This month:

• Green Leader Q&A #62 Ellie Harris, Executive Producer Greenwich + Docklands International Festival shares her journey in event sustainability. 
• Guest Blog: Reimagining the Road: Two French projects shaping the future of touring with Pauline Bourdon, Founder of Soliphilia. 
• Next monthly sustainability Q&A for festival organisers to support Vision 2030 Climate Pledge Actions - Wed 1st July 12.30-1.15pm.
• Register for the Sustainable Event Summit 2026:  Wed 21st October at The Showman's Show.
• SES 26 Headline Sponsor Spotlight: Ticket Tailor Headline Sponsor & event sustainability champion.
• Apply for The Showman's Show Green Supplier Award: If you're exhibiting at The Show, apply for this prestigious award.
• Resource Spotlight: Court-Circuits 'EU Perspectives on Slow-Touring in a Fast-Paced Industry.'
• Supplier Spotlight: Instagrid wins product of the year award for clean portable power solution. 
• Events and news from across the industry.

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As Executive Producer for FESTIVAL.ORG, Ellie manages the delivery of Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDFI), producing ambitious outdoor events, and leads on environmental practice and sustainable innovations. She is particularly interested in the dialogue of how outdoor arts can respond & creatively adapt to changing world-circumstances, leading and reimagining new, collaborative ways of working & highlighting sustainability & accessibility. Read Ellie's answers to our monthly Q&A HERE>>

In May, we spoke with Seçil Kesme, Founder of Atölye Deneme Art & Ecology Association. Read her answers HERE>>

In this guest blog, Pauline Bourdon Founder and Director of sustainable events and touring consultancy Soliphilia, shares her insights from two recent projects funded by France 2030: Projet M.A.T.R.I.C.E. and Courts-Circuits, both of which reimagine the future of touring in unique ways. Read the full blog HERE>> 

The next monthly Q&A online for event organisers to discuss sustainability challenges with experts and explore solutions as a knowledge-sharing community. Wednesday, 1st July 12:30–1:15 p.m - Q&A with Chris Johnson (Shambala Festival).

This event is open to all festivals that have taken the Vision Climate 2030 Pledge, in addition to a closed community WhatsApp group and additional resources. Sign up to receive your invitation: Take the Vision 2030 Climate Pledge + Download the Climate Actions Checklist>>

Registration is open for The Sustainable Event Summit 10th edition (SES26), hosted at the Showman's Show on Wednesday 21st October 2026. 

Supported by Ticket Tailor, Festival Republic and Instagrid, with RÖDER UK & Cover Marque as venue sponsor, SES 26 presents the latest research, tools, and knowledge to bring outdoor event organisers, suppliers, local authorities, and experts together, the summit drives collaboration, resource development, industry standards, best practice, and innovation REGISTER HERE>> 

Companies interested in becoming a partner can download the sponsorship pack | Contact Sponsorship Lead, Graham Brown.

We're delighted to celebrate Ticket Tailor as a Headline Sponsor for the Sustainable Event Summit 2026.

Ticket Tailor is a leading independent ticketing platform based in the UK. Their mission is to bring a low-cost, easy-to-use and powerful ticketing platform to event creators around the globe.

As a certified B Corp, Ticket Tailor champions sustainability for events. They are carbon neutral and donate to climate causes every time a ticket is sold. In 2026, Ticket Tailor has pledged £40,000 from its EarthInvest Fund to the Association of Independent Festivals' (AIF) Sustainability Step Change Fund to help AIF members adopt more sustainable practices. REGISTER FOR SES 26

The Courts Circuits report, 'EU Perspectives on Slow-Touring in a Fast-Paced Industry', is LIVE. The study by VibeLab and Technopol dives into experiments with artistic short circuits as a model of low-carbon touring for artists. Built around regional anchoring, cooperative networks and artist well-being, the findings show that slowing touring does not need to be a choice of personal sacrifice. Read the case studies, findings and recommendations HERE>>

The Green Supplier and Innovation Award returns to The Showman's Show for 2026. Open to exhibitors showcasing new, innovative and sustainable products or services for the events industry, this award gives finalists the opportunity to present their solutions live during the Sustainable Events Summit on Wed 21st October.

For more information or to enter, contact Laura at The Showman's Show: laura@showmans-directory.co.uk

Photographed: 2025 Green Supplier and Innovation Award winner: Grid Faeries x Ecotricity, with Graham Brown (Vision for Sustainable Events), Billy Garrett-Millar (Ecotricity) and Johnny Lance (The Showman's Show).

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Our curated selection of news from across the live events industry and beyond, including jobs, blogs, and what the Vision team has been reading this month: 

• London Climate Action Week is in full swing: Check out the main programme HERE>> and see how Julie's Bicycle are involved in holding conversations on Culture x Climate HERE>>
• Sunbelt Rentals is recognised for sustainability performance with EcoVadis Platinum rating. Read more in Access All Areas HERE>>
• Live Nation’s Creamfields to expand its Cleanfields sustainability initiative on the back of increased engagement last year. Read more in Access All Areas HERE>>
• Sustainability engagement solutions for event organisers & exhibitors delivered in new partnership by Giant iTab and One Tribe HERE>>
• Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) celebrates sustainability achievements across its member venues HERE>>
• A Greener Future Win Music & Climate Action Award at 2026 Music Cities Awards HERE>>

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