealed Malugi, State OFFF, Lawrence Hart, Speedy J presents STOOR Live, and more.
Major lineup drops by ADE promoters
Intercell reveals 65+ artists across 13 events, including Eris Drew, Lola Edo, Octo Octa, Fumi, Ines Isla, MCR-T, Cleopard2000, Olive Anguz, DJ Nobu, GiGi FM, I-RO, Philippa Pacho, Skin on Skin, SPFDJ, 999999999, Blanka, Freddy K, Phil Berg, Yanamaste, and others.
DGTL reveals 45+ artists across 7 events, including Folamour, Joris Voorn, Kevin de Vries, Miss Monique, NTO (live), Ashibah, EMILIJA, Faster Horses, Novah, Øtta, STAFFY, JAMIIE, Meera, Philou Louzolo, Tinlicker, Benwal, DJ EZ, Lammer, MPH, Olive Anguz, and others.
Into the Woods reveals 25+ artists including ANNĒ, Boss Priester, Clara Cuvé, Davyboi, Deer Jade, DJ BORING, ELIF, Essi, Freddi, Freddi, future.666, Gaskin, Jyoty, KELLAR, Kyle Starkey, Lamsi, Marsolo, newtone, Obskür, ØTTA, Sam Alfred, Young Marco, and others.
This first announcement marks the initial wave of ADE's program, set to ultimately include more than 3,000 artists at 200+ venues across Amsterdam from October 21—25, 2026.
Among the first 8% of artists and DJs are:
Adam Beyer (SE), Adriatique (CH), Aldonna (AU ), Alex Wann (FR), Amelie Lens (BE), Amémé (WA), Armin van Buuren (NL), Avalon Emerson (US), Bashkka (TR ), BELLA (NL), Bella Claxton (AU), Benwal (NL), Chlär (CH), Chloé Caillet (FR), Ciara Cuvé (DE), CLOUDY (DE), Cynthia Spiering (NL), Daria Kolosova (UA), David Guetta (FR), Davyboi (DE), DJ AYA (CH), DJ BORING (AU), DJ EZ (GB), DJ Heartstring (DE), DJ Nobu (JP), Eris Drew (US), Fafi Abdel Nour (NL), Faster Horses (GB), Fenrick (FR), FJAAK (DE), Folamour (FR), Franky Rizardo (NL), Freddy K (DE ), Fumi (US), Funk Assault (DE ), Gabrielle Kwarteng (US), Gaskin (GB), Girlsdontsync (GB), Helena Hauff (DE), Helena Lauwaert (BE), I-RO (TR), Isabella (CO), Jane Fitz (GB), Jeff Mills (US), Job Jobse (NL), Joris Voorn (NL), Joseph Capriati (IT), Josh Baker (GB), Jyoty (NL), KI/KI (NL), Klangkuenstler (DE), Korolova (UA), KUKO (DE), Kyle Starkey (GB), Lammer (NL), Lisa Korver (NL), Lola Edo (NL), Malugi (DE), Marcel Dettmann (DE), Marlon Hoffstadt (DE), Marsolo (NL), MCR-T (DE), Milion (NL), Mochakk (BR), MPH (GB), Ned Bennett (AU), Nico Moreno (FR), Novah (BE), Octo Octa (US), Omar+ (GB), Oppidan (GB), Oscar Mulero (ES), ØTTA (PT), Paige Tomlinson (GB), Pegassi (BE), Philippa Pacho (SE), Philou Louzolo (NL), Planetary Assault Systems (GB), Prospa (GB), Rene Wise (GB), Ryan Elliot (US), Saidah (GB), Sammy Virji (GB), Scooter (DE), Shanti Celeste (CL), Shimza (ZA), Skepta (GB), Skin On Skin (AU), SPFDJ (SE), Sultan + Shepard (CA), SUPERGLOSS (DE), The Blessed Madonna (US), The Martinez Brothers (US), Tinlicker (NL), Tjade (NL), Vieze Asbak (NL), Yanamaste (GE), and many more.
