Rise of the Solar Punks – Year Zero (Preview Brighton Fringe Festival 2025 – World Premiere Edinburgh Fringe 2025)

What can we learn from ancient cultures regarding climate adaptation, and how can we fuse this with technology and AI? Ash went on an adventure from Ireland to Australia and came back a Solar Punk.

This is his story. A show exploring Celtic knowledge, forest life, off-grid ideas, and how technology is bringing like-minds together—perfect for urbanites looking for answers.

Without Deviation From The Norm Progress Is Not Possible – Future Artists.

More info – tour dates via our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/accidentalacademicuk

Premiere Brighton Fringe 2025 – Tickets: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/rise-of-the-solarpunks/

Synopsis

Step into the SolarPunk movement—this is Year Zero, a fresh perspective on climate adaptation in daily life, particularly for urbanites. SolarPunk exists at the convergence of sustainable energy, re-use economies, and AI, blending seamlessly with art and storytelling to craft a hopeful and regenerative vision of the future, living side by side with nature.

This lecture delves into how nature and technology can become powerful allies in balancing our daily lives through renewable energy solutions, circular economies, and AI-driven systems designed for sustainability. We’ll explore how storytelling amplifies these ideas via the adventures of Ash, igniting action and sparking imagination. Discover how creative practices can drive innovation and inspire communities to co-create a flourishing future in harmony with the planet.

Perfect for: Urbanites, artists, technologists, and changemakers interested in fusing creativity and technology to shape sustainable, equitable futures.