Shin Tip: Episode #4 – Managing 101 (Newbies, Divas, Absences and other Difficult Aspects of Managing a Fire Group)
One of the most difficult aspects of being a Shin is managing the fundamental duties needed to produce a performance of this magnitude. As Shin, you are expected to wear several different hats, quite frequently at the same time. The …
Calling Ambient Musicians
Hello Musicians,
We are excited to return to Black Rock City in 2024. Our ongoing commitment to gather, socialize, teach and spread the joy of music is stronger than ever!
This year the Ambient Musicians are focusing on gathering for …
The One Flame
Fire Conclave Ceremonies
Burning Man’s ceremonial fire activity encompasses the spirit as well as the body and mind. The gathering of people dancing and drumming around a fire goes back to the beginning of Burning Man and beyond — it …
Shin Tip: Episode #3 – Ticketing Reference Guide (and How to get to Burning Man regardless of the Fire Conclave)
One of the most frequently asked questions to the Fire Conclave Council is “How do we get a ticket to Burning Man if we don’t make it into the Fire Conclave?” This Shin Tip is meant to help you start …
Shin Tip: Episode #2 – Choreography 101
For those of you who were unable to make our Choreography Forum, we have put together some requirements, definitions and examples of choreography which cover areas that you can focus on to help keep you and your group on track.…
The 2024 Fire Conclave Applicants
The Fire Conclave Council is delighted to extend a welcome to the 31 fire groups that have applied to perform within the Great Circle as the Fire Conclave. At present this includes 12 small groups (under 25 members) and 19 …
Shin Tip: Episode #1 – Communication 101 and our first Shin Summit…
Welcome Shins, and congratulations on submitting your Fire Group’s intention to perform for the 2024 Fire Conclave!
During the first month or so, the passing of information between the Fire Conclave Council and you, then from you to your group …
Sparking the Flame – Fire Conclave 2024
Greetings all,
The Fire Conclave Council is delighted to announce that the Intention period for participating in the 2024 Fire Conclave is NOW OPEN. The submission period closes March 1, 2024 @ Noon PST.
The Intent to Perform submission form …
The 2023 Fire Conclave Gallery Is Up!
The Fire Conclave website gallery is up! And it’s loaded with thousands of fiery images captured on playa, including images from the Tuesday Night Photoshoot.
Many thanks to the Great Circle Documentarians for capturing these special moments. Thousands of images …
Tuesday Night Photo Shoot
The Tuesday shoot is hosted by the Fire Conclave’s Great Circle Documentarians: Grant Palmer, Hank Leiter (Espressobuzz), Kevin LeVezu, Vimala Faith, Vanessa Franking, Stewart Eastep and Melissa Eastep.
This is an opportunity for fire performers to strut their stuff in …