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News.com.au
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Tomorrowland 2025 update: Festival gates officially open after fire
Tomorrowland organisers have pulled off the unthinkable in 24 hours – with the help of Metallica. Just days before the popular electronic dance event was due to kick off on in Belgium on July 18, dramatic footage showed its magical 'Orbyz Mainstage' up in flames. Organisers said it was a 'race against time' to build a substitute stage with the likes of Meduza, Axwell and Vini Vici all due to perform – but they did it. A photo posted to their official Instagram account shows the new Mainstage and while very different to the usual elaborate design that's 45 meters high and 160 meters wide – it has still been welcomed and in some cases more preffered by fans. 'Honestly this looks much better and you know why? people are closer to the DJ. It will be more about dancing than posting videos since a long time ago. I hope people there will enjoy it!' one follower wrote. According to local news outlet, HLN, stage parts from the European leg of Metallica's current M72 World Tour stored in Austria were airlifted to the site overnight, ensuring the Mainstage proceedings can go ahead as planned. One of this year's headlining acts, Martin Garrix, also took to Instagram to thank the metal heavyweights, just hours before he took to the stage. 'I cannot believe I'm actually typing this … but my set at Tomorrowland is still happening,' the post reads. 'Massive love and a big shoutout to the incredible @tomorrowland team for pulling off miracles — and to @Metallica for coming through with the new stage parts.' The new stage's sound system comes from Lier. Just as with the original stage, Phlippo Productions, along with the Antwerp-based company Noizboyz, handled the sound, the outlet reported. Meanwhile, PRG is responsible for the lighting and together, the companies set up a completely new system overnight and worked around the clock to get everything ready on time. Technicians worked on the previous Mainstage set for two weeks before it went up in flames on Wednesday. It included 2,616 cubic meters of styrofoam, 2,278 sheets of plywood, and 2,460 cans of insulating polyurethane, according to HLN. US artist Steve Aoki, who performed at Tomorrowland Winter 2025, described the image of the new stage as 'inspiring'. 'This is one of the most inspiring images in my feed. Gives me goosebumps.' 'One of the coolest pics in music history. Love you Tomorrowland,' another fan added. Footage shows thousands of people rushing in as soon as the gates open with the event due to attract 400,000 festivalgoers over July 18-20 and July 25-27. 'The symbolism of this is very powerful it shows more than just a stage that was destroyed and rebuilt,' one fan wrote. 'It reflects how the world stands today, back there, and how we envision it moving forward. 'Nothing is stronger and more imposing than the message it carries. Enjoy, this will be an incredible edition.' It's currently still unclear what caused the fire, but a local firefighter, François van den Eynde, told reporters the blaze 'spread very quickly,' likely because of the 'materials used' to build the stage, according to Rolling Stones. 'Despite all our resources, it was impossible to stop something like that,' he said. 'We tried to extinguish the fire, but as soon as you realise you're not succeeding, you have to limit the damage to the rest of the festival site. That's what we did. Everything is under control.' The 2025 Tomorrowland line-up will also see the likes of Eric Prydz, Armin Van Buuren and John Summit, as well as Australian producers including FISHER and NERVO. The team behind the massive festival, that made a whopping $A15 million in 2023, simply wrote, 'Unite Forever', after sharing the now iconic image of the new Mainstage. Meanwhile, Metallica are scheduled to bring the M72 World Tour to Australia and New Zealand this November, with stadium shows locked in for Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland.
News.com.au
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland
A fire has destroyed the main stage at Tomorrowland festival in Belgium. The popular, annual electronic dance event starts tomorrow, until July 27, however organisers confirmed a massive fire has affected the Main Stage where artists like Meduza and Axwell are due to perform. 'Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged,' a statement shared across their socials read. 'We can confirm that no one was injured during the incident.' 'We can announce that, DreamVille (campsite) will open tomorrow (Thursday, July 17) as planned and will be ready for all DreamVille visitors.' Organisers confirmed All Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp will take place as planned. '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.' Footage shows flames and plumes of black smoke engulfing the stage and spreading to nearby woodland. Emergency services were on the scene but the fire was not yet under control, according to Belgium public broadcaster VRT. The cause is not yet known. While no festival-goers were on site, about 1000 staff members were present, who have now been evacuated, VRT reported. Morgan Hermans, who lives nearby to the festival site in the town of Boom, told CNN she initially heard fireworks going off, which prompted her to look outside. 'There was just a big cloud of fireworks and smoke very near us, so that was a bit scary,' she said. 'It's one of the biggest events in the entire year. Our town is very small so to welcome people (from) around the entire world, it's crazy and it's so much fun.' 'It's a big deal so everyone in Boom was a bit terrified for a few seconds,' Ms Hermans added. Local police confirmed the fire in a post on X and encouraged people to stay away from the smoke and give way to emergency services. The festival attracts around 400,000 people from all around the world. Many have taken to social media to express their shock. 'I feel so sorry for the Tomorrowland Crew, for everyone who had tickets for this weekend and especially for all the artists who put their heart and passion into creating and building the Tomorrowland Mainstage for so long. I hope everyone is safe that's what matters most,' one person wrote on Instagram. 'My heart goes out to the Tomorrowland crew. So much passion and love, burned down in a few minutes,' another added.
