With summer in full swing, festivals, gigs and cultural events are popping up across the city. But with temporary infrastructure, crowds, tech, and waste - how do we reduce the environmental impact of our live creative events? And how do we adopt and promote a sustainable culture within creative work?
On Wednesday 23 July, Creative Cardiff is partnering with Media Cymru on two events focused on low-carbon, environmentally friendly approaches to working in the creative sector (How to be a Greenlancer) and managing cultural events (Creative Cuppa).
Media Cymru Producer, Greg Mothersdale, who is helping organise the day, says:
This day is a fantastic opportunity to enhance the sustainable culture within the creative sector in South Wales. It will provide environmentally focussed knowledge and support for freelancers and SMEs, it addresses 2 of the key takeaways from the Screen New Deal Transformation plan: Wales which is a recognised industry plan we are implementing in Wales: Training, collaboration and culture.
I’m delighted to see Picture Zero and Hope Solutions will be here to share their highly regarded expertise and insights.
In the morning: How to be a Greenlancer
If you are a freelancer working in the creative industries and interested in making some savings to your pocket as well as the planet, join us in person for our free interactive session at 10:00 on Wednesday 23 July.
While eco-anxiety continues to evolve along with the effects of climate change, it’s never been a more important time for creative freelancers (self-employed or PAYE) to adopt and incorporate sustainable practices in their everyday lives.
Delivered by Picture Zero, ‘How to be a Greenlancer’ is an engaging, straightforward guide on how you can be more environmentally focussed and finance-savvy on a very personal level.
The workshop offers practical advice on how freelancers can be more environmentally focused and cost-efficient across:
- Working from home
- Digital/online presence
- Travel and transport
- Office spaces
Book your place on 'How to be a Greenlancer'.
In the afternoon: Creative Cuppa with Hope Solutions
Each month, Creative Cardiff hosts a free-to-attend networking event for creatives. In line with our overarching focus for July (managing events), Creative Cardiff and Media Cymru will be hosting a Creative Cuppa with Hope Solutions on 'sustainability at live events'.
Hope Solutions is a specialist sustainability consultancy working at the forefront of climate action in the media, entertainment, music and cultural industries.
With decades of experience, a wide-reaching creative network and a clear, evidence-based approach, they’ve become trusted partners to some of the world’s most high-profile projects including: Glastonbury, Coldplay, The Earthshot Prize and Radio 1's Big Weekend.
We'll be joined by Hope Solution's Live Events Manager Bryonie Mathews, who brings a hands-on approach to supporting festivals and live events clients with tactical sustainability strategy, solution implementation, and impact measurement. Her focus on practical, scalable solutions ensures long-term environmental improvements.
Book your place on 'Creative Cuppa: Sustainable live events'.
More information
Both events are free to attend and take place in the same space (Bute Building, Cardiff University). Although both events are part of a programme, you’ll need to register separately to attend both. There’s a one-hour break between sessions. Attending both the morning and afternoon events is encouraged, but not required.
If you'd like any further information about either of these events, please email creativecardiff@cardiff.ac.uk.