H+H- Herning to Hannover: Empowering Youth Through Sustainable Touring
Exploring sustainable touring for two young bands from Denmark and Germany
The pilot project H+H - Herning to Hannover: Empowering Youth Through Sustainable Touring is at the forefront of redefining the touring industry by introducing the innovative concepts of slow and deep touring - a sustainable approach to touring.
Slow touring makes use of slower, greener forms of public transport, while deep touring is based on the principle of giving back to local communities more than is taken from them in terms of resources.
The pilot project offers a new approach to sustainability, youth engagement and the empowerment of local communities in Denmark and Germany. By addressing the challenges of the music industry with innovative solutions, we not only contribute to the fight against climate change, but also support young musicians in developing active citizenship, mental well-being and social entrepreneurship, while promoting inclusion and diversity across national borders.
Through two slow & deep tours in May and June 2025, two young up-and-coming bands - one from Denmark and one from Germany - will explore the impact of travelling more slowly using greener forms of public transport. At the same time, they will investigate how they can give back to the local communities they visit, taking into account the individual needs of each community.
About the Project
- Our role: Lead
- Budget: EUR 60,000.00 / DKK 447,505.60
- Duration: 2023-2025
Partners
- Swinging Europe (DK) - Lead Partner
- MusikZentrum Hannover (DE) - Partner
Funding
H+H - Herning to Hannover: Empowering Youth Through Sustainable Touring is supported by Erasmus+ KA2 Small-scale Partnerships and Cooperation Partnerships.

