Berlin collective Clean Scene have published a new report in the impact DJs have on climate change.
The collective are based in the German capitol, and aim to create cleaner, greener, and more equitable pathways for dance music.
A new report hones in on the impact that touring DJs have on climate change, and points out some potential alternative futures within club culture.
The snappily titled Last Night A DJ Took a Flight is online now, and it contains some startling figures.
Using RA's top 1000 DJs as a barometer, it found that the average touring DJ travels more than 118,000 kilometres in one year.
The average touring DJ emits 35 tonnes of CO2 per year and their carbon footprint is more than 17 times higher than the recommended personal carbon budget of approximately two tonnes of CO2.
This figure is equivalent to 20,000 households’ electricity for one year – in all, it could power 8000 festivals for three days, or press 25 million vinyl records.
A pause for thought, the report stops far short of blaming individuals, instead urging the music industry as a whole to come together.
It reads: "We are not blaming artists — this report is directed at all those who are part of the music industry, who we are calling on to start a meaningful conversation."
Find the report HERE.
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