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Metropolis Japan
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Billie Eilish Returns to Tokyo August 2025
Billie Eilish is bringing her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT THE TOUR to Tokyo this summer with two back-to-back shows at Saitama Super Arena. Fresh off the release of her third studio album, Eilish continues to expand her global tour, performing across four continents with an intimate yet high-production live experience. Fans can expect a setlist that blends new tracks like 'Lunch' and 'Birds of a Feather' with earlier favorites. Each concert is designed to feel both immersive and personal, balancing quiet acoustic moments with cinematic visuals and lighting that fill the arena without overwhelming it. The Tokyo shows will also reflect Eilish's commitment to sustainability. Partnering with REVERB, the tour features eco-friendly initiatives, from water refill stations and plant-based food options to climate action donations from ticket sales. Fans are encouraged to bring reusable bottles and use public transport. Tokyo Dates: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Sunday, August 17, 2025 How to Get Tickets: Presale began in late May, with many tickets already sold out. The international pre-sale runs from July 10 to August 1 on PIA. Find out more information on the official website. Whether you've followed Billie Eilish from the start or just want to experience one of the most talked-about tours of the year, these Tokyo dates offer a rare chance to see her live in a more intimate setting than larger dome venues.
Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Billie Eilish talks real reason for her eye-wateringly pricey tour merchandise
She's not behind the door about a cause she feels passionate about - and a guiding theme in Billie Eilish's career has been climate change - and it features on her UK tour Over the years, Billie Eilish has used her growing reach to speak out on issues she feels strongly about, with climate change and sustainability top of the list. 'She was basically the first major popstar to show us what Gen Z think, and how they see the world,' says Thomas Smith, editor of Billboard UK. 'She's come of age in an era when young people like Greta Thunberg are totally energised to try and do something about the environment. It's not a cynical marketing ploy either; Billie really wants to make a difference.' With the state of the planet so worrying to her, the video to her 2019 song All The Good Girls Go To Hell saw her as a winged creature stuck in an oil spill, surrounded by raging fires. 'The deeper meaning of the song is about global warming and climate strike, and what's really important,' she said at the time. 'This song is about the world and trying to save it, and people not believing that it needs to be saved.' She was propelled into action after countless meetings with music execs highlighted a distinct lack of eco-awareness in the music industry. 'They'd be tripping and stumbling over their words because they're not doing anything,' she said last year. 'And it was kind of alarming to find that no one's really doing anything to better the world.' Doing all she can to make a difference, Billie regularly works alongside REVERB, a non-profit that promotes greener practices in live music. As part of their collaboration, she used solar energy to partially power her headlining set at Chicago's Lollapalooza in 2023. And during her current tour, there are dedicated 'Eco-Action Villages' offering water-filling stations to reduce plastic bottle wastage, while excess food is donated to local shelters. During the upcoming London leg, Billie will also host the latest in a succession of climate summits called Overheated, bringing together activists, musicians and thought leaders. 'She doesn't have to do it, but she does so because it matters to her, and she knows it matters to her fans,' adds Thomas. In addition, Billie regularly partners with plant-based food organisation Support + Feed, which was founded by her mum Maggie in 2020. Both she and Billie are vegan, and the initiative aims to increase food security by encouraging large venues to make plant-based food more accessible and affordable. 