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News.com.au
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Race against time': Tomorrowland update
Tomorrowland organisers revealed it is now a 'race against time' to build a substitute stage after the music festival's mainstage caught fire on Wednesday. Just days before the popular annual electronic dance event was due to kick off in Belgium, dramatic footage showed its elaborate 'Orbyz Mainstage' up in flames. In a statement issued on Thursday, organisers said hundreds of people are still working tirelessly to ensure the festival gates can open on Friday. 'It's a race against time, but we're doing this together with the best and most amazing people in the world,' the statement read. 'What we can confirm is that we will be able to welcome everyone tomorrow (Friday).' The organisers explained they have two scenarios in place for the 400,000 people expected over July 18-20 and July 25-27. 'If the mainstage area can be secured and a new setup completed, the festival grounds will open as planned for all visitors and ticket types,' they said. However, they said if they're unable to open at full visitor capacity, DreamVille and the festival grounds will function as two separate areas on Friday, 'to ensure the safety of all guests'. 'In this case, The Gathering Stage at DreamVille will host the Mainstage artists originally scheduled for Friday,' they explained. 'DreamVille visitors will not be able to access the festival grounds (and) the festival grounds (without the mainstage) will open to all other visitors.' In both scenarios, doors will open at 2pm and not 12pm. 'Even in these challenging times, we will be able to offer a program for all visitors and ticket types,' the statement continued. 'Starting Saturday, we expect the full festival grounds to open to all visitors and all ticket types from 12pm onwards. We will unite.' Organisers said they are 'still devastated' but the support they've received has been 'truly heartwarming'. In a separate statement, they said it's 'impossible to put into words what they're feeling', explaining The Orbyz Mainstage wasn't 'just a stage'. 'It was a living, breathing world,' they said. 'From the very first sketch on a blank page, to countless ours of conceptual design, artistic, collaboration, engineering, building, every single piece of Orbyz, carried apart of our soul. 'But we hold onto the magic Orbyz gave us. To the dreams it carried. To the team who gave their all.' Artists such as Meduza, Axwell, Vini Vici and Martin Garrix, were scheduled to perform on the Mainstage. 'You have probably seen what happened to the Tomorrowland Main Stage,' Matt, who makes up the Meduza trio said in an Instagram story on Thursday. 'We are in contact with them directly so I am glad to say everybody is safe there – and that's the most important thing to be honest.'
The Independent
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Watch: Huge fire engulfs main stage at Tomorrowland
A huge black smoke cloud billowed from a fire at the Tomorrowland music festival site in Belgium on Wednesday, 16 July. No concerts were underway, and no injuries were immediately reported. Footage showed flames and broad plumes of grey and black smoke consuming the main stage of the venue in the town of Boom. Tomorrowland, which draws tens of thousands of visitors from around Europe to its festivals and events, was scheduled to start Friday. Festival organisers said: "Our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged. "DreamVille (campsite) will open tomorrow (Thursday, July 17) as planned... All Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp will take place as planned. We are focused on finding solutions for the festival weekend."
The Independent
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Video: Tomorrowland main stage consumed by enormous fire
A huge black smoke cloud billowed from a fire at the Tomorrowland music festival site in Belgium on Wednesday, 16 July. No concerts were underway, and no injuries were immediately reported. Footage showed flames and broad plumes of grey and black smoke consuming the main stage of the venue in the town of Boom. Tomorrowland, which draws tens of thousands of visitors from around Europe to its festivals and events, was scheduled to start Friday. Festival organisers said: "Our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged. "DreamVille (campsite) will open tomorrow (Thursday, July 17) as planned... All Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp will take place as planned. We are focused on finding solutions for the festival weekend."
Irish Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Kaleidoscope 2025 at Russborough House with Texas and The Coronas: Ticket information, what's on for kids and more
Kaleidoscope is billed as Ireland's most family-friendly, fully inclusive festival of the summer and runs this weekend from Friday, July 4th, , to Sunday, July 6th, in the grounds of Russborough House, Blessington, Co Wicklow . The organisers expect thousands of families for three days and nights, the week after the final school bells rang for summer holidays. How do I get there? Russborough House and Park in Blessington, Co Wicklow, is located just off the N81, about 30 minutes from Dublin. The Eircode is W91 W284, and GPS co-ordinates are: 53.1417N, 6.5695W. Cars, caravans and campervans should follow the festival traffic signs, and directions of stewards and gardaí. There is no right or left turn allowed off the N81 at the L3863 towards Russborough House. From Dublin/M50/N81 route : Drive through Blessington town on the N81 and turn right at the Burgage roundabout, then left on to the Kilmalum road. Continue on the L6052 until the L3863, turn left and be directed into the car parks via Gate 1. READ MORE From Naas/M7/M9/M7/M9 route : Take the south Naas exit from the M7 junction 10), take the Naas ring road as far as the R411 roundabout and join the R411 and through to Ballymore Eustace. Follow the L6056 and enter the festival site via Gate 1. From Carlow/N81 northbound route : All festival traffic heading northbound on the N81 will be directed to Ballymore Eustace. Follow the L6056 and enter the festival site at Gate 1. What's on? There will be hundreds of family activities, shows and surprises alongside headliners featuring global and Irish music stars Ocean Colour Scene, Texas and the Coronas. . The line-up also features The Riptide Movement, Allie Sherlock, Simple Things and Hermitage Green. You'll also find a bubble show, an array of cooking, circus and acting displays, baby sensory events, children's author talks, the national reptile zoo and robotics experts. Tickets Tickets are still available at and Ticketmaster , with an adult weekend pass for €115 plus booking fee and a child weekend pass for €87.55. There are also day tickets, with children's from €39.40 and adult's from €56.25 plus booking fee. Babies go free, but must be booked. Take note that ID is required for all ticket holders, regardless of age. Security is family-friendly, with the main concern that parents and children don't get separated. Children get a paper wristband on which their parent's number can be written. Organisers encourage parents to choose a memorable meeting point on site. Times Car parks are beside the campsites, which fill up quickly, so walking distance from car to tent can vary. Driving is not permitted on the camping fields and trolleys/buggies are permitted to help move belongings. Camping equipment and cooking The campsite at the festival. