It’s A Go For Green Touring
Spank Betty Records & Harbour Agency have revealed two of our best, Dallas Frasca and Sarah McLeod are hitting the road together next year, with the two leading ladies of Australian Rock joining forces for a 15-date tour which will run throughout February and March. The Green Electric Tour will see the pair continue their ongoing commitment to sustainable touring, with the pair teaming up with Green Music Australia to deliver a green the tour. The road show will boast recycled merchandise, sustainable travel routes, meat-free catering and eco-certified accommodation and fans are invited to join the movement by wearing their best sustainable fashion to the gigs, and carpooling, taking public transport, walking, or riding bikes to venues wherever possible. We had a chat to Sarah and Dallas to discovery the origins of The Green Electric Tour and how punters can get involved.
Firstly, Ladies Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions for Music Kingdom Australia, I bet you have had a busy couple of weeks with the announcement of your The Green Electric Tour.
The Green Electric Tour sees you hitting the road together, so before we getting what makes this tour unique, how did the idea of the two of you touring together originate?
S: Dal and I have been kicking around together for years , we always used to joke about doing a comedy routine then we remembered we were not that funny :) So we thought we would stick to what we do best, SING!
D - 🤣 Yes, one time we wore Spaceman suits for a bushfire fundraiser for the N.E Firefighters - I still think we found it funnier than everyone else, but were pretty good at raising some money!! 🤣Sarah and I first talked about touring together late last year, and we were both pretty excited about the idea. It wasn’t just about a tour, it was about working with another woman you love and respect, someone who lifts you up, and creating something powerful together on and off the stage.
“We are trying to shine a light on the day to day shifts we can make and show people all the little things we can do. It’s a huge learning curve, we are learning too”
What makes The Green Electric Tour so special?
S: Because we are attempting to do it as green as possible, with as low carbon footprint as we can to inspire change and incite conversation. It's absolutely crucial now that everyone gets on board with the way we should think about climate change and what we can do to help. Its all the little things, but its outta sight outta mind . Our system is all based around using fossil fuels , its broken from the top down . Its beyond most people’s scope and capability to make any real changes alone, its so far gone and its now bigger than all of us. The only way to make change is to do it together, because all the little changes can add up to being an equally powerful force. We are trying to shine a light on the day to day shifts we can make and show people all the little things we can do. It's a huge learning curve, we are learning too, I've been pretty hopeless to date and I think like me, most people want to help but don’t really know where to start beyond using the recycling bin.
D - Yes, change starts at home!! By putting in a little extra legwork for this tour, we hope to show other bands, venues, and punters that small changes—from energy use to packaging, waste, and transport—can make a big difference. By leading by example and sharing our adventures along the way with our audiences, we can create deep, cultural change. It won’t be perfect—nothing ever is—but honestly, what really will make this tour super special will be kicking arse and taking names on stage with my mate.
“Music is a megaphone. It’s a chance to shake people awake”
What sparked this original concept?
S: Dallas had…. shall we say, a ‘lightbulb’ moment :)
D: Sarah and I knew we wanted to hit the road together, but let’s be honest — it wasn’t going to be some polite, sit-down-and-smile kind of tour. Music is a megaphone. It’s a chance to shake people awake, make them laugh, make them think, make them move. Bands like Midnight Oil showed us you can pack a punch and leave a mark. So we thought: why not do something that counts and messes with the usual tour formula? A low-carbon, sustainable approach, definitely-high-energy, can’t-ignore-us kind of tour. Will we pull it off perfectly? Probably not. Will we have the most fun trying? Absolutely. Either way, it’s going to be loud, weird, inspiring, chaotic, totally ours and we’re both going to learn a hell-u-va lot!
“I was honoured to be part of Green Music Australia’s ‘No Music On A Dead Planet’ campaign earlier this year — it was a powerful reminder that as artists, our actions can cut through the political noise and put climate front and centre. ”
This tour sees you team up with Green Music Australia, how did this team-up come about?
D: I was honoured to be part of Green Music Australia’s ‘No Music On A Dead Planet’ campaign earlier this year — it was a powerful reminder that as artists, our actions can cut through the political noise and put climate front and centre. So we reached out to the legendary Berish, GMA’s CEO, early on to see if we could raise some money for Green Music Australia with the tour as well as shining a light on the incredible work they do. Artists should check out the Sound Country guide via their website! It has been a helpful guide for us with even choosing the right venue that aligns with our mission. On top of that, GMA will be guiding Sarah and me along the way, pointing us in the right direction when we need it — they will help us make the tour more meaningful, impactful, and, honestly, a lot smarter.
“We approached them, there is a lot of interest in how the music industry can green up because its a pretty scrubby game”
A lot of great companies are backing your initiative for greener touring with Music Australia, The Harbour Agency and Spank Betty Records all coming on board. Did you approach them or did they come to you wanting to be part of the direction for live music events?
S: We approached them, there is a lot of interest in how the music industry can green up because its a pretty scrubby game and most of us are just trying to survive , let alone plan for the next generation to survive. Also we have a voice , we have social media with lots of followers so we can talk to people and if we do it thru fun cool ways like rock n roll, maybe they will listen.
