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Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Woman who spent $16k on Tomorrowland festival brutally roasted as she sobs upon learning fire burned down stage
A woman who forked over $16,000 to attend the Tomorrowland festival was brutally roasted online after she broke down in tears over the news that a fire had burned down the main stage. Earlier this week, it was revealed that a huge blaze had engulfed the main performance area at one of Europe's largest music festivals days before it was set to begin. Dramatic footage showed the moment the stage exploded into a fireball, before a gigantic plume of smoke filled the air and emergency services stormed the area. Afterwards, a woman named Emily, from New York, who is set to jet off to Antwerp, Belgium, to attend the multi-day EDM concert, shared her heartbreak over the news. She sobbed as she confessed that she had spent $16,000 to go to the beloved festival. 'I leave on Monday and have been looking forward to this trip for 13 years and have $16,000 already spent and invested and now the main stage is burnt down,' she wrote in a text overlay as footage showed her crying and covering her face in devastation. Viewers were divided over her admission in the comment section, with some coming to her defense and others slamming her for spending that much on a music festival. '$16k I'm HOWLING,' wrote one user. 'Spending that amount of money is insane girl,' someone else quipped. But Emily fired back, 'Not when I work hard for it and spend it on something I've been waiting over a decade for. The price is what I spent for an entire 10 day trip overseas.' 'I have no idea what Tomorrowland is but all the people coming for you for spending money on a trip you've wanted to do your whole life can kick rocks,' a defender added. 'This isn't a spur of the moment weekend trip. I hope it all works out and you still have fun.' 'If you spent $16k for a concert you need to get your priorities figured out,' another person commented. 'Whoever spends $16k on a concert deserves to lose it. Absolute waste of money,' scathed a different user. In a previous video, Emily explained that she had been 'dreaming' of going to the festival since she was 12 years old. That's why when she and a pal decided to go this year, she said they wanted to go all out; so they booked an expensive package that took care of everything for them. She sobbed as she confessed that she had spent $16,000 to go to the beloved festival, and viewers were divided over her admission in the comment section 'There are cheaper ways to go about this but the way that we booked it, everything is booked for us. This price includes everything,' she explained. The package cpmes with a two-night stay at the Martin's Patershof in Mechelen in the days leading up to the festival, a stay at the festival's 'DreamVille' in an exclusive Cabana during the festival, a VIP ticket to the festival, transportation to and from the festival, access to a pre-party, and one night at the Cardo Hotel Brussels after the festival. It does not include flights. 'The first two days are completely planned by Tomorrowland but we do not get to find out what we're doing until we arrive,' Emily added. 'When we land they will give us our packet that tells us everything we're doing. All the activities are booked by Tomorrowland. 'From what I am reading online and videos I'm watching on YouTube, it includes excursions around Belgium - beer tastings, food tastings, fun experiences.' She explained that the total for that came to about $6,900 each. She paid another $4,200 on her and her friends' round-trip flights from New York to Brussels. About 1,000 staff members were working at the site at the time of the fire, although the festival has confirmed no one was injured. The cause of the blaze is unknown, but witnesses reported hearing fireworks going off as the fire started. In a statement given by the festival, the organizers said that their 'beloved Mainstage,' which they called Orbyz, had been left 'severely damaged' as a result of a 'serious incident.' The statement added: 'This wasn't just a stage. It was a living, breathing world. 'From the very first sketch on a blank page, to countless hours of conceptual design, artistic collaboration, engineering, crafting, building, every single piece of Orbyz carried part of our soul. 'But, we hold on to the magic Orbyz gave us. To the dreams it carried. To the team who gave their all.' Organizers of the popular festival said that they worked tirelessly through the night to reach a solution, with the event successfully going ahead the next day due to other parts of the festival remaining unaffected. The local fire department also declared the site safe. Incredibly, a replacement stage was constructed, reportedly using pieces of stage from Metallica's recent world tour. Some 100,000 participants are expected to attend the Tomorrowland festival across two weekends. Weekend one kicked off on Friday, and included performances from top DJs and electronic music stars like David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Lost Frequencies, Armin Van Buuren, and Charlotte de Witte. Weekend two will take place next week from Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tomorrowland 2025: See lineup, schedule, set times, where to watch live
