Where the Sheep Sleep 2025

Shepherds of the Flock

There is no Burn event without the love, hard-working sweat and (hopefully minimized) tears from all the participants. Our gratitude is endless towards the leads who work effortlessly with all volunteers, without whom this amazing energy wouldn’t be possible.

  • Wendela
    Wendela Event lead Safety&Hospitality

    Burning since 2013. What initially started as a bucketlist thing has since then become a very big part of my life. Love seeing the amazing things we are capable of when we come together! 

  • Willem de Kleijne
    Willem de Kleijne Infohub co-lead
    Dusty arsecrack since 2016. Speading knowledge and herding lost sheep through the central infohub on WtSS.
  • Sil
    Sil Comms

    I try to never stop being amazed.. Thanks to this awesome Burner community I am now spoiled with new people, beautiful art pieces and creations, mesmerizing music and so many little crazy moments to keep looking at the world with wonder. Happy to be part of the comms team, creating some social media magic for Where the Sheep Sleep to keep you inspired and informed!

  • Nick Rockss
    Nick Rockss Atmosphere Lead

    Hi, this is my 4th year as a Burner. Although they said I was already a Burner before I knew it.

    Im a people connecter. Im 60 years and I have done a lot in my life. From being a Rocks singer to Event Organizer to Make up & Hair Artist among others.

    My goal in life is to make people shine! As a Center camp mom, I’d like give my fellow Burners the chance to do so.  So, let’s create a stage for everyone to show their Talents in Art, Music, knowledge, and spiritually.

    Let’s shine!

    Only love Nicky

  • Vincent (FiXit)
    Vincent (FiXit) Build lead

    As a build lead, I make sure that all our construction and practical jobtasks are taken care of . For me the best reward ever is to see all the magic after working up in sweat and creating something together. Build it, fix it and enjoy it! Come as a volunteer during the build and we will enjoy this feeling together, and who knows afterwards we might have a cold drink with it. We will FiXit!l

  • Sandy (Sin)
    Sandy (Sin) Gate Lead
    Burning since 2014 when I came home for the first time in Black Rock City. ❤️‍🔥
    I’m happy to be part of the team again and add my love, creation, inspiration and team work for this magical Sheep edition. ❤️‍🔥
  • Arianna
    Arianna consent co-lead
    This isn’t Arianna’s first rodeo. She’s been a shepherd, in various capacities, at a bunch of burns. She’s happy to be back with the Sheep after last year’s hiatus.
    In her less woolen world, she’s an aerialist and an acrobat and a psychotherapist, with additional interest in botanical medicine, building consent culture, and baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie. If you find yourself with the sort of problem any of these can solve, please don’t hesitate to ask her for help.
    Pronouns: she/her/they/them
    Languages: English, interpretative dance
  • Unmesh
    Unmesh Volunteers Lead
    Helping hand, willing mind and clear communication define me.
    I like to know as many people as possible, make new friends and connect them with each other to form a network of inspiring creators.
  • Klaartje
    Klaartje Gate lead

    Love, gratitude and connection with myself and those around me are at the heart of everything I do. I am a travel addict and love to meet people from around the world. My first burn was in 2017 and I went too many burns since. As Gate lead I am very excited to welcome you at our Gate and create some magic together.

  • Nanc
    Nanc Education

    My name is Nanc and I have been part of the community since 2017.
    I have been doing the Infohub for a few years and since this year I am the education lead. Together with Priscilla and we will take care of the food during the build.
    We hope to see all the newbies and everyone at the newbie day in Zeewolde.

  • Sander / IceBlok
    Sander / IceBlok LNT Lead

    Pack it out, pack it in. Leave no trace. Educate, advocate and making sure we, as Burners, don’t leave anything or anyone behind. Burning since 1963 and still learning.

  • NancaLot
    NancaLot Internal comms & Strike

    Another sheep has found their flock—me!

    I’m Nancy, aka NancaLot—born in Berlin, heart stolen by Amsterdam, and always chasing culture. Structure and punctuality are my thing, so naturally, I’m diving into internal comms to connect the dots and keep things running smoothly.

    My first Burn was Sheeps 2022, and I’ve been hooked ever since! Tetris made me a packing pro, so I’m on the strike team—plus, I bring tools, snacks, and a helping hand.

    Chat with me in German, English, or Dutch! Looking forward to meeting you all! 🐑💛

  • Bart “Bunnyman” Prins
    Bart “Bunnyman” Prins Power Ranger

    Burning since 2014. As generators are not allowed on the terrain Where the Sheep Sleep is one of the few burns to provide you with a bit of electricity (power hungry camps need to communicate!)

    We are aiming for a safe and functional infrastructure to make the lights bright, the music blast and the art go bzzzzt! Lots of help needed with build and strike as this involves a LOT of LONG cables to run out!

    During the event we also needs some people to keep the lights burning. A bit of technological knowledge helps a lot, but we will show you the ropes!

  • Koala
    Koala Comms

    Part of the comms teams and known to have an opinion and enthusiasm about everything! My burn story began in 2016 by participating in Black Rock City, and it has changed my life forever. The sheep is my baby and I cant wait to get back and sip nice crisp cold bubbles on our Dutch playa.

