As a large-scale cultural event we’ve a role to play in influencing audience behaviours and attitudes, which we address through strong programming and clear communications. We strive to improve year on year, and we continue to work with stakeholders, service providers and audiences to be as environmentally responsible as possible, through both practical and holistic actions.
We work to high environmental standards throughout our production practices and partnerships as well as our programming and we aim to be the most ‘net-positive’ gathering possible.
A Sustainable Programme
Our Festival theme, From the Seabed to the Sky, is our guide in helping us connect with nature and is weaved through our festival programme. We curate activities that inspire, intrigue, and engage.
Planet Positive is a zone full of hands-on information about our climate and environment. The Power Positive zone explores the role of renewables in our energy sector, and our Opening Parade, Five Fathoms Deep! is all about the marine biodiversity off Lowestoft’s shores.
Working Behind the Scenes
We work hard on our production, waste management, water and energy suppliers, to make us as efficient as possible. First Light supports local traders to recycle and re-use, and food traders have to offer a vegetarian/vegan option.
We have an amazing team of vounteers working to keep the beach and site clean and we’re supported by Suffolk Beach Cleans.
Download our Environmental Policy here.
First Light Festival Environmental and Sustainability Policy