Massive Attack's upcoming ACT 1.5 decarbonisation show "may be their last" in Bristol

Massive Attack have shared details of their upcoming ACT 1.5 show, set to take over Clifton Downs, Bristol on August 25.

Marking the band's first UK performance in five years, the homecoming show has been described as a "large-scale climate action accelerator" — acting as a "trail for new standards of decarbonisation of live music."

Heralding in 25 years of climate activism from Massive Attack, the event description promises ACT 1.5 will be the "first physical fruition" of their work with climate scientists and analysts.

In a press statement, the band hinted that the show "may be the last time" they play in their home city of Bristol; "so we've put a lot of attention into making sure the experience is as rich as possible."

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Massive Attack have collaborated with documentary filmmaker Adam Curtis and United Visual Artists for the show's visuals — while Killer Mike, Lankum, Sam Morton and the Wild Bunch’s DJ Milo have been confirmed to support.

ACT 1.5 is named after and said to be in response to, figures shared by Copernicus Climate Change Services last week — revealing that global temperatures have been over 1.5C higher than their average pre-fossil fuel level for 12 consecutive months.

Massive Attack have therefore put in place a slew of green measures for the show's production, including a number of additional train services outside of Network Rail operating times, 100% renewable energy to power the festival, no private vehicle car parks, 100% plant-based food outlets, a reusable cup system, compost toilets and more.

“The show production is pioneering in all aspects of decarbonisation and will create a blueprint for the way live shows can be produced," says Massive Attack's 3D (AKA Robert Del Naja). "The scale of innovations and emissions reductions will speak for themselves. It’s a special moment for multiple reasons, and we cannot wait to see you all there.”

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In total there will be 25 different measures to ensure the “lowest carbon event possible”, as well as two legacy measures, which are: The creation of a "new, permanent climate resilient woodland of 19,150 native oak trees in James Wood" 44 miles from Bristol, and the development of a power substation to provide energy for future festivals and events.

For more information and tickets on Massive Attack's ACT 1.5, click here.

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