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Billie Eilish partners with Reverb to for solar-powered headline set at Lollapalooza

01 August 2023, 12:31 | Written by Tyler Damara Kelly

Billie Eilish is set to headline the first day of Chicago festival on Thursday (3 August).

Billie Eilish's set will be partially solar-powered by intelligent, zero-emission battery systems. The sustainability project is in partnership with environmental non-profit Reverb and is made possible via a temporary onsite “solar farm” supplied and managed by Overdrive Energy Solutions.

The Music Decarbonization Project is a campaign that Eilish both helped launch and fund. The project also aligns with Reverb’s campaign to advance their climate solutions to directly eliminate carbon emissions created by the music industry.

“This bold and revolutionary move will be a powerful example of an emerging clean energy solution that can help rapidly reduce the carbon emissions of live music,” the teams’ press release reads. “The goal at Lollapalooza is to further prove clean energy technology’s ability to provide power to large stages and drive the music industry toward a future that is less reliant on highly polluting diesel generators."

Elisih previously partnered with Reverb for her 2022 Happier Than Ever world tour, where they set up Eco-Villages at her concert venues. Reverb has also worked on tours for Maroon 5 and Harry Styles, creating spaces where fans could fill up their reusable water bottles for free, register to vote, and learn about numerous environmental non-profits.

“We hope and believe this will be a watershed moment for the music industry,” adds Adam Gardner of Reverb. “There are real climate solutions available right here, right now. By showcasing this technology with one of the biggest artists in the world, on one of the most revered festival stages, we’re accelerating the necessary transition toward a decarbonised future, for music and beyond.”

Lollapalooza takes place from 3-6 August at Grant Park in Chicago. For more information, visit lollapalooza.com.

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