The HELA Initiative, hosted within EARLab, University of Derby, continues to expand internationally, offering certification and strategic support for promoters, venues, artists, and technicians committed to building a safer, more sustainable future for live events.
In a landmark moment for the live events sector, multi-award-winning rock band Biffy Clyro has become the first international tour to achieve HELA Tour Certification, marking a major step forward in industry-wide commitments to safe, sustainable, and evidence-based sound practices.
Developed through extensive collaboration among researchers, regulators, production specialists, and industry professionals, HELA Certification supports live events in meeting rigorous standards for audience wellbeing, crew safety, environmental responsibility, and transparent sound management.
Biffy Clyro’s HELA-certified tour includes:
- Evidence-based sound system design to reduce auditory risk
- Crew and venue training aligned with HELA’s safe-sound modules
- Messaging around hearing protection and sound awareness
- Monitoring and reporting of sound levels across all tour stops
Look on the HELA website to see how you, as an individual, venue or tour, can become certified. Help us to improve experiences for audience members and workers alike.