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Alto for Two - Green Pilot Tour
The Dutch-Spanish band Alto for Two embarked on a successful Green Pilot Tour, combining artistic excellence with sustainable touring practices. Despite significant logistical challenges caused by severe weather, the tour highlighted the resilience of the band and the dedication of its partners.
Tour Schedule
- 15/09/2024: Porgy & Bess, Vienna, Austria
- 17/09/2024: Jazzclub Unterfahrt, Munich, Germany
- 18/09/2024: Budapest Music Center (BMC), Budapest, Hungary
- 19/09/2024: Berbl, Brussels, Belgium
- 20/09/2024: Jazz Station, Brussels, Belgium
Sustainability in Practice
The tour adopted sustainable practices wherever possible, prioritising train travel to reduce environmental impact. Key actions included:
- Sustainable transport: From the Netherlands to Austria, the band relied on trains for travel. However, severe flooding in Vienna caused train cancellations, forcing the band to use cars for two segments:
-- Vienna to Munich (500 km)
-- Munich to Budapest (700 km)
- Eco-conscious promotion: The band distributed promotional seed cards embedded with a QR code linking to their new album, an innovative and environmentally friendly way to engage audiences.
Challenges and Adjustments
The tour faced significant disruptions due to flooding and extreme weather in Vienna, resulting in:
- Fatigue among band members caused by long car journeys over consecutive days in flooded areas.
- Logistical challenges with multiple cancelled trains.
These disruptions highlighted the unpredictability of climate-related events and the resilience required to navigate sustainable touring under such conditions.
Artistic and Audience Engagement
Despite the logistical setbacks, the tour was a success artistically:
- Audience reactions: The concerts received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with audiences highly engaged and appreciative.
- CD sales: The band sold 40 CDs during the tour, demonstrating strong audience interest in their music.
- Promotional efforts: The innovative seed cards offered a meaningful way to connect with audiences while promoting the band’s album.
Feedback and Reflections
The Alto for Two Green Pilot Tour reinforced the value of sustainable touring while identifying areas for improvement:
- Adapting to challenges: The floods in Vienna required alternative transport by car. Although flights could have been an option, the band remained committed to minimising their carbon footprint.
- Future planning: The band suggested adopting more relaxed scheduling and flexible programming at venues to reduce stress and accommodate unforeseen disruptions.
- Sustainable practices: Taller de Músics continues to refine its approach to green touring, recognising the balance required between environmental responsibility and logistical realities.
The Alto for Two Green Pilot Tour was a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the band and its organisers. Despite the challenges posed by extreme weather, the tour delivered a series of memorable performances, fostered meaningful audience connections, and demonstrated the potential for sustainable touring. It served as both a success story and a learning experience, paving the way for further innovation in green touring initiatives.
Links
https://tallerdemusics.com/en/alto-for-two-european-tour-to-promote-new-album/
https://www.porgy.at/events/12024/
https://www.unterfahrt.de/programm-detail.php?dateID=8687#ticketform
https://bmc.hu/programok/dutch-focus-2024-alto-for-two
https://www.brebl.nl/event/2024/09/alto-for-two
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_5TJZRK_G3/
Tour Schedule
- 15/09/2024: Porgy & Bess, Vienna, Austria
- 17/09/2024: Jazzclub Unterfahrt, Munich, Germany
- 18/09/2024: Budapest Music Center (BMC), Budapest, Hungary
- 19/09/2024: Berbl, Brussels, Belgium
- 20/09/2024: Jazz Station, Brussels, Belgium
Sustainability in Practice
The tour adopted sustainable practices wherever possible, prioritising train travel to reduce environmental impact. Key actions included:
- Sustainable transport: From the Netherlands to Austria, the band relied on trains for travel. However, severe flooding in Vienna caused train cancellations, forcing the band to use cars for two segments:
-- Vienna to Munich (500 km)
-- Munich to Budapest (700 km)
- Eco-conscious promotion: The band distributed promotional seed cards embedded with a QR code linking to their new album, an innovative and environmentally friendly way to engage audiences.
Challenges and Adjustments
The tour faced significant disruptions due to flooding and extreme weather in Vienna, resulting in:
- Fatigue among band members caused by long car journeys over consecutive days in flooded areas.
- Logistical challenges with multiple cancelled trains.
These disruptions highlighted the unpredictability of climate-related events and the resilience required to navigate sustainable touring under such conditions.
Artistic and Audience Engagement
Despite the logistical setbacks, the tour was a success artistically:
- Audience reactions: The concerts received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with audiences highly engaged and appreciative.
- CD sales: The band sold 40 CDs during the tour, demonstrating strong audience interest in their music.
- Promotional efforts: The innovative seed cards offered a meaningful way to connect with audiences while promoting the band’s album.
Feedback and Reflections
The Alto for Two Green Pilot Tour reinforced the value of sustainable touring while identifying areas for improvement:
- Adapting to challenges: The floods in Vienna required alternative transport by car. Although flights could have been an option, the band remained committed to minimising their carbon footprint.
- Future planning: The band suggested adopting more relaxed scheduling and flexible programming at venues to reduce stress and accommodate unforeseen disruptions.
- Sustainable practices: Taller de Músics continues to refine its approach to green touring, recognising the balance required between environmental responsibility and logistical realities.
The Alto for Two Green Pilot Tour was a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the band and its organisers. Despite the challenges posed by extreme weather, the tour delivered a series of memorable performances, fostered meaningful audience connections, and demonstrated the potential for sustainable touring. It served as both a success story and a learning experience, paving the way for further innovation in green touring initiatives.
Links
https://tallerdemusics.com/en/alto-for-two-european-tour-to-promote-new-album/
https://www.porgy.at/events/12024/
https://www.unterfahrt.de/programm-detail.php?dateID=8687#ticketform
https://bmc.hu/programok/dutch-focus-2024-alto-for-two
https://www.brebl.nl/event/2024/09/alto-for-two
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_5TJZRK_G3/