The full lineup so far can be found on ADE’s website and the complete program will be announced in the coming months. Individual tickets are available through ADE’s program, and the ADE Pro Pass is available here.
1996—2026: 30 Years of Driving Electronic Music Forward
Over the past three decades, ADE has grown to become the most influential breeding ground for electronic music; building the framework that helped a new genre to be recognised worldwide as an art form and a thriving business, into what is now an immense global industry. More specials, initiatives and events celebrating 30 Years of ADE will be unveiled throughout the coming months.
About the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation
The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing electronic music, its culture and its industry worldwide. The organisation devotes itself to stimulating development, innovation and talent, gathering the global industry and laying a foundation for future generations. The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The event continues to grow and develop each year, featuring over 3,300 artists throughout 1,200+ events in over 200 venues. The five-day event features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture, with dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture programme, live music and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam. More information about ADE can be found here.
ADE – Electronic Music Gathers Here
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
Founding partner: BumaStemra | Main partner: Heineken
Contact:
For more information or media partnerships, contact Nikki McNeill.
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
AGF Launch 'A Greener Live London' During London Climate Action Week
During London Climate Action Week 2026, A Greener Future (AGF) is uniting London's sustainability leaders to highlight the city's pioneering role in driving green innovation and best practice within live events. AGF is the not-for-profit organisation championing sustainability across the live events sector worldwide, for twenty years.
Working across some of the city's most iconic festivals and venues, which have achieved AGF Certification, including ABBA Voyage, American Express present BST Hyde Park, The O2 and OVO Arena Wembley - AGF are at the forefront of London’s greener live future, working hard behind the scenes to make it measurable and scalable.
“Real change is already happening across London’s live sector, supporting the City's ambition to become a leading destination for green events. London Climate Action Week is a good moment to spotlight how London venues and festivals are reducing their impacts and boosting their environments. To the backdrop of another heatwave across the UK, we hope this will inspire others to take action” says AGF Founder and CEO Claire O’Neill.
AGF’s ‘A Greener Live London’ highlights how London's live sector is leading the way when it comes to being a greener city for events, why climate action is important to these iconic places, and what they're doing to protect our environment.
The series covers varied topics including plastic pollution prevention, renewable energy, biodiversity and urban gardens, low emission travel, artists requesting plant based menus, and accessibility.
OVO Arena Wembley’s senior technical manager Tom Miller said the venue's climate commitments are no longer just about principle - they're about survival in an increasingly regulated industry. "As a venue, we are committed to operating as sustainably as possible, with environmental impact factored into our decision-making at every stage. It's something we're not only passionate about as a venue team, but we recognise the importance of this as an industry, too. Taking climate action now strengthens our reputation and aligns us with industry standards, and ensures we remain competitive as regulations and expectations evolve"
Sam Booth, Sustainability Director at AEG International, made clear that sustainability for a venue like The O2 is no longer optional - it's a business imperative. "Our fans want to come and experience a music gig without any guilt associated with it," Booth said. But it isn't just audiences pushing for change. Artists, brand partners, and staff - many of them young and values-driven - are all asking harder questions about the environmental credentials of the venues they work with or support.
Viewers can follow the series and send their suggestions for episodes at @AGreenerFuture_ on social media.
To learn more about the AGF Certification for events, venues and suppliers visit www.agreenerfuture.com
London Climate Week takes place from 20th - 28th June 2026
About AGF
AGF is a not-for-profit company committed to helping the events sector towards sustainability worldwide. AGF provides certification, education & training, consultancy, sustainable event management, and facilitates the exchange and implementation of good ideas. They share best practice for greener events, and how to not only prevent damage but actually enhance the environment. AGF provides independent assessment and verification of sustainability claims through the AGF Certification for festivals, venues, events and suppliers, sustainability diagnosis and detailed carbon footprinting. More info: www.agreenerfuture.com
Contact:
NIkki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicitry.co.uk
A Greener Future Reveal Festival Insights Across 4 Continents
AGF (A Greener Future) has shared insight into the sustainability actions, initiatives and highlights of festivals in 12 countries across Europe, Asia, North and South America.
