Today at Burning Man: News from the Back Burner 9.1.15
Susan Sarandon at Burning Man, Elon Musk rumors of a permanent Burner city, corporate takeover debate rages on in the press, fashion police on the playa and much more.
This Week in Burning Man: News from the Back Burner 8.23.15
Bugs plague Burning Man, a staff member’s death, ecological impact, a children’s book for the playa and more in this week’s News from the Back Burner.
Swarms of Bugs Infest Burning Man Festival
An outbreak of insects at the Nevada desert festival site was confirmed by the organizers of Burning Man on Tuesday. Reports of the bugs first started surfacing on Twitter, with photos of swarms of bugs covering tires and carpets in Black Rock City.
It Takes More Than a Village
Festival producers are stepping forward to pioneer that model by exploring how festivals can be produced to create social change.
The Simpsons Go To Burning Man
The Simpsons go to Burning Man this Sunday, November 16 at 8pm on FOX for “Blazed and Confused.” Guest starring Willem Dafoe!
Music and Activism Join Forces in Black Hills Unity Concert
A powerful act of spiritual activism uniting nations to reconnect with the sacredness of nature and honour the Earth so we can sustain our planet for future generations.
Burning Man Reopens After Rain Delays Festival
Inclement weather had threatened to douse the famous desert “burn” Hippies and tech moguls alike will finally be able to get into Burning Man Tuesday after rain delayed the festival’s opening. While Burning Man’s official Twitter had warned attempted revelers that cops were turning away cars Monday due to inclement weather, it announced that the festival’s Reno gates would reopen Tuesday at 6 a.m.
BREAKING: Burning Man is Closed
Hard to believe, but it’s true. They have closed the gate due to rain (and hail).
Watch Burning Man’s Live Stream
It’s that time of the year again — Burning Man is revving up, and for those who couldn’t make it this year, we can still watch via Burning Man’s webcast. Tune in for 2014’s Burning Man: “Caravansary.”
Veterans Find Healing in Festival, EDM Culture
Now a retired marine, Kirstie Ennis was injured in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Creating and listening to EDM has been essential to lifting her spirits.
