Tomorrowland Festival Proceeds After Main Stage Fire
FRANCE 24 EnglishAugust 5, 20251 min57,064 views
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- π₯ The main stage at Belgium's Tomorrowland Festival was destroyed by flames earlier this week, leaving only remnants of the structure.
- π‘ Despite the significant setback, organizers announced that the festival would proceed as planned, with crowds arriving on Thursday.
- π Festival-goers expressed shock and sadness over the incident but were happy the event was still happening, with one attendee stating, "it's better than nothing."
Impact and Response
- π The impressive set design of the main stage, worked on for two years, was completely consumed by the fire.
- πΆ Dozens of DJs, including notable artists like Steve Aoki and David Guetta, were scheduled to perform on the destroyed stage.
- πͺ Tomorrowland features 15 other stages that remained unaffected by the blaze.
- π€ Organizers emphasized their focus on finding solutions and ensuring everyone's safety, stating, "we always try to think positively and to look for solutions."
- β All attendees and staff were reported to have evacuated unharmed.
Investigation and Attendance
- π An investigation into an accidental fire has been launched, with some witnesses reporting hearing fireworks before the blaze erupted.
- π Tomorrowland, one of the world's largest electronic music festivals, is expected to attract 400,000 people over two weekends.
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