EXPERIENCE IMPACT 2025: POWERING THE FUTURE
At LS Events, we are proud to be at the forefront of delivering festivals and large-scale outdoor experiences that prove ambitious environmental goals are achievable today. Sustainability is not just a siloed strategy at LS Events, it’s part of our project process, design and delivery from the outset. We recognise our influence and opportunity to engage audiences, employees, clients and even competitors; this allows us to ‘raise the bar’ in our entire ecosystem, and we take that very seriously.
Our approach is rooted in community, creativity, and measurable environmental action. Across every project, we focus on reducing power demand, minimising waste, cutting carbon, and embedding sustainable practices into event design and delivery. We don’t see sustainability as a bolt-on; it is an integral part of how we plan, produce, and collaborate and we operate in line with ISO 20121, the International Standard for Sustainable Events Management, and ISO 14001, the International Standard for Environmental Management.
This leadership was brought into sharp focus with LIDO Festival 2025, where LS Events was tasked by AEG Presents to make it London’s most sustainable festival yet. Far from a traditional brief, this was a call to reimagine the festival model, to prove that large-scale, world-class experiences can be delivered with radical reductions in environmental impact.
A Bold Energy Strategy
LS Events led the development of a battery-first energy model, backed by renewable grid power and pioneering green hydrogen technology. This approach eliminated reliance on conventional diesel generators and delivered a number of industry firsts. These innovations were made possible thanks to LIDO Festival’s approach to power management strategy, in partnership with Grid Faeries x Ecotricity.
A battery-powered headline performance by Massive Attack, aligned with their Act 1.5 initiative.
A 32-hour battery runtime across the site, exceeding the symbolic target of 24 hours and 2 minutes.
Deployment of 11 batteries from Greener Power Solutions, supported by mobile battery trucks from KB Events and a grid-fed system from Grid Faeries x Ecotricity.
The first-ever use of green hydrogen at a UK festival, powering the second stage and proving the technology’s viability for live environments.
LS Events ensured sustainability was felt across the ecosystem at LIDO Festival, working in collaboration with AGF to ensure this initiative was felt at every touchpoint:
Grid upgrades in Victoria Park, delivering long-term environmental benefits for future events and filming.
Onsite waste innovation, including baling and compacting systems for aluminium, glass, and cardboard, reducing waste volume and supporting revenue recovery.
Simplified recycling streams for audiences, reinforced by Every Can Counts’ visible and interactive recycling points.
These innovations were made possible thanks to LIDO Festival’s approach to its power management strategy, in partnership with Grid Faeries x Ecotricity, and through our close collaboration with key stakeholders and suppliers, including the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Pearce Hire, Proper Productions, AGF, Greener Power Solutions, GeoPura, KB Event, Nu Group, Every Can Counts and Waste Baling Machines. Together, we demonstrated how new technologies and strong partnerships can deliver world-class experiences while drastically reducing environmental impact.
We extend our thanks and congratulations to everyone who was instrumental in the success of sustainable initiatives at LIDO Festival, and to the team at AEG Presents whose commitment to enabling this "proof of concept" festival, has significantly contributed to the industry's understanding of environmental practices empowering an incredible step forward in the delivery of sustainable events in the future.
In summer 2025, AEG Presents partnered with GeoPura and Power Logistics to trial hydrogen power at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park. The test involved supplying energy to the Great Oak Stage, the delays, and the production village across two consecutive shows: All Things Orchestral and Neil Young.
As the lead production agency for the event, LS Events managed the complex relationships between suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of this innovative sustainable power source. While new to the event industry, green hydrogen power technology has existing applications in government infrastructure and across the public sector. Using green hydrogen power in this way on an event site required an extensive reassurance piece with local authorities and the fire service, supported by industry experts.
Deployment
Equipment: Six HPU 1 green hydrogen units and a fuel tanker were installed on the main stage pad during an Open House day when the stage was not in use.
Planning: Unit numbers were determined using historical consumption data. New screen and sound systems introduced some uncertainty, but close collaboration between GeoPura, Power Logistics, and the BST production team ensured careful load management.
Installation: Switchover from generator power to green hydrogen was completed within a single day.
Results
Performance: Both shows ran smoothly, with no supply interruptions.
Demand Factors: Hot, bright weather increased demand, as screens ran at maximum brightness and additional cooling was required. This led to higher fuel consumption, but the hydrogen system successfully met demand.
Transition: After the Neil Young performance, the system was switched back to HVO-fuelled generators within four hours.