“A portion of our ticket sales will go directly to Seed Mob and we hope they will be joining us at a few shows around the country. ”
You’re also raising funds with Seed Mob, can you tell us a bit more about what they do and how the tour will be supporting their work?
D: A few years back, I was working in the remote community of Marlinja, NT, where my dear friend — songwriter, activist, and Mudburra man, Ray Dimakarri Dixon — was heavily involved in the anti-fracking campaign with Seed Mob. Ray spoke so powerfully about the devastating effects fracking has had on the country he lives on. Unless we stand up and use our voices, nothing will stop these big companies. Right now, over half of the Northern Territory is covered in exploration licenses for oil and gas. If this goes ahead, much of that Aboriginal-owned land could be polluted by the shale gas industry. That was the first time I learned about Seed Mob and the incredible work they do — they’re Australia’s first Indigenous youth climate network, building a strong, connected movement of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people fighting for climate justice. There are alternatives — we just need to start demanding them! Power to the people.
A portion of our ticket sales will go directly to Seed Mob and we hope they will be joining us at a few shows around the country.
What was the most difficult issue you came up against when making this a green tour and how did you overcome it?
S: We are working through this now, its travel . How to get to gigs back to back around the country without flying , how to pull this off within the budget because going green takes more thought and more money .
“by buying a ticket, people are already part of the movement — a portion of every ticket goes straight to Green Music Australia, Seed Mob, and supporting sustainable touring practices”
What can attendees do to contribute or play a part in the change on the night?
D: Honestly, by buying a ticket, people are already part of the movement — a portion of every ticket goes straight to Green Music Australia, Seed Mob, and supporting sustainable touring practices. But beyond that, we’re encouraging everyone to lean in and play their part: wear sustainable fashion, carpool, walk, catch public transport, ride a bike, ditch the soft plastics — or just show up and rock the f@K out with us.
The Green Electric Tour sees you making 15 stops around the country, how did you narrow down which locations you would visit?
D: We worked closely with the legends at Green Music Australia to hunt down venues that were green-certified or at least actively trying to do better. It wasn’t easy — the perfect venues don’t always exist — but we mapped out a tour that keeps travel as tight as possible to cut down emissions.
That said, sometimes you just have to roll with what’s available. When we went to Harbour with the mission, we had three non-negotiables on the table:
Transport Accessibility: Is the venue easy to get to by public transport? If not, can they help with low-emission options like shuttle buses or local ride-share setups?
Single-Use Plastic Reduction: Are they cutting out the crap like plastic straws, water bottles, and takeaway cups?
Water Refill Access: Can punters and artists refill their bottles easily instead of buying plastic?
We’re not out here pretending to be perfect — this tour’s about progress, not perfection. Every small step adds up, and if other artists want to jump on board, check out: treecreds.com — they’re a killer place to start.
“We worked closely with the legends at Green Music Australia to hunt down venues that were green-certified or at least actively trying to do better.”
Do you Paper, Rock, scissors for who plays first each night?
D: You’ll have to be there to find out ;)
What can punters look forward to when attending a show on The Green Electric Tour?
S: Two big guttural singers at the top of their game with a purpose and a healthy sense of competition 🙂Oh yeah and two drummers!
“Every tour needs a Kit!”
This is a question we ask all our interviewees…Who in your crew or team deserves a shout out but never gets one? And what is it they do that keeps your world turning?
D: 100% Kit Werren. The guy’s a total weapon — guitar tech, merch wrangler, problem solver, vibe keeper — he just jumps in, gets his hands dirty, and does it all with a smile on his face. No ego, no bullshit, just good energy. Every tour needs a Kit!
“This is a message for everyone, whether you buy a ticket or not , please follow us on social media and watch how we tackle this bizarre journey”
Do you have a message for the ticket holders of The Green Electric Tour?
S: This is a message for everyone, whether you buy a ticket or not , please follow us on social media and watch how we tackle this bizarre journey , who knows if it's even possible but it'll be fun trying and certainly will be entertaining!
D: From little things, big things grow.
Tickets available at dallasfrasca.com or sarahmcleodofficial.com
The Green Electric Tour Dates
Thursday 19 February Bended Elbow Albury
Friday 20 February Moyhu Hotel Moyhu
Saturday 21 February Northcote Social Club Melbourne
Sunday 22 February Pelly Bar Frankston
Friday 27 February Mos Desert Clubhouse Gold Coast
Saturday 28 February The Royal Quarters Nundah
Sunday 1 March Imperial Hotel Eumundi
Thursday 5 March Big Easy Radio Aldinga
Friday 6 March Lion Arts Factory Adelaide
Saturday 7 March Mojo’s Bar Fremantle
Sunday 8 March Indi Bar Scarborough
Wednesday 11 March La La La’s Wollongong
Thursday 12 March The Baso Canberra
Friday 13 March The Bridge Hotel Rozelle
Saturday 14 March Stag & Hunter Newcastle
