Scotland's classical music organisations promoting sustainable arts and sharing best practice. Environmental Sustainability Award Winner @scotnewmus 2021

Joined February 2021
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OUT NOW! International Travel Survey for Musicians. International touring is a key part of the music industry - but it’s also one of its biggest sources of carbon emissions. Tell us your thoughts for the future here: forms.gle/EFjSdQ38pBG4WRBRA
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Scottish Classical Sustainability Group retweeted
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OUT NOW! International Travel Survey for Musicians. International touring is a key part of the music industry - but it’s also one of its biggest sources of carbon emissions. Tell us your thoughts for the future here: forms.gle/EFjSdQ38pBG4WRBRA
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Scottish Classical Sustainability Group retweeted
Are you a musician based in the UK? Please share your experiences and thoughts on International touring via this online survey 👇🌍
OUT NOW! International Travel Survey for Musicians. International touring is a key part of the music industry - but it’s also one of its biggest sources of carbon emissions. Tell us your thoughts for the future here: forms.gle/EFjSdQ38pBG4WRBRA
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OUT NOW! International Travel Survey for Musicians. International touring is a key part of the music industry - but it’s also one of its biggest sources of carbon emissions. Tell us your thoughts for the future here: forms.gle/EFjSdQ38pBG4WRBRA
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14 Aug 2023
'The climate crisis presents us with a challenge, but also an immense opportunity and encouragement to find a different way forwards' Read about string quartet Vulva Voce's debut European tour including only land-based travel and their overall mission thestrad.com/news/string-qua…
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Need some #MondayMotivation? Have a look through our #CreativeClimateJustice Guide. It's an introduction that shares some key issues, ideas & concepts of climate and environmental justice >> tinyurl.com/3yjnwhvs #CreativeClimateAction
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🌱Passionate about climate, culture and change? We’ve rounded up some opportunities to inspire your #CreativeClimateAction in this🧵 ✏️And you can sign up to our JB newsletter to receive a regular dose straight to your inbox >> tinyurl.com/yuhu7ndj
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Scottish Government's new Climate Engagement Fund has launched! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🪙🌱 Fund will consider applications between £50,000 and £100,000 for larger scale engagement projects. Application deadline is 12 noon on Friday, 1st September. Find out more and apply at gov.scot/publications/climat…
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So thrilled to be shortlisted alongside such fantastic composers! 🎶 Thanks to @Sf_ensemble for such a beautiful online premiere of the piece at such a difficult time during the pandemic 💜
The @PRSforMusic Award for Large-scale Work @Lisa__Robertson , Amidst the rising tides - we rise @AileenSweeney94 , Winter @ErrollynWallen Wallen, Dido’s Ghost
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You may ask, in a climate crisis, what is the future of string quartet touring? Tomorrow we embark on our debut #flightfree tour of Europe! We can't wait to slow down a little and appreciate travel from a different perspective - the land! @FlightFreeUK @musicdeclares @rncmlive
31 Jul 2023
Announcing the plot twist to our upcoming European Tour! Trains! 🚂 In a commitment to the environment and sustainability, we're doing the whole trip via land travel! 😎 A massive thank you to @rncmlive for supporting us in making this possible! @CCScotland @JuliesBicycle
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The climate needs arts and culture!👩‍🎨🎭 Join @CCScotland's SPRINGBOARD local assembly in Orkney and form a powerful local network for creative climate action. You can still join online! 📅 27 July 🗺️ Orkney and Online More at: climatefringe.org/events/spr…
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Scottish Classical Sustainability Group retweeted
5 Jul 2023
It's #netzeroweek ♻️this week, raising awareness for how we can help the UK reach its Net Zero emissions target! Following our contribution to @ScottishCSG's survey on train travel, we are encouraging our members to use public transport where possible, every little helps 💚
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Scottish Classical Sustainability Group retweeted
Very useful thinking on train travel for musicians, professional and leisure time.
OUT NOW! 'Classical Music and Train Travel in Scotland 2022-23'. Collated using learning from our 30 members, the report highlights 5 key barriers currently preventing greater use of train travel by Scotland's classical music sector. Check it out: creativecarbonscotland.com/s…
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Scottish Classical Sustainability Group retweeted
29 Jun 2023
Interesting results from a much needed report by @ScottishCSG of the difficulties involved in promoting more sustainable travel in the classical music sector. Check out the outcome below!
OUT NOW! 'Classical Music and Train Travel in Scotland 2022-23'. Collated using learning from our 30 members, the report highlights 5 key barriers currently preventing greater use of train travel by Scotland's classical music sector. Check it out: creativecarbonscotland.com/s…
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Scottish Classical Sustainability Group retweeted
29 Jun 2023
Really pleased to be part of this great report from @ScottishCSG and to be supporting sector work on making our artform more sustainable.
OUT NOW! 'Classical Music and Train Travel in Scotland 2022-23'. Collated using learning from our 30 members, the report highlights 5 key barriers currently preventing greater use of train travel by Scotland's classical music sector. Check it out: creativecarbonscotland.com/s…
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The @ScottishCSG report on ‘Classical Music and Train Travel in Scotland 2022-23’ is now out! Check it out and please share this important report presenting the barriers against greater use of train travel by the classical music sector: creativecarbonscotland.com/s…
OUT NOW! 'Classical Music and Train Travel in Scotland 2022-23'. Collated using learning from our 30 members, the report highlights 5 key barriers currently preventing greater use of train travel by Scotland's classical music sector. Check it out: creativecarbonscotland.com/s…
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The @ScottishCSG launches new report ‘Classical Music and Train Travel in Scotland 2022-23’. Collated using learning from 30 members, the report presents 5 key barriers preventing greater use of train travel by the classical music sector. Check it out: bit.ly/SCSGinfo
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Scottish Classical Sustainability Group retweeted
We were delighted to contribute to this vital survey of the challenges involved in moving towards more sustainable travel in our industry. Congrats to all our colleagues involved with @ScottishCSG - we look forward to working with you all to implement key changes.
OUT NOW! 'Classical Music and Train Travel in Scotland 2022-23'. Collated using learning from our 30 members, the report highlights 5 key barriers currently preventing greater use of train travel by Scotland's classical music sector. Check it out: creativecarbonscotland.com/s…
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