Massive Attack detail Act 1.5 show with aims to set new standards for the decarbonisation of live music

In a week when climate scientists reported that, for the first time, the world has baked for 12 consecutive months in temperatures 1.5C greater than their average pre-fossil fuel era, Massive Attack and the ACT 1.5 project have announced further detail of multiple production measures designed to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions as much as is possible, in all scopes.

“The ACT 1.5 event in August may be the last time we play Bristol, so we’ve put a lot of attention into making sure the experience is as rich as possible. The show itself is a transgressive leap in our collaboration with Adam Curtis and United Visual Artists that we’re really excited to present," the band explains. "The show production is pioneering in all aspects of decarbonisation and will create a blueprint for the way live shows can be produced. The scale of innovations and emissions reductions will speak for themselves. It’s a special moment for multiple reasons, and we cannot wait to see you all there.”

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Among the decarbonisation measures are plans to have five show special trains operating one hour after the Network Rail schedule is closed – with routes predicated on anonymised ticket holder postcode data, with free electric shuttle buses. 100% plant-based food outlets, using localised food supply chain, and reusable cup system on all bars, encouraging audience to bring their own reusables containers. Majority of the lighting towers will be solar powered, with the remainder powered by 100% waste product, and LED and low energy/ efficient lighting will be prioritised for all stage production and artistic lighting.

There will also be the creation of a new, permanent climate resilient woodland of 19,150 native oak trees in James Wood, near Taunton – 44 miles from Bristol. The land comprises 85 acres of former farmland and unmanaged woodland and provides education, carbon capture, flood resilience and a rich area of biodiversity.