EarthSonic
The Story of Climate Change, told through music, science & indigenous people
EarthSonic is a global project telling the story of climate change through music, working with indigenous communities, musicians, cultural organisers, scientists and climate activists and experts. At In Place of War, we recognise that people living in places of conflict are at risk of higher vulnerability and exposure to environmental breakdown and climate hazards, with many of the communities we work with already feeling the impacts to devastating effect. We also know that climate change will affect everyone, and the need for change is urgent.
The project aims to distill big complicated data and reach young people’s hearts and minds, inspiring a clear call to action and unifying a movement to stop climate change. The project will engage people across the world through:
MUSIC AND RECORDING WITH SOUNDS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Reworking the sounds collected by scientists of climate change, through changing whale song and the sounds of receding glaciers into pieces of music, streamed across the world, engaging audiences via recorded music.
WORLD-FIRST CONCERTS STREAMED FROM DISAPPEARING SPACES
Producing a series of streamed concerts in disappearing spaces with some of the biggest artists in the world - the first concert will be on the Russell Glacier in 2024, then on a polluted river in Brazil in 2025 and on a melting frozen sea in Finland in 2026.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
Education, advocacy and youth empowerment through our 100 Creative Agents of Climate Change online residency programme - aiming to impact thousands of young people and engage them in the movement.
ACTS
At the heart of EarthSonic lies the creation of streamed live performances - the ACTS, spotlighting environments ravaged by climate change. As a brand partner, you have the unique opportunity to align your values with a project that resonates globally.
ACT ONE - 2024
The melting Russell Glacier in Greenland
Be part of the emotive power of music as it brings to life the plight of the Melting Russell Glacier, uniting people worldwide in the face of environmental crisis.
ACT TWO - 2025
The polluted rivers of Brazil
Shedding light on the environmental challenges faced by Brazil's rivers - join us in inspiring a collective call to action.
ACT THREE - 2025
The melting frozen sea in Finland
Addressing the impact of climate change on Finland's frozen seas, as EarthSonic's innovative approach captivates audiences globally.
CALL TO ACTION: 7 ACTS
Through the project we will engage people across the world, asking them to commit to the ‘7 Acts’, with a focus on young people. It is proven that young people have a strong capacity to change their behaviours, more than any other demographic. Our EarthSonic programme aims to reach those young people through music, cool and relevant artists and big, unique, ambitious performances and world firsts. The 7 Acts are outlined below, and more information can be found HERE.
MEASURE YOUR OWN CARBON FOOTPRINT
2. SWITCH YOUR BANK TO ONE THAT DOESN’T FUND THE CLIMATE CRISIS
3. MOVE YOUR ELECTRICITY SUPPLIER TO ONE THAT IS TRULY 100% RENEWABLE
4. REDUCE OR CEASE YOUR RED MEAT CONSUMPTION
5. LESS IS MORE!
6. TRAVEL WISELY
7. ENCOURAGE ACTION
MORE INFORMATION
This project is currently in development, please take a look at the document below to see how you can get involved.
