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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tomorrowland stage goes up in flames: Watch videos showing towering blaze, thick smoke destroying iconic structure
Tomorrowland Fire Vide: Tomorrowland 2025 faced a significant setback as a fire erupted on its mainstage in Boom, Belgium, just days before the festival's scheduled opening. The blaze caused extensive damage, prompting investigations into its cause and raising concerns about the event's future. Despite the incident, organizers are working to ensure the festival proceeds, with a star-studded lineup still anticipated. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tomorrowland Festival Fire Video: Chaos & damage Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tomorrowland 2025: Star-studded lineup still set to shine 3 Are Legend (Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & Steve Aoki) Martin Garrix David Guetta Swedish House Mafia Armin van Buuren Amelie Lens Hardwell Charlotte de Witte What's next for Tomorrowland? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads One of the world's most iconic electronic music events, Tomorrowland 2025 , faced a dramatic setback this week when a fire broke out on the festival's mainstage in Boom, Antwerp, incident occurred just days before the festival's first weekend, scheduled to begin on July 18, with a second weekend planned for July 25– the full impact of the fire remains under investigation, organizers and officials are racing against time to ensure the festival can proceed to reports from The Mirror, the fire started suddenly on Wednesday while around 1,000 workers were preparing the black smoke billowed into the sky as flames rapidly consumed the right side of the mainstage, sending crews and staff scrambling to safety. No festival attendees were present at the time, but the situation quickly turned chaotic as workers evacuated to a nearby grassy videos captured the fire spreading with alarming speed, eventually destroying most of the mainstage structure and leaving only its metal frame cause of the fire remains unclear, though fireworks were heard nearby, with authorities yet to confirm if they played any the mainstage fire, Tomorrowland's organizers have not yet announced any changes to the festival event is expected to welcome roughly 400,000 music fans from over 200 countries this year, featuring a lineup packed with over 150 artists spanning genres like house, techno, trance, EDM, and of the biggest names slated to perform include:The festival's mainstage is a crucial element, often showcasing elaborate designs that align with the yearly theme. This year's theme, 'The World of Orbyz,' was set to come alive on the stage before the the mainstage heavily damaged, the future of this year's festival remains authorities and festival organizers are currently assessing the extent of the damage and evaluating the safety of the venue. They face the immense challenge of rebuilding or adapting the stage setup before the opening around the world are closely following updates, hoping the festival can overcome this setback and deliver another unforgettable is widely celebrated for its innovation and immersive environments, and expectations remain high for a spectacular comeback despite recent adversity.
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.
Miami Herald
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Main stage of Tomorrowland – iconic Belgium music festival — engulfed in flames
The main stage of Tomorrowland, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, caught fire July 16 and burned down. The two-weekend Belgium music festival, which was set to begin July 18, has not publicly commented on the fire. Videos shared on social media show the left side of the main stage engulfed in flames. Soon, the entire stage was on fire, as black smoke filled the sky. The Mirror reported 1,000 employees had been working when the fire started. The cause of the fire is unknown. A festival spokesperson told local publication De Telegraaf no injuries were reported. 'We advise people in the area to keep their windows and doors closed. 'The Rivierenland police are on scene in large numbers,' according to the spokesperson. Music festival insider The Festive Owl shared a photo of the fire's aftermath, saying the stage was 'completely destroyed.' Charlotte de Witte, a world-famous DJ set to play the main stage, called the fire 'heartbreaking. Martin Garrix, David Guetta and Fisher were among the artists also scheduled to play the main stage during the first weekend of the electronic dance music festival. Tomorrowland is in the town of Boom in Belgium. This year's festival sold out in record time, according to with 200,000 tickets selling out in 18 minutes. The Tomorrowland main stage is regarded as one of the most iconic music festival fixtures in the world. The stage reflects the festival's yearly theme, The World of Orbyz for 2025.
