The role of Canadian orchestras in taking environmental action
Date: 25 March 2025, Online
Time: 12:00-1:00pm Eastern time
Interpretation: French simultaneous interpretation is available at this session.
This is the first webinar of a 3-webinar series. Stay tuned for the dates and times of the next webinars!
This is a pivotal moment for environmental action, and orchestras can play a unique and powerful role in driving necessary change. But how best to focus our efforts for genuine impact? In this first of three free webinars, our guest expert, Richard Phillips of Julie’s Bicycle – a prominent nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing climate action in the cultural sector – will share insights on how orchestras can drive positive change and reap the benefits of environmental stewardship.
Whether you’re an expert in eco-sustainability or just getting started, you’re welcome to this interactive session. Your voice matters! You’ll have the chance to influence the topics covered in the following webinars.
Don’t miss out—register now and be part of the movement toward greener orchestras!
Presenter: Richard Phillips, Climate Change Specialist
Richard Phillips is a Climate Change Specialist for the music sector at culture and climate non-profit, Julie’s Bicycle. Richard works on sustainability initiatives across the live and recorded sides of the music industry. He is deeply embedded in the sector, working with festivals and venues, labels and tours.
Richard provides expert advice on decarbonization strategies and delivers practical environmental action toolkits, technical carbon footprinting and more. He works in partnership with events such as the BRIT Awards, record label associations such as IMPALA, and sustainable festival network Vision:2025 on research projects for outdoor events. His most recent work includes leading a national pilot testing new environmental standards for outdoor events, covering 10 cities and 60 events.
Richard is motivated by collaborative action on the climate crisis that can unlock the potential of the creative industries to inspire societal change.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.