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Don’t Miss Out! Theme Camp Registration & Grant Deadlines + Key Updates

Reminder: Theme Camp Registration & Grants Are Still Open

Are you ready to create a Theme Camp that adds creativity, energy, and immersive experiences to Sideburn? Registration is open! While Art Grants have closed, Theme Grants are still available to help support your camp in building out your space and enhancing your contributions to the event.

Registration and grant applications close February 17th 2025.

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Important Volunteer Opportunity: Fire Spinner Safety Lead Needed!

We’re looking for a Fire Spinner Safety Lead to help coordinate and ensure a safe, inclusive and unforgettable experience for our performers and attendees! This is a crucial role, and applications close by February 14th. If you have experience with fire performance and safety, this is your chance to be part of the magic!

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Ticketing Update!

Got questions about general sale tickets and timelines? Our upcoming March newsletter will include everything you need to know.

Here’s a quick overview:

  • General sale ticket registration: March 8-15 (No action required before then!)
  • Theme camp tickets: Going out at the end of February–if you’re eligible, your theme camp leads will keep you informed.

Stay tuned for more details in next month’s update! In the meantime, visit our website for the latest ticketing details.


SideBurn 2025 Equity Program: Making Participation Accessible for All

Concerned about participation barriers in attending this year’s SideBurn? Our Equity Program offers two streams of support for ticketing and participation, and we’re now accepting applications! Applications close May 6th 2025.

Learn More


Join the New SideBurn Discord!

Not as into Facebook these days? No problem! Stay connected with us on the new SideBurn Discord, where you’ll get event updates alongside our existing channels on Facebook, Instagram, our website, and our newsletter.

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Get ready for these upcoming milestones!

  • February: Registering Non-Grant Art will be available soon—be sure to submit your entry by March 31st to secure placement and be featured on our official map!
  • February 17th: Theme Camp registration And Theme Camp grant closes.
  • February 21st: Temple, Effigy, and Art Grant recipients announced.
  • March 1st: Ticketing Info Drops! Our March newsletter will have everything you need to know about ticketing. Stay tuned!
For a list of upcoming key dates visit our website.

Upcoming Fundraisers

Friday February 14th | 10 pm
Heartbreaker’s Ball: A Tarna Fundraiser | Revival, Toronto | Get Tickets

Saturday February 15 | 10:30 pm
Pineapples Republic Presents Hearts & Tutus | Rivoli, Toronto | Get Tickets

Hosting a fundraiser for your SideBurn theme camp? Share the details with us at comms@sideburn.ca, and we’ll feature it in our next newsletter.
Photo credit: Header image by Captured by Caro, used with permission.
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.