The cancelation of their main Nevada event had drastic economic consequences.
Back in April, Burning Man organizers decided after weeks of deliberation that the annual event would not be happening this year in the wake of concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic. Followed by the introduction of their virtual events via Kindling, the festival has now launched a fundraiser, given an ‘unprecedented revenue shortfall’, attributed to the cancelation of their main Black Rock City event.
According to the crowdfunding statement, ‘Sadly we will not be gathering in the Black Rock Desert in 2020. Though this will result in an unprecedented revenue shortfall for Burning Man Project, we remain optimistic. We are committed to maintaining the critical infrastructure we’ll need, after cuts to expenses and staffing, to produce Black Rock City 2021 and continuing our vital off-playa work in the year ahead. We can’t do this without your help.’
If you’d like to make a donation to the Burning Man Project, you can do it here.
