UPBEAT is the European showcase platform for world music.
The 14 current members of the UPBEAT platform can draw support for booking up-and-coming bands, international artists, or even new collaborations. With UPBEAT’s help, members can meet their sustainability goals and organise professional events, conferences, and more. Our mission is to foster a forward-thinking and thriving world music industry in Europe.
In addition, UPBEAT supports our showcase day and some of our professional events.
At Budapest Ritmo, a member of UPBEAT, The Showcase Platform for World Music, we are committed to being more green and sustainable every year. We believe that celebrating music and culture should go hand in hand with protecting our planet. That’s why we are continuously working to make our festival more sustainable, reducing our environmental footprint.
What We’ve Achieved So Far
Less Waste: We have significantly reduced the amount of printed materials and use reusable decorations, and we also offer refillable bottles for delegates minimizing event waste.
Eco-Friendly Transport: We encourage all guests, artists, and delegates to use public transport between venues, reducing ground transport emissions.
Sustainable Catering: We have already taken steps to minimize the environmental impact of our food services and are committed to further improvements.
Our Sustainability Commitments
Transparent Monitoring & Goals: We will monitor our environmental impact—including travel, food, and ground transport—setting clear, achievable sustainability targets each year.
No Packaged Water: We are eliminating bottled water for conference attendees, replacing it with water stations and reusable bottles.
Greener Catering: We are working towards serving at least 2/3 vegan or vegetarian meals for delegates and aiming to reintroduce red meat-free catering.
Sustainable Travel Choices: We prioritize low-emission travel options for delegates and provide information on reducing travel impact.
Eco-Friendly Ground Transport: We are promoting public transport in Budapest and seeking partnerships to provide electric or hybrid transport solutions where public transport is not feasible.
UPBEAT is an alliance of festivals supporting emerging artists through showcases, to create a diverse music industry right here in Europe. UPBEAT also supports European festivals in reaching their sustainability goals. Read more here:
