Burning Man does not seem to be an attractive proposition for Gen Z anymore. The Black Rock City census survey tracking the enumeration of festival attendees shows an all-time low in 2025 for patrons in their 20s. The numbers arrive at a time when it’s time for the annual showpie…

LineupFirst reported 3 sept, 17:13 / 1 outlet
Gen Z Is Not Attending Burning Man – And The Cause Could Be The Economy
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- 3 Sept, 17:13EDMTunesFirstGen Z Is Not Attending Burning Man – And The Cause Could Be The Economy