DERNIERES INFOS
Bamboo columns of the Dance Temple
“BOOM 2010 will be a juicy, daring exploration of Art, Culture and Beauty”
Suzanne Sterling, Performing At Sacred Fire and Liminal Zone
Dear Boomer
Take a look at Babylon: The world has gone bad. See how shallow human values have become responsible for the decay of the planet, for the annihilation of forests and of biodiversity… Nature is sad. The world has gone mad.
For thousands of generations we humans grew up in nature. Our teachers were flora and fauna. In the last couple generations, we have abandoned
the natural world immersing ourselves in virtual realms. Every day, an estimated 12 billion display ads, three million radio commercials, more than 200,000 TV commercials and an unknown number of online ads and spam emails are dumped into our collective unconscious.
Helping on reclaiming our cognitive freedom today is our imperative at Boom. Re-embrace the values that fauna and flora have been teaching us since time immemorial is our effort to bring the awareness for change tunning in with the universal values of sharing and joy.
Few weeks remain to the gathering of the tribes at Boom 2010.
We update you with some info regarding tickets.
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Bamboo columns ready to hit Boom!
"Boom reflects the paradigm shift that is gradually taking place at a global level where outmoded, self-interested thinking is making way for a new spirit of sharing, cooperation and planetary wellbeing. I am happy to be part of that process."
Vandana Shiva, Lecturer at The Drop Area’s Liminal Zone
“Boom 2010 will be… something i have been looking forward to doing for a long time. I came to Boom very early on in its conception, and i do not know if it was my English bad luck, but minutes before i was due to play, the area had its first rainfall in over 20 years! One of the maddest thunder and lightning storm’s I had ever seen. There was no roof over the stage and i was getting electric shocks off of the lights and equipment, i felt doubly bad as I had another gig to travel to straight away and so never got to play… So this time, i am gonna unleash hell on the dancefloor!”
Merv, AKA Eat Static, Performing at Dance Temple
“It is a great honor to play at Ambient Paradise, I feel this Boom will be a really special one…"
Ali Ji, Performing at Ambient Paradise
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Communitary work at the Boom gardens
BOOM TICKETS ARE NOT SOLD OUT
These quotes from Boom 2010 artists break it down and give a glimpse into the collective feeling that is gaining momentum as we approach Boom 2010! It comes from the artists, from the team behind the scenes and most importantly, from the beautiful Boomers that are projecting vibes into what is set to be a special Boom 2010.
So, with great joy in our hearts, we feel the need to assure everybody that we are all in this together. We also feel the need to assure you that regardless of the ongoing torrent of rumours, tickets are not sold out.
Following the sell-out status of the last edition, we are aware that many people are wondering whether or not they will be guaranteed their tickets.
We have had great feedback and success since we first start the ticket sales for this edition. Enthusiasm is big and the response has been inspirational, so we would like to confirm to our beloved Boomers: Relax; there is no reason not to have a Boom ticket because tickets are not sold out.
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Boom team members doing morning Yoga
“BOOM 2010 will be a transformative and enlightening experience for thousands, reaching out to millions…!”
Amanda Sage, Featured Painter At The Drop Area’s Visionary Art Gallery
"My live set @ Boom 2006, as well as my 5 hour set in the 2008 Boom After-party, have both been career highlights… So i am very excited to play again this year, in the scene’s most important event – see you on the dancefloor!!!"
Ace Ventura, Performing at Dance Temple
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Looks good this view at the Healing!
BOOM TICKETS AT THE GATES – YES!
Back in 1997, when e-tickets and mobile phones were a far cry from the cyber-space age that we live in today, most of the Boom tickets were sold at the gates.
Despite the success we are experiencing with e-ticket sales, we understand that it can be difficult to make plans. So, with this in mind, tickets for Boom 2010 will be available at the Boom gates and you can purchase yours when you arrive.
Thinking about all of you that simply want to come and don’t want to plan in advance, tickets of Boom 2010 are available at the Boom gates.
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Sacred Fire stage – work in progress!
“BOOM 2010 will be a chance to experience music as life.”
A Guy Called Gerald, performing at Groovy Beach
“Nowadays it’s seems like there’s a general motivation to gather our energies because a lot of us are tired of Babylon and feel it’s time to express what we have inside throughout Music, Dance, Creativity and Free-thinking. For the four past months, after each Hilight Tribe gig, people tell us "Ok bye! We’ll see you at the Boom…", so the Tribe is getting prepared for some epic moments and full power vibes!”
