May 27, 2026 | Art, Kiwiburn
From the edge of the circle On the Paddock you first notice it just after dusk: a small circle of people moving in perfect rhythm, flames tracing arcs in the dark, sparks scattering like stars. You watch, mesmerised, from the edge of the circle. Every spin seems...
May 6, 2026 | Art, Beginner Burners, Kiwiburn, Theme Camps
(aka: how to start an in-paddock event at Kiwiburn) There are two types of people at Kiwiburn:those who go looking for something to happen,and those who accidentally invent a tradition because they got bored near a beanbag. This is a guide for the second kind. Or for...
Oct 31, 2022 | Art, Burning Man
As someone whose first Burn event was Kiwiburn – close to home in a stunning part of the Rangitikei region, with a beautiful river for cooling off on those stupidly hot NZ summer days – I often wonder what exactly it is that compels my fellow Kiwis to fly...
Sep 26, 2022 | Art, Burning Man
Wow! What an adventure. The Tinkle Drum made it to Burning Man! Despite a plethora of obstacles along the way, the journey was equal parts fun, challenging, and exhausting. We couldn’t have done it without the dedicated team of Kiwis and Dutchies who gave it their all...
Jul 3, 2022 | Art, Burning Man, Sustainability
A giant interactive music sculpture that people can walk in to create sound is picking up speed. People-Powered Music aka The Tinkle Drum Project is all about international collaboration, recycled materials and breaking down barriers by bringing people together...
Apr 11, 2022 | Art, Burning Man, Community initiatives, ExCom, Sustainability
“This piece is about art and music being for—and by—all of us. Music can be created by everyone, it’s about sharing, participating, and creating together with what we have.” – Bibi Bliekndaal, The Tinkle Drum Project Keen Kiwiburner and creative...