Despite its main stage being decimated by fire, the famous EDM festival Tomorrowland is still set to go on as planned. On Wednesday, July 16, just two days before the first acts were set to perform, a massive fire broke out at Tomorrowland's Orbyz Mainstage in Belgium. No one was injured in the blaze, according to organizers, who added they were "devastated" by the incident. "We are focused on finding solutions for the festival weekend," the festival stated in a post on its Instagram after the fire. Performances are set to go forward, and here is what you need to know and the lineup for this weekend's event in Belgium. How to watch Tomorrowland 2025 on livestream Fans around the world can tune in to watch the event through the Tomorrowland website, phone app, as well as One World Radio. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland) Tomorrowland 2025 headliners, key performances, schedule Running from Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, performances will feature various EDM artists from around the world. Below are the performers as well as the set times for this weekend's event. Friday: Nervo is set to open the event at around 4:30 local time with Meduza, Alok, Axwell and others performing both on the event's main stage and freedom stage throughout the afternoon and night. Friday ends with a performance by world-renowned DJ Martin Garrix. Saturday: Day two of Tomorrowland kicks off with Charlotte De Witte on the main stage, followed by performances by Miss Monique, Nicky Romero, Mahmut Orhan and others on both of the festival's stages. The day ends the same way it started, with Charlotte De Witte making a second performance. Sunday: Tomorrowland's last day kicks off at 4:30 local time with Maddix, followed by Mattn, Solomun, Fisher, Sara Landry and many others throughout the afternoon. David Guetta is set to be the last performance of the weekend, starting at around 10:50 local time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland) Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tomorrowland 2025 lineup, schedule, set times, how to watch livestream
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Is Darius Rucker's tour canceled? What to know about upcoming dates
'Following vocal rest, Darius has been cleared to resume shows.' Rucker's Nashville-based publicist told USA TODAY. Despite having to stop mid-performance in mid-July after saying he was no longer able to sing at a New Jersey concert, country musician Darius Rucker is not canceling his remaining tour dates, a spokesperson for the star confirmed. In a surprising moment on stage at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, July 12, Rucker stopped the show live and told fans the show could not go on. "Y'all, I can't sing anymore," the 59-year-old Hootie and the Blowfish front man turned country singer told the crowd. "This never happened. I physically can't sing." Now Rucker is ready to retake the stage. "There is no further interruption in his touring schedule," Rucker's Nashville-based publicist Ebie McFarland told USA TODAY on July 16. "Following vocal rest, Darius has been cleared to resume shows." EDM festival will go on: Fire 'severely' damages main stage at Tomorrowland music festival Darius Rucker's international tour The Atlantic City concert marked the third show in a 45-date international tour for Rucker. "I promise you on everything that I stand for, I will make this up to you," Rucker said after announcing his voice was shot during the performance. "I've never done this before." Darius Rucker unexpectedly ended a concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey, after losing his voice. Rucker promised fans in attendance they would receive refunds. A fan captured the moment Rucker finished singing his hit song "Wagon Wheel," before apologizing to the crowd and exiting the stage. The country star promised refunds for fans in attendance, according to PhillyBurbs, part of the USA TODAY Network. JLo cracks joke during show: Jennifer Lopez has funny response to fan asking for hand in marriage When is Darius Rucker's next show? According to Rucker's tour schedule on his website, Rucker's next show is slated for Saturday, July 19, in Hollywood, Florida, at the Seminole Hard Rock & Casino. The following show is set for Sunday, July 20, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa before Rucker and his band head to other venues across the United States and into the United Kingdom, as well as Canada. Rucker is set to return to the U.S. for his final show on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. To see all scheduled shows, visit Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Is Tomorrowland canceled? What to know after fire destroys main stage
Tomorrowland's main stage was destroyed by a fire. Despite this, the famous EDM festival is not canceled. "We are focused on finding solutions for the festival weekend," the festival stated in a post on its Instagram. DreamVille, the festival's campsite, opened to guests on Thursday, July 17, at 10 a.m. local time, according to an update posted to the festival's website. All Global Journey events, events included in pre-travel packages sold by the festival, in Brussels and Antwerp, Belgium, will still go on as planned. "We spent the night working on possible solutions for the Mainstage area," according to the festival. It will continue to release updates and detailed information about the festival weekend, which takes place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. While the main stage was destroyed, other parts of the festival venue were not impacted. What happened to the Tomorrowland main stage? On Wednesday, July 16 as a massive fire broke out at the Orbyz Mainstage, Tomorrowland's main stage in Belgium. The blaze erupted just two days before the festival was set to kick off on