Episode 06: Blazing Swan Art & Volunteering (JayJay & Wez)

In this episode we chat with Wesley and JayJay live onsite from Blazing Swan 2025 Cosmic Coincidence. We discuss the various art projects and art at blazing swan, more backstory to the formation of blazing swan, and an appreciation for the crew and volunteers that make the burn and event such a magical experience.

Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay

Guests: Wesley ‘Admiral’ Lamont & JayJay Sticks

Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay

Blazing Swan 2014 | Inception | 24-28 April | InCider theme camp (cider bar) | Kulin, Western Australia

Photo credit: Stevan Lay

USEFUL Links:

Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/

Shire of Kulin: https://www.kulin.wa.gov.au/

Visit Kulin: https://www.visitkulin.com.au/

Kulin Bush Races: https://kulinbushraces.com.au/

Njaki Njaki country: https://www.njakinjaki.com.au/

Blazing Swan Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OfficialBlazingSwanCommunity

2025 Blazing Swan: Cosmic Coincidence Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/901298578504620/

"Are You Sure This Is Art, Not Vandalism?" (Burner Documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkwDNspK_gA

Timestamps:

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Jayjay & Wes

[00:02:47] Jayjay origin story

[00:05:22] Wes origin story

[00:08:47] Jayjay art journey

[00:19:39] Rejected projects

[00:30:34] Impressive art

[00:31:46] 2025 effigy and temple

[00:46:12] Church burning

[00:58:12] Appreciations

[01:04:42] Backstory of blaze and kulin

[01:11:58] Playa and salt lakes

[01:15:20] Eastern state burns

[01:19:01] WA uniqueness

[01:22:25] Future blaze generation

[01:27:58] Blaze skills

[01:39:57] Crew shoutouts

[01:45:17] How was your burn?

[01:50:36] Outtro

[01:50:55] Outtakes - Wes and Jayjay