Celebrating Earth Day: Paul Schurink nominated as Sustainable Champion in the Festival Industry alongside Julie Schneiderman and Jennifer Brazill
As we celebrate Earth Day 2025, FestForums spotlights innovative leaders transforming the festival industry through groundbreaking sustainability initiatives. Each year, we have panels to discuss how environmental responsibility and exceptional festivals and events go hand-in-hand. From EcoStiks’ creative plastic waste solutions to Showpower’s battery-powered stadium systems to Borderland Festival’s community and green initiative programs, these […]
CTO Tim Benson discusses renewable energy and The Rise of Underwater Turbines: Tapping into Tidal Energy
Wind turbines have become a familiar sight in the modern renewable energy landscape. Now, a lesser-known but equally promising technology is making waves—underwater turbines. Also known as tidal or marine current turbines, these devices harness the predictable power of ocean currents and tidal flows to generate continuous electricity, offering a reliable alternative to wind and […]
Showpower’s CTO Tim Benson on The Battle of Cable Core in Power Systems: Aluminium vs Copper
Famous for his very informative but irreligious views on all things power for events via his Powerful Thinking platform, this week Tim explores the debate between aluminium and copper cables, focusing on their use in large-scale events and renewable energy projects. Offering some very important insights, for example aluminium’s advantage such as lower cost, lighter […]
‘We’re not finished yet’: Team Coldplay’s announce future ambitions for Music of the Spheres World Tour
A few of Coldplay’s core team including their WME Agent Josh Javor, promoters Phil Bowdery and Laura Coroianu, and Gaffer Chris Kansy reflect on the gigantic Music of the Spheres World Tour when they appeared on Coldplay: ‘Inside Music of the Spheres’ conference session at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel for the ILMC Music Conference. Since the […]
Real progress means designing in sustainable-power systems as standard, says Tim Benson
Showpower’s CTO Tim Benson makes some important statements about progress and innovation in the power for events sector through the lens of sustainability. His 30yrs experience working on temporary events as well as running his own equipment rental company means his insight and knowledge is critical to the advancement of the industry. Follow the link […]
Massive Attack’s ‘Act 1.5’ event at Clifton Downs in Bristol releases results including 98% drop in emissions created from power
Massive Attack, in partnership with Tyndall Centre for Climate Action Research, have shared a report from their low-carbon shows, with the stop in Bristol becoming their lowest-ever carbon emissions gig. Massive Attack’s first homecoming gig in five years has also broken a world record for producing the lowest ever carbon emissions, according to the report. Scientists […]
GEI17 conference welcomes music and climate heavyweights as they outline the full agenda
London GEI conference has announced that during their highly anticipated EarthPercent Hour, Cathy Runciman and the legend Moby and Declan McKenna will participate in a very important keynote conversation. The event takes place on Tuesday 25th February 2025 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London and is co-hosted by A Greener Future and the International […]
Massive Attack announce 100% battery powered event day at London’s LIDO festival
Continuing their commitment to sustainability, the legendary UK duo of Robert “3D” Del Naja and Grant “Daddy G” Marshall will bring their decarbonisation live show ACT 1.5 to Victoria Park in London this June. Massive Attack will lead the line-up for Friday, 6th June, with a live show designed by Del Naja, United Visual Artists […]
Boomtown Fair to unveil first hydrogen powered stage
More encouraging news for sustainable power solutions for events. Boomtown Fair will this year include a new stage powered entirely by hydrogen. The 65,999-capacity event, part owned by Live Nation, will take place at the Matterley Estate from 10-15 August with a lineup including Maribou State, Sex Pistols and Sean Paul. Boomtown said it will […]
Showpower CTO Tim Benson included in AAA100 list
Leading UK events industry magazine Access All Areas has launched their inaugural AAA100 list for 2025. This list represents a community of 100 of the most prominent and influential senior leadership figures from the UK live events sector, with the initiative being launched to help drive collaboration, thought leadership and best practice and within the live events […]