Following a fire that destroyed the main stage of Tomorrowland, the festival’s organisers assure fans that the much-anticipated electronic music fest in Boom, Belgium, will still take place this weekend.
Tomorrowland to Continue Despite Main Stage Fire
Tomorrowland to Continue Despite Main Stage Fire
Organisers assure festival-goers that Tomorrowland will proceed as planned following the devastating fire incident.
Tomorrowland, the renowned electronic dance music festival, has reassured attendees that it will continue as scheduled despite the catastrophic fire that consumed its main stage just days before the event. Organisers reported that tens of thousands of festival-goers had already arrived to set up their camps in DreamVille, the festival's designated camping area.
The blaze erupted on Wednesday evening around 18:00 local time, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Several local residents were temporarily evacuated as firefighters battled to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to nearby residences and forests. Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic, with one worker remarking on the spontaneous eruptions of sound and fire that marked the disaster.
In spite of the setbacks, Tomorrowland's organisers pledged to find solutions, emphasizing that they are dedicated to maintaining the spirit of the event. They held meetings with safety experts and local officials to discuss alternative plans and potential contingency measures. The Mayor of Rumst, Jurgen Callaerts, indicated that cancelling the festival is not an option they wish to consider.
While the monumental Orbyz main stage was a highlight of the festival, Tomorrowland is equipped with 14 other smaller stages that will still host the performances of renowned artists including David Guetta and Swedish House Mafia, anticipating an audience of 400,000 across the two weekends.
On social media, Tomorrowland shared their sentiment about the loss of their beloved main stage, recognizing it as more than just a structure, describing it as a “living breathing world.” As event preparations move forward, the local fire service has deemed the site secure, and discussions about the stage's future are ongoing. Tomorrowland began its journey in 2005, growing into the world's largest electronic dance music festival, cherished by fans globally.
The blaze erupted on Wednesday evening around 18:00 local time, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Several local residents were temporarily evacuated as firefighters battled to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to nearby residences and forests. Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic, with one worker remarking on the spontaneous eruptions of sound and fire that marked the disaster.
In spite of the setbacks, Tomorrowland's organisers pledged to find solutions, emphasizing that they are dedicated to maintaining the spirit of the event. They held meetings with safety experts and local officials to discuss alternative plans and potential contingency measures. The Mayor of Rumst, Jurgen Callaerts, indicated that cancelling the festival is not an option they wish to consider.
While the monumental Orbyz main stage was a highlight of the festival, Tomorrowland is equipped with 14 other smaller stages that will still host the performances of renowned artists including David Guetta and Swedish House Mafia, anticipating an audience of 400,000 across the two weekends.
On social media, Tomorrowland shared their sentiment about the loss of their beloved main stage, recognizing it as more than just a structure, describing it as a “living breathing world.” As event preparations move forward, the local fire service has deemed the site secure, and discussions about the stage's future are ongoing. Tomorrowland began its journey in 2005, growing into the world's largest electronic dance music festival, cherished by fans globally.
