The Tomorrowland festival, which attracts around 400,000 attendees each year, is still set to commence in Boom, Belgium, after firefighters managed to contain a Wednesday evening blaze that erupted at the main stage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the site has since been declared safe, prompting organizers to focus on alternative arrangements.
As tens of thousands of campers have already arrived for the event, festival organizers remain positive, stating, “We are full of hope and working diligently to find solutions.” They emphasize the significance of the Orbyz main stage, reflecting on it as "a living breathing world." In the spirit of the event, a meeting with safety and local authorities took place to discuss contingency options. Jurgen Callaerts, the mayor of the nearby town of Rumst, expressed that cancelling the festival "is the last thing we want to do."
Videos from the incident showcased thick smoke pouring from the stage, as some local residents were evacuated during the firefighting efforts. An eyewitness described the scene as "apocalyptic," lamenting the destruction of weeks of hard work. While there are 14 smaller stages available, the main stage's loss poses a significant challenge to a festival that proudly claims to be the world's largest electronic dance event since its inception in 2005. The event is anticipated to feature major global artists like David Guetta and Swedish House Mafia across the two weekends.
As tens of thousands of campers have already arrived for the event, festival organizers remain positive, stating, “We are full of hope and working diligently to find solutions.” They emphasize the significance of the Orbyz main stage, reflecting on it as "a living breathing world." In the spirit of the event, a meeting with safety and local authorities took place to discuss contingency options. Jurgen Callaerts, the mayor of the nearby town of Rumst, expressed that cancelling the festival "is the last thing we want to do."
Videos from the incident showcased thick smoke pouring from the stage, as some local residents were evacuated during the firefighting efforts. An eyewitness described the scene as "apocalyptic," lamenting the destruction of weeks of hard work. While there are 14 smaller stages available, the main stage's loss poses a significant challenge to a festival that proudly claims to be the world's largest electronic dance event since its inception in 2005. The event is anticipated to feature major global artists like David Guetta and Swedish House Mafia across the two weekends.
