Burning Man is a week-long annual event in Nevada's Black Rock Desert focused on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance¹. Founded in 1986 by Larry Harvey and Jerry James on San Francisco's Baker Beach², it has evolved into a significant cultural phenomenon that influences electronic music culture³. The event operates on principles of gifting and non-commercialism, with participants creating all art and performances. Electronic music camps began appearing in 1992⁴, making it a key gathering for DJs and electronic artists who perform without payment, embodying the festival's participatory ethos.