Paddock Radio has come so far, it's now online. What's this noise you ask? Here is TripleFFF to explain what it's all about... Paddock Radio started as an art project for Kiwiburn about three years ago. It's a 100% solar powered, mobile, independent radio station...
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Decommodification vs Burning Man art on a runway
An internationally renowned fashion designer and veteran Burner decides to make Burning Man the focal point of his newest collection debuting during Paris Fashion Week, and Burning Man was not impressed. Where is the line between fashion, commerce and preserving the...
Calling all software savvy wizards!
Are you one of these mythical creatures who writes code for fun? Are you skilled in getting creative with building software? Is it time for you to lend a hand and have a lasting impact on our beloved community? If you've answered Yes to any of these questions, then we...
Kiwiburn 2020 dates
The dates for the next Kiwiburn have been finalised, drumroll please... ...Kiwiburn will be held Wednesday 22 – Monday 27 January 2020! Ta da! Now you can plan, prepare, build, practice your yodeling (well, why not) and generally get excited! Keep an eye out...
Time to decompress. So is it ok to call your event a Decompression?
It’s been a few months since the last frolicking in a field, when we escaped the default world and immersed ourselves in a culture of creativity, freedom of expression and possibly some nudity (all those who loved not wearing clothes for a few days say aye. Aye)....
Permit tribulations for Burning Man 2019
It seems that having difficulty obtaining consent and permits from authorities is a universal problem for Burner events, and the original is not exempt. Burning Man details its difficulties to align with recommendations (372 page document and 11 technical reports) by...
Maslenitsa – Russian Shrovetide festival
Humans burning things is deeply entrenched in many cultures, religions and folklore. The Russian festival of Maslenitsa is no different. Held just prior to Lent, the 40 day fast preceding Easter observed by Christian and Orthodox followers, the event has been...
Aroha for our community
Illustration by Ruby Jones Tēnā koutou katoa, We are filled with aroha and compassion for our Muslim communities, for all migrants, for former refugees and for Ōtautahi/Christchurch after the heart breaking and evil terrorist attack on Friday. Our condolences...
What will be the Art Theme for 2020?
We missed being on the Paddock this year and are now looking to the future. What will the Kiwiburn 2020 theme be? The 2019 theme was to be Fractalicious, and we are going to automatically add it to the list for 2020. You have probably had some divine inspiration over...
Renew your Kiwiburn membership
Did you buy a ticket and attend last year’s 2018 Kiwiburn Event? If you did, you’ve been a Member of Kiwiburn Incorporated since then! Why should you become a Member? Membership entitles you to attend the Kiwiburn Annual General meeting (AGM), giving YOU a voice...