The 11 Burner Principles

This event is run following the 11 principles of burning nest and other regional burns.

These are what defines any Burn, they are open to interpretation, and every Burner (that’s you!) applies and expresses them slightly differently, the important thing is to try and apply them yourself, and to be patient with others who are doing the same!
These principles are important to us and our community, so please take some time to read and understand them.

Consent - The 0th Principle

This is key to making our event a safe and fun place – everyone is expected to check before a hug, or anything else! As a guideline remember FIRES. Consent should be:

Freely given
(Assumed or coerced consent is not consent)

Informed
(Consent requries knowing what's involved)

Reversible
(Can be withdrawn at any time)

Enthusiastic
(It must be a yes, not a maybe)

Specific
(Consent to one thing does not mean yes to another)
Participation

Everyone should feel able to join in, without your help, there is no burn, so however you choose to, get involved!
Radical Self-Reliance

Be responsible for yourself, this includes food, water, suitable clothes (and unsuitable if you wish!) and emotional support.
Leave No Trace

We care for the space we are using, which means respecting our environment and the wishes of the site hosts, and trying to leave the space just as we found it.
Radical Inclusion

Welcome those you don’t know and acknowledge their contribution. Include others as you want to be included, with respect, consideration and kindness.
Immediacy

Be here, not distracted, we only have this moment to enjoy our beautiful event, let's make the most of it, get involved, enjoy.
Education

Celebrate our knowledge as a community with individual skills and experiences. Support each other to grow and learn through sharing.
Communal Effort

We value cooperation and working together. We are better together.
Civic Responsibility

Care for the burner community, and the wider world, be a positive change, and in the context of BridgeCom respect our neighbours and the local law.
Decommodification

Away from capitalism and advertising, keep your money and instead focus on working with others to make things happen, share in the culture of gifting, cooperation and participation.
Radical Self-Expression

We are all unique, and BridgeCom is the perfect space to express your uniqueness, through thought, creativity, and whatever you choose to wear.
Gifting

It’s worth repeating that there is nowhere to spend money once you arrive at BridgeCom, anything that is offered is freely given with no strings attached. These can come in whatever form you like, make a gift, bring a spare snack (especially for the picnic!), be ready to lend a hand.

The 11 Burner Principles

Consent - The 0th Principle

This is key to making our event a safe and fun place – everyone is expected to check before a hug, or anything else! As a guideline remember FIRES. Consent should be:

Freely given

Informed

Reversible

Enthusiastic

Specific

Participation

Everyone should feel able to join in, without your help, there is no burn, so however you choose to, get involved!

Radical Self-Reliance

Be responsible for yourself, this includes food, water, suitable clothes (and unsuitable if you wish!) and emotional support.

Leave No Trace

We care for the space we are using, which means respecting our environment and the wishes of the site hosts, and trying to leave the space just as we found it.

Radical Inclusion

Welcome those you don’t know and acknowledge their contribution. Include others as you want to be included, with respect, consideration and kindness.

Immediacy

Be here, not distracted, we only have this moment to enjoy our beautiful event, let's make the most of it, get involved, enjoy.

Education

Celebrate our knowledge as a community with individual skills and experiences. Support each other to grow and learn through sharing.

Communal Effort

We value cooperation and working together. We are better together.

Civic Responsibility

Care for the burner community, and the wider world, be a positive change, and in the context of BridgeCom respect our neighbours and the local law.

Decommodification

Away from capitalism and advertising, keep your money and instead focus on working with others to make things happen, share in the culture of gifting, cooperation and participation.

Radical Self-Expression

We are all unique, and BridgeCom is the perfect space to express your uniqueness, through thought, creativity, and whatever you choose to wear.

Gifting

It’s worth repeating that there is nowhere to spend money once you arrive at BridgeCom, anything that is offered is freely given with no strings attached. These can come in whatever form you like, make a gift, bring a spare snack (especially for the picnic!), be ready to lend a hand.