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2024-04-22

Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai Celebrates World Earth Day Through Music, Art, and Community Engagement

The landmark live entertainment venue has partnered with Pepsi,Earth Day Network China,AETHER BandandAfrito organize special sustainability focused programming

 

 

As the world gears up to celebrate World Earth Day on April 22nd, Mercedes-Benz Arena (MBA) in Shanghai is taking the initiative to raise awareness about environmental issues through a series of events under the theme "Planet vs. Plastics." With a focus on reducing plastic pollution and promoting green practices, the arena's Earth Day programming embraces sustainability through music, art, and community.

 

A Natural Healing Concert

The landmark live entertainment venue is kicking off its Earth Day festivities on April 19th with a natural healing concert led by Aether Band, featuring natural instruments like handpans, rainsticks, and didgeridoos, that will reconnect the audience with the sounds of nature. Joining Aether Band will be special guestAfri, who will demonstrate the creative potential of repurposing plastic products like PVC pipes and buckets to create rhythmic beats.

 

 

A Green Initiative

In conjunction with the musical performance, the arena will highlight its Green Viewing Initiative, which aims to raise awareness about sustainability and plastic pollution and calls upon fans and employees to actively take environmental measures in their own lives.

 

 

By actively promoting its own green practices, which include using biodegradable food packaging, recycling glow sticks, reducing disposable plastics, using electronic tickets, sorting waste and promoting green transportation, the arena hopes to empower and encourage participation from it is employees, fans and community members.

 

 

 

An Environmental Art Installation

Following the concert, Mercedes-Benz Arena, in partnership with PepsiCo., will showcase Artistic Piano, an innovative art installation that highlights the importance of recycling plastic. The piano has been crafted from repurposed Pepsi plastic bottles and serves as a striking symbol of creative reuse. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with a plastic bottle recycling machine and earn rewards by depositing plastic bottles.

 

 

Community Events

Beyond the concert hall, Mercedes-Benz Arena is extending its Earth Day celebrations to the community through two engaging events. Through these community-driven initiatives, the arena aims to foster a sense of environmental responsibility and collective action.

 

The first event, in partnership with Play Hard Club, MBA will be hosting a cycling event along the Pudong Riverside that will encourage participants to explore the beauty of nature while promoting eco-friendly transportation alternatives.

 

 

 

Additionally, MBA will also be hosting a rhythm workshop withAfri. The workshop will showcase a creative percussion performance with handmade instruments from plastic products. The event will also allow attendees to unleash their creativity by working collaboratively to complete a musical piece.

 

 

 

To learn more about Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai’s sustainability initiatives, please click here.