In the second half of our first series, join Communications Officer Hermione Kellow as she explores some of the most pertinent issues currently being faced by the modern classical music industry. In this episode, she explores the pressing matter of climate change, addressing concerns around sustainability and the impact that the industry may be having on the wider world.

In this episode she invites Chris Spinato (communications manager for American non-profit environmental organisation REVERB), Paddy Dillon (Co-Ordinator for UK based initiative The Theatre Greenbook), John Warner (Founder of Orchestra for the Earth) and Richard Heason (Co-Director of Southbank Sinfonia at St John’s Smith Square) to comment on the issue, exploring various aspects of the climate crisis impacted by live entertainment. 

To find out more about our guests/organisations:

REVERB: https://reverb.org/sustainabletouring/ 

No More Blood Wood Campaign: https://reverb.org/campaign/no-more-blood-wood/ 

Orchestra for the Earth: https://www.orchestrafortheearth.co.uk/ 

Theatre Greenbook: https://theatregreenbook.com/ 

For more information on our organisation head to our website and connect with us on social media!

Website: https://www.southbanksinfonia.co.uk/home/ & https://www.sjss.org.uk/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southbanksinfonia/ & https://www.instagram.com/stjohnssmithsquare/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/southbanksinf & https://twitter.com/StJohnsSmithSq 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SouthbankSinfonia/ & https://www.facebook.com/stjohnssmithsquare 

Produced and hosted by Hermione Kellow

Edited by Ben Eshmade

Music beds composed by Luke English