Like so many other major events this year, Burning Man has officially been canceled
Organizers warn that to keep the event going without ticket sales will require"substantial staff layoffs, pay reductions, and other belt-tightening measures."Organizers of the annual event — which was initially set to take place August 30 to September 7 — wrote that "after much listening, discussion, and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not to build Black Rock City in 2020" on theon Friday night.
The annual weeklong festival, which usually involves building and taking down an ephemeral encampment called Black Rock City in the Nevada desert, will instead be recreated in what organizers call "The Multiverse." The organizers explain, "We look forward to welcoming you to Virtual Black Rock City 2020. We’re not sure how it’s going to come out; it will likely be messy and awkward with mistakes. It will also likely be engaging, connective, and fun.
Those who have bought tickets for the annual Black Rock Desert-set event will be refunded, though Burning Man organizers suggest that those who can do so donate their regular ticket amount to The Burning Man Project to keep the organization alive. Organizers warn that to keep the event going will require "substantial staff layoffs, pay reductions, and other belt-tightening measures."
Temporary financial woes notwithstanding, the festival says that the upcoming online event will "a chance to explore new ways of connecting and convening online..., deepen our commitment to environmental sustainability, realign our partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, and create new and meaningful pathways for the community to connect and collaborate."
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