Massive Attack outline measures to reduce emissions at “pioneering” ‘Act 1.5’ show

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Massive Attack have shared the details of their ‘Act 1.5’ show at Bristol Downs and its measures to reduce emissions.Details of the homecoming gig were first shared in December, when the trip-hop collective confirmed that 2024 would see them perform at an all-day “large-scale climate action accelerator event” – celebrating 25 years of climate activism for the band.The gig will take place on August 25 at Clifton Downs in Bristol, and will mark the first performance that Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja and Grant ‘Daddy G’ Marshall have played on UK soil in five years.

The likes of Killer Mike, Lankum, Sam Morton and the Wild Bunch’s DJ Milo are also set to perform at the gig. Visit here to find any remaining tickets.A post shared by Massive Attack (@massiveattackofficial)The show aims to set the standard for the decarbonisation of live music and the band have now shared details of how it will do so.

Speaking about the measures in a press release, Del Naja said: “The ACT 1.5 event in August may be the last time we play Bristol, so we’ve put a lot of attention into making sure the experience is as rich as possible.

The show itself is a transgressive leap in our collaboration with Adam Curtis and United Visual Artists that we’re really excited to present.”He continued: “The show production is pioneering in all aspects of decarbonisation and will create a blueprint for the way live shows can be produced.