For First Time in More Than a Decade Burning Man Hasn’t Sold Out
On today’s Big Take podcast: Since 2011, Burning Man tickets have sold out fast. But not this year. Is inflation, mud, or Silicon Valley culture to blame?
Attendees dance during the annual Burning Man Festival on Sept. 5.
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For the first time in more than a decade, Burning Man has not sold out.
The gathering prides itself on its counter-cultural roots, and draws tens of thousands of people to the Nevada desert every year for a week of art, music and adventure. But it’s also gradually moved further into the mainstream, becoming a rite of passage for a certain set of Silicon Valley elites. Whether it’s because of last year’s rain, economic strains, or something deeper, one thing is clear: this year, demand for Burning Man tickets is down.
On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg technology reporter Ellen Huet joins host Sarah Holder to grapple with a burning question: has Burning Man peaked?
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