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India.com
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Massive Fire Engulfs Tomorrowland Main Stage Just Day Before Festival Launch
New Delhi: In a major setback to, a major fire broke out on the main stage of Tomorrowland on Wednesday, just one day before the festival was scheduled to kick off. The blaze caused extensive damage to the festival's signature stage design. The incident occurred at the festival grounds in Boom, Belgium, where Tomorrowland is held annually, attracting hundreds of thousands of electronic music fans from across the globe. The festival is known for its extravagant stage setups, pyrotechnics, and world-class DJ performances. This year's edition was set to begin on Thursday, July 17, with tens of thousands of attendees expected to descend on the site over the weekend. Videos and images rapidly spread across social media on Wednesday afternoon, showing thick black smoke billowing from the left side of the main stage. Footage captured by onlookers revealed towering flames engulfing large sections of the stage, which had been meticulously designed over months. Take a look: Tomorrowland burn a day to the festival some is behind this. — Winsla (@WinnieSchola) July 16, 2025 Tomorrowland turns into — Vincent Kennedy (@VincentCrypt46) July 16, 2025 According to The Sun, nearly three-quarters of the main stage has been destroyed. Witnesses reported hearing what sounded like fireworks just moments before the fire started. However, the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet confirmed any official findings. At the time of the incident, no members of the public were present at the site. However, approximately 1,000 staff members were working at the site. In an official statement released via their social media channels, Tomorrowland organizers addressed the incident: "Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged. We can confirm that no one was injured during the incident." Despite the significant damage, festival organizers reassured attendees that the event would still proceed, though modifications are likely. "We can announce that, DreamVille (campsite) will open tomorrow (Thursday, July 17) as planned and will be ready for all DreamVille visitors. All Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp will take place as planned. they continued, 'We are focused on finding solutions for the festival weekend (Friday – Saturday – Sunday). More updates and detailed information will be communicated as soon as possible.," they added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland) The fire has sparked an outpouring of concern and support from fans and artists around the world, many of whom took to social media to express their shock and solidarity with the Tomorrowland team. This year's edition of Tomorrowland was expected to feature performances from some of the biggest names in electronic music, including AFROJACK, Agents Of Time, Ajna, Alok, Amber Broos, Amelie Lens, among others.
Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Massive fire destroys Tomorrowland Festival's main stage ahead of opening in Belgium
A devastating fire has ravaged the main stage at Tomorrowland, one of Belgium's most iconic music festivals, just days before its scheduled opening. The fire, which erupted on Wednesday, caused significant damage to the stage, with large plumes of black smoke seen billowing into the sky from the festival grounds in Boom, Belgium. Organizers confirmed that no injuries were reported, and there were no festival-goers on site at the time of the incident. A fire has broken out on the Tomorrowland mainstage just one day before the festival is set to begin. — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 16, 2025 Landing from the most epic #Tomorrowland party flight to this view of mainstage burning just 💔💔💔 — Erika (@erikalwoods) July 16, 2025 Tomorrowland turns into — Vincent Kennedy (@VincentCrypt46) July 16, 2025 According to Belgium's public broadcaster VRT, emergency services are at the scene, but the fire is yet to be fully controlled. Around 1,000 staff members were on site when the blaze broke out, all of whom were evacuated safely. Video footage shared online shows the main stage engulfed in flames, with fireworks being heard from the distance. The fire started on the right side of the stage, and by the time emergency crews arrived, the structure was almost entirely destroyed. The Tomorrowland mainstage is currently on fire — updates will be provided as applicable. 🎥: r/tomorrowland — Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) July 16, 2025 Despite the extensive damage to the main stage, Tomorrowland's organizers have assured fans that the festival will go on. In a statement, they confirmed that the 'DreamVille' campsite will open as planned on Thursday, July 17, and all Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp will proceed as scheduled. They also assured that they are exploring solutions to ensure the festival weekend, from Friday to Sunday, can still take place. The fire's cause remains unclear, but authorities are investigating the incident. The festival's main stage, a key feature of Tomorrowland, usually reflects the yearly theme — this year's being 'The World of Orbyz.' The destruction of the stage has raised concerns over how the festival will proceed, as the venue plays a central role in the event's production and atmosphere. Tomorrowland attracts hundreds of thousands of electronic music fans from around the world, and the cancellation or significant alteration of the festival would disrupt many travel plans. With major DJs, including David Guetta, Martin Garrix, and Swedish House Mafia, set to perform, the organizers face an enormous challenge in both managing the crisis and accommodating attendees. The festival's future remains uncertain as authorities continue to investigate the fire's cause and assess the impact on the weekend's events.
