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Kicking Concierge Caboose in Black Rock City
Yes, they really made this. Yes, that’s a computer-generated plane. I’ve Got Your “Vacation Package” Right Here Festivals Concierge Services, part of a larger European-focused concierge company called...
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Announcing DJ Lineups in Black Rock City
Kalliope (Photo by Guillermo Velez) You’ve probably seen a stirring recently about the issue of Theme Camps and Mutant Vehicles announcing their DJ lineups in advance of the event. After some internal...
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New Burning Man Drones Policy
(Photo by Mike Muench) You’ll likely be seeing fewer drones flying over Black Rock City this year. The new policy (registration opens today) allows for a small number that can be used for media...
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BRC Receives 2015 Special Recreation Permit from BLM
(Photo by Ron Lussier) The Bureau of Land Management today issued a Special Recreation Permit authorizing Black Rock City LLC to conduct the annual Burning Man event for 2015. The event takes place...
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BRC Street Plan Design Competition: Cool, but Totally Unofficial
(Photo by Ron Lussier) We recently caught wind of a Black Rock City Street Plan Design Competition hosted by an experienced group of participants calling themselves the Black Rock City Ministry of...
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We Lost Spoono Today
Burning Man announced today the loss of beloved Department of Public Works staff member Scott “Spoono” Stephenson. Spoono passed away overnight on the playa, in the city he loved most. Stephenson was...
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High Winds in Black Rock City Friday Night and Saturday
Playa Tornado, 2006 (Photo by Bowen Johnson) Nope, never a dull moment here in Black Rock City. The weather report tells us to expect sustained high winds beginning midnight tonight (Friday), peaking...
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BMIR is Now Broadcasting from Black Rock City!
BMIR sticker by JKanizzle Missing your playa? Want to feel a little more connected? Tune in to Burning Man Information Radio (BMIR), now broadcasting live from Black Rock City. Here’s how: BMIR...
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Get the Info You Need as You Approach Black Rock City
Traffic at the Gate, 2010 (Photo by George Post) Want to know what’s up as you approach Black Rock City? Yeah you do. We’ll begin top-of-the-hour (because that’s what fancy news outlets do) news...
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Black Rock City 2015 Traffic Update
UGH. We are experiencing significant traffic delays due to slow vehicles on Highway 447. Estimated delays are up to 8 hours to reach Gerlach from Wadsworth. We recommend participants wait in Reno or...
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A New Team for Preserving Burning Man’s Volunteer-Driven Culture
The Community Services team (photo by John Curley) Burning Man is launching a new all-volunteer team designed to preserve and support Burning Man’s essence as a volunteer-driven organization and to...
View ArticleNevada’s Live Entertainment Tax and What it Means for Burning Man Ticket Sales
Usually around this time of year, we’ve got Black Rock City ticket information for you, but this year is a bit different.
View ArticleBurning Man issues RFP seeking enhanced air carrier service to Black Rock City
Burning Man looks to determine whether a more efficient air service can reduce the cost of flying into Black Rock City and increase the number of participants who do so.
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What’s up with Tickets for 2016? We Have Answers
Hey there, dust lovers. Thank you so much for waiting patiently. Info about 2016 registration and ticket sales is now available at tickets.burningman.org. Here’s an explanation of what’s staying the...
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Circuit Court Affirms Agreement Between Burning Man and Pershing County
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that an agreement between Burning Man and Pershing County is fully valid and legal, resolving a four-year-old issue relating to how the Burning Man...
View ArticleAnnouncing Burner Express Air: Burner-Owned-and-Operated Air Transport to...
Today we’re launching Burner Express Air. The intention of this program is to lower the cost of flying to the event, make it simpler to book a flight, and support our ongoing efforts to promote...
View ArticleNew Gate Opening Time for Burning Man 2016
In a move designed to alleviate the crush of traffic on Gate Road at the start of the event, Burning Man and the Bureau of Land Management have agreed to begin allowing vehicles to enter Black Rock...
View ArticleWant to Be Manager of the Black Rock City Airport? Come Fly Right Seat This Year
Black Rock City Municipal Airport is looking for a new Calamity. No, not the disaster kind but the doer variety. Airport Operations Manager “Calamity” Charles is stepping down from his role next year,...
View ArticleBurner Express Bus Tickets Back on Sale While Supplies Last
Guess what! If you thought it was too late to get tickets for the Burner Express Bus, you were right… until now! Bus ticket sales have been extended while supplies last. So book passage now! The Burner...
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We’ve Lost Tom
It’s with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of a longtime member of the Burning Man family, Tom “Lost Tom” LaPorte. There aren’t enough adjectives in the English language to...
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