Satellite event: Adele in Munich: The untold climate consequences of mega-concert residencies

In this 30-minute Instagram Live hosted by the Music: Most Wanted convention and Julian Vogels, we’ll unpack the environmental impact of audience travel emissions from Adele’s massive residency in Munich, where she performed in a purpose-built Adele Stadion in front of 740.000 people during 10 concerts. You’ll get insights into common emission sources at live events and why temporary stadiums, like those used for her shows, fall short of sustainability. We’ll also explore what the live event industry can do to change.

Julian Vogels is a European Climate Pact Ambassador committed to raising awareness of the climate crisis. With a background in the music and events industry, he co-founded the social enterprise Crowd Impact, focusing on reducing CO₂ emissions from audience travel — the largest source of emissions at live events.

As an activist with Music Declares Emergency, an international climate movement within the music sector, he collaborates with artists and organisations to amplify the call for climate action. A software engineer and certified sustainability consultant, Julian holds a Master’s in Music Technology and an MBA. He lives and works in Berlin.