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Barbecues and hot coals/ash must be disposed of in metal bins, and not plastic bins, in the campsite cooking area. Barbecues can only be used in the designated campsite cooking area. No gas barbecues are allowed and no barbecues can be used in the main tent camping space. Caravans and campervans can use awnings, but be mindful not to interfere with the space of fellow campers. There are communal charging points at the site but no electric hookups. All camping gear, equipment and vehicles are to be cleared from the site by noon on Monday, July 7th. The festival asks visitors to leave no trace, to help protect and maintain the area. At the Babazone campsite, there are facilities to heat up and sterilise baby bottles. Food and drink Festivalgoers can bring their own food, soft drinks and water, but no glass is allowed. Bring reusable and refillable water bottles for all the family – there are plenty of free drinking water points. Organisers ask you not to bring your own alcohol beyond your tent. Day-ticket holders cannot bring their own alcohol. Alcohol purchased at Kaleidoscope can be consumed anywhere on site. There will be searches between the campsites and main arena and any alcohol found will be confiscated and disposed. Payment Kaleidoscope has partnered with AIB to bring AIB Tappy to the festival. Everyone's wristband will include a RDIF chip that can be topped up via your phone, on the festival website and via the QR code on the wristband, or at one of the AIB Tappy kiosks using cash or card. Festivalgoers can pay for food, drinks, merchandise, funfair rides and activities via AIB Tappy. Inclusivity All Abilities Ireland are working with the festival on its accessibility programme. There are accessible campsites with plenty of room for those with all abilities and needs, wheelchair-accessible toilets in the accessible campsite and accessible showers in the shower block beside the campsite. Accessible car parking is near the campsite. The main stage and Zozimus stage both have accessible viewing platforms. The All Abilities Sensory Tent is open Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm. It's a fun and calming space to get a break from the buzz of the festival. Throughout the day the team will offer audiovisual, tactile and messy play activities to entice all the senses. The All Abilities Sensory Tent is located in the east courtyard of Russborough House, on the way to the arena.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Reason why there is no Glastonbury Festival in 2026 revealed
GLASTONBURY is in full swing and festival-goers will want to make the most of this year. The iconic festival announced it will not be going ahead in 2026, and here's why. 2 Organisers revealed they will be taking a break next year as the festival takes a fallow year. This is a planned respite where the event does not take place, allowing the farmland to recover. In turn, this will allow the natural environment at Worthy Farm to regenerate. Glastonbury takes a hiatus every five years to avoid causing irreparable damage to the working pastures. "The fallow year is important because it gives the land a rest, it gives the cows a chance to be out for longer and reclaim their land," co-organiser Emily Eavis told the BBC. Fallow year Fallow years are common in agricultural practices, where farmers leave land unplanted to improve soil quality. This allows the land time to replenish its nutrients, improving it for cattle grazing. While the festival's last official fallow year took place in 2018, organisers had to cancel two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. Co-organisers explained that Glastonbury was once again "due a fallow year". "Sustainability and the need to live in harmony with the land has always been vital to Glastonbury Festival," Emily said. "And I think it's important because it just gives everybody a little time to just switch off". The fallow year also offers a break for the local community in the village of Pilton. Environmental concerns To further limit harm to the local environment, organisers have implemented a series of initiatives to reduce any waste left on-site. A "love the farm, leave no trace" pledge has been introduced, which festival-goers are asked to sign up to when purchasing a festival ticket. As well as this, single-use plastic plates, cups, mugs, and cutlery have also been banned on site. Glastonbury 2025 - confirmed acts so far TICKETS to the 2025 festival sold out in just minutes before some of the acts were even confirmed. Here is who has been confirmed so far. Confirmed headliners: The 1975 will take to the Pyramid Stage on Friday. Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time after his last set in 2009 on Saturday after RAYE makes her return. Charli xcx will headline the Other Stage on Saturday night. On Sunday, Olivia Rodrigo is due to belt out her hits for her first appearance while Rod Stewart will perform in the legends slot. More acts to appear on the Other Stage include Loyle Carner and The Prodigy. Doechii will make her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage on Saturday night. Other names confirmed include Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams, Busta Rhymes, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Myles Smith, En Vogue, Amaarae, Cymande, Shaboozey, Osees and Gary Numan. Other prohibited items include glass bottles, flares, and Chinese lanterns. "We are striving to leave as little an imprint on the land here as we possibly can," said co-organiser Michael Eavis. "For me, Worthy Farm is what life here is all about." Glastonbury 2025 Festival-goers have shared the "shocking" price they've forked over for pints at Glastonbury. And a huge name has hinted at a surprise appearance on the festival's main stage. Meanwhile, Noel Gallagher has responded to Glastonbury rumours ahead of the highly-anticipated Oasis reunion. Plus, a breakdown on how much each Glastonbury act is said to be worth. 2
