A new generation of national and local laws will increasingly affect the music industry, as jurisdictions seek to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution, curb solid waste, conserve water and achieve other outcomes. The result may impact everything from trucking and logistics to foodservice operations to fan travel, upending long-standing industry practices. At the same time, there are opportunities for the industry to influence future regulations as well as advocate to eliminate existing rules that inhibit greener practices. Insight and advice from legal and policy experts.

Can concerts and festivals truly be waste-free? Join us online for a discussion with innovators leading the way.

The mountains of trash produced at concerts and festivals have long been a sore spot for the industry. Whose responsibility is it to make the changes needed? Solutions are out there and becoming increasingly cost-competitive, creating new opportunities for artists, venues and promoters to reduce or eliminate waste while engaging and educating fans. Making these changes isn’t easy, and can require new vendors, contractual arrangements and training of both staff and fans.

Artists have a unique power to speak directly to fans and influence their taste, style, and values. In today's polarized society, where trolling and cancel culture are rampant, advocacy can be a delicate balancing act. How are artists navigating this? What are best practices? In this episode, three expert communicators share their experiences in using the power of music and their platforms to move audiences.