{"id":4022,"date":"2025-04-19T05:11:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T05:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=4022"},"modified":"2025-04-16T23:12:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T23:12:44","slug":"sofars-earth-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/sofars-earth-day-2025","title":{"rendered":"Surprisingly Sustainable Sofar Venues Located All Over Mother Earth (Happy Earth Day!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Sofar, we\u2019re all about music that leaves a mark on your memories, not on the planet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We bring people together in places that already exist, utilizing underused spaces and creating unforgettable shows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco-friendly venues aren\u2019t limited to upcycled spaces. Rooftop gardens, vertical farms, and a world of other spots are viable for inspiring and supporting sustainable initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To celebrate Earth Day, we\u2019re highlighting five incredible (and incredibly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) venues across the globe that keep the conversation of conservation alive. Let\u2019s hear it for good music and good choices!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Backyards & Gardens<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0There\u2019s something special about live music under the open sky\u2014no velvet ropes, just a few guitars, some good company, and maybe some string lights. Sofar started in a backyard (literally\u2014our Sofar Founder Rafe\u2019s backyard), and that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/backyards-for-live-music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">backyard spirit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been with us ever since.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From patios in S\u00e3o Paulo to public gardens in Europe or cozy corners in Chicago, these green spaces are where community, nature, and music meet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This Must Be The Space: Rafe's House in London\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E5jCJCldGoY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Farm.One, Brooklyn, NY, <\/b><b>USA<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only in New York can you find a hydroponic haven growing leafy greens year-round. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farm.one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm.One<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Brooklyn is all about rethinking how we grow food in cities, and we\u2019re all about rethinking where live music can happen\u2014so it\u2019s kind of a perfect match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The space is packed with sustainable innovation and, yep, there\u2019s a brewery too (because why not?). Whether you’re sipping something local or enjoying a farm-to-table salad, the Sofar experience here feels fresh in every way.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4030\" style=\"width: 307px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4030\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_1682203406_3086868362215518607_2313353062.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=250&wpsize=medium\" alt=\"farm.one brooklyn, ny\" width=\"307\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_1682203406_3086868362215518607_2313353062.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=250&wpsize=medium 250w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_1682203406_3086868362215518607_2313353062.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=855&wpsize=large 855w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_1682203406_3086868362215518607_2313353062.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=920&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_1682203406_3086868362215518607_2313353062.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1282&wpsize=1536x1536 1282w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_1682203406_3086868362215518607_2313353062.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=2048&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1710&wpsize=2048x2048 1710w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/farm.one_1682203406_3086868362215518607_2313353062.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">photo courtesy of farm.one<b style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/b><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>3. Snowdonia, Wales \u2013 Sofar x Columbia Europe<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last year, we teamed up with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sofarsounds\/reel\/C7ouR6EPd_v\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Columbia Europe for an unforgettable #HikeFest. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Columbia brought the gear, Mother Nature brought the views, and we brought the music. Over 250 hikers hit the trails, trekking up to 7 hours for a Sofar show like no other. The Ffynnon Llugwy reservoir of the Welsh mountains made for an epic stage, prooving that when community, adventure, and sustainability come together, amazing things can happen at 3,000 feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alice Boyd - Life In Cities | Sofar Wales\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zf19xsXrNHU?start=9&feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Maximilian Towers Linz, Austria, EU<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofar Artists lit up (figuratively) one of the most unexpected venues yet: a 19th-century military tower in Austria. Local hip hop artist Mrs Seriouz, Vienna-based indie band Ernst die Band, and folk accordionist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jakobsteinkellner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jakob Steinkellner<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brought a distinctly \u201cunplugged\u201d energy (since there\u2019s no electricity inside the tower).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turm 20 is part of a chain of 32 towers built in the 1830s, which are now mostly abandoned. But one tower has been brought back to life by Turm 20 Theater, an arts nonprofit known for Shakespeare, flamenco, and tango nights. This was the first time the interior was used for a music show, and it was anything but ordinary.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4031\" style=\"width: 395px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4031\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Linz_Maximilian-Kirche-02.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=225&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium\" alt=\"Linz Chapel Tower\" width=\"395\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Linz_Maximilian-Kirche-02.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=225&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Linz_Maximilian-Kirche-02.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=768&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Linz_Maximilian-Kirche-02.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Linz_Maximilian-Kirche-02.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Linz_Maximilian-Kirche-02.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Linz_Maximilian-Kirche-02.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1597w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maximilian Chapel Tower in Linz-Waldegg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>5. A Temple in Chiba, Japan<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just outside Tokyo, a Sofar show at the historic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-guide.com\/e\/e6401.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naritasan Shinshoji Temple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brought a whole new meaning to sacred sound. Surrounded by centuries-old artifacts and quiet, echoing halls, artists performed in a space where every note felt reverent. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Narita City\u2014just a stone\u2019s throw from the airport\u2014the temple dates back to the 10th century and offers a stunning, peaceful backdrop for an intimate show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4032\" style=\"width: 508px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4032\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium\" alt=\"so\" width=\"508\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Sofar Tokyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to see a show in a sustainable venue near you? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out what\u2019s coming up!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Sofar, we\u2019re all about music that leaves a mark on your memories, not on the planet. 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