Friday, July 18 in the city of Boom. Firefighters and law enforcement were on the scene attempting to prevent further spread of the fire, local police reported on Facebook just before 7:30 p.m. local time, on Wednesday, July 16. No one was injured in the incident, according to officials. Where is the Tomorrowland festival? The EDM festival takes place every year in Belgium, a European country that borders France and Germany. Many flock to Boom, Belgium, to attend the annual festival. What is the Tomorrowland festival? Known for its elaborate stage designs and a large international crowd, the Tomorrowland festival has become, for many EDM fans, the ultimate music festival. Starting with its first edition in 2005, the festival gathers hundreds of thousands of attendees at the De Schorre provincial recreational park in Boom, Belgium. The festival has become so popular that spinoff versions of the festival have sprung up in the French Alps (Tomorrowland Winter) and Brazil (Tomorrowland Brazil). A post shared by Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland) Tomorrowland 2025 dates and lineup The music festival is slated to kick off Friday, July 18, and run through Sunday, July 20, according to Tomorrowland's website. Headline performers include French DJ David Guetta, Belgian DJ Charlotte De Witte, and Dutch DJ Martin Garrix. Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@ Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
What do Lollapalooza tickets cost to see Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The pop festival of the year is almost here. Starting Thursday, July 31, Lollapalooza will launch their annual long weekend at Chicago's Grant Park. This iteration of the long-running alternative festival — which began way back in 1991 — may be its most mainstream yet with household name hitmakers Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams atop their bill. Advertisement However, those that write off the multi-day musical extravaganza due to this powerhouse trio at the top of the lineup are missing out on a diverse array of acts the fest has booked. They include former Odd Future frontman turned headliner Tyler, The Creator, country stalwart Luke Combs, EDM party-starters Rüfüs Du Sol, heavy rockers Korn (for the first time since 1997) and K-Pop icons Twice (the first female K-Pop group headliners in the fest's history). That's just scratching the surface. A$AP Rocky, Sierra Ferrell, Dom Dolla, Cage The Elephant and The Marías are just a few of the other major artists scheduled to grace Grant Park. Advertisement And, yes, Rebecca Black aka the woman who brought the world the indelible radio staple 'Friday' will be there as well. OK, maybe this really is the greatest pop festival of all time. In total, over 170 performers will bring their singular live shows to the four-day fest. If this sounds like the Lollapalooza for you, last-minute single and multiple-day passes are still available. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on four-day passes was $630.65 including fees on Vivid Seats. Advertisement Single-day passes start at $192.11 including fees (which just so happens to be the O-Rod/Korn day). For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Lollapalooza 2025 below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Lollapalooza 2025 ticket prices A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day Lollapalooza ticket types can be found here: Advertisement Lollapalooza dates Ticket prices start at Four-day passes Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 3 $630.65 (including fees) Single-day passes Thursday, July 31 Tyler The Creator, Luke Combs, Gracie Abrams $236.92 (including fees) Single-day passes Friday, Aug. 1 Olivia Rodrigo, Korn, Djo $192.11 (including fees) Single-day passes Saturday, Aug. 2 Rüfüs Du Sol, Twice, Doechii $210.89 (including fees) Single-day passes Sunday, Aug. 3 Sabrina Carpenter, A$AP Rocky, Martin Garrix $288.81 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Lollapalooza 2025 lineup We weren't lying when we said there were over 170 artists set to perform at this year's Lolla. For a closer look at the bursting-at-the-seams bill, scroll just a little bit lower to check out the jam-packed 2025 lineup and start planning your itinerary to catch all your favorite acts from Thursday through Sunday. Huge 2025 music festivals Even though summer is winding down, there are still quite a few fests as we exit the dog days and head to early fall. Advertisement To make sure your finger is on the pulse, here are five late summer/early fall fests you ought to keep an eye on these next few months. 2025 festivals Outside Lands Music Festival Aug. 8-10 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA Tyler The Creator, Hozier, Doja Cat, Gracie Abrams, Vampire Weekend Bourbon and Beyond Sept. 11-14 at the Highlands Festival Grounds in Louisville, KY Phish, Noah Kahan, Jack White, Sturgill Simpson, The Lumineers Shaky Knees Festival Sept. 19-21 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA Deftones, My Chemical Romances, Blink-182, Vampire Weekend, Alabama Shakes Oceans Calling Sept. 26-28 at the Ocean City Inlet in Ocean City, MD Green Day, Noah Kahan, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, Vampire Weekend Austin City Limits Oct. 3-5 and Oct. 10-12 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Luke Combs, The Strokes, Zeds Dead Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest 2025 music festivals to find the multi-artist jamboree for you. Advertisement This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