Key takeaways from festivals assessed in 2025:
- 94% have a formal sustainable food & beverage policy
- 89% used reusable cups and 85% banned single-use plastic serveware
- 25% were fully powered by mains electricity, and battery usage continues to increase.
A Greener Future (AGF) reveals the festival sustainability trends from events that received the Greener Festival certification in 2025, providing insight into key impact areas such as energy & power, food & drink, waste & recycling, and travel & transport.
AGF assessed 24 festivals from 12 different countries including Austria, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Estonia, the United States, India, and Colombia. The 2025 cohort also included several events taking part in the AGF certification for the first time: the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival, Cordillera Festival in Colombia, Estonian Fashion Festival, and one of the world’s largest EDM music festivals: Ultra Miami.
The data collected through the certification gives insights into ongoing industry-wide trends and benchmarks for the global festival sector.
The insights demonstrate some encouraging statistics, with 85% of assessed events implementing a complete ban on single-use plastics and the average recycling rate across all festivals assessed was 56%, with 5 festivals achieving a recycling rate of over 70%.
Looking at food & beverage, 94% have a formal sustainable food & beverage policy, with vegan and vegetarian dishes representing on average 53% of all food served. In addition, 17% of festivals were 100% vegetarian or vegan.
The shift to lower-carbon power supply is also notable. A quarter of festivals were run entirely on mains electricity, and there is also a growing use of zero-emission temporary power: 17% indicated having some of their power supplied by on-site renewables or battery systems. While 71% still used generators for some or all of their power, nearly half of them (47%) used 100% HVO instead of diesel.
Claire O’Neill – CEO, A Greener Future: “Festivals are a microcosm of wider societies, and a place where we can do things better. Seeing the continued move away from fossil fuels, plastic, and industrial animal agriculture is very encouraging to see. We hope to see more festivals around the world stepping up to the mark in this summer”
Key Findings by Category:
Travel & Transport
- 92% monitor audience travel
- The average local audience rate across all assessed festivals was 49%
- 29% reported a local audience rate of over 70% (from within the city or region)
- On average, 63% of line ups were made up of domestic talent. A third of festivals recorded a line up consisting of over 70% domestic artists
Food & Beverage
- 17% of festivals are 100% vegetarian or vegan
- 94% have a formal sustainable food & beverage policy
- 89% used reusable cups
- 85% banned single-use plastic serverware
- Vegan and vegetarian dishes represented on average 53% of all food served (by weight), while 30% of dishes served were red-meat based
Power & Fuel Use
- 71% used generators for some or all of their power
- 47% of generator-using festivals used 100% HVO instead of diesel
- The average generator fuel efficiency was 2.1 kWh per litre
- 25% were fully powered by grid electricity
- 17% had over 5% of their power supplied by on-site renewables or battery systems
Waste & Recycling
- The average site recycling rate across all festivals assessed was 56%, with 5 festivals achieving a recycling rate of over 70%.
- The average waste generated per person per day (pppd) was 0.76 kg
- Camping festivals averaged 1.34 kg of waste pppd, while the average for non-camping festivals was nearly 2.5 times lower at 0.51 kg pppd.
Water & Sanitation
- The average recorded water consumption in 2025 was 10 litres pppd
- Camping festivals averaged 16.3 litres of water pppd, while non-camping festivals recorded an average of 6.3 litres pppd
Wider Sustainability
- 87% have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
- 95% have an environmental and/or sustainability policy
- 58% invest in nature-positive environmental project or carbon removals
- 100% have a dedicated sustainability manager or team
Note: Data based on all AGF 2025 assessed festivals who provided sufficiently complete data for analysis. 24 Festivals Assessed in 2025
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ESNS Announces First Speakers for 2027 Conference Programme
With the international music industry already looking ahead to ESNS27 in Groningen, ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) proudly reveals the first confirmed speakers for its 2027 conference. Bringing together artists, executives, policymakers and innovators from across Europe and beyond, the conference continues to be one of the leading platforms for conversations shaping the future of music.
