Towards Sustainable Festivals and Live Cultural Events: A Collaborative Practical Model [CU:SU 2026 Extension Event]
Moderated by Ross Patel, this session explores a collaborative practical model for sustainable development in festivals, involving organizers, producers, and suppliers. The event takes place on October 13, 2026, at the HKAPA.
- When
13 Oct 2026 15:00 - 17:30
- Location
- Ross Patel · Moderator
- The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts · Co-presenter & Organizer
- Hong Kong Centre for Cultural and Sustainability · Co-presenter & Organizer
- Tickets & pricing
Standard
HKD 200
Student Concession
HKD 140
Overview
How can arts festivals evolve towards sustainable development? Achieving true sustainability requires more than just good intentions; it demands active, structured collaboration between festival organizers, producers, suppliers, service providers, and local government bodies. Moderated by Ross Patel of LIVE Green, this session introduces a practical model that effectively connects these diverse stakeholders, aiming to foster a more sustainable future for the arts sector.
Programme
Drawing on comprehensive experiences from the United Kingdom, this event explores how different stakeholders can implement joint actions across crucial areas such as strategic planning, technical production, energy management, waste reduction, logistics, and policy formulation. These strategies are designed to minimize the environmental footprint of live cultural events. We warmly welcome members of the public, arts administrators, and cultural workers interested in sustainable festivals to join us in examining these international best practices and discussing their implications and feasibility within the Hong Kong context.
Performers
The session is moderated by Ross Patel, a specialist from LIVE with extensive experience in the live music venue and entertainment industry, focusing on sustainable operational practices.
Venue & Access
The event will be held at HKAPA Classroom 2. Attendees are advised to use public transport. Please refer to the HKAPA website for detailed location information.
Ticketing
- Standard: HK$200
- Student Concession: HK$140
Note: Tickets are non-transferable. Please arrive on time. In the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued for the face value of the ticket (excluding service fees). Please refer to the Art-mate registration page for further terms and conditions.
