Scottish Classical Sustainability Group

Scotland's classical music organisations promoting sustainable arts and sharing best practice. Environmental Sustainability Award Winner @scotnewmus 2021

[Scottish Classical Sustainability Group @ScottishCSG]

OUT NOW! International Travel Survey for Musicians.

International touring is a key part of the music industry - but it’s also one of its biggest sources of carbon emissions. Tell us your thoughts for the future here: https://t.co/m3OkRfBczQ

[pauline black @akapaulineblack]

@ISM_music

[Scottish Chamber Orchestra @SCOmusic]

Are you a musician based in the UK? Please share your experiences and thoughts on International touring via this online survey 👇🌍

[Scottish Classical Sustainability Group @ScottishCSG]

@chambermusicsct @BBCSSO @CCC_LoveMusic @LammermuirFest @LiveMusicNowSCO @NYCOScotland @SNJO2 @scottishmusic @sistemascotland @sequoiaduo @Sf_ensemble @NordicMusicDays @JuliesBicycle

[Scottish Classical Sustainability Group @ScottishCSG]

OUT NOW! International Travel Survey for Musicians.

International touring is a key part of the music industry - but it’s also one of its biggest sources of carbon emissions. Tell us your thoughts for the future here: https://t.co/m3OkRfBczQ

[Scottish Classical Sustainability Group @ScottishCSG]

@CCScotland @DrakeMusicScot @kathviolaplayer @MakingMusic_UK @musicatpaxton @NYOScotland @RCStweets @RSNO @SCOmusic @soundscotland @stmagnus @WeAreTheMU @ScotEnsemble @DunedinConsort @rednoteensemble @HEB_Ensemble @newmusscotland @edintfest @TheCumnockTryst @aborchestras

[The Strad @TheStradMag]

'The climate crisis presents us with a challenge, but also an immense opportunity and encouragement to find a different way forwards'

Read about string quartet Vulva Voce's debut European tour including only land-based travel and their overall mission

https://t.co/Me570Z9ERB

[Julie's Bicycle @JuliesBicycle]

Need some #MondayMotivation?

Have a look through our #CreativeClimateJustice Guide. It's an introduction that shares some key issues, ideas & concepts of climate and environmental justice >> https://t.co/dzXIHaJ1Ex

#CreativeClimateAction

[Julie's Bicycle @JuliesBicycle]

🌱Passionate about climate, culture and change?

We’ve rounded up some opportunities to inspire your #CreativeClimateAction in this🧵

✏️And you can sign up to our JB newsletter to receive a regular dose straight to your inbox >> https://t.co/EWsKBRqj6J

[The Climate Fringe 🌍 @ClimateFringe]

Scottish Government's new Climate Engagement Fund has launched! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🪙🌱

Fund will consider applications between £50,000 and £100,000 for larger scale engagement projects. Application deadline is 12 noon on Friday, 1st September.

Find out more and apply at https://t.co/0G0o3vyd2O

[Lisa Robertson @Lisa__Robertson]

So thrilled to be shortlisted alongside such fantastic composers! 🎶 Thanks to @Sf_ensemble for such a beautiful online premiere of the piece at such a difficult time during the pandemic 💜

[Vulva Voce @vulvavoce]

You may ask, in a climate crisis, what is the future of string quartet touring?

Tomorrow we embark on our debut #flightfree tour of Europe! We can't wait to slow down a little and appreciate travel from a different perspective - the land!

@FlightFreeUK @musicdeclares @rncmlive

[The Climate Fringe 🌍 @ClimateFringe]

The climate needs arts and culture!👩‍🎨🎭

Join @CCScotland's SPRINGBOARD local assembly in Orkney and form a powerful local network for creative climate action.

You can still join online!

📅 27 July
🗺️ Orkney and Online

More at:
https://t.co/pj04cHtPtb

[ABO @aborchestras]

It's #netzeroweek ♻️this week, raising awareness for how we can help the UK reach its Net Zero emissions target!

Following our contribution to @ScottishCSG's survey on train travel, we are encouraging our members to use public transport where possible, every little helps 💚

[Making Music - Scotland @MakingMusic_SC]

Very useful thinking on train travel for musicians, professional and leisure time.

[ABO @aborchestras]

Interesting results from a much needed report by @ScottishCSG of the difficulties involved in promoting more sustainable travel in the classical music sector.

Check out the outcome below!

[NYOS @NYOScotland]

Really pleased to be part of this great report from @ScottishCSG and to be supporting sector work on making our artform more sustainable.

[Red Note Ensemble @rednoteensemble]

The @ScottishCSG report on ‘Classical Music and Train Travel in Scotland 2022-23’ is now out!
Check it out and please share this important report presenting the barriers against greater use of train travel by the classical music sector: https://t.co/xPXE06x0vw

[LiveMusicNowScotland @LiveMusicNowSCO]

The @ScottishCSG launches new report ‘Classical Music and Train Travel in Scotland 2022-23’. Collated using learning from 30+ members, the report presents 5 key barriers preventing greater use of train travel by the classical music sector. Check it out: https://t.co/qJOHHbGWCW