Russia Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Kremlin explains media restrictions
Some press restrictions are appropriate during wartime, but recent changes in the Russian media environment cannot be reduced solely to military censorship, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, Moscow has introduced legal limits on what can be published by the media. For instance, the intentional spread of false information about military operations has been criminalized. 'This is a time of military censorship – unprecedented in our country. The war is being fought in the informational space as well,' Peskov told Expert magazine in an interview published Friday. He added, 'It would be wrong to ignore outlets that intentionally seek to discredit Russia. That is why I believe such regulations are justified.' Several media organizations relocated their operations to Western countries in 2022, citing safety concerns for their staff. Peskov singled out the Latvia-based news site Meduza as an outlet that reports 'either bad things about Russia or nothing at all.' The Russian government labeled Meduza a foreign agent in 2021 due to its funding. 'Certainly, a time will come when a softer informational policy will be required, and many new neutral outlets will emerge, reporting both challenges and achievements,' Peskov said. He said that the Kremlin would not repeat previous 'mistakes' of allowing what it deems hostile media to operate unchecked. Peskov said the current trend in Russian media toward positive and 'patriotic' coverage is evident, attributing it in part to audience demand rather than government policies. He asserted that some outlets may have gone too far in that direction, referencing a Russian proverb to describe the situation: 'Teach a fool to pray to God, and he'll burst his forehead.' Western nations supporting Kiev have implemented their own restrictions on Russian outlets, claiming they are necessary to combat 'misinformation.' The European Union, for example, has banned RT and prohibited social media platforms from distributing its content. Moscow argues such actions demonstrate a lack of commitment to free speech and reflect a willingness to suppress narratives that challenge Western viewpoints.
Time Out
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Sun Soaked
Photograph: Michael J. Chen | Kaskade performs at the 2013 Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 4, 2013. Kaskade sends his beachfront festival back to SoCal with sets from Meduza, SKILAH, Sidepiece, Malaa, Anabel Englund, Walker & Royce and MPH at Huntington State Beach. Sat, Sep 6, 2025 By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Discover Time Out original video
Korea Herald
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
S2O Korea returns with splashing beats
From global EDM stars to signature water-soaked experience, the Songkran-inspired festival to hit Seoul A musical downpour is coming to South Korea, both literally and figuratively. S2O Korea is set to take place July 12–13 at Seoul Land in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. Inspired by Thailand's traditional Songkran water festival, S2O debuted in Korea in 2022. Drawing over 40,000 attendees last year, it has quickly established itself as one of the country's representative summer festivals. This year's S2O Korea lineup is filled with global EDM stars, including Afrojack, KSHMR, Dimension and house hitmaker Meduza. Subtronics, a leading DJ in North America's bass scene and a dubstep powerhouse, will make his Korean debut at the festival. The lineup also includes international and domestic EDM artists such as W&W, Said The Sky, Level Up, Vicetone, Vinai, Retrovision, Alan Shirahama, Soda, AK & Daywalker and Aster & Neo, offering diverse genres from big room and bass to melodic and trap. BEPC, the organizer of S2O Korea, is also the force behind World DJ Festival, another major EDM festival in South Korea. The company recently launched World DJ Festival Japan, signaling its expansion into the global market. 'S2O is a water-themed festival uniquely tailored to the summer season, offering an entirely different kind of joy,' said Kim Eun-sung, CEO of BEPC. 'This year's S2O will be a full sensory experience where music, water and performance come together in harmony— creating a festival that transcends traditional EDM.'
