UndieComp: Final Mission is SOLD OUT

There will be no door admissions sales and there are no aftermarket physical tickets to buy.

Admission to the event will be by WILL CALL ONLY.

Please do not come to the venue unless you are already on the WILL CALL ONLY list. 

If you're not on the WILL CALL ONLY list, we'll see you next year... in your underwear!

UndieComp: Final Mission is SOLD OUT



:: So, what’s this “Final Mission” business all about? ::

In short, our series of UndieComps has been a "social experiment" of sorts: Could we actually successfully create a truly authentic Playa-like temporary autonomous zone right here in Toronto? Not a fundraiser, not just another big DJ’d party, but a no commerce collective experience that blends many if not all of the elements that one enjoys at Burning Man.

The primary objectives were to:

- drive enthusiasm for folks to pARTicipate without having to be incented by anything other than the pleasure and sense of accomplishment that pARTicipating provides.

Objective achieved? Check. We have over 70 volunteer performers and support staff that have paid their admissions and will be putting on the show this time.

- run the event with no profit motive, and instead merely serve as a “gift” to the community and an opportunity unite like-minded Burners and prospective Burners in a creative, free-spirited, safe container.

Objective achieved? Check. We’re in our third year and have you and other good folks like you keep coming back.

- recognize, employ and propagate the 10 principles of Burning Man as best as possible, while remaining autonomous in our event direction and management, and having no reporting ties to Burning Man or any other BM-related organization.

Objective achieved: Check. The T.O.A.S.T. of Toronto is a self-reliant team of Burners that do what many Burners do or claim to do on Playa, while remaining distinct and independent of the BORG and its reports.

- See how far we could go and how folks would behave by affording UndieComp pARTycipants certain freedoms and liberties that they wouldn't typically be able to enjoy in your usual big bars --- or even a other local Burner events. 

Objective achieved?  Check.  By tweaking our approach each successive  year,  and encouraging pARTycipants to reflect on and understand that the privileges they are given are just those, "privileges", we've arrived at a well-honed formula that seems to work. 

- Be uniquely different from other events in Toronto that claim to embrace the Burning Man ethic. 

Objective achieved:  You tell us! ;)

If all things work out for the "Final Mission", and pARTycipants are respectful of the amount of time and energy that we and our raft of event volunteers put into making UndieComp happen, there will may UndieComps in the future.  If folks demonstrate that UndieComp is just another party  to them and are reckless with their partying, this will be the final event that we'll run. 

Thanks for pARTycipating.  If you get what is stated above, welcome to the T.O.A.S.T. of Toronto.

See you next year (hopefully)... in your underwear!


PS Let's hope the Mayans were wrong about 2012.  ;)








Join us for another stripped down Burning Man-inspired night of fun with wicked live acts, DJs, and art by you, as well as some fabulous prizes, a crowning underwear competition… and no expensive bar!

UndieComp 2010 and last year's UndieComp 3D! were smashing successes! If you weren't able to make it to those events, just ask anyone who did to find out what you missed. With the enthusiasm and collaborations triggered by the previous events, The T.O.A.S.T. of Toronto's officially unofficial UndieComp: Final Mission promises to be even better! Get as creative as you like with the theme and show your fellow pARTicipants just how awesome YOUR UNDIES can be! The trophy this year will really be something to strut about in your favourite tighty whities for.

:: The Trip Management Plan ::

We'll start at 9 PM and will run until the wee hours of the next morning. Doors will close to admissions at midnight (12 AM) to allow our door staff volunteers to enjoy the night of fun, too.

Come early and pARTicipate 'til late in a simulated walk around the Playa that we'll take you on throughout the night. On our "walk" we'll share and enjoy a variety of "theme camp" experiences through a mix of different music styles, various lighting and imagery, and a number of interactive formats that will re-create a night on the Playa. If you've never been to Burning Man, this night will give you a taste of what you might expect in the dust of Black Rock City. If you're a seasoned Burner, the fiery yearning in you to return "Home" will definitely be stoked!

:: How do we plan to fund this much fun you ask? ::

We're collecting just enough money from pARTicipants to pay for the venue rental and other event-related necessities. As much of the proceeds collected as possible will go toward the event. We're not fundraising for any purpose other than to make this one night friggin' fantastic.  We have absolutely no personal profit motive. Any left over monies will be used to bring the awesomeness of similar T.O.A.S.T. efforts like UndieComp to local Burner events later this year.

Please see the event Admission Info page for payment details.


:: Stay lubed by donating to the Gift Bar  ::

In an attempt to create an experience that is as close as possible to actually being at Burning Man, there will be ABSOLUTELY NO COMMERCE, and as such, no cash bar at UndieComp: Final Mission.  Nevertheless, we recognize that drinks are a part of party culture, so we ask that pARTicpants bring a gift to help stock the communal bar that we'll be setting up. Please bring an unopened beverage to help stock the Gift Bar.  Please feel to bring and share anything you think will make the bar a hit. :D

BRING a cup and enjoy the Gift Bar all night! This will help cut down on waste and will allow you to personalize your experience. Be sure to label you cup with your name.

PLEASE PLAN TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY.  DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE.  HAVE A CLEAR PLAN TO GET HOME.


:: Some important notes about your Kiddies and Cameras ::

UndieComp: Final Mission is a 19 years of age and older private event. Government issued photo ID will be required for entrance. If you have pARTicipated in a T.O.A.S.T. event in the past, a photocopy of your ID will do. If UndieComp: Final Mission will be your first T.O.A.S.T. event, please bring your actual ID.

Leave you cameras at home! In order to respect the privacy and freedom of all pARTicipants, no cameras except for those of pre-authorized event photographers will be allowed.


:: Don't wave away the Waiver: Read this Fine Print!!! ::

All pARTicipants voluntarily partake in UndieComp: Final Mission of their own accord and will need to agree to, sign and present before entering the event a WAIVER releasing the event organizers of any liability associated with participating in the event.



:: Plan to leave your valuables at home ::

While we will do everything we can to ensure to create a safe container for you to enjoy, the organizers assume NO responsibility for lost or stolen items. Please come prepared to carry only the valuables you absolutely need for the night with you at all times. Leave unnecessary items at home.  There will be a limited number of coat racks and storage bins available, but, like on Playa, you remain responsible for your personal items at all times.


:: Get involved, pARTicipate, make the world a better place ::

The best way to get the most out of any T.O.A.S.T. event is to get involved with making it happen. If you’re interested in pARTicipating and making UndieComp: Final Mission even more insanely awesome than UndieComp 2010 and UndieComp 3D!, please send an email to thetoastoftoronto@gmail.com stating your interest. Volunteers of all kinds, including folks to help plan and run the event, as well as artists are more than welcome!


Looking for photos and other fun UndeComp-ish stuff? Not part of the T.O.A.S.T. of Toronto's Facebook group yet? What are you waiting for?! Join now!  http://www.facebook.com/groups/toasttoronto/



Also see our "private" Facebook event page for event updates.
Note the page is accessible only by "Guests" and "Guests of Guests",
but all of the content of the page is available on this site.  

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Old school Playa thinking. New school T.O.A.S.T. style.

See you there in your underwear!