These days it seems everyone wants to be a little greener. Our favourite musicians are no exception, with plenty of the industry’s hottest stars supporting environmentally friendly events. Next Saturday it’s Earth Hour, where folks all around the country will turn their lights out for an hour from 8 pm. The initiative looks to raise awareness of the dangers of greenhouse gas emissions.
Silverchair, Jimmy Barnes, Rolf Harris, Missy Higgins, Kate Ceberano, Natalie Imbruglia, Pete Murray, The Veronicas, Katie Noonan, Ben Lee, Tex Perkins, and Vanessa Amorosi are just some of the stars who will participate in this great event. Earth Hour director Andy Ridley said their involvement is a great help to the cause.
“Celebrities can carry a message to a mass audience,” he explained to PerthNow. Earth Hour’s message is that everyone needs to take responsibility to address climate change. So whether you are Silverchair, an accountant, a father, a politician, or a CEO, Earth Hour is something you can take part in.”
Earth Hour started last year in Sydney, and has spread this year to become a global movement. All you’ve got to do to take part is turn off your lights for one hour from 8 pm on March 29. Too easy!
Then in April we’ve got the Climate Festival travelling down the East Coast. This cool event hopes to raise awareness of climate change and the impact it has on young people.
Tommy Lee (yes that Tommy Lee) and DJ Aero will headline with their surprising blend of percussion and electronica. Then we’ve got some of the best party bands from Australia and the rest of the world, like Junkie XL, DJ T, Klaas, Supafly, Seany B, Resin Dogs, and The Scientists of Modern Music.
100% of the profits will benefit The Wilderness Society, and $3 from every ticket sold will make sure the events are completely carbon neutral. But that’s not all. Vendors will sell organic food and merchandise, stalls will help educate folks about the environment, and there’ll also be plenty of recycling bins on hand.
The Climate Festival will visit Birrarung Marr in Melbourne on 5 April, the Big Top at Sydney’s Luna Park on 6 April, and Brisbane’s River Stage on April 12. Tickets are available now for $75 plus booking fees from Moshtix (Sydney and Melbourne) and Ticketmaster (Brisbane).
