Wed April 16
Solotech Studios Los Angeles, CA
Early-Bird $360 (-15%) — Available through February 28.
Fees and taxes included.
Summit registration includes keynote conversations, panels, breakout sessions, dedicated networking time, a plant-based lunch, snacks, a cocktail reception, and MSA 2025 membership.
MSA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. At least 75% of your registration fee is tax-deductible. A receipt will be sent to you following the summit.
Update
January 17, 2025 - In light of the immense tragedy unfolding in our own backyards, we’ve decided to move the Music Sustainability Summit (MSS 25) and shift the focus of Feb 3 to an important conversation on the LA Wildfires: the causes, effects, and the future of our community, devastated by climate disaster.
We’ll be hosting an hour-long virtual industry forum, focused on the LA wildfires, on Feb 3.
Register for free here
Our original, in-person Music Sustainability Summit, with a global industry focus, will happen on April 16 at Solotech Studios in Hollywood, CA. Hold on to your registration, it will be honored for the new date.
“We collectively represent a variety of companies and organizations, but we are one industry and we need to present a united front during moments of crisis,” said Amy Morrison, co-founder and CEO of the Music Sustainability Alliance (MSA), an LA-based organization. “This is a moment to come together to show the many ways the music industry is responding to this disaster."
We hope you’ll join us virtually February 3, and in person on April 16.
The forum will feature distinguished speakers in climate science, artists, activists, and others involved in assessing risk and identifying solutions in this emerging era of climate catastrophes. We will also hear from several of our industry partners who are providing resources to those in need.
There is nothing normal about this “new normal” that we live in. Wildfires of this magnitude are not natural disasters, they are climate change fueled disasters. Our work at MSA continues to establish solutions for the music industry to overcome the climate crisis. The fires reinforce our commitment to continue working tirelessly towards providing resources, tools, convening, education, and support for our music community and the communities they touch.
Keynotes, Panels & Breakouts
Stay tuned for speakers, panel updates and schedule details
C-suite Conversation: What it Takes to Prioritize Sustainability
A conversation with a music-industry executive about what drives sustainability in today’s C-suite, the priority it is given compared to various other issues, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for the industry.
Beyond Backlash: The High Stakes of Climate Advocacy
What happens when speaking about climate change means risking it all? In an era of extreme weather and polarizing reactions, artists and their teams are navigating uncharted waters. Join us as we delve into advocacy communications, and what it takes to support and safeguard musicians championing the planet.
The Critical Role of Production Design
Sustainable music production begins at the design and tour planning stages. It requires early-stage collaboration among designers, managers, production managers and vendors. It also requires buy-in from the top. We’ll dig into what works, the challenges and key considerations.
Power Shift: The Evolving Landscape of Clean Energy
Each year, clean energy technologies improve in both price and performance—but are they ready to take center stage? This panel of pioneers shares where these solutions work best, where they fall short, and lessons learned from the trenches.
Waste Not, Play On: Tackling the Trash Problem
The live music industry has long relied on a throwaway model—disposable serveware, merch, cups, banners, and uneaten food. This panel reveals the true scale of the industry's waste problem, debunks common myths, and offers practical tools and solutions to reduce its waste footprint.
Behind the Tracks: Music Production, Delivery, and Consumption
The record industry isn’t generally seen as a major environmental offender, but like all industries they are being pressured to reduce their impacts — everything from packaging to recycled and renewable vinyl to the significant energy use from streaming services. What, exactly, are these players doing to meet the moment?
Can Live Music Weather the Storm? Economic Climate Impacts on Touring
Ready for a reality check? From rising costs & risks to disrupted touring routes, climate change is reshaping the economics of live entertainment. Get the inside track from experts on how they're adapting operations to meet this reality.
Nature Speaks and Takes the Stage
Long before musicians, nature created the first music—and now, the music industry is recognizing her as a vital collaborator in addressing the climate crisis. By crediting Mother Earth as a co-writer, the music industry is generating royalties for conservation. Join us and explore the groundbreaking initiatives that honor the connection between music and the natural world.
Entertainment Allies: Strategies in Film, Sports and Broadway
For over two decades, Hollywood studios, Broadway productions, and professional sports leagues have been building robust sustainability programs. Their achievements and lessons offer valuable guidance to help the music industry progress faster and more effectively while engaging audiences.
Wear the Change: Rethinking Merch
Even the most well-intentioned artists struggle with how to offer their merchandise more sustainably. How are artists and their team making responsible decisions? Discover how they balance financial, creative, and environmental priorities to find practical solutions.