Hilight Tribe, Performing at the Sacred Fire’s 12hour organic trance jam session
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This is the very first column of the Dance Temple
LAST CALL FOR BOOM TICKETS: SALES END ON JULY 31st
We have started the Boom tickets adventure in December. We have always incorporating all requests from the Boomers to make it easier for them to grant their tickets, by making deadlines flexible.
Now we are approaching the final deadline: July 31st.
The pre-sale of the 3rd phase of Boom tickets runs until July 31st. After this date, tickets will be available only at the gates.
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See You At Boom. Bring Peace, Love and Gratitude
BAMBOO REVOLUTION: GROW YOUR OWN HOUSE…
Posted: 14 Jul 2010 07:12 AM PDT
The use of bamboo during Boom 2010 is not just a materialization of a commitment to bio construction; it is also a metaphor for a life of new possibilities. See how you can make bamboo a central part of your life…
Bamboo speaks a language that evokes human emotion, connecting to the mind-body spirit within us. Its cultural significance resonates across the world: Chinese mythology considered humans and bamboo to be of same blood; in India, bamboo is symbolic for friendship, while in Japan, a bamboo forest surrounding a Shinto is said to ward off evil spirits. String-bound bundles of bamboo were used as a medium for writing during the Shang period and in Thailand, Indonesia, the Pacific Islands and Columbia – it continues to be utilized in almost every aspect of life.
A revolutionary approach to future sustainability, bamboo becomes a form of art to living free. The fastest growing species on the planet, it possesses a human connection few plants can rival. As bamboo structures including The Drop and the Dance Temple begin to take shape – we explore the possibility of growing your own house, juice maker, flute, chopsticks, bike, ladder, deck chair, raft, temple…Light, strong, versatile – Bamboo is more than just an alternative building material. It’s also a life-giver and provider and a revolutionary solution to housing millions of homeless people around the world.
Bamboo facts (Source: Simon Velez: Grow Your Own Home)
• Bamboo Nation: Over one billion people around the world are living in bamboo homes
• Revolutionary: Bamboo planted across 500,000 ha of land can provide homes to 100 million people
• Preservation: Can be preserved for at least 50 years using Pyrolytic Acid.
• Ecological: Absorbs 40 times as much CO2 as pine and can be grown using grey water
• Economical: A 65-sqm home can be built using just 100 pieces of bamboo, which can be harvested in five years across 500m2 of land
• Organic: Can thrive in water, which means can be grown organically without pesticides
• Withstands Natural Disasters: According to news reports, bamboo homes made held up against 180mph hurricane winds during the Tsunami that hit south-east Asia in 2004
Including urban city dwellers, anyone can grow their own bamboo. Watch it take mystical forms as it climbs the walls and see it transform your home into a Balinese jungle. Here’s how…
Growing Bambo Inside the home:
• “Running bamboo” grows horizontal from the root before sprouting up – literally like a bamboo monster. For growing in the home, opt for the “clumping” kind
• Make sure the pot is twice the size of the clump
• Allow plenty of sunlight and keep it hydrated, watering frequently during the vital 12 to 18 months of the plant’s life
• Bamboo doubles in size each year, so make sure you allow plenty of space for it to stretch out
Outside the home / in the garden:
• When planting outside, make sure the whole you dig matches the depth of the pot that your plant is sitting in. Again, it needs to be twice the width of the pot
• Position your plant into the hole and surround it with the compost mix, add rocks, wood chip, marbles
• The clump of soil around the plant (once extracted from the pot) should be level with the soil line
• The first 12-18 months of the plant’s life are vital so make sure it is watered consistently
• Fertilizing: A nitrogen-based fertilizer is preferable. This should be carried out at least three times during the first six to 12 months
• Effects of full-power growth will materialise in five to six years
The magic of bamboo lies in its versatility to create whatever you want. By learning to grow our own bamboo, we become self-sufficient and empowered. It is a gateway to creative expression, sustainable living and to freedom.
Bamboo DNA, led by designer and architect, Gerard Minakawa, are currently in the process of building the Dance Temple and Drop areas across the Boom site. We will be continuing this interesting dialogue with the team to bring you some funky ideas on what you can do with bamboo and how to build with it. Watch this space….
Check out the “making of” Boom construction photo reportage and see how we are utilizing bamboo:
http://www.boomfestival.org/boom2010/2010/07/boom-construction-making-of%3C