Posts about Building BRC

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A New Sound Policy for Black Rock City 2023

August 8, 2023 By Bryant Tan

At one point in time in Black Rock City, there was a loud and quiet side of the city. Today, ...Read More

July 28, 2023 By Kirsten Weisenburger

“There's a lot of intention and love that gets driven to that first point of the city.” -DA of Black ...Read More

July 22, 2023 By Deets Shay

The countdown to Black Rock City is on, and you’re most likely dusting off your gear for another year out ...Read More

May 3, 2023 By Stuart Mangrum

Black Rock City has named its streets since 1997, when “Esplanade” first appeared on a dusty map. Our modern practice ...Read More

March 1, 2023 By Tony “Coyote” Perez-Banuet

“People think the life of a cowboy is some sort of Wild Bill shoot-em-up wrangler type. But a real cowboy ...Read More

January 11, 2023 By Katie Hazard and spec Guy

It’s been three years since Burning Man Project announced a new physical Temple, so we are extremely excited to kick ...Read More

October 19, 2022 By Kirsten Weisenburger

To witness Crimson Rose in action wrangling performers and staff is to experience a force of nature at work in ...Read More

October 14, 2022 By Kim Cook

Back in June, we shared with you about the base we didn't build. Now, here's the story of the base ...Read More

August 27, 2022 By Dennis Hinkamp a.k.a. Flackmaster

You can’t document Burning Man. Most who try hit the potholes of confirmation bias or fascination with shiny objects. In ...Read More