WE ARE AT A CRUCIAL MOMENT IN HISTORY
One that requires us to change our behaviour rapidly and move billions of people from apathy to action.

What if we unleashed the power of music, to conquer hearts and minds?
And inspired millions to defend the fragile ecosystems that sustain all life on earth?

THE MUSIC CLIMATE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

An 2 hour lunchtime session (by invitation) for professional artists.
Hosted by Environmental Music Prize, Green Music Australia and FEAT (Future Energy Artists) & Solar Slice.

IF YOUR REGISTERING AFTER 12PM TODAY...
Please register on this site.
Then use this link to join us.

OBJECTIVES

Equip artists to feel like they can be really strong advocates for the environment and climate related issues.
Enable artists to develop their personal message.
Provide clear information that is strategic and co-ordinated and that supports the broad goals of the environmental movement, rather than a particular campaign.

PRESENTING OR CO-DESIGNING THE SESSION

Heidi Lenffer, Singer Songwriter Cloud Control + Founder of FEAT (Future Energy Artists) & Solar Slice, Environmental Music Prize Ambassador
Oli Leimbach, Singer Songwriter Lime Cordiale
Lisa Mitchell, Singer Songwriter
Kirsty Albion, Executive Director of Australian Progress
Edwina Floch, Founder of Environmental Music Prize
Berish Bilander, CEO of Green Music Australia
Alex Krautil, Communications & Engagement Officer Greenpeace Australia Pacific
Alex Fuller, National Director, Australian Youth Climate Coalition

CONTENT OUTLINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Intro and Objectives
Who’s here and what do they care about?
- Participants introduce themselves and share what motivates them.
Understanding social movements
- Social movement theory.
- Why it's important to get people to understand environmental issues.
- Climate Movement Map.
Be Inspired! Case Studies and Personal Stories
- Lisa Mitchell : Supporting Stop Adani protesters on the frontlines.
Climate Science 101
- Quick overview of latest stats and key takeaways.
- Snapshot of the big campaigns and where there is positive movement and challenges.
Break
Be Inspired! Case Studies and Personal Stories
- Heidi Lenffer : How artists came together to innovate and fund FEAT solar farms.
- Oli Leimbach : Why Lime Cordiale is collaborating on Solar Slice.
- Greenpeace : How a concert in 1961 started the world’s largest environmental organisation
- Green Music : Campaigns to make the music industry more sustainable
- Environmental Music Prize: Objectives and recap
What’s Your Message?
- What’s resonated for you?
- What are your 3 key messages?
Call-To-Action and Next Steps
- Wear your No Music On A Dead Planet t-shirts.
- Share the Environmental Music Prize songs you loved and encourage others to vote in the lead-up to Earth Day (April 22), share and create the playlist that will become the soundtrack for their activism.
- Great resources that will inform and inspire you on your personal journey.
Q&A

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW?

The IPCC Report was a "code red for humanity" and our planet.
Australia was ranked dead last in world (out of 193 countries) on Climate Action in the 2021 UN Sustainable Development Report for its failure to take action to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
UN chief singles out Australia as ‘holdout’ on climate action in ‘striking’ criticism.
Australia climate change: Court overturns teenagers' case against minister.

KEEP INFORMED AND SHARE THE LOVE

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Follow FEAT & Solar Slice: Instagram / Facebook

HELP ACCELERATE THIS INITIATIVE

Make a tax-deductible donation to help us increase the significance of the prize, build strategic partnerships and scale quickly
Individuals, trusts and corporations can donate into the PRIZE FUND at Australian Communities Foundation
Private and Public Auxiliary Funds can donate through Green Music Australia (please contact us to let us know what you'd like to support)
Sponsor the prize or artists to attend Climate Leadership Retreats
Become an Impact Partner who shares the playlist on Earth Day and the environmental stories with your network
Contribute your skills or connections - please contact Edwina or Berish

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