It’s therefore safe to say that Hohme has had a prolific year thus far, but we also know that it is anything but over. As summer approaches, he is getting ready for the yearly pilgrimage to Burning Man, where he will join tens of thousands of other music, art and life lovers for the yearly appointment on the Playa.
As a Burning Man vet, Hohme was kind enough to share with us 5 key tips for a successful Burn. Enjoy the insight below.
Burning Man isnât a music festival or something you should just check off your bucket list. Actually do some research about the event, how it began, the principals it operates under and the culture surrounding it. If youâve decided it is definitely for you and you want to goâŠthen go well-read and preparedâŠdonât be a sparkle pony.
You will have so much more of a rewarding/fulfilling experience if you get involved with a project on the playa. Art projects, volunteering for the org, bartending, cooking food, early entryâŠthere are infinite ways you can âgiftâ your time to make that specific year at the Burn just a little, or hopefully a lot better. Burning man, for the most part, runs off the work of its attendants, so donât be that person who parks and parties, actually get involved and contribute your personal touch. I promise the release after that work will be worth it. Plus youâll make lifelong friends in the process.
Really incredible things can happen when people stop making plans, and start living in the moment. I find lifeâs synchronicities thrive in this space, and the experiences Iâve had every year continually drive that point home. Your playa karma will thank you, and also you wonât run the risk of one of the more hardcore burners smashing your phone or if theyâre more nice, just embarrassing the hell out of you.
Set times exist on the playa, but trust me, you wonât make any of them. Nor should you. Let your flow lead you to the right music.
Iâll say it again, Burning man is not a music festival. The playa will completely destroy you if youâre not careful/prepared. Nourishing your body with healthy food, staying overly hydrated, getting (some) rest, and being very careful with alcohol are all paramount, in my opinion, to having an enjoyable time on the playa. If you donât, you will likely have a negative experience and simultaneously annoy/piss off the people around you.
For the record, Iâve heard the same âBurning Man just isnât what it used to beâ gripe since before I even started going, and I think itâs a bunch of bullshit. People say that about anything they get used to, or want to make themselves feel cooler about discovering before others. Throw that in the trash, open up your mind, put a smile on your face, and say yes to living in the moment.
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