BONZAAR Podcast

In this 3-part series episode we do a deep dive on the volunteering opportunities at Underland 2025. Part 1 will focus on gate, greeters, site planning & management, sanitation, and leave no trace. Part 2 will focus on rangers, sanctuary, fire team, and sandmen. Part 3 will focus on artery, centre camp, effigy and temple build team.

Host: PY ‘Double Shot’ Wong

Guests: Tanya aka 'E...

In this 3-part series episode we do a deep dive on the volunteering opportunities at Underland 2025. Part 1 will focus on gate, greeters, site planning & management, sanitation, and leave no trace. Part 2 will focus on rangers, sanctuary, fire team, and sandmen. Part 3 will focus on artery, centre camp, effigy and temple build team.

Host: PY ‘Double Shot’ Wong

Co-Hosts: Stevan 'Si...

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 La...

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 s...

Exploring the Art and Community of Underland: Effigy and Temple Builds

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 de...

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 Kuli...

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 an...

Bonza: Unveiling the Vibrant Burner Community of Australia and New Zealand

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, ...

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 ev...