What is ECHOES?
ECHOES is a European cooperation project designed to integrate sustainability into the live music ecosystem - from venues and artists to audiences and communities.
The project operates at the intersection of:
- Environmental sustainability
- Contemporary music creation
- Transnational artistic collaboration
- Digital innovation
At its core, ECHOES empowers venues to adopt sustainable practices while supporting artists to co-create original musical works inspired by natural soundscapes.
Why ECHOES?
The live music sector has a significant environmental footprint — from energy consumption and transport emissions to waste production. Smaller venues often lack the tools, knowledge, and capacity to transition toward sustainable operations.
ECHOES responds by:
- Developing a Comprehensive Sustainable Practices Toolkit
- Supporting cross-border artistic co-creation
- Organizing a low-impact European concert tour
- Creating a multilingual digital knowledge hub
- Ensuring inclusion and solidarity — including dedicated support for Ukrainian artists