Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m.—BARNARD— The second annual Imagine Zero Music Festival will take place Saturday at Fable Farm Farm, 22 Orchard Hill Road in Barnard from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Fable Farm in Barnard with a unique vision for a future free of carbon emissions and single use waste.
The festival organizers have placed a focus on bringing top tier musicians who are aligned with the mission to help celebrate a new wave of festival stewardship. World-touring Haitian band Lakou Mizik will headline the event, joined by New England favorites, Billy Wylder, The Wolff Sisters, Saints & Liars, Chad Hollister Trio, Ben Kogan Band, Beecharmer, Seth Glier and more.
The dynamic performers will play a range of global music, indie-rock, American folk, bluegrass, and rock & roll that will make you want to dance!
Imagine Zero has partnered with Fable Farm to host the festival on its beautiful farmland. Fable Farm is a community gathering place, known for its delicious wines and farm to table food that will be offered alongside local sustainable vendors.
– Imagine Zero Music Festival promotes sustainable solutions in the live music industry, featuring top musicians including Billy Wylder as seen above
As the world faces the existential threats caused by climate change, Imagine Zero rises to the moment, offering Vermont’s first sustainable music festival. Record breaking global temperatures, rising sea levels, violent earthquakes, unprecedented storm systems, and drought are destabilizing communities and ecosystems around the world. Vermont experienced these impacts first hand with severe flooding in July 2023. The live music industry as we know it is a significant contributor to climate change, through its large carbon footprint, consumption, and waste. The good news Imagine Zero is spearheading sustainable solutions for the live music industry. Live music is one of the most powerful art forms to reach people’s hearts, create community, and transform beliefs and behaviors. “We couldn’t be happier to offer this multi-generational celebration that builds community around environmentalism, great live music, dance, local food, all while making the path towards a more sustainable live music industry,” stated Cliff Johnson, festival co-founder.
Festival sustainability goals
100% renewable energy on site
Zero waste (reusable cups, plates, water refill stations etc.)
Incentivize low carbon/zero carbon band and fan travel
Comply with all 6 musicians for sustainability initiatives
Transforming our systems and how we inhabit our planet will take uninhibited imagination and community driven action. The reality of the existential challenges can feel bleak, but the road towards a more sustainable future is possible and can be joyous. The Imagine Zero Music Festival aims to do just that.
The festival is rain or shine, open to all ages, adults $75, children 3-12 $25, and 2 and under free. Imagine Zero is made possible through partnership with Fable Farm and sponsorship by Norwich Solar, Revision Energy, Efficiency Vermont, and Mascoma Bank.
Performance Schedule
Path of Totality – 11:30 a.m.
Seth Glier – Noon
Beecharmer – 12:45 p.m.
Saints & Liars – 1:30 p.m.
Ben Kogan Band – 2:30 p.m.
Chad Hollister – 3:30 p.m.
Billy Wylder – 4:30 p.m.
The Wolff Sisters – 5:45 p.m.
Lakou Mizik – 7:15 p.m.
For tickets and more information visit: imaginezerofestival.com
