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.

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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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Art Grant Opportunities for Creators are Now Open!

Whether you’re bringing a new idea to life, enhancing an existing project, or exploring something playful and whimsical, there are grants to support your creative vision.

Available Grants:

• Fire Art Creators Grant (New for 2025): Up to $1200 to craft flame-inspired art with support from our Fire Art Safety Team.
• Creators Grant: Up to $1,200 to bring new artwork to life.
• Legacy Grant: Between $500 and $700 for the enhancement and maintenance of existing artwork.
• Micro-grant: Up to $150 for small whimsical, playful creative projects. Perfect for kids’ projects!

Have questions about art grants? For full details, visit our website, or join our virtual Info Session on January 11th at 2 PM EST to get all the information you need to bring your project to life. Join the session here.

Art grant applications close January 31st, 2025.

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Theme Camp Registration & Grants: Apply Now!

Are you ready to create a Theme Camp that adds creativity, energy, and immersive experiences to Sideburn? Registration is now open and Theme Grants are here 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.

Apply Now

SideBurn’s 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!

• Reduced-cost: 75% discount for those facing financial hardship
• Equity Assist: Guaranteed second ticket for a caregiver assisting with daily living

For more information on equity ticketing and accessibility at SideBurn visit our website. Applications close May 6th 2025.

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Call for Volunteers for SideBurn 2025

Be a maker of magic. These volunteer roles offer you the chance to contribute to SideBurn 2025, and as a token of appreciation, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase a directed ticket. We’re currently looking to fill the following volunteer positions:

Art Grant Review Committee Members
We’re looking for volunteers to join the 2025 Art Grant Review Committee! Responsibilities include a virtual meeting in late January to review the grant process, followed by independent blind reviews of applications. Committee members will then participate in virtual meetings in February to determine the grant awards. If interested, email art@sideburn.ca by January 12th with a brief statement on why you’d like to join the committee.

Engagement Lead
Love meeting new people and sharing the magic of Burning Man’s 10 Principles? We want you as our Engagement Lead! Introduce our ethos to participants, lead a small group of volunteers, spark conversations, and help others discover SideBurn’s unique culture. If interested, email rebecca@sideburn.ca and let’s spark some community magic together!

Sanctuary Leads
We’re looking for Leads to join the Sanctuary team for SideBurn 2025. Sanctuary offers a safe space for those feeling overwhelmed, and Leads will take a 12-hour on-call shift to support the team and assist with participant needs that exceed the capacity of Sanctuary listeners. Experience in mental health services, Sanctuary operations, or similar roles is welcome. If interested, email alex@sideburn.ca with your background and why you’d like to join the team.

Want to get involved in other roles at SideBurn 2025? Visit our website to explore more volunteer opportunities and find the perfect fit for you!

Join ART and FAST for an Effigy and Temple Grant Workshop on December 7th.

As the Effigy and Temple Grants application process kicks off, we invite applicants to join ART and FAST for an online grant workshop on December 7th, from 2 PM to 4 PM EST on Zoom.

Zoom Link to Join

Reminder: Submit your Letter of Intent for Effigy and Temple Applications by December 14th

Are you thinking about building an Effigy or Temple? New for SideBurn 2025, we’re implementing a 2-stage application process. This approach is designed to provide guidance, empower first-time builders to apply, and ensure high-quality, complete final applications. Successful projects will receive a grant of $5,500. Our first online info session will take place on December 7th.

The first step is to submit your Letter of Intent by December 14th.

Submit Effigy EOI Submit Temple EOI

Get Ready: Theme Camp Applications and Grants Open Next Month!

Theme Camps new and old, it’ll soon be time to act on your inspirations and see where they take you. Mark your calendars! Theme Camp Applications and Grant submissions will be open from January 6th to February 17th, 2025.

To help you get ready, check out the SideBurn Theme Camp Application Prep Guide which covers everything you need to know including registration requirements and all the details needed for your Theme Camp application.

Read the Guide

Introducing SideBurn’s 2025 Theme: Chromatic Carnival

Imagine stepping into a world where every corner explodes with colour, a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues that dance across the landscape. Each camp and installation becomes a living canvas, with bold, electric shades splashing across every surface like a giant, immersive festival of light.

From the moment you arrive, you’re enveloped in a playful atmosphere where the energy of creativity and self-expression pulses through the air. By day, sunlight refracts through translucent art pieces, casting rainbows and radiant beams that transform the environment into a shifting chromatic wonderland.

At night, the carnival comes alive in a blaze of neon and LED displays, where lights flicker and glow in chaotic harmony, painting the sky with dynamic hues. Participants are encouraged to become part of the art, using movement, light, and sound to shape the visual experience in real time.

The Chromatic Carnival theme invites every participant to embrace the joy and freedom of self-expression through colour. Whether through glowing installations, interactive sculptures, or wearable art, this vibrant, ever-evolving environment will be a feast for the senses—where the spirit of community and creativity is reflected in a dazzling, ever-changing tapestry of light and colour.

Effigy and Temple Applications: Ready to Bring Your Vision to Life?

Are you thinking about building an Effigy or Temple? New for SideBurn 2025, we’re implementing a 2-stage application process along with info/Q&A sessions. This approach is designed to provide guidance, empower first-time builders to apply, and ensure high-quality, complete final applications. Successful projects will receive a grant of $5,500.

The first step is to submit your Letter of Intent by December 14th.

Submit Effigy LOI Submit Temple LOI

New for 2025: The Fire Art Creators Grant

This year, we’re excited to introduce a new grant category: the Fire Art Creator Grant. Stay tuned—details will be announced soon! In the meantime, mark your calendars: the application deadline for all art grants (excluding Effigy and Temple) is January 31st.

Cast Your Vote: SideBurn 2025 Theme Submissions Are In!

What an amazing year for creativity! The FlameOn Board is excited to present the 2025 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!

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