These discussions cover sustainability, community building, creative placemaking, and impact art shared by passionate changemakers and visionaries. Connect with the spirit of BWB at Burning Man (without the dust), and tell us in the comments how you want to join the next iteration of these dialogues and conversations.

BWB BRC 2023 Speaker Series

BWB BRC 2024 Speaker Series

Mixes recorded on Wednesday and Thursday nights at Burners Without Borders camp.  www.burnerswithoutborders.org

DJ Sets // Burners Without Borders // Burning Man 2019

This panel was recorded at Burning Man 2023 at the Burners Without Borders Camp. Panelist include Catnip aka Warren Lee and Nozumu Shoji hosted by Steven Raspa and Iris Yee from the Regionals Team. Produced by Annie Coleman. Learn more at https://regionals.burningman.org/
Find Official Regional Events: https://regionals.burningman.org/official-events/

The Evolution of the Regional Network: The Next 25 Years

This panel was recorded in Black Rocky City 2023 at the Burners Without Borders Camp. Panelist include Taj Savitri and Massimo Massarotto. Produced by Annie Coleman.
Learn more about our panelist: 
https://www.tajsavitri.com 
https://www.instagram.com/beelieveinmagik/
Learn more about BWB:
https://linktr.ee/burnerswithoutborders
Join our Burners With Bees Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1417760082290945

Burners with Bees: Connecting with the Hive Mind

This panel was recorded live at Burning Man 2023 and held at the Burners Without Borders Camp. Panelist include Damiana Villarello, Brock Pollock, Samantha Power, Annalise Roland hosted by Josiah Rosen Cain. Produced by Annie Coleman. Learn more about BWB: linktr.ee/burnerswithoutborders

Resilient Living: Defining Bioregionalism

This panel was recorded live at Burning Man 2023 and held at the Burners Without Borders Camp. Panelist include Emilio Mendez, Megan Miller, Estelle Borel, Emilio Villlanueva hosted by Molly Rose. Produced by Annie Coleman. Learn more about BWB: linktr.ee/burnerswithoutborders

Creative Placemaking: Participatory Culture

This panel was recorded at Burning Man 2023 at the Burners Without Borders Camp, this panel was produced in collaboration with our friends at Faraway Projects. This discussion is part of an ongoing series of conversations that explore the role of artists as instigators and amplifiers of cultural movements. Join Desiree Tavera as she uncovers more about the creative practice of each fascinating panelist: Shala Akintunde, Simon Malvaez, Peter Wells, Kimia Pakfar, and Matty Mo (aka The Most Famous Artist). 
To learn more and get involved, visit farawayprojects.org
Learn more about BWB:
linktr.ee/burnerswithoutborders

Art as a Tool for Impact (2023)

Join Damiana Villarello, Nicolaus Alcala, and Zebulon Horrell in conversation—hosted by Josiah Cain—as they explore the meaning, purpose, and potential of bioregional hubs. From regenerative land practices to decentralized collaboration, this discussion dives into how communities can organize around shared ecosystems to create resilient, place-based futures. This panel was recorded live at Burning Man 2024 at the Burners Without Borders Camp.To learn more about Burners Without Borders: linktr.ee/burnerswithoutborders
Featuring:
Damiana Villarello → https://damianavillarello.com
Nicolaus Alcala → https://nicolasalcala.com  
Zebulon Horrell → https://www.futurefarmers.org.nz/zeb-horrell 
Hosted by Josiah Cain  https://www.linkedin.com/in/designecology/

What is Bioregional Hub?

Hosts Iris Yee and Stephen Raspa explore how Burning Man culture lives on beyond the playa through the global Regional Network. Featuring insights from Joerg Pfuetzner (Germany) and Charlotte di Casabianca (Colombia), this conversation dives into how communities around the world are building year-round cultures of participation, creativity, and civic impact. This panel was recorded live at Burning Man 2024 at the Burners Without Borders Camp.
Discover more from Burners Without Borders: linktr.ee/burnerswithoutborders
Featuring:
Joerg Pfuetzner (Germany) https://regionals.burningman.org/regionals/europe/germany/ 

Charlotte di Casabianca (Colombia) https://burnerswithoutborders.org/chapters/colombia/

