Sustainable Live provides the live music sector with practical, cost-effective strategies and resources to support sustainability efforts.
The program focuses on the intersection of climate and live music through two key areas: climate mitigation and climate adaptation.
climate contingency roadmap
for outdoor concerts and festivals
November 2025. Live music events – especially outdoor ones – are increasingly vulnerable to disruptions from wildfires, floods, storms, and extreme heat, becoming a defining challenge for our sector.
As a response, the CLMA is currently undertaking a national initiative to assess the impacts of weather-related disruptions on live music events in Canada and build on those findings to develop a robust Climate Contingency Roadmap, composed of practical, accessible tools to plan for and respond to climate disruptions.
The final Climate Contingency Roadmap is planned to be comprised of five core elements:
Site Selection and Climate Preparedness Toolkit
Insurance Backgrounders
Planning Templates
Emergency Services Primers
Overview of Technology Aids
To learn more about the project and how to get involved, contact Sergio Emilio Parra at sparra@canadianlivemusic.ca
Calgary Folk Fest by Mitra Samavaki
empowering your sustainability journey
All CLMA members get access to exclusive benefits and resources for plug & play eco-solutions from our partners:
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TerraCycle is a global leader in recycling, offering specialized solutions tailored for venues and events. Learn more about their specialized services for live music events here.
CLMA members get 15% off when purchasing their services through the link available in our Member Portal and applying the exclusive promo code.
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Muuse offers premium reusable dishware rentals for concerts, festivals, and venues looking to ditch disposables and enhance their sustainability efforts.
CLMA members get 10% off when mentioning CLMA in theirorder inquiry!
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Founded in 2019, Cupko was the first Canadian company of reusable cups and containers and has helped hundreds of businesses reduce their environmental footprint.
Elevate your brand and demonstrate your commitment to sustainability with Cupko premium reusable cups and customized, quality containers.
CLMA members get 15% off when using the exclusive promo code available in our Member Portal.
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La Tablée des Chefs is a national nonprofit organization working to fight food insecurity and promote food autonomy.
For over 20 years, their food recovery program has helped venues, festivals, and hospitality partners to safely redistribute surplus food to community food banks.
Contact La Tablée des Chefs to learn how to reduce food waste and maximize community impact!
Interested in partnering with the CLMA to facilitate eco-solutions in live music? Let’s talk!
Stay tuned for more to come.
Shambhala Music Festival 2022 by Don Idio Visuals
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O'LAND offers fan-centric water refill stations that reduce wait times, and keep guests safely hydrated with filtered water. With sleek, modern designs and brand-centric marketing benefits, O'LAND stations enhance the flow and the $$$ stream towards your event by attracting sponsorships—so you can focus on the music while we handle the pour. If you don't have any sponsors in mind, let us know, we might be able to match you with some of ours!
CLMA members get special discounts over rentals and purchases when using the discount code available in our Members Portal!
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Want to lead the change towards more sustainable events? A Greener Future (AGF) is offering CLMA members an exclusive 10% discount on its internationally recognised Online Assessor Training.
More info: AGF Training Application Page
Questions? Ready to apply?: Mention this CLMA offer at training@agreenerfuture.com to access this discounted course.
watch the webinar
Hear from Sustainable Live partners: TerraCycle, O’Land, A Greener Future, and La Tablée des Chefs as they showcase innovative products and services and walk you through exclusive member benefits.
Tap into practical, ready-to-use eco-solutions and be part of the collective shift toward a more sustainable future for our sector.
PAST SUSTAINABLE LIVE SESSIONS
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Sustainability is an exciting and expansive topic, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of where to start. In this session, the team at GOAL (Green Operations and Advanced Leadership) broke down sustainability, explaining its relevance to music venues and offering actionable ideas you can implement.
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For over 40 years, Hillside Festival in Guelph, Ontario, has been a pioneer in sustainability for outdoor music festivals. Join Executive Director Kate Johnston as she delves into Hillside’s innovative green initiatives, offering valuable lessons you can apply to your own events.
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This session delved into the practical strategies and partnerships available to make your festival eco-friendly. From securing public and private resources to building meaningful sustainability sponsorships, The Sustainable Events Forum (TSEF) team will equip you with the tools to fund your initiatives with integrity and avoid greenwashing.
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Watch this engaging conversation with Lara Seaver, Director of Touring & Projects at REVERB, as we explore the opportunities and challenges live music operators face in making their events more environmentally sustainable. Learn how to implement green riders at your events, build partnerships with eco-advocate artists, and maintain cost-effective, logistically viable productions — all while reducing your environmental impact and inspiring change.
CLMA members have free access to all Sustainable Live sessions via our Member Portal.
Non-members can purchase session recordings from our online store.
The CLMA has created the Sustainability Hub —a growing resource for the Canadian live music industry—highlighting key initiatives by businesses and organizations across Canada and beyond to tackle the climate crisis.
Learn more here.
sustainability hub
This project is supported by FACTOR, the Government of Canada (gouvernement du Canada), and Canada’s private radio broadcasters, and by Ontario Creates.