Daily Record
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Tomorrowland main stage goes up in flames two days before festival opens
Firefighters have battled to stop the blaze from spreading to nearby woodland after the blaze ripped through the main stage at the festival site. A huge fire has engulfed and completely destroyed the main stage at the Tomorrowland festival. Firefighters have battled to stop the blaze from spreading to nearby woodland after the blaze ripped through the main stage at the festival site in Boom, Belgium. The festival was due to start on Friday and around 1,000 employees are understood to be at the site, however no festivalgoers have yet arrived. According to local site VRT News, it is currently unclear whether anyone had been injured in the fire. Residents nearby have been asked to close their windows and doors. As reported by the Mirror, thousands of revellers make their way to the festival every year for one weekend where they listen to electronic sets. A festival spokesperson told local media: "Our priority now is the safety of our visitors and those in the surrounding area." The mayor of Boom, Jeroen Baert is understood to have cancelled his holiday in Germany and will be returning to handle the fall out from the fire. Fire crews shared concerns the blaze could spread to nearby woods and images have shown the blaze rapidly spreading through the area - although locals have been told the smoke is not toxic. Tomorrowland's main stage is considered a centre piece of the festival and typically reflects its yearly theme. This year, the theme was "The World of Orbyz." Video shared online shows the fire ripping through the main stage with thick plumes of smoke being sent up into the air. Fireworks could also be heard popping off, although it is unclear if they are directly linked to the cause of the fire. Another clip showed the fire appeared to have started on the right side of the stage. Shocked employees could be seen moving away from the main stage towards a grassy hill as the blaze continued to tear through the structure. Further videos shared online revealed the blaze had completely destroyed the main stage, leaving the frame of the structure behind. Photos also showed emergency services had arrived at the site with firefighters bravely battling the inferno. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The fire is a disaster with attendees, many of which are travelling by plane, set to arrive as camping opens tomorrow. The main stage makes up a huge part of the festival area and would significantly impact the number of attendees should the decision be made to shut it down but keep the weekend slot open. The Mirror has contacted Tomorrowland's management for comment. The festival draws revellers from across the globe over two weekends in the summer. Ahead of Weekend 1, the festival announced David Guetta and Charlotte De Witte among their headliners. Tomorrowland Belgium welcomed an estimated 400,000 people from more than 200 countries in 2024. The festival sold out in record time this year with 800,000 people expected to have attended over the two weekends, according to DJ Mag. According to Eventplanner, the festival has made more than 112.8 million Euros in revenue in recent years.
Hindustan Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Tomorrowland fire: What caused the blaze at music festival's main stage in Belgium?
A fire broke out at the main stage of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Boom, Belgium, on Wednesday, just two days ahead of its opening on July 18. As final preparations for the festival's opening were being made in the northern Belgian city, the main stage caught fire, resulting in significant damage. Fire at the Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Boom, northern Belgium on July 16, 2025.(AFP) As per Belgian news website VRT News, the fire started on the right side of the main stage and spread rapidly to engulf the entire stage. The main stage is the centerpiece of the festival and features a theme-based installation. As of now, the cause of the fire has not been determined. The US Sun reported that local residents reported hearing fireworks before the fire started, but a word from the authorities on the cause is still awaited. At the time of the fire, there were no visitors at the venue as the festival was to start in two days' time. Around 1,000 workers were reportedly at the venue when the blaze erupted on Wednesday afternoon. As of now, it is unclear if anyone was injured. The festival's organizers have not released an official statement on the fire, as of this writing. Debby Wilmsen, a spokesperson for Tomorrowland, told the local newspaper, Der Telegraaf, that they are prioritizing safety now. "Emergency services are on site. Our top priority now is safety," Wilmsen said. Here's a video of the fire: Also read: Will Tomorrowland Belgium be cancelled? What we know as fire damages main stage This year, the theme of Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium is "The World of Orbyz," and the main stage featured an elaborate installation to reflect that theme. The festival typically draws around 400,000 attendees across its two summer weekends, with a capacity of roughly 200,000 per weekend. Notably, this is not the first time a Tomorrowland event has been hit by fire. Back in 2017, the Barcelona Tomorrowland Unite festival had to evacuate 22,000 people after a fire emergency.
