Global Artist AY Young to Perform at Houston Energy & Climate Week

Global pop artist, songwriter, and live performer, and highly anticipated Road to 1,000 campaign stops in Houston before New York Climate Week.

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global pop artist, songwriter, and live performer AY Young is officially bringing his original music and highly anticipated Road to 1,000 campaign to Houston. Young will join Houston’s artists, builders, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators for the full duration of Houston Energy & Climate Week, running September 13–18, 2026, under this year's central theme: Building & Backing the Future.

As a live-first entertainer building a global fan movement, Young’s music serves as the heartbeat of his artistry. He is the creator of a growing catalog of original records built around hope, possibility, and action, songs explicitly created to move people. The Houston appearance marks a significant, artist-first chapter for Young, supporting his larger return to consistent music releases and national touring.

Young is also the founder of Battery Tour, the world's longest-running clean-energy concert tour. Throughout his career, Young has performed more than 1,400 concerts and events globally. Of those performances, 963 have been powered by clean energy through Battery Tour. Having completed concert No. 963 in Denver, Colorado, Young is now a definitive 37 performances away from reaching his historic milestone. The Road to 1,000 is the global campaign that documents this journey and connects music, innovation, and fan participation.

Young’s artistic and impact credentials have earned him global recognition, including being named by the United Nations as one of its 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals.

“I’m coming to Houston first and foremost as an artist, but I’ve always believed music and culture can be a force for change,” said AY Young. “Music is the heartbeat of everything I do. Battery Tour started with a simple question: could I power my own shows with clean energy? Nine hundred and sixty-three shows later, we’re closing in on 1,000. Houston is a place that builds things, and I’m excited to bring the music here, meet people who are building what’s next, and see what we can create together.”

“Houston has always been a city where big ideas get built,” said Katie Mehnert, co-founder of Houston Energy & Climate Week and CEO of The Bee Suite. “AY brings something different to that conversation. He’s an artist who didn’t just talk about an idea. He built it, took it on the road and has kept it going for nearly 1,000 shows. That combination of music, creativity and execution belongs at Houston Energy & Climate Week.”

Houston represents the next major chapter in Young's live journey, serving as an important intersection where music, culture, energy, and innovation meet. Young will officially open The Inaugural & Awards on Sunday, September 13, at ARTECHOUSE Houston. Throughout the remainder of Houston Energy & Climate Week (HECW), he is expected to be active across multiple Houston venues. His week-long participation will blend live performances, storytelling, media, networking, and direct community engagement.

The Road to 1,000 continues in Houston. Follow @AYMusik for music, performances, and live updates throughout Houston Energy & Climate Week, and visit climateweekhouston.com for event information.

About AY Young

AY Young is a global pop artist, songwriter, and live performer whose work brings together music, culture, and clean energy. He is the founder of Battery Tour and one of the United Nations’ 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals. After performing more than 1,400 concerts globally, including 963 powered by clean energy through Battery Tour, he is now only 37 shows away from reaching the Road to 1,000 milestone.

About Houston Energy & Climate Week

Houston Energy & Climate Week (HECW) is the region’s premier collaborative platform bringing together energy leaders, climate-tech founders, investors, and the creative community. Focused on the 2026 theme Building & Backing the Future, HECW serves as a vital meeting point to accelerate real-world deployment, foster cross-industry relationships, and position Houston at the definitive intersection of culture and energy innovation.

John Mossop
Houston Energy & Climate Week
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AY Young Comes to Houston Energy & Climate Week