The Future of Year-Round Burning Man w/ The Regional Network Team

Hosted by chef and educator Charles Michel, this talk with Tyler and Monqiue Marez explores how food can be a tool for regeneration—restoring ecosystems, revitalizing communities, and deepening our relationship with the natural world. This panel was recorded live at Burning Man 2024 and held at the Burners Without Borders Camp. Discover more from Burners Without Borders: linktr.ee/burnerswithoutborders
Featuring:
Monique Marez → https://www.facebook.com/pueblofoodproject
Sycamore https://www.instagram.com/ceremonial_chef/ 
Hosted by Charles Michel → https://charlesxmichel.com/

Regenerative Food Systems

Art as a Tool for Impact is an ongoing conversation that brings together artists in Black Rock City to explore how they use their work and mediums to drive impact. This panel was hosted by Annie Coleman of Far Away Projects, and was recorded live at the Burning Man event 2024 at the Burners Without Borders camp. Discover more from Burners Without Borders: linktr.ee/burnerswithoutborders

Featuring:
Christina Val Verde: https://www.instagram.com/mettaforeyes/
Hillary Clark : https://www.headmaze.com/hillaryclark 
Julia Jerome https://www.juliajerome.com/   IG  @juliajeromeartist/
Nino: https://www.instagram.com/coquibynino/?hl=en 
Iyvone Khoo: https://www.instagram.com/iyvone_khoo/?hl=en 
Miguel Guzman: https://www.instagram.com/wishingtotem/?hl=en

Art as a Tool for Impact (2024)

"Music Box (Theme Song)" – Good Evening
Written for Burners Without Borders' Music Box Project, this song emerged from a belief that healing starts with harmony. The project, sparked by Tom LePorte's vision of “Cultural First Response,” invited artists to bring music, art, and story to the heart of communities navigating crisis.

Recorded in the Music Box hexayurt in 2011, this track features Weston Rose and Alyssa Martinez (aka Good Evening), with Alex Love at the board (laptop), and engineering by Trevor Arnoldt. We think Nick Prince may have had a hand in the tech support—if not that year, then one nearby.

It Started On Fire

Elana Meta & violinist HÄANA guide us on a meditative experience at Burners Without Borders Camp, Burning Man 2016.

DEEPSONOS Guided Meditation - Elana Meta & HÄANA

Executive director for Communitere Sam Bloch discusses his organization's efforts post disasters and lessons to learn moving forward.

Nepal Communitere and Community Resurgence Following Natural Disasters - Sam Bloch

Social Dynamism & Community Activation Panel - Sarah Fisk, Sheryl Edison, Ari Eisenstadt

Not That, Roger Lima, notsuren, burning man, metamorphosis, black rock city, burners without borders, Sabo, Nicola Cruz, Kerala, Shika Shika, Nick Cave, Red Axes, Soul Brothers, YokoO, Sol Selectas, BéTé, Barda, Ritualfire, Prophet Soul, Aetius Boutefoy, Valeron, Alef, Degman, Tea in the desert, Leohnart, Phoebe Killdeer, Katya Chilly, Svetlitsa, Wagashi Brothers,  Gulivert, Casa Caos, Amine K, Thankyou City,  Hot Oasis, Leveldva, Jugurtha, Be Svendsen, Damask Rose, Kermesse, Le Fleur, Jacob Groening

NØT THAT @ Burners Without Borders - Burning Man - Aug 28th 2019

Alexey Izotov (Russia) @ Burners Without Borders // Burning Man 2019

Tejedor (Mexico) @ Burners Without Borders // Burning Man 2019

Ebbe (Sweden) @ Burners Without Borders // Burning Man 2019

Gratitude to @burners-without-borders for opportunity to share music and be part of Burning Man. 

Gratitude to all musicians, DJ's and artists and burners community for making it happen.  

