Upcoming Steve Miller Band performances called off due to warnings of intense heat, potential flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and vast forest fires.
Climate change is taking a toll on outdoor events, and the entertainment industry is feeling its impact. The Steve Miller Band has become the latest act to cancel all of its 2025 tour dates, citing concerns over the increasing risk of natural disasters, which may be exacerbated by climate change.
The cancellation is part of a growing trend of high-profile outdoor shows being cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. Lara Seaver, director of projects at Reverb, a company that works with touring musicians to reduce their environmental impact, stated that weather incidents are on the rise.
According to Seaver, events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods are becoming more common, making it difficult to predict and prepare for outdoor events. Rising temperatures and unpredictable storms can create hazardous conditions for both performers and attendees, leading to cancellations or postponements.
The Steve Miller Band was scheduled to kick off their 2025 summer tour at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Outdoor Stage in Mount Pleasant, MI, on August 13. However, the increased frequency of natural disasters and the associated risks have led the band to make the difficult decision to cancel all their upcoming shows.
The band's statement wished peace, love, and happiness to their audience, expressing hope to see them again in the future. They also encouraged their fans to take care of each other. The cancellation was announced via a statement posted on social media.
The doubling of tour insurance premiums over the last decade is a direct result of the increased risk of weather-related cancellations. The trend is linked to climate change, as the increase and severity of weather incidents are also on the rise.
As climate change continues to intensify, the entertainment industry is likely to face more cancellations and disruptions. This might lead to a shift towards indoor venues or more flexible event planning strategies to mitigate the risks associated with outdoor events. Artists and event organizers are now considering the climate factor when planning tours and events, which could change the way high-profile outdoor shows are conducted in the future.
Reverb, the company that works with touring musicians to help reduce their environmental impact, is one of the organizations at the forefront of this change. By working with artists to make their tours more sustainable, they are helping to create a more resilient entertainment industry in the face of a changing climate.
[1] Source: [Rolling Stone](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/steve-miller-band-cancels-tour-climate-change-1234723058/) [2] Source: [Climate Central](https://www.climatecentral.org/news/climate-change-outdoor-events-weather-impacts-23492)
- The Steve Miller Band's decision to cancel their 2025 tour is indicative of a rising trend in high-profile outdoor shows being cancelled due to extreme weather conditions.
- Lara Seaver, director of projects at Reverb, has stated that weather incidents are on the rise, making it difficult to predict and prepare for outdoor events.
- The Steve Miller Band was scheduled to kick off their 2025 summer tour, but the increased frequency of natural disasters has led to their decision to cancel all shows.
- The cancellation of the Steve Miller Band's tour is linked to climate change, as the increase and severity of weather incidents are also on the rise.
- The band's statement expressed hope to see their audience again in the future and encouraged them to take care of each other.
- The doubling of tour insurance premiums over the last decade is a direct result of the increased risk of weather-related cancellations.
- Reverb, a company that works with touring musicians to reduce their environmental impact, is one of the organizations at the forefront of creating a more resilient entertainment industry in the face of a changing climate.