'Plant-based food can feed more people, because that's how the food chain works,' Maggie said. 'We're helping the local economy and the planet.' Echoing her mum's sentiments, Billie has said, 'It feels like there really has been change in the crowds, and lots of people taking the pledge and being open-minded to the idea of eating plant-based.' Stressing how Maggie's passion inspires her every day, she added, 'She works so unbelievably hard. She is so selfless, and she cares so much about people and the world in a way that I don't think you could even believe is possible.' Maggie first influenced Billie's environmental efforts as a child, and she once recalled, 'It was such a normal thing. My mom started making these bags in these different types of beautiful fabrics and ribbons, and that's how all of our presents were wrapped for Christmas and my birthday.' While growing up in LA, everything at home was treated as reusable, and the family converted the house to run on solar power and then removed the grass from their front garden to save water. 'Those were big moments for us,' Maggie said. Meanwhile, the release of Billie's album Hit Me Hard And Soft last year was backed by a sustainability plan that saw environmentally-friendly packaging and vinyl copies pressed onto recycled materials. 'I can't just ignore what I know and go about my business and career and not do something,' Billie has said. 'That's just not how I was raised, or how I want to live my life.' Additionally, the merchandise sold on her website aims to reduce climate impacts. 'The problem is to make sure that my clothing is being made well and ethically, and with good materials, and is very sustainable, and that it feels good and is durable,' she has said. Although recognising that this makes it more expensive, she says, 'I'm trying to pick one of two evils.' When she released her Apple TV+ documentary The World's A Little Blurry, its accompanying merch drop was largely created from organic fabrics and made on US soil. 'My hope is that by investing in more high-quality items, they will last for a much longer time, and we can all buy and consume less,' she said at the time. 'This is so important to me and I hope you love it as much as I do.' Billie is also committed to ethical beauty, and her range of fragrances are paraben-free, vegan-certified, cruelty-free and packaged with eco-friendly materials, which has earned her recognition from PETA. Her personal mission has impacted on big brands too, and in 2022 Billie partnered with Nike to redesign its Air Force 1 shoes using vegan and recycled materials. In October 2023, she appeared in a Gucci campaign which saw its classic 1955 Horsebit bag remade with a vegan alternative to leather called Demetra – a first for the brand. Billie has often made a striking statement at glitzy showbiz events too, and at the Met Gala in 2021, she only agreed to wear a gown by Oscar de la Renta after the label agreed to stop using fur in future. 'That was one of the most powerful things she's ever done,' says Nina Nannar, arts editor of ITV News. 'She obviously feels she has a bit of a responsibility, and uses her position in the public eye to try and slowly change the world. She's from a generation who'll march on the streets or say, 'We don't agree with this,' and in this case, it really worked.' Speaking of the effect her Met Gala stance had, Billie said, 'So I got Oscar de la Renta to stop using fur completely, and that was a really, really big thing for me. I hope that more brands follow along with being environmentally conscious and try to help the world instead of making it worse.' Billie has also campaigned for mental health initiatives, and having been open about regularly seeing a therapist to talk through her feelings, she has said, 'I genuinely believe that everyone, every human on earth, should go to therapy, whether you feel this or that about your life, if you're happy or anything.' As Nina says, 'Many 16 or 17-year-olds are not necessarily going listen to their mum or dad's advice, but if it comes direct from Billie and she urges them to seek help, it makes it OK.'
