Happenings
2024 brings optimism and fun with the themes we've chosen for events coming up this year. If you look at what we did in 2023, you will see we do much more than the four official regional events - Burn2 Burners love any excuse to have FUN together! You can see what we're planning and what we've already done, below.
Mark your calendar and watch for event signups to join in - as an artist, a performer, or a participant - you won't be a bystander in any case!
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Burn2 Conception!
July 26-28, 2024
Theme: WHIMSY
Volunteers Needed: STAGE MANAGERS and GREETERS. Interested in stage managing? Talk with Lily Von Magic, Burn2's Event Coordinator. If you want to be a GREETER, contact XiledSol or Lyric.
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Octoburn: Region Names!
We are calling for name suggestions for the additional regions we will get for our annual "Big Burn" event set to run October 18-27. Form closes the 28th of july.
News from Burning Man
Scroll down and check out the information below "BRIEF NEWS FROM BURNING MAN PROJECT" for updates about Black Rock City and the Burning Man Regional Network.
What's Happening at Burn2
Brief News from Burning Man Project
Burners in Europe: Nowhere!
If you're in Europe, you can go to Nowhere, happening in Spain July 2-7, 2024!
Click this box to read more.
Jackrabbit Speaks Volume 28, Issue #15
JRS Volume 28, Issue #15 | June 13, 2024
Get the latest in the Jackrabbit Speaks!
Gathering Together, Burning Man Style
For those going to Black Rock City this year, you're invited to submit what you and your camp will be doing, to the Playa Events and WhatWhereWhen guide.
If you have a story to share, Burning Man Hive is rolling out its second "This One Time at Burning Man" storytelling gathering.
Click this box to read more.
Desert Arts Preview 2024
A quick look at the art installations coming to BRC in 2024!
Click this box to see video.
Burning Man 2024: All the Deadlines
Want to know all the deadlines for forms to fill out, things to do?
Click this box to go to this page - you will need your (fully updated) Burning Man Profile to see this!
Ticket Sale for Burning Man 2024
Official Information about Tickets for Burning Man!
Click this box for details!
Ticket Registration closes APRIL 12, 2024!
Sale starts April 17, 2024 12pm (noon) PST
The Man Pavilion
Burning Man Project have announced the selection of the 2024 Man Pavilion.
Click this box to read the post in the Burning Man Journal.
Adapting to Growth and Limits in Black Rock City
Over the years while we've had Black Rock City out in the desert, we've grown, and grown... and grown. We're hitting capacity limits and this is a reality that has Burning Man looking at what we can do.
Click this box to read the post by Bryant Tan in the Burning Man Journal.
Going to BRC in 2024?
Preparation is important! There are a few forms to complete!
- Placed Camp Questionnaire - due March 28
- Mutant Vehicle Application - due April 17
- Placed Camp Questionnaire for All Support Camps - due April 18
- Art Installation Questionnaire - due May 22
- BRC Fuel Program Application - due June 15
- BRC Media Application - due July 17
- Accessibility Vehicle Application - due August 14
And, of course, check your to-do list to get ready to go! It's not too soon to get started!
CLICK THIS BOX TO GO TO THE BRC PARTICIPATION PAGE IN YOUR BURNER PROFILE.
2023 MOOP Map
PASSED!
LEAVING NO TRACE: “The Burning Man community respects the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our activities wherever we gather. We clean up after ourselves and endeavor, whenever possible, to leave such places in a better state than when we found them.”
Click here to go to the Burning Man Journal article and read more.
The Man Burns
August 31, 2024
Art Theme: Curiouser & Curiouser
Calling All Central Plaza Collaborators!
Going to BRC in 2024? A redesign of the City Center of Black Rock City is underway. Community cultural powerhouses are invited to participate by sharing feedback and ideas! Click anywhere in this box to join in the transformation process.
BRC's Temple in 2024!
The word is out - this year's Temple at Black Rock City will be the Temple of Together, designed by Caroline Ghosn!
Click here to go to the Burning Man Journal article and read more.
Burners Without Borders News
Stay Up to Date: Click here to go to site!
Burn2's Events and Themes in 2024
July 26-28, 2024
CONCEPTION: WHIMSY
(wɪmzi ) also whimsey. uncountable noun. Whimsy is behavior that is unusual, playful, and unpredictable, rather than having any serious reason or purpose behind it.
Tap into the absolutely wonderful chaos that is Whimsy...
October 18-27, 2024
Octoburn: Curiouser & Curiouser
We "echo" Burning Man's TTITD every year including the theme, read about it here.
Burn2 Recent Polls & Surveys: Reports
Burn2 RIST Survey Report
This report is the result of a survey to see if we are being as inclusive as possible in facilitating participation at the general planning meetings and to identify possible barriers to participation.
Burn2 Child Avatar/Nudity Policy Update Report
Linden Lab's new TOS restrictions on child avatars may require some updates of our own within Burn2 and on its regions in SL. The goal is to follow the direction suggested by the survey and produce a policy in a direction that has the least adverse impact on Burn2 or its participants. Burn2 leads will craft a policy based on the results of this poll and share to the community for review before final adoption.
What We Did This Year
Popup Pirate Party with Lily
Friday, 26 April 2024
Poster by Lily Von Magic
Popup Movie Night with Neko
Thursday, 25 April 2024
Popup Movie Night with Gin
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Thank You Volunteers from Freia
Saturday, 06 April 2024
Poster by Freia Guillaume
Burnal Equinox 2024
March 22-24, 2024
Poster by HOOGiE and Moon
Burn2 at Welcome Hub Communities
Est. January 29, 2024
Photo by Rui Costa
Winter Burn 2024
January 26-28, 2024
Poster by HOOGiE and Moon
Burn2 is for YOU if:
- You are interested in the Second Life 3D virtual world;
- You are looking for a very active year-round virtual Burning Man community with seasoned real-life Burners;
- You want the ability to make playa dust angels, snuggle your avatar friends, partner & group dance, ride in art cars, and interact with 3D art.
New to Burn2?
Getting Started
Below are a pair of video tutorials to help you get started. More details can be found on this page.
For New Users in Second Life
How to Sit, Chat, Pose, and Walk with Your New Avatar