GREENBEAT
NEXUS
Transitioning europe’s music ecosystem
toward sustainable and desirable futures
About the project
Co-funded by the European Union under the Music Moves Europe initiative, GreenBeat Nexus is a pioneering project that aims to accelerate the green transition of the European music ecosystem. In alignment with the objectives of the EU Green Deal, the project seeks to integrate sustainability as a core and transversal principle across all levels of the music related actions, from grassroots initiatives, amateur and community music, education and training, through to large-scale music events, festivals, touring, while looking at sustainability aspects of streaming and new technologies as well.
GreenBeat Nexus aims at positioning music as a powerful agent of change in Europe’s broader climate and social transition.
Core objectives
Consortium
INOVA+ is an expert provider of consultancy services in the fields of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. With more than 25 years of experience, the company participated in several projects, boosting innovation and fostering collaboration, especially in cultural and creative industries and sectors. “GreenBeat Nexus builds on the continued efforts of the Music Moves Europe initiative and on the solid foundations laid by our previous interconnected projects, MusicAIRE and LIVEMX. As coordinator, INOVA+ is proud to bring forward the learnings, tools and networks developed over these years to shape an even more impactful programme for the green transition of the music sector. “
The European Music Council (EMC) is the broadest network of music organisations in Europe, dedicated to the development and promotion of all genres and types of music. As a regional group of the International Music Council (IMC), EMC’s strategies and actions are guided by the 5 Music Rights. Our members, including European and international music organisations, national and specialised music bodies, and national music councils, work together to strengthen the cultural and social value of music. Through advocacy, knowledge sharing, and collaborative projects, the EMC empowers its members to influence policy, celebrate diversity, and advance the 5 Music Rights across Europe and beyond.
The Green Room is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016, dedicated to accelerating environmental and social change in the music sector. Working at the crossroads of culture, ecology and innovation, we support music professionals, venues, networks and public authorities in reducing their environmental impact and adapting their practices. Grounded in climate justice and intersectionality, we develop context-sensitive, situated strategies that address structural inequalities while fostering sustainable transitions. Through research, training, strategic guidance and advocacy, we co-design scalable experimentations at local, national and European levels, embedding sustainability and equity at the heart of cultural policies and practices.
On the Move is the cultural mobility information and advocacy network active in Europe and worldwide. It nowadays includes 90+ members in Europe and worldwide. “The On the Move’s network feels very honoured to be part of the GreenBeat Nexus and to contribute to this pioneering initiative. We are one of the co-creators of the SHIFT eco-certificate and we hope to bring knowledge, tools and inspiring models on sustainable mobility practices related as well to climate adaptation and social justice.
KEA European Affairs works at the crossroads of culture, creativity, and public policy, helping institutions, governments, and cultural actors across Europe and beyond shape meaningful change. Through evidence-based research, strategic advice and cross-sector collaboration, we’ve built a track record that speaks for itself. “KEA has always been rooted firmly in the music sector and has over time developed an extensive environmental sustainability portfolio in the broader CCI’s. In this project, we will be combining this knowledge and experience to ensure the outcomes will align optimally with both sectoral, EU and national policies.”
Contribute to the greening of the music ecosystem
GreenBeat Nexus: Survey about Your Needs and Ideas to Accelerate the Green Transition of the European Music Ecosystem
Deadline: 31 May 2026
In line with the objectives of the European Green Deal, we aim to embed sustainability as a core, cross-cutting principle across all areas of the music ecosystem. This includes grassroots initiatives, conferences, amateur and community music, festivals, large-scale music events, touring, music education and training, as well as the sustainability implications of streaming and new technologies.
Through this survey, we gather information about you in compliance with GDPR regulations, explore your current practices and level of engagement with eco-responsibility, identify your needs, and examine how the music sector can advance the green transition.
The survey takes no more than 12 minutes to complete. The more we understand your needs, the better we will be able to develop information tools, capacity-building programmes, and funding support tailored to support the music sector in adopting greener practices.
As we focus on Creative Europe countries, we especially encourage music professionals and sustainability experts who are based and professionally active in these countries to take part.