Track list 
💥Felix Tapes - Banu Hashim (@felixtapes)
💥Wagashi Brothers - Lemkivska Kolyskova (@WagashiBrothers)
💥Wisqo - Thoth (@wisqoloco)
💥Monvol - Vardi (Latvian Folk) (@Monvol)
💥The End Is Near (The Doors) - Roni Iron (@roni-iron)
💥Ocarina Encantada - Intiche (@Intiche)
💥Chalbi - Gottlieb Scheppert (@gottlieb-scheppert)
💥Paloma (Santi Remix) - MiRET & Tuğçe Kurtis (@miretmusic @tugce-kurtis)
💥Ma Muse (Harri Agnel remix) - Christos Fourkis	(@christos-fourkis and @harriagnel)
💥Zuma Dionys - To Ne Vecher (@zuma_dionys)
💥Lucia (original mix) - DERUN (@derunmusic)
💥Nina Simone - Feeling good (SEGG Reinterpretation) (@seggmusic)
💥Salif Keita - Ana na ming (Drakart Edit) (@salif-keita-official and @drakartmusic)
💥Espejo - Marco Tegui (@marcotegui)	
💥ESTRELA - RENU
💥Stone Flower (Original) - @Namito	
💥Cuzco - ELFENBERG (@elfenberg)
💥Lullaby For The Clouds - @lunaria-music

Special credits to label @pipeandpochet for amazing sampler

Alisher Sherali // Sunrise Set @ Burners Without Borders // Burning Man 2019

For our second Tele-Salon, Helping the Homeless, we featured a pair of Burners who use the Burning Man principals to "be the change they want to see", and truly are that change. Danielle Doxie Kaltz (Detroit) and John Halcyon Styn (San Diego) are two energetic and inspiring individuals who reach beyond their immediate communities to bring the love and abundance of their lives to some of the less fortunate members of our society - the homeless. Doxie's Homeless Backpack Project and Halcyon's 1st Saturdays Events completely embody Burners without Borders by bridging the gap between communities through the Burner spirit. Join us for an hour long talk with Doxie and Halcyon about their projects, how they began, how they've evolved, and the incredible hearts behind them. 

**About Halcyon**
Halcyon’s 15 year online path has traversed from world-renouned narcisist (Webby Award winner for “CockyBastard.com) to slightly more humble philanthropist (co-founder of “1stSaturdays.org”) . His weekly podcast, HugNation, and the monthly 1stSaturdays “Help The Homeless” outings are both heavily influenced by Burning Man principles and experiences. (johnstyn.com)

1st Saturdays: 
Once a month, Friends and neighbors collect donated clothes, assemble care packs, and make food to share. They set up a makeshift street boutique and simply give. Volunteers share clothes, share food, share a few moments of their loves and try to make other’s lives...brighter.
https://www.facebook.com/HelpTheHomeless

**About Doxie**
Burners without Borders Detroit has been on the Streets of Detroit since 2007 creating random acts of kindness & service to Detroit Homeless. We do this one supply filled backpack @ a time. 
We fill backpacks with items to make living on the streets a little easier. Items like ; hats, gloves, socks and socks and socks, hand warmers, canned protein (fish, meat, beans) and veggies, and can openers of course- along with soft granola bars, (imagine no teeth- food needs to be soft) juice and water…then we tie blankets to the bags with scarves.
Then we hit the streets and look for people who don’t go to shelters for whatever reason and there are many! We also give clothes and coats out if people need them. We are not trying to get anyone off the streets We don’t have that skill set. We are just trying to help out anyone with a backpack filled with supplies, compassion and non-judgment to make a night on the streets a little easier.

**About the BWB Tele-Salon**
The BWB Tele-Salon is an effort to strengthen relationships within the Burning Man & BWB communities. It is a bi-monthly telephone conference call where BWB Chapters, Civic Leaders, and Community members can both present and listen in to conversations that matter. Hosted on the second Thursday on rotating months, this call focuses on different projects, initiatives, and skills that are useful in community work.

Questions, Comments- or other Awesome? Chicago@burnerswithoutborders.org
Connect with us on facebook: (www.facebook.com/BwBTeleSalon)

BwB Tele-Salon: July 2012 "Helping the Homeless" with Doxie & Halcyon

Burners Without Borders (BWB) is a grassroots, volunteer-driven, community leadership organization whose goal is to unlock the creativity of local communities to solve problems that bring about meaningful change. Supporting volunteers from around the world in innovative disaster relief solutions & community resiliency projects, BWB is known for the unbridled creativity they bring to every civic project they do.

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