A new survey shows that festivalgoers are concerned about extreme weather
Extreme weather events brought about by climate change is a concern around the world. Australia has its own problems with extreme heat, droughts, and wildfires. Fifty Aussie music festivals have been canceled due to weather over the last ten year. A new report by Green Music Australia looks at how music festival fans are experiencing and reacting to extreme weather.
- 85% of festivalgoers say they experienced what they consider to be extreme weather a music event over the previous twelve months.
- 13% are going to fewer festivals because they’re worried about extreme weather
- 34% are more cautious about buying tickets. They’re checking the forecast whenever possible.
- 33% say they won’t attend a festival if the forecast hits 35 C.
- 66% will stay home if the temperature climbs to over 40 C. (As you should. That’s dangerously hot to be in a field with no shade.)
- 84% won’t go if the temperature is above 45 C. (The remaining 16% must be camels.)
- 45% have faced rain and flooding.
The report’s conclusions? “No music on a dead planet.” They have a point.
