Unique perspectives on the future of our planet.
Damian Cruden, CEO and Artistic Director, Alnwick Playhouse, What role can the Arts play in helping us to imagine and achieve a greener future.
Paul Brannen, Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University,- New ways of replacing steel and concrete with wood in the built environment
Chi Onwurah MP, Shadow Minister for Science, Research & Digital. An engineer’s view on the potential for renewable technologies across the globe.
Aidan Harrison, Retired local farmer. Can we balance food security, biodiversity and local communities?
Tamara Ullyart, a young person’s view of the threats and possibilities ahead.
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BIODIVERSIONARY TACTICS
Tim Dalling sings Unsustainable Songs
Specially for this festival Tim Dalling will dive into the ecological zeitgeist and the world of climate chaos. The songs will veer wildly from zesty frivolity to poignant philosophy, celebrating exciting surviving species, mourning the lost ones, praising signs of hope and encouraging the audience to sing along with global gusto. It will put a smile on your face, a tear in your eye and a song in your heart.
NOTE – this is one event