Green Gigging: Carbon neutral musicians

Australian company, Easy Being Green, is on the look out for musicians and event managers to speak out and take a stand on climate change. Formed by Nic Frances and Paul Gilding, both business activists on climate change, Easy Being Green uses energy saving projects to cut the greenhouse gas pollution created by musicians.

"Your actions as a musician or event manager have a direct impact on climate change. At a gig, for example, greenhouse gas pollution is produced by activities like moving people and equipment, powering the PA system and lighting the stage, not to mention transporting fans to the venue" Easy Being Green says on their website.

"When you decide to go Carbon Neutral, you are asking Easy Being Green to put your money towards cutting the exact amount of greenhouse gas pollution that you have created. We do this by running energy-saving projects in communities, including the installation of energy-saving light bulbs and water-saving showerheads."

For $19.50 bands can to make a small gig Carbon Neutral, offsetting almost one tonne of greenhouse gas pollution according to the company. A large gig with over 1000 patrons and high level electricity use costs 88.50 AUD.

Offsetting the pollution caused by creating an album is also possible, costing around three cents for each compact disc you produce.

Artists taking advantage of the album offset are able to use Easy Being Green's Carbon Neutral logo on their artwork to show fans they care for the environment.

Eric Prydz, Flowdynamics, and Sam Burke are just some of the musicians who have used Easy Being Green's services.

For more information, check out Easy Being Green's Carbon Neutral Musicians page.