BurningMan 2020 is canceled
"After much listening, discussion, and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not to build Black Rock City in 2020," the statement, posted to the, reads in part."Given the painful reality of COVID-19, one of the greatest global challenges of our lifetimes, we believe this is the right thing to do. Yes, we are heartbroken. We know you are too. In 2020 we need human connection and Immediacy more than ever.
The 2020 event was set to take place in the Black Rock Desert of northern Nevada from Aug. 30 to Sept. 7. On April 1, Burning Man postponed registration for its main ticket sale, pointing to a possible date change or cancellation. The first round of Burning Man ticket sales happened last month, with 4,000 tickets priced at $1,400 sold during the March 18"FOMO" ticket sale; 20,000 tickets priced at $475 each were set to be up for grabs during the main sale.
While Friday's statement says Burning Man is"committed to providing refunds to those who need them," it also urges Burners who already purchased tickets to consider donating that money back to the cause.
The Burning Man Project also announced plans to create a Virtual Black Rock City for 2020 in"The Multiverse.""That’s the theme for 2020 so we’re going to lean into it," the statement says."Who’d have believed it would come true? 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.
Along with the statement, there's a video message from Burning Man Project CEO Marian Goodell explaining the decision.
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