Green Music Australia invites climate-conscious music lovers of all kinds to come together for an afternoon of live music, climate chat, and old-fashioned getting-to-know-each-other amongst the serene surrounds of Brunswick musical oasis Tempo Rubato.

Hosted by musician and GMA community organiser Tim Shiel (ex-Double J / triple j / 3RRR), this event is designed as a safe space for musicians, music workers and music fans who are passionate about climate action to spend time together in mutual support and solidarity.

What to expect:

Presentations and panel discussions featuring experts on music & climate
Live performances from friends of Green Music Australia, including on Tempo Rubato's beautiful 102-key Stuart & Sons handmade concert grand piano
Generous amounts of time for making conversation with friends new and old
Small group circles for making closer connections & brainstorming collective climate action

Meet our team, make some new connections or strengthen existing ones, and learn how to plug in to the climate movement in your own way.

Program

Time	Main space	Bar space
1pm		Doors open
1:30pm	Welcome & introduction from Tim Shiel
1:40pm	CLIMATE IN AUSTRALIA 101 Sunrise Project campaigner Damien Lawson discusses the priorities and challenges for the local climate movement in 2026 - and where music fits in.
2pm	Conversation circle with Damien Lawson & Tim Shiel	Free chat / mingle time
2:30pm	Music break (performers TBC)
2:45pm	MUSIC AS COMMUNITY Panel featuring Robin Fox (MESS), Chiara Grassia (Noisy Futures), Noelani Petero (artist advocate), moderated by Tim Shiel
3:30pm	Conversation circle with MUSIC AS COMMUNITY panellists	Free chat / mingle time
4:15pm	Music break (performers TBC)
4:30pm	LIVING YOUR VALUES: HOW TO GREEN MUSIC AND WHY Panel featuring Georgina Imberger (Tempo Rubato), Eliki Reade (A Climate For Art), Luke Logemann (Longview / Green Music Australia), moderated by Tim Shiel
5:15pm	Conversation circle with LIVING YOUR VALUES panellists	Free chat / mingle time
5:45pm	Final music break (performers TBC)
6pm	Event ends

Accessibility:

Tempo Rubato has no stairs and a fully accessible, gender-neutral bathroom. There is an upward incline in front of our front doors. The incline is more steep than we’d like. In our experience, the slope is fine for motorised chairs but assistance is a good idea for manual chairs. The entry is in direct sight for our bartenders and if you give them a wave, they will come and help you. You can learn more about Tempo Rubato's accessibility here.

Contact the host of Green Music Meetup: Naarm/Melbourne