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
Billie Eilish adds new US leg to Hit Me Hard and Soft tour
Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour is coming back for another round this fall. On Monday, Eilish announced 23 additional dates on the tour, including shows in Japan on Aug. 16 and Aug. 17. Twenty-one arena shows in the U.S. have been added, starting Oct. 9 in Miami and ending Nov. 23 in San Francisco. When all is said and done, the tour, which began in 2024, will have spanned more than 100 dates. The new tour routing includes multiple shows in Miami, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Raleigh, North Carolina; Austin, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; San Francisco, California; and Long Island, New York. Tickets go sale May 22 at 12 p.m. at and an American Express presale starts May 20 at 12 p.m. local time. During this new leg of the tour, Eilish will continue her sustainability efforts, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas pollution and single-use plastic waste, and offering plant-based options at concessions. A dollar from each ticket will go to REVERB, which supports organizations that address food insecurity and the climate crisis.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Environmentally friendly concerts? How music superstars are going green
(WTAJ) — Music is something that brings most people joy, whether it be country, rap, k-pop, or any other genre it's more than likely that you look forward to turning up the radio and singing along sometimes (unless you're into something a bit more classical). Getting to see your favorite artist in concert is some people's dream. However, one of the overlooked aspects of tours and concerts is the part they play in negative environmental impacts. It's estimated that a three-day music festival would produce 500 tons of carbon emissions. Emissions trap heat from the sun which can gradually cause Earth's temperature to warm up. Concerts and tours also produce a plethora of single-use plastics like water bottles, tickets wristbands, and confetti. Some artists, like Coldplay and Billie Eilish, are taking the initiative to change the way that we see concerts and it's all to create a better planet. Let's take a look at how these global superstars are taking on environmental problems one concertgoer at a time. Local beekeeper emphasizes the importance of honeybees for the environment Coldplay and the fight against carbon emissions When the group announced its Music of Spheres Tour it set a goal to reduce the carbon emissions by at least 50% in comparison to their previous tour. They used tourable battery-powered bikes to help power their show, kinetic dance floors and solar power. In 2024, they announced that they were successful in their mission and cut their direct CO2e emissions by 59%. Here are some other achievements from their tours, according to a 2024 update: Planted 7 million trees (one for each concertgoer) 100% of shows had free water refill stations 86% of their LED wristbands were returned and reused Two solar-powered river interceptors deployed 72% of tour waste was either reused, recycled or composted Over 9,000 meals were donated and over 198 lbs. of toiletries were given to the unhoused and unsheltered In March of 2025, Coldplay was also given the 'Artist for the Earth Ambassador' award in India for their efforts for more sustainable practices. 'As a band, and as an industry, we're a long way from where we need to be on this. But we're grateful for everyone's help so far, and we salute everyone who's making efforts to push things in the right direction,' Coldplay said in a statement. Billie Eilish and touring sustainably Billie Eilish teamed up with REVERB to make her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour more sustainable and encourage fans to take action for their planet. She pushed fans to forgo the single-use plastics and bring reusable bottles, with free water refill stations at the shows. She also asked fans to use public transportation if it was available or carpool to decrease the amount of carbon dioxide being released into the air. Another issue she tried to combat was the trend of fans buying new outfits specifically for shows. Instead, fans were encouraged to wear something they already own, thrift or trade with someone. Here are some other things that her tour has done: All venues featured plant-based options and worked to eliminate single-use plastics Paper straws only or straws available upon request No plastic bags for merch All merch clothing is made from 100% recycled material Posters are made with 100% recycled paper Similarly, like Coldplay, she also worked to donate excess products to those in need. Catered food that was uneaten and camping gear that was abandoned by fans are turned over to those in need. The tour also worked to divert trash from landfills when possible. Lastly, each of Billie Eilish's tour stops had designated tickets in which proceeds would create a Climate Impact Fund. The fund will work to support organizations, projects and individuals dedicated to climate justice, reducing carbon pollution and supporting environmental work. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
11-04-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
East Chicago mayor raises concerns about potential Gary convention center
