05/11/2022
Dear NEXUS Community,
We're always delighted when a NEXUS member is inspired to create something new and innovative.
An Australian Committee member, Edwina Floch, who helped curate last year's summit in Sydney, had the honor of interviewing world-renowned conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall and was surprised and saddened that she couldn't find great contemporary music videos to top and tail the session.
After doing some research and listening to a podcast episode called 'Where's Our Climate Anthem?', she decided to launch The Environmental Music Prize - the world's first prize that rewards and incentivizes talented artists to create powerful music videos that inspire action for climate and conservation.
A true philanthropist and social entrepreneur, Edwina created a not-for-profit, donated the startup capital, worked probono for a year , and leveraged her powerful network.
We're now inviting the NEXUS community to help select the winner from 24 Finalists! (selected from over 200 entries by a selection panel that included the CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific and environmental leaders from WWF, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Ocean Impact Organisation, The Wilderness Society and the climate strike movement)
You'll find some of Australia's top talent and a diverse range of musical styles, ages and backgrounds represented so there really is something for everyone.
Voting closes this Sunday, May 15.
Head to www.environmentalmusicprize.com to:
-Watch the incredible music videos;
-Vote for three songs that touch or inspire you most;
-Make your own climate inspired playlist;
-Share with your friends and family;
-Follow at Environmental Music Prize
