Climate change is an urgent and pressing reality. The CLMA has developed Sustainable Live to enable easy, cost-effective access to sustainable solutions for live music businesses.

Join us in December 2024 for the Sustainable Live online workshop series to learn about practical tools and actionable strategies for implementing environmentally sustainable practices in your workplace.

 Access to these sessions is FREE for CLMA Members
Non-Member Fee: $49.00 + tax per session or $120.00 + tax for entire series (three sessions)

These sessions will be delivered in English.

Session 1. Sustainable Venues Made Simple: Actionable Tools for Going Green
December 04, 2024 – 1:00 pm ET

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) will break down sustainability, explaining its relevance to music venues and offering actionable ideas you can implement.

About the Presenters:

  • Emily Lindahl is the Senior Manager of Sustainability at Oak View Group and GOAL. She works with GOAL Members to develop and evolve their unique sustainability platforms, goals, and action plans. She also works with members to effectively communicate on sustainability and activate their work.

  • Kristen Fulmer is a sustainability expert, focused on maximizing performance and promoting health and wellbeing within the built environment. Kristen leads Oak View Groups corporate sustainability strategy as well as OVG's Sustainability Service business, GOAL.

Session 2. Sustainable Festivals in Action: Lessons from Guelph’s Hillside Festival
December 06, 2024 – 1:00 pm ET

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.

About the Presenter:

  • Kate Johnston has over 20 years of experience in arts and culture management, and has been in the Executive Director role with Guelph's award-winning Hillside Festival since 2023.

Session 3. Empowering Sustainable Events In Canada: Resources for Your Live Music Event
December 10, 2024 – 1:00 pm ET

This session will delve 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.

About the Presenters:

  • Natalie is the recipient of numerous awards for her work in reducing the ecological impact of events of all sizes and types. She is in the Canadian Meetings & Events Hall of fame and is the founder of The Sustainable Events Forum. Her goal is to help as many people as possible to become knowledgeable and effective climate advocates.

  • As Executive Director of Destination Stewardship, Melissa provides strategic leadership and visioning of their Tourism Master Plan, taking the 10-year strategy from paper to reality. This work is focused on destination growth and development with the goal of respecting, supporting, and improving the local and global environments.

  • Marie Zimmerman is one of the founding members of the Guelph Fab 5, a collective of local arts festivals. She has a passion for the tourism industry as well as for sustainability, education, and arts and culture, which she brings to her new role as Director of Projects and Partnerships with Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4). In 2024, she was honoured with a Woman of Distinction Award for her changemaking work.

This project is supported by FACTOR, the Government of Canada (gouvernement du Canada), and Canada’s private radio broadcasters, and by Ontario Creates.