The East Chicago mayor and council are split on their support of the Lake County Convention Center potentially being built in Gary. At the council's biweekly meeting Wednesday, they overrode a veto by Mayor Anthony Copeland addressing a council resolution from two weeks prior. The council's original resolution expressed support for the Lake County Convention Center to be built in Gary. Councilwoman Vanessa Hernandez Orange, D-At large, said at the East Chicago Common Council's March 26 meeting that if the convention center is built in Gary, it could be positive for East Chicago. If people are visiting Gary, they could also bring business to East Chicago, Hernandez Orange said. 'We understand that there's a casino in Gary, but we also have one here,' she added. 'We also have hotels here, and there's food venues. … It was no-brainer for me to support because we want to make sure that our cities are being looked on when things are happening.' In 2023, as a state senator, Gary Mayor Eddie Melton crafted Senate Bill 434, creating the Lake County Convention and Economic Development Fund. The fund was designated for convention center creation, the Blighted Property Demolition Fund, and revitalization of the Gary Metro Station to complement the South Shore Double Tracking project. Melton intended for the convention center to go to Gary, but legislation was shifted to give decision-making power over where the convention center would be located to Lake County. Commissioners will decide where the project will be depending on proposals, which came from Gary and Hobart. The city of Gary submitted its proposal with Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, which envisions a 145,000-square-foot convention center and Hard Rock Hotel near the casino, according to Post-Tribune archives. The property would also have space for two more hotels, including one REVERB by Hard Rock Hotel that will be co-developed and managed by Hard Rock. The center would also include two restaurants and retail spaces. Copeland believes a Gary convention center would not benefit East Chicago, telling the Post-Tribune that East Chicago has lost tens of millions of dollars to Gary each year since Hard Rock Casino was built. In three years, East Chicago has lost $10 million in revenue, Copeland said. He also mentioned that the city of Gary owes East Chicago $6.5 million after money was mistakenly given to the city by the Indiana State Comptroller. Indiana House Bill 1448 — authored by Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville — ensures East Chicago will receive those funds. The bill passed both the state House and Senate. Copeland said he was 'blindsided' by the resolution and feels the council didn't know how much Hard Rock had impacted East Chicago. 'When they voted on it, they didn't know all these things,' Copeland said. 'They didn't know that we've lost $10 million to Hard Rock. They didn't know that we're trying to recover $6.5 million from Gary.' Copeland believes if the convention center is built in Gary, it will continue to put Ameristar Casino in East Chicago at a disadvantage. He supports a Lake County Convention Center, Copeland said, but he'd like it to go to Hobart instead because the city doesn't have a casino to compete with East Chicago. The city of Hobart and Garfield Public/Private LLC submitted a proposal for a 149,000-square-foot facility at Patriot Park. The developer plans for the space surrounding the convention center to include an existing 70-unit veterans transitioning housing along with three other residential buildings that would contain 680 market-rate units; two 100-unit hotels; a 55-acre youth sports complex; mixed retail/office buildings; five multi-tenant, retail and restaurant buildings and five flex office warehouse buildings, among other amenities, according to Post-Tribune archives. East Chicago Councilman Terence Hill, D-3rd, was the lone council member to vote against overriding Copeland's veto. Hill was absent from the March 26 meeting where the original resolution unanimously passed. At Wednesday's meeting, Hill said he's concerned East Chicago will lose business to Gary if the convention center is built. 'Everybody is talking about the future, but if we don't get this money coming into our city and it's going somewhere else, we're not going to be able to do that,' Hill said. Councilman Robert Garcia, D-5th, said he sees the potential convention center as a positive for East Chicago. Before voting to override the veto, Hernandez Orange said she respects Copeland's stance but believes East Chicago needs to do more to make sure the city thrives. 'Is there a possibility that this might help?' Hernandez Orange said of the potential convention center. 'I say that because we can't just be small-minded. We have to think big, and we have to think that there are other possibilities.' Hard Rock Casino declined to comment. The city of Gary could not immediately comment on Copeland's concerns. The casino has showcased its support for the potential convention center, most recently in an initial investment of $50,000 into television and digital advertisements. 'Our focus is to educate people about the project and build excitement for the new local jobs and economic opportunities this will create,' Pat Kremer, spokesperson for Hard Rock, previously told the Post-Tribune in an email. 'No tax dollars were used for these ads and no new tax dollars will be needed for the project if the Gary location is selected.' The 30-second commercial did not mention that Hobart has also submitted a proposal or that other Lake County communities had the opportunity to submit a proposal. Though the legislation allows the Lake County Council to increase its innkeeper's tax by up to 5% for a revenue stream, Gary's plan does not include a request for the county to increase the tax. Hard Rock and Gary have collected supporters for the potential project, including residents and prominent community leaders. On its Facebook page, the Gary Common Council has encouraged residents to call commissioners to show support for the project. According to a state statute, Lake County commissioners have until May 31 to make a decision.
