In celebration of Earth Day, we’re proud to share the latest instalment of The Green Room series, spotlighting how our community of green composers are shaping the future of music through environmentally conscious production practices.

The Green Room forms part of our wider Green Production Music initiative, a commitment to setting a new benchmark for sustainability across the music industry.

In this episode, we travel to Castle Cary in Somerset, England, to meet composer Steve Everitt. From creating space for nature around his home to beekeeping, embracing remote collaboration, and powering his studio with solar energy, Steve has embedded sustainability into both his lifestyle and creative process when composing music for Universal Production Music’s world-class catalogue. His approach demonstrates how thoughtful, forward-thinking practices can reduce environmental impact without compromising creativity.

Watch the full video below to discover more about Steve’s unique home studio and how his commitment to sustainability is helping inspire change and drive a greener future for production music.

Meet Steve Everitt

Steve Everitt is a composer, beekeeper, and gardener who has converted his space into a private nature reserve. He has planted over 1000 trees and is committed to restoring ecological balance. Steve's ongoing installation of solar panels to power his studios and accommodations for artist-producers serves as an inspiring example of what can be achieved with sustainable living.

Discover Albums From Steve Everitt

Shaolin Adventure
Shaolin Adventure

Sound Pocket Music

A cinematic blend of ancient Chinese instrumentation and modern trailer power. Evolving from spiritual introspection to high-energy martial-arts intensity, driven by erhu, dizi, guzheng, and taiko drums. Perfect for action, competition, and stories of discipline and heroic ascent.

E Power Advertising
E Power Advertising

Chappell

A spectrum of uplifting electronica targeting electric vehicle advertising & commercials alongside science & technology and design innovation. 100% Powered by Green Production Music.

Friction
Friction

Universal Trailer Series

Aggressive, huge, and downright brutal hybrid Rock-tronica cues suitable for both the big and small screen.

Virtual Realities
Virtual Realities

Universal Trailer Series

Electronica and orchestral hybrids pushing at the boundaries of reality. Futuristic trailer drama.

Monochromatic Attack
Monochromatic Attack

Universal Trailer Series

A cacophony of augmented analogue sounds and strings that are twisted yet delicate. Light and shade.

Attack
Attack

Atmosphere

Controlled Aggression.

Trailer Tension 2
Trailer Tension 2

Nova Production Music

High impact drums, epic pulsing synths and dark suspense beds for high-octane promos and extreme sport. Sequel to NOVA124.

Factual Underscores 6: Case Files
Factual Underscores 6: Case Files

Atmosphere

Delve deep into the sound of the criminal underworld with these dark, anticipatory underscores perfect for corruption, scandals and wrongdoing.

Trailer Elementals Vol. 3 : Evolving Soundscapes
Trailer Elementals Vol. 3 : Evolving Soundscapes

Hypersonic Music

Evolving cues that range across both small and large scale. Ideal for a variety of film aesthetics, these cues shine in Act 1s as well as dialogue-driven atmospheric trailers where space and restraint are required.

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