Nasty Magazine: Soundscapes vol.92
“I think I have a pretty high standard for music, or rather just a very specific taste"
The Planet Is Our Only Dancefloor
A worrying statistic was published in 2021, offering a stark insight into the damaging impact that we – as rave-goers, city-hoppers and travelling musicians – make on the world. It revealed that in 2019, 1000 touring DJs took more than 51,000 flights around the world, tallying up to an equivalent amount of CO2 produced by over 20,000 households in a year. Sounds a little daunting, right?
In the wake of the recent Earth Day, mentions of global warming have more than likely made their way onto your phone screen, bringing startling statistics that further open your eyes to the damage being done to our planet. While the pandemic took focus as a more immediate threat and slowed down emissions for a time, as we head out the other side, tackling the climate emergency must be a primary concern. This year, the music industry is laying out stepping stones to a more sustainable future amidst the first full festival season since 2019 for most across the globe and the longest Ibiza season ever.
With sustainability at the forefront of this summer’s events planning, Gemma Ross investigates how the dance music community is making an eco-friendly festival season a priority.
