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Last week we reported a number of regional Burns being cancelled or postponed and the list continues to grow. Check it out here. Burning Man itself is yet to make an announcement on whether there will be a Black Rock City 2020 as more information is coming to light on...
If you’re worried whether Burning Man will go ahead this year, then get your temporary fix with this interesting video about what goes into making Black Rock City happen (and then erase it from the face of the earth again).
You're currently enjoying this marvellous publication we lovingly call The Electric Fencepost, aren't you. And you're thinking, “hey I could be part of this. I could absolutely add whimsical, funny, thoughtful, pertinent stories to this excellent newsletter on a...
With the Covid-19 pandemic dominating news (this newsletter being no different), you might feel helpless and wish there was something you could do. Well, there is! Burners without Borders is a community-led organisation that provides disaster relief and solution based...
The little virus-that-could is hard to escape at present and is now threatening to impact the 2020 Burning Man. While officially the not-for-profit organisation is monitoring the Covid-19 situation, voices among Burners are getting louder that this year's event should...
The Covid-19 crisis is hitting Burns around the world as cancellations come in thick and fast. Some of the events cancelled or postponed are: AfrikaBurn Blazing Swan Creme Brûlée (France) Dragon Burn (China) Kiezburn (Germany) Nowhere (Spain) Many smaller Burns are...
Do you have some extra time on your hands? How about getting involved with Kiwiburn, maybe get yourself into an ExCom role and make a real difference for next year's event? Now is the time! Leadership roles available: Chairperson Health and Safety Manager, Arts...
New Zealand is a few days into an unprecedented lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and of course the Kiwiburn community is also hunkering down. You all know the rules: Stay home and only leave to undertake essential trips, such as to the grocery store or the...
Art at Kiwiburn 2020, photo by Andy Flint There are some roles that have recently opened up on the Executive Committee for Kiwiburn, so take advantage of being able to influence the Burn you love and cherish. Here are the leadership roles ExCom is looking to fill:...
Today, New Zealand announced that gatherings of more than 500 people are banned, which matches rules imposed in other countries, all in an effort to help stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus. This follows requirements to self-isolate for any visitor to a foreign...
