The Zero Carbon World Concert
The Zero Carbon World Concert for a Zero Carbon World was an international series of concerts taking place worldwide just before the UN climate summit began in Mexico.
This was a FREE event proudly sponsored by Nillumbik Council, Freeza and Future Spark.
The aim was to demonstrate to all of society – governments, businesses, and ordinary people, that reducing the reliance of today’s society on fossil fuels is entirely possible by tackling one of the biggest generators of carbon – leisure activities.
The Melbourne Concert was held at Edendale Farm in Eltham on Sunday 28th November from 10am to 6pm.
The event was a challenge and a celebration of what is possible when we work together with creativity and passion.
SUCCESS. An Energy Positive Zero Carbon Concert
Congratulations to crowd and bands who braved the unseasonally cold and wet Melbourne weather. We had a fantastic day of music from 10 local bands. AND generated more energy than the concert required.
If you are interested in the facts and figures download the Energy Balance report for the concert here:ZCWC Energy Balance Report comp.pdf
Note: the quality of images in this report are a bit fuzzy due to file size limits. If you want a better report contact us: geoff@futurespark.com.au.
Check out more photos on Flickr
The Challenge
Generating the power for the concert:- get a team together, or ride as a family, or an individual. Check out the registration details here to let us know when you would like to ride. Each team gets 4 bikes. Plan to swap riders regularly because it is hard work. A team of 8 or more for the 4 bikes is a good plan. We will schedule teams in 30 minute blocks. (Register Here)
Alternatively just rock up and jump on a spare bike when one becomes available.
Transport
Plan your trip to and from Edendale to be zero carbon. A great family challenge and conversation. Consider using the train, with a 20-minute walk from Eltham station.
Ride Planet Earth
Fantastic news! an associated event “Ride Planet Earth” will start in Federation Square and end at Edendale Farm for the concert. check out the details
Food
Bring picnic food to share during the day and consider your food miles when preparing your picnic. This is another opportunity for a conversation with children. You could even speak with the greengrocer and ask where the food was grown. Consider rubbish-free, nude food.
Pedal for your coffee
Find out just how much energy goes into a long black v’s a cappuccino, enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Food Swap
Transition Towns network will host a huge food swap for those with home grown produce, seedlings. seeds, worm tea, and compost. Be inspired by what can be grown in your garden. Get tips and hints and swap gardening stories tall and true.
Bike Chauffeur
We are looking for groups interested in providing a pedal powered shuttle service between the station and the farm. Watch this space.
Share Your Dream
Hear some fantastic speakers or book a timeslot to share your dream. In the spirit of Transition Towns we encourage speakers to offer positive ideas that empower us to live and act in sustainable ways. Watch this space for announcements, check out our Facebook page.
The Celebration
Concert
The concert will start around 12:30pm and run until around 6pm. Expect 10 amazing local and inter-suburb bands playing a range of musical styles (rock, jazz, folk, and others you may never have heard before). Each band will play for around 30 minutes.
Go to the Band Line-up page
Proudly supported by Nillumbik Youth Services and FReeZA who are kindly sponsoring the PA equipment.
Roving Minstrels and jesters
During the morning before the concert we invite buskers and other entertainers to get involved in the spirit of the day along a community and environment theme.
Let your imagination run wild
We would love this to be an open expression of our creative community. So if you have other cool ideas then send us an email (see contact details below)
Edendale Details
Edendale Farm has been established by Nillumbik Shire Council as a centre for environmental learning and community engagement; providing environmental education programs to schools, preschools and the wider community.
Getting to Edendale Farm (Melway 22 A1)
- Individuals with a disability parking permits can park on-site – access is from Gastons Road
- Use the bike path to walk or ride a bike to Edendale Farm
- It’s just an 8-minute walk from the bus stop (Bus 580) north of the bridge on Wattletree Road
- Take the train to Eltham Station, then it’s a 20 minute walk
- Park in the car park at the front gate – enter from Gastons Road (limited space)
- Park in the Eltham North Adventure Playground car park and follow the signed path across the Diamond Creek to the northern entrance of Edendale Farm. This takes just 5 minutes and is the closest, large car park.
Contact details
For more information contact:
Lisa Walton from Edendale Farm: 9433 3705 / 0438 014 037
email: Lisa.Walton@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
(Facebook event)
Download a flyer for the event: Please consider your options before printing: zcwcmelbflyerm.pdf
What the Zero Carbon World Concerts are all about: - Building strong community.
- Don’t wait for government to act.
- Act locally to have an impact globally.
Send a message to the negotiators in Mexico, that we are not afraid of a challenge, that we are prepared to make changes in our lives to reduce our demand on diminishing resources and reduce our contribution to environmental and atmosphere degradation.
Supporters
1 Million Women
1 Million Women – A campaign of daughters, mothers, sisters and grandmothers – Committed to protecting our climate, our communities and our future, leading change for the better.