Weather keeps getting worse. And concerts are getting cancelled because of it

In recent weeks, the existential threat of climate change has had tangible impacts on the live music industry. The 2025 edition of Bonnaroo was shut down due to inclement weather and veteran rocker Steve Miller just cancelled his summer tour due to concerns over extreme heat and storms.

Today on Commotion, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud speaks with Variety reporter Jem Aswad about how the music industry is adapting to this new normal.

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Interview with Jem Aswad produced by Stuart Berman.