Spotlight on Ireland
Ireland takes centre stage as the focus country for 2027. By focusing on Ireland, ESNS recognises the country’s strong investment in artists and forward-thinking music infrastructure. Among the special Irish guests already confirmed is Dan Lambert (manager Kneecap). He will unpack what it takes to break a band out of Ireland and achieve international success in today’s global music industry. Also, a panel including Angela Dorgan (First Music Contact) among others will focus on how Irish artists are supported through strategic state investment, such as a basic income for artists. The conversation will explore how this support has helped shape the success of Ireland’s music sector.
Additionally, Eleanor McGuinness (agent at Earth Agency), Will Rolfe (co-founder and booker All Together Now and In The Meadows) and Declan Forde (co-founder Electric Picnic) will take part in a panel discussion on the independent side of Ireland’s live music market, exploring the festivals, events and key players shaping the sector today.
The ESNS Conference is all about bringing people together to share ideas, challenge perspectives and shape the future of music. We're excited to announce the first speakers for ESNS27 and look forward to welcoming the international music industry back to Groningen in January." - Lisa Schoemaker (Head of Conference ESNS)
Music icons and industry leaders
The programme will feature a keynote interview with legendary Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, celebrating his 50-year career in music. Best known for his work with Vandenberg and as a member for 12 years during the peak period of the iconic rock band Whitesnake, Vandenberg will look back on his remarkable journey through the international rock scene and reflect on five decades of music. Also joining the conference programme is Karin de Groot, CEO of Dutch collective management organisation BumaStemra, and author and founder of Sound Diplomacy, Shain Shapiro who will introduce his upcoming book How Music Can Save the World.
ESNS is also proud to welcome FRÉ (Frederike Berendsen) and LORAL (Laura Overbeeke) of Music Declares Emergency Netherlands, who will present the workshop Your Unique Impact Training. The session explores ways music professionals can create meaningful change within the industry and beyond. In addition, the Country Music Association (CMA) will present a panel discussion on the growth of country music in Europe, how U.S. artists are approaching the European market, and the opportunities for European acts in Nashville, featuring Sina Hall (Promoter of C2C Berlin), and Wouter de Wilde (Greenhouse Talent). On top of that, Max Busin (Founder and CEO Gotobeat) will share insights into the role of data and AI in live music curation.
European discoverability study
One of the programme highlights is the panel debate on the recently published European Commission study Discoverability of Diverse European Cultural Content in the Digital Environment, with the confirmed participation of Martin Clarke, Project Manager at Panteia and research lead in this particular EU study. As streaming platforms and algorithms continue to shape listening habits, discoverability has become one of the music industry’s key challenges. During ESNS, Clarke will present the findings of the highly anticipated Discoverability Report in a discussion with policymakers, researchers, and music industry professionals from across Europe.
"As the music industry continues to evolve, staying connected has never been more important. ESNS offers a unique opportunity for music professionals to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections and explore new opportunities. We look forward to welcoming delegates to Groningen in January as the international music industry comes together once again." - Anna van Nunen (Managing Director ESNS)
About ESNS
ESNS is an independent platform dedicated to showcasing and accelerating European music talent worldwide. Its annual festival and conference will take place from 13-16 January 2027 in Groningen, the Netherlands. Hotel & Delegate Pass deals and Delegate Passes at a Medium Rate are now on sale. Additional hotel rooms will be released on 17 June, providing more accommodation options for delegates. Book early to secure the best available rates.
More conference speakers and programme announcements will follow in the coming months.
ESNS27 Tickets
Registrations for ESNS27 are now available. Purchase a Delegate Pass (at Medium rate) ESNS Delegate Passes include:
✓ Fast-lane access to 250+ showcases
✓ Full access to the ESNS Conference
✓ Networking lounges and hospitality options
✓ Access the ESNS Delegates Database
✓ Access ESNS Analytics for up-to-date artist data
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