Massive Attack in Bristol: Band hope Clifton Down gig will change music industry

The show is pioneering for the way it is trying to combine a wide range of environmentally-friendly measures, according to Adam Corner, a Bristol-based writer and researcher on climate and culture.

Many of the technologies and techniques have been tried out by other festivals and events. Some, like putting on special late trains, are more unusual.

“It showcases what’s possible, because there’s been a little bit of commentary from people saying, well it’s great they’re doing it, but can you replicate it for other shows?” he says.

Many people in the music and creative industries agree that things could and should be improved – and some artists, organisers and bodies have been trying for years – but progress has been slow, he says.

“Other industries have got clearer plans and central targets, so you can see progress being made. Whereas, I think with lots of individual [music] events and acts, it’s been slower for all this to come together and be co-ordinated.

“So the more that we can see all the pieces of the puzzle in place, and what that looks like, it really does help show other events what’s possible – without necessarily assuming that everyone can do all of it straight away.

“Someone needs to go first in putting all of the pieces of the puzzle together.”