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🔥 SideBurn 2026: Theme Submissions, Volunteer Roles & New Good Standing Policy

🔥 2026 Theme Submissions Now Open

It’s never too early to start dreaming about our next burn! As the board prepares for 2026, we’re seeking your input on the event theme.

Theme submissions are open now and will close on October 21, so don’t wait to share your most creative concepts.

We’re especially looking for themes that:

  • Are visually inspiring and easy to bring to life
  • Encourage imagination, fun, and play
  • Reflect the 10 Principles of Burning Man
  • Let your creativity guide the next great burn. Submit your 2026 theme idea here!

Submit Theme

💪 Join the SideBurn Team: Key Volunteer Roles Open!

We’re looking for a few amazing volunteers to help make SideBurn 2026 happen. If you’re interested in event coordination, tech development, or contributing creatively, there’s a place for you on our team.

Some roles, especially those supporting ticketing and volunteer systems, are crucial to fill soon to ensure we stay on track.

Open Roles:

  • Flow Producer & Board Member
  • Art Assistant
  • Art Fundraiser Planner (Toronto area)
  • Backend Web Administrator (Ticketing Portal)
  • Programmer (Ticketing Portal)
  • Full Stack Developer (Volunteer Portal)
  • UX & Web Designer (Volunteer Portal)
  • If you’ve got the skills and want to help build something special for 2026, we’d love to hear from you!

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    🌟 Introducing SideBurn Good Standing Policy

    SideBurn has a new Good Standing policy to support a positive and accountable community. All participants, artists, and theme camps start in good standing, which ensures eligibility for tickets, placement, grants, and volunteer roles. However, good standing can be lost for disruptive behaviour or ignoring community guidelines. Learn more about the policy and how it supports our community values of growth, accountability, and respect.

    Learn More


    Land Acknowledgement
    We gather for SideBurn on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, the Huron-Wendat, the Mississaugas, and other Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work and build community on this land.

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    🗳️ Vote for SideBurn 2026 Themes!

    🗳️ Cast Your Vote: SideBurn 2026 Theme Submissions Are In!

    What an amazing year for creativity! The FlameOn Board is excited to present the 2026 SideBurn theme submissions, and there’s no shortage of incredible ideas. Now it’s your turn to help shape the magic of SideBurn.

    Take a moment to review the themes submitted by our community and vote for up to five that capture the spirit you want to see at next year’s event.

    Voting closes at midnight on November 5th, so don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard!

    Vote Now


    Land Acknowledgement
    We gather for SideBurn on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, the Huron-Wendat, the Mississaugas, and other Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work and build community on this land.