Burn2 Begins

 

Burn2 started yesterday afternoon, Friday October 09. If it seems a bit soon, it's because the Burning Man festival which normally takes place in Black Rock in the late summer was canceled this year and held in virtual reality, including here in Second Life. But Burn2 goes on as usual, with the same theme: "The Multiverse."

The Burn2 grounds have several sims with some colorful and trippy exhibits.

 And there's DJs playing some music at events, some with lots of special effects. 

The festival goes on to Sunday October 18, the day before being the main event, the Burning of The Man. So if you like art, music, and especially both, head on over.

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/174/32/25

 

Press Release: BURN2 2020: The Multiverse

Opening 5:00pm SLT, Friday, 9th October 2020

Ending Midnight SLT, Sunday, 18th October 2020

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/174/32/25

Burn2 rose up from the dust in 2007, became a virtual Regional in 2010 and is the oldest of the recognized universes in the Multiverse of Burning Man in Real Life. This year's theme, The Multiverse, presents interesting interpretation opportunities within the framework of the Ten Principles of Burning Man and the builder guidelines. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for participant guidelines

It’s not too late to get your own plot!

The plot sale continues! But don’t wait too long — the build period ends on the 5th of October. If you are an artist, a builder or a dusty camper, come, get a plot and create your own universe in Burn2’s Multiverse or a comfy little camp to relax and enjoy the dust, tunes and art everywhere. Where to get your own plot? Visit Plot Sales

Lack of funds? Apply for the Plottery

If you find you are unable to afford a plot, but you want a place to call your home on the playa, you can sign up for the Burn2 Plot Lottery. In keeping with our gifting tradition, we have a limited number of 512 square meter plots with a maximum LI of 156.

Create a Small Art Display or Suggest an Artist to Be Invited

The community is invited to contribute small art to be displayed in areas across the six sims. Just fill out the The Multiverse Art Grants Form to add your bit of creativity to the event!

No Such Thing as Bystanders in The Multiverse

The moment you step onto the dusty playa, you are not a mere spectator, you’re part of the spectacle: Welcome Home!
At our greeter gate we have many free gifts to help gear up for the playa.

SHARE the News and Plan to Come!
We look forward to welcoming Home Burners and the community. Experience Burn2 once again, walk through the gate, and if you are a virgin Burner, ring the bell and get your playa dust angel wings! Follow the Lamplighters on their twice-daily processions; visit the Rangers, view the Man and meditate in the Temple. Wander, explore, climb, interact. Visit three official stages and many performance camps with music to soothe, inspire, excite and incite to dance. You will be surrounded by art, music, fire and welcoming Burners! See the (continuously updated) BURN2 Calendar at https://www.burn2.org/event-calendar/ for the week’s event schedule.

Virtual Burning Man Event Ends, Last Day For Exhibits Today

For about a week, "Burning Man - The Multiverse" took place in several virtual worlds. This included here in Second Life at the "Burning Man- Deep Hole" sim. But the festival is coming to a close. Over the weekend was the burning of "The Man" and other events with large attendance. But today, Monday September 7, is the final day.

Talking to iSkye Silverweb, she told me that there were a number of people who showed up for the festival whom hadn't been to Second Life in many years. With the event in Black Rock Nevada being called off, they headed here. She expected some to remain a little while.

This will also be the last day to see the various exhibits. iSkye explained that everything has to be cleared out by 12:01 AM early Tuesday morning, following the "leave no trace" principle. So if you haven't been by yet, hurry on over. For those missing the festival already, don't despair. The Burn 2 event is just five weeks away.

Bixyl Shuftan

"Burning Man 2020 The Multiverse" in Second Life

For the first time in it's history, The Burning Man Festival in Black Rock Nevada has been canceled, at least in real life. With the coronavirus making public events hazardous, it was just too dangerous. So, the event is going virtual with this year's theme being "The Multiverse." The event will be taking place in a number of virtual worlds and platforms. Since it's first year of operation, Second Life has featured it's own virtual version of Burning Man. And of course it will be part of this virtual event. From tomorrow, Sunday August 30 to Monday September 7, the Burning Man- Deep Hole sim will be the scene of the event. Gemma was recently there, and saw the Burners getting ready.

Read Gemma's story in Events.