![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/are-the-super-rich-ruining-burning-man/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/105655418_unnamed.png&description=Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Part of Black Rock City, the temporary settlement in the Nevada desert where Burning Man takes place For many, Burning Man conjures up images of dust-covered attendees, known as "burners", dancing in the desert cut off from society. The annual arts and cultural gathering in the Black Rock desert in Nevada prides itself on "radical inclusion", "self-reliance" and providing a space for counter-cultural expression. However, grumblings of discontent have been growing in the burner community for a number of years. The increase in so-called "turnkey" or "plug-and-play" camps offering luxury and glamour for the super-rich or Insta-famous has become a source of tension at Black Rock City. Some see these camps as fundamentally opposed to the basic tenets of Burning Man. The lack of effort required by attendees staying in turnkey camps riles many. Burners can spend months preparing to head to the desert, collecting supplies and crafting outfits and art projects. Image caption, A group of women at Burning Man in 2003, before the growth of turnkey camps In the wake of the disastrous Fyre Festival, the notion of exclusive Instagram-friendly festivals is in the spotlight and Burning Man has decided to take action. Burning Man CEO Marian Goodell has taken the unprecedented step of withdrawing invitations to one turnkey camp - "Humano the Tribe" - and warning dozens of others. In 2018, the most expensive accommodation at the Humano camp, the Moon Village, cost up to $100,000 according to Mashable and included two bedrooms and "super-powerful AC". A quick search of #HumanoTheTribe on Instagram shows hundreds of posts by models and social media influencers, many tagging brands they are collaborating with. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In a blog post, Ms Goodell wrote that she was "stunned" by the growing "commodification and exploitation of Black Rock City and Burning Man culture". "Whether it's commercial phot){kind=link}
For many, Burning Man conjures up images of dust-covered attendees, known as “burners”, dancing in the desert cut off from society.
The annual arts and cultural gathering in the Black Rock desert in Nevada prides itself on “radical inclusion”, “self-reliance” and providing a space for counter-cultural expression.
However, grumblings of discontent have been growing in the burner community for a number of years.
The increase in so-called “turnkey” or “plug-and-play” camps offering luxury and glamour for the super-rich or Insta-famous has become a source of tension at Black Rock City.
Some see these camps as fundamentally opposed to the basic tenets of Burning Man.