Fire destroys Tomorrowland main stage as Boom Belgium Mayor weighs safety call
According to NY Post, organizers confirmed the iconic "Orbyz"-themed stage, years in the making, was 'severely damaged'. Videos of the blaze spread rapidly online, showing fireworks erupting amid the chaos as hundreds of firefighters battled the flames.
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"So Inspiring": Tomorrowland's Revamped Stage In Backdrop Of Cranes, Debris Wows Internet
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Tomorrowland music festival opens after main stage destroyed by huge fire
Boom (Belgium), Jul 18 (AP) Fans roared in excitement and organisers sighed with relief as the Tomorrowland music festival kicked off Friday — just two days after a massive fire engulfed the main stage and threw one of Europe's biggest summer concert events into doubt. Workers laboured around the clock to clear out the debris from the elaborate backdrop that was consumed in Wednesday's fire. Shouting 'We made it!", the festival's opening performers, Australian electronic music group Nervo, were able to take to the main stage Friday after a last-minute scramble and slight delay. Some charred frames were still visible behind them. No one was hurt in the fire, organisers said. The causes are being investigated. Hundreds of thousands of people from around the world attend Tomorrowland's annual multi-day festival outside the Belgian town of Boom. Some 38,000 people were camping at the festival site Friday, Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen said. 'Maybe there are some few people that say, 'OK, we would like to have a refund', but it's only like a very small percentage because most of them are still coming to the festival," she told AP. 'It is all about unity, and I think with a good vibe and a positive energy that our festival-goers give to each other and the music we offer, I think they will still have a good time," she said. 'We really tried our best." Australian fans Zak Hiscock and Brooke Antoniou — who travelled half the world to see the famed festival as part of a summer holiday in Europe — described hearing about the fire. 'We were sitting having dinner when we actually heard the news of the stage burning down. We were very devastated and shattered, quite upset because we travelled a long way," Hiscock said. Ukrainian visitor Oleksandr Beshkynskyi shared their joy that the festival went ahead as planned. 'It's not just about the one DJ or two DJs you're looking to see, but about all the mood and about the dream being alive," Beshkynskyi said. (AP) GRS GRS view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
