Music Patron in Conversation: Music and Climate Change

21 January 2025

As climate change transforms our world, how can music offer insight and inspire action?

While the climate crisis is often seen as slow-moving, its effects are profound. It shapes lives, landscapes, and the natural world in ways we’re just starting to grasp. For composers, the environment is more than a backdrop; it’s a collaborator, an inspiration, and a call to action. 

Join us for a conversation on how composers respond to the realities of climate change. From the haunting soundscapes of melting glaciers to innovative music inspired by nature’s resilience, this discussion will explore how music can deepen our understanding of the environment and drive collective action. 

The webinar will be hosted by Oliver Bolton, Co-founder & CEO at Earthly, and features three Music Patron composers whose work connects deeply with themes of climate and environment: Supriya Nagarajan, Angela Elizabeth Slater, and Colin Riley. 

Together, they’ll examine how music, advocacy, and environmentalism intersect, sharing insights on how creative expression can raise awareness and inspire change. 

Don’t miss this chance to reflect on the role of art in tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time. 

Date: Thursday, 13 February 
Time: 10 – 11am 
Location: Zoom 

Meet the panel

Oliver Bolton in a purple circle

Oliver Bolton (Host)

Oliver Bolton is the CEO and co-founder of Earthly, a marketplace that connects businesses with high-quality nature-based projects that remove carbon, restore biodiversity and improve livelihoods.
Angela Elizabeth Slater in a turquoise dot

Angela Elizabeth Slater (Composer)

Angela Elizabeth Slater musically maps aspects of the natural world into the fabric of music. She is the founder of Illuminate Women's Music.
Supriya Nagarajan in a purple circle

Supriya Nagarajan (Composer)

Supriya Nagarajan is a UK based vocalist/composer who creates cross- cultural/genre, concept driven immersive music work. She is the Artistic Director of Yorkshire-based arts charity Manasamitra.
Colin Riley in a turquoise dot

Colin Riley (Composer)

Colin Riley is a composer whose music crosses many boundaries and draws on a range of elements including new technologies, song-writing and large-scale classical form.
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