Massive Attack set to play homecoming gig in Bristol in 2024
Massive Attack will play a homecoming show in Bristol next year that, according to the band, will have the lowest carbon footprint of any concert of its magnitude.
On August 25, the event, dubbed Act 1.5, will take place on The Downs.
The performance, the band's first in the UK in five years, as well as the production, catering, and lighting, will be totally powered by battery and solar power.
Residents of Bristol and neighboring counties will have first dibs on tickets.
The band opted to tour by train instead of flying between European shows in 2019.
Founder members Robert '3D' Del Naja and Grant 'Daddy G' Marshall, according to organizers, have worked with numerous charities and organizations to reduce carbon emissions as much as feasible.
«We're chuffed to play our home city again and to be able to do it in the right way,» 3D stated in a statement.
«There are no more excuses for not acting on climate change.» Live music needs to drastically minimize all primary emissions while also considering fan travel because contradicting, endless lectures and diluted declarations have all been found.
According to the organizers, «the single largest contributor to an outdoor event's carbon footprint is audience travel.»
«In order to combat this, whilst ensuring those who live closest to the event don't miss out on tickets, residents from Bristol and surrounding areas will be given priority access to buy tickets for this show via an early pre-sale.»
Priority will be given to residents of Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset, who will be allowed to register for a pre-sale beginning at 10:00 GMT on Wednesday.
The event will prioritize meat-free food and drink exhibitors who can show they acquire their
