If you were at Kiwiburn, Ignition or numerous other festivals around New Zealand the last couple of summers you’ve probably at some point seen or maybe utilised DeepSpace Festival Care, a group of volunteers who provide a non judgemental, confidential safe space...
Latest News
Are you looking for the latest gossip, straight off the Kiwiburn press? Well look no further! Keep reading for the latest info, or use the archive and search below to find the relevant info.
You can also check our Facebook Page and Facebook Group, which contain official information from the organisation and discussions with the community respectively (though of course all official information will be released here and in our Weekly Digest too).
And if you have some news you’d like to share with the community, just contact the News Team.
Ignition ignited our hearts!
Thank you to all the organisers and volunteers who worked tirelessly to create an incredible burn-style event in a beautiful location in the Waikato region embracing the Ten Guiding Principles. The lush site with a backdrop of the Kaimai ranges was host to 800...
Ignition news – (sorry for the FOMO)
Going to Ignition next week? Here are some things you probably already know but we are going to tell you anyway. Check for updates on the Facebook page. Reduce your stinky gas emissions and make friends, join the Carpool Club. Plan ahead - check the...
Here is a podcast from some Seeders
Have a listen to episode #2 of Strange Frequency, a podcast made by some Burning Seeders. It's cool, the accents are great and the content is tops. hashtag ten principles and regional burns.
Happy holidays!
Pleeeeeaaaase be safe these holidays! Festivals can be so much fun with a lot to pack in over a few days, phew! When preparing to leave, it is important to be well rested and under the legal drive limit, especially when you're responsible for your friends' lives as...
Burning Man news
Burning Man 2019 will feature The Temple of Direction by Geordie Van Der Bosch. Read about it here. Burners Without Borders (BWB) has launched Community Conversations, a video series about how to create communities and projects focused on civic engagement...
The Froot Tree
Your help is needed to grow an amazing camp, ‘The Froot Tree’, a space for younger Western Australian burners. Specifically created for older teens/young adult burners, this camp provides an open but completely weather proof indoor hideaway. A spacious cosy,...
Transformational Event Cultures
A two-day symposium – Burning Man and Transformational Event Cultures – took place at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland in late November. With non-exclusive attention to Burning Man and its movement, the symposium was intended to explore the wide...
#startwhereyouare
A Detroit Burner has been making a difference to homeless people in her community for many years. From a simple idea and a lot of initiative, Doxie has engaged the help of hundreds of volunteers to help hundreds of homeless, and inspired many along the way. Watch...
Art Grants for Ignition – thanks Auckland Burners!
Here, look! Want to make art for Ignition festival? Auckland Burners could help you fund it! Auckland Burners will grant $250 each to two different art projects to help them make their dream a reality at Ignition Festival in 2019. To be considered, apply by...