PODCASTS
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Episode 07: 2025 Blazing Swan Cosmic Coincidence Review (Georg, Nina, Vida)
In this episode we review the 2025 Blazing Swan Cosmic Coincidence event with a panel of longstanding blazers – Georg, Nina, & Vida. We discuss some of things that went right or wrong and some improvements for the next event. We also chat about some of the highlights and magic moments; retracing back at some of the history and fuckery at blaze, the controversies and community learnings from this year’s burn; and offer some Kulin travel tips and ‘must do/see’ when in the outer regions of the Western Australian wheatbelt area.
Episode 06: Blazing Swan Art & Volunteering (JayJay & Wes)
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.
Episode 05 - Kulin & Blazing Swan (Erin & Will, Oly)
In this episode we travel to the wheatbelt region of Western Australia, in Njaki Njaki country, where we chat with Erin and William Bailey who are local Kulin burners. We discuss some of the attractions and local activities in Kulin, and the unique relationship between Blazing Swan and the Kulin township. We are then joined by Damon ‘Oly’ Oliver-Pages – former chairperson of blazing swan – to chew the fat a bit more about blazing swan 2025, the Church of Belligerence theme camp and the formation and early days of blazing swan.
Episode 04: Underland Build Team (Glenn & Jim)
In this episode we take a look at the Underland effigy and temple build with Jim Beattie & Glenn Todd. Hosts Stevan, Jim, and Glenn discuss the art and community dynamics of the Underland effigy and temple builds from 2023 and 2024. They share engaging stories of their art projects, focusing on the creation and burning rituals of effigies and temples. Jim details his experience as the effigy build and design lead, highlighting his project 'Pobblebonk Effigy' while Glenn shares his insights into fire sculptures and his work with the Nautilus temple. The episode also covers topics like the importance of inclusive spaces, the historical significance of effigies and temples, and potential challenges when creating large-scale art burns. The conversation is enriched with discussions on the ideas of holding summer burns without actual burns and the need for a supportive community to facilitate these artistic expressions.
Episode 03: Kiwiburn (Andy & Julia)
In this episode we head over to New Zealand to talk with Andy (Kiwiburn Chairperson) and Julia (from Department of Propaganda) live at Kiwiburn: Trash Renaissance Fair. We chat about the background, history, and organisation of kiwiburn - one of the oldest international regional burn events and community. We discuss the New Zealand burner landscape and focus on the topics of community-building with the local Hunterville township and leaving a positive trace.
Episode 02: Common Arts Victoria (Jamie, Terry, Narelle, & Rebekah)
Common Arts Victoria incorporated (CAVi) is an organisation dedicated to community-building through arts and creating participatory events that give people the opportunity to form connections and explore new possibilities. In this episode we chat with some of the board members of CAVi and take a profile look into the background of Common Arts Victoria, it's structure, and the formation of Underland - an emerging burner-community event that takes place in late-September.
Episode 01: BoNZA (Justin & Leanna)
In this episode we take a look at the BoNZA Community with Justin McGhee and Leanna Pugliese. We provide an in-depth look into Bonza, a community initiative supporting Australian and New Zealand burners. We discuss the origins and meaning of the term 'Bonza', its naming by Phil Smart, and the annual Bonza Summit, which facilitates networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among burners. Justin and Leanna share anecdotes and the evolution of the summit, outline the role of regional contacts, and emphasize the importance of in-person connections. They also explore the adaptation of events to virtual spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic and future plans for Bonza. Listeners are encouraged to nurture community spirit and extend the Burner ethos into everyday life, while also touching on the significance of intergenerational engagement and the evolution of burn culture.
