Showpower included in SXSW London Venture Spotlight Competition Semi-Finalists
After a stringent selection process, Showpower has been included in the 20 early-stage start-ups who will present their innovations at the inaugural SXSW London conference on 3rd and 4th of June 2025. Semi-finalists across the represented sectors of Deep Tech, Creative Tech and Biotech & Life Sciences are included.
Global Citizen Festival Heads to Brazil With the First-Ever Impact Concert to Protect the Amazon using the SmartGrid Battery System
Anitta, Chris Martin, Gaby Amarantos, and Seu Jorge to perform at Global Citizen Festival: Amazonia. On November 1, 2025, history unfolds in the heart of the Amazon. As world leaders meet at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Global Citizen will launch Global Citizen Festival: Amazonia, the world’s first impact concert set in the Amazon. Global Citizen Festival: […]
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 […]
How AEG Europe is Making Live Music and Entertainment More Sustainable
Sam Booth, Sustainability Director at AEG Europe, on carbon-removed concerts, festival innovations and how AEG is tackling sustainability in 2025 AEG Europe, a leader in live entertainment, is taking bold steps to address its environmental impact across its portfolio of iconic venues and festivals. From carbon-removed concerts to innovative waste management solutions, Sustainability Director Sam Booth […]
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 […]
Showpower CEO Paul Schurink and ZAP Concepts Director Rob Scully included in Music Experts & Veterans Advisory Committee
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, Coldplay, Warner Music Group, Live Nation & Hope Solutions name over 50 music experts & veterans to advisory committee for report on live music and climate change