Nowhere Festival, Spain
Posted by Jackie Hewett on Sun 20th July 2008 at 03:58 PM, Filed in Europe, July
This festival could be called ‘son of the Burning Man’ as it adheres to the same principles (see Burning Man Article) – nothing is for sale there (‘no commerce’ – although bartering is encouraged), you have to bring your own food, drink etc (radical self reliance) and leave no trace of your camp (you have responsibility for taking away your own rubbish). It is held in a Northern Spanish dessert / windy mountainside early in July so be prepared for a fairly hostile environment – temperatures of 30C plus are common and 48% humidity.
Camp
Participants are encouraged, even expected to bring their own art installations and join in the ‘radical self expression’. Mere spectating is discouraged. However, participation comes in many forms, you could provide the gift of manicures or massage, even singing or other performances would count. If you don’t feel you have any such skills to contribute you could offer help in the set up and / or clearing away of camp.
Nowhere participant
Unlike the burning man there are toilet facilities here, and participants are charged a fee to cover this infrastructure. Another difference is that in this part of Spain bonfires are not allowed so there is no effigy of a man set alight. Compared to Burning Man this event is still in its infancy as has only been going since 2004, but word seems to be spreading and its gaining momentum.
Here are some practical details:
- Nearest Airport – Zaragoza (Ryanair fly there)
- Nearest Towns – Castejon de Monegros (12km) and Sarinena (19km) – taxi from here to the site costs around 10euros
- Expect to have to travel 10km on gravel roads to get there – organisers are working on improving the transport for future events
- Children are welcome, but not specifically catered for
- In 2008 tickets ranged between 60 euros and 120 euros depending on how early / close to the event they were purchased
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