  • Julie
    Julie music lead
  • Gitta
    Gitta Dream Camps lead

    DreamCamps Lead / Helps the Dream Camps make their dreams come true
    (Afrika)burner since 2015, Sheep since the very first one in 2016. I adore the art, creativity, open(minded)ness and community-feeling of burns. So it feels great to put my organizational and communication skills into good use for the Burning Man community!

  • Linda
    Linda Event-lead

    Every burn I’m blown-away by what we can create if we do it together. I love to be amazed, meet new people and share my smiles 🙂

  • Remco
    Remco music co-lead
  • Emily (FlufFit)
    Emily (FlufFit) Fluff lead

    I am Fluffit and feel very lucky to have the responsibility to fluff up all our volunteers during Burning Man NL events. I have been burning since 2017 and Communal Effort is my favourite principle. Every event I am amazed at what the burning man community is able to pull off and how volunteers step up and co-create. Meanwhile I get to get creative with drinks and snacks to make sure the volunteers are in te best shape to make magic happen. Come say hi to me at our next event and i will make sure to FluF You UP!

  • Maarten (brandweerman Sam)
    Maarten (brandweerman Sam) Safety co-lead
  • Anouk (Octopussy)
    Anouk (Octopussy) DreamCamps Lead

    Burning for about 5 years and this has absolutly changed my life for the better. I love the worldwide community where there is no judgement and our dreams can become reality. From the dust in Nevada to the green grass in the Netherlands, together we can create magic!

  • Eduardo
    Eduardo

    Hello, world! I am Eduardo and sometimes Time Traveler. Burning since 2022 came for the party, stayed for the community. I love getting my hands dirty, learning, building, and sharing. Let’s create something real together!”

    I would like to take this opportunity to ask for your help changing the picture I sent first. I got comments saying that my face was not visible. Which is true. So, I attached another picture to this email so people can recognize me.

    Thanks for your time and see you in the dust!

    Eduardo

  • Mooniek Crijns
    Mooniek Crijns Sign-Lead

    (Making Signs since 2015 for BMNL)
    For now I can make Signs if there is a demand for general Sign of the organization. Please let me know in time so that I can start on time. Please send me a mail, what you want – and the size.
    In the past I painted all the sign boards, like the icons of all the Principles that can be seen at the gate. But also the signs for the Temple of Centre Camp and boards with the Camp names etc. and all the sheep that are painted on wood.

  • Mark
    Mark Dj lead
    My endless love for listening, playing and creating (electronic) music keeps me always curious and on the look out for new tunes and talents. I have been orchestrating music gatherings since I can remember, so being part of the flock that makes the Sheep feels like coming home. As DJ Lead I listen to every set that participants submit and try to find a spot for as many talents and sounds as possible!
  • Wolf
    Wolf TicketMaestro

    The one who fiddles with all the types of shops and entries to make sure that everyone who wants to get in, will get in!
    Understands your panic and despair (looking at you RV owners) but cannot be deterred by any Siren’s Song. Come by and hug him in person as the campdaddy of Tiger&Wolf!

  • Norma
    Norma comms

    One of those multi-facetted beings, riding the waves of the cosmic ocean between heaven and earth. In love with creating life, discovering Self(s) and translating inside out what needs to be seen and heard. From heart to heart. From soul to soul. With a touch of sweet edginess. Burner since 2019 which broadens and nourishes my horizons again and again on different levels. As part of Comms I am happy to give something back.

  • Lalo Fonseca
    Lalo Fonseca Art Lead
    Facilitator of the artists´s path of creation!
    Burner by philosophy and heart, I am passionate about artistic expressions, free experiments of the heart, body and soul. 
    At BMNL I am acting as a professional PM (project magician), to help artists create their stories, whatever form they might take, and bring them with love to and for the community. 
  • Prissie
    Prissie Education

    My name is Priscilla. I have been a part of the burningman family since 2020. The first time i arrived it was already dark and when the gate opened i couldnt believe my eyes, it felt like i entered a total different world. This year i will be giving education with Nanc to give our newbies all you need to know before you will enter into this magical world. I will also do kitchen with Nanc during the build.

  • Ilana (de lach/ the laugh)
    Ilana (de lach/ the laugh) Event lead/ Shepherd

    Beautiful projects are simply irresistible! Been visiting burns since 2014 and simply love participating in an event with so many creative souls.

  • Misha
    Misha Programming Lead

    Burner by nature, I’m a master of organized chaos, curator of unforgettable moments, and occasional fire juggler (metaphorically… for now). From spreadsheets to dance floors, I make sure the magic happens on schedule—give or take a few playa minutes. If you get lost, check near the best music, the weirdest art, or wherever the snacks are.

  • Sander (Side Lead :-) )
    Sander (Side Lead 🙂 ) site lead
  • Pete (Bigfoot)
    Pete (Bigfoot) Safety Lead

Participate!

Would you like to join the fun in realizing one of the most creative and free-spirited events? Please join us!

Volunteering makes you 100% sexier and gets you loads of karma points! Next to being an essential part of the Sheep-glory, this is the best way of meeting new friends for life!