Climate crisis

The megatrends shaping the future of the world affect the music industry in many ways, the most obvious of these being the pervasiveness of technology. Experts interviewed by FMQ view technological advancements basically as positive, but unless the industry proves itself capable of adapting to the ongoing changes, the greatest threat to the music industry may be the industry itself.

Curbing the climate crisis will require urgent action everywhere, including the music business. But how difficult is it to translate words into deeds for someone whose entire career is based on touring, which carries a massive carbon footprint?