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NDTV
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"So Inspiring": Tomorrowland's Revamped Stage In Backdrop Of Cranes, Debris Wows Internet
After a major fire destroyed Tomorrowland's main stage just two days before the festival was set to start, the first music sets got underway on Friday (Jul 18) as workers toiled around the clock, battling a logistical nightmare. With cranes working to clean the debris and charred remains of the stage in the background, the organisers managed to put together a dialled-down, alternative version of the main stage as festivalgoers enjoyed one of Europe's biggest summer concert events. Videos and images of the new main stage went viral on social media platforms, with users amazed by the powerful silhouette of the wrecked stage behind. "This is the best reminder that it's always stood about the music," said one user while another added: "This is one of the most inspiring images in my feed. Gives me goosebumps." A third commented: "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!" A fourth said: "That backdrop of the old stage is pretty iconic ngl" Watch the posts here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justlovetechno 🚀 (@justlovetechno) Also Read | Mysterious Woman In Astronomer CEO's Coldplay Video: Alyssa Stoddard Misidentified, Company Clarifies The main stage, named "Orbyz", was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday, leading to apprehensions that the event might be cancelled. While other stages were fine, attendees feared that shifting shows could lead to chaos in Boom, the festival site located near Antwerp in Belgium. However, after the new main stage opened, spokesperson Debby Wilmsen said only a fraction of people had sought refunds. She added that the new stage is "very intimate," and includes speakers that were also used for Metallica shows. "Maybe there are some few people that say, OK, we would like to have a refund, but it's only like a very small percentage because most of them are still coming to the festival," said Ms Wilmsen. "It is all about unity and I think with a good vibe and a positive energy that our festival-goers give to each other and the music we offer, I think they will still have a good time," she added. Tomorrowland, one of the biggest electronic music festivals in the world, began back in 2005. Last year, around 400,000 people attended the event.
Extra.ie
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
'Completely different scenario' if Tomorrowland fire broke out during event
Tomorrowland is going ahead without the use of their main stage following a huge fire which engulfed the 'phenomenal' work of art on Wednesday evening. The electric dance music festival is scheduled for two weekends starting from Friday, with many wondering if it would go ahead following the main stage blaze on Wednesday. Fortunately, no one was hurt but things could have been a lot different had a fire broke out when the 400,000 festival attendees were on the site of the Belgian event. Tomorrowland is going ahead without the use of their main stage following a huge fire which engulfed the 'phenomenal' work of art on Wednesday evening. Pic:Concert Leaks/X Mark Breen, Strategic Director at Safe Events Global admitted that it was 'lucky' the fire broke out in the run-up to the festival. Speaking to Mr Breen said: 'You'd have loads of staff around because it's two days from show and a massive show, the fact that a fire that big took hold and nobody even working on it got hurt, is phenomenal. 'Had that happened while there was a full audience, it would be a completely different scenario.' BREAKING: A fire has broken out on the @tomorrowland mainstage, one day ahead of the festival. — We Rave You (@weraveyou) July 16, 2025 The events expert noted that not only would there by attendees close by, but there would be 'way more' people on the stage and back stage during the festival. He added that the smoke from a fire that big would be a bigger issue than the flames if the fire broke out during the festival. 'Because there's so much cladding, so much creative, so much scenic attached to it [the stage], no matter what materials they used, it's going to be black, horrible, toxic smoke and that fire would rage for hours and hours.' Paying homage to Tomorrowland and the Main Stage, Mr Breen told of how the stage is 'known as one of the most creative and ambitious' within the industry.' Pic: Shawn Hendrix/X If the fire was confined to one stage, it could still affect other stages if the smoke was bad enough. Paying homage to Tomorrowland and the Main Stage, Mr Breen told of how the stage is 'known as one of the most creative and ambitious' within the industry.' A statement from Tomorrowland organisers have since confirmed the festival is still going ahead but the main stage is 'no more.' The festival will rely on the 15 other stages spread over the 34 hectare land in Boom, in the north of Belgium, but Mr Breen surmises that there would have been endless phone calls following the fire to rejig the schedule to accommodate the loss of the stage set to host the likes of Steve Aoki and David Guetta. Noting it wasn't as 'straight forward' as cutting sets, Mr Breen explained that some of the bigger name acts would likely have certain stipulations within their contract. With a background working on the likes of Dublin Pride and MDLBEAST in Saudi Arabia, Mr Breen noted that the smaller acts would be happy to play smaller sets, the same might not be the case for the bigger bookings. 'A lot of them will stipulate how long the set has to be because they'll have built a festival set,' he explained.
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.
India Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Massive fire destroys Tomorrowland main stage ahead of Belgium music festival
Just two days before the grand opening of the world-famous Tomorrowland Dance Music Festival in Boom, Belgium, a massive fire broke out on the main stage, causing extensive damage. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 16, while thousands of employees were on-site making final preparations for the festival set to begin on July viral videos circulating on social media, flames can be seen engulfing the iconic main stage. According to reports, nearly 1,000 staff members were present during the fire, though fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported. A local publication, GVA, noted, "A large number of emergency services are present at the spot. People in the area are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed."advertisementTake a look at the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Festival organisers shared an official statement on Instagram, saying, 'Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged.' They reassured fans that no one was harmed during the incident. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland)Tomorrowland spokesperson Debbie Willemsen told Der Telegraaf, 'Emergency services are on the spot. Now our main priority is safety.'The Tomorrowland Festival is one of the most celebrated electronic dance music events globally, drawing millions of fans from around the world. With preparations in full swing, the fire comes as a major blow to organisers and fans alike. However, with no injuries and swift action by emergency responders, safety remains the top concern as teams assess the damage and plan next steps.- EndsMust Watch
