TOMORROWLAND YEARBOOK 2023 by Tomorrowland

YEARBOOK 2023

T H I S WA S 2 0 2 3 2023… the year we finally went back to Brazil with Tomorrowland, the first CORE outside Belgium in Mexico, our first immersive experience in Barcelona, the magical theme of Adscendo. With so many unforgettable moments it was worth once again creating an overview of everything that happened over the last 12 months. And in 2024… we are celebrating 20 years Tomorrowland… and then you realize how time flies. When the doors of the first Tomorrowland opened in 2005 in Boom, it wasn’t the most international gathering in the world—on the contrary. After months of handing out flyers in every school and club and at every festival in Belgium, and hanging posters in every little village and city, we hoped to welcome at least 15,000 visitors to the first edition. But the hard reality was that only 8,700 people showed up, making our Mainstage look a bit empty. The huge festival site didn’t feel very cozy and the economic reality at that time was tough.

Despite our hard work and motivation, that little spark didn’t heat up much in the first few years. The festival barely grew – there were 9,200 people for the second edition, and by 2007, we had jumped up a little to 11,000 visitors. But we always kept believing in our dream that one day Tomorrowland would become not only a unique festival, but a magical brand touching people’s soul… The most important ingredient in everything we do, day in and day out and from day one, is our unconditional passion to make Tomorrowland something special, our endless hunger to evolve and innovate year after year to make Tomorrowland the ultimate experience in every detail. Tomorrowland always was, and is, everything we live for. For a few years now Tomorrowland has been gradually evolving from a festival into a global entertainment brand touching the People of Tomorrow 365 days per year. From radio to fashion, from food to fiction, from label to leisure and so many other activities. Most of those business units start with an idea, a dream, an ambition, a vision and are set up

as startups with a small team, like a little seed that needs a lot of hard work, passion, knowhow & patience to grow in businesses that are not our core, but we feel they connect very well to our brand. It’s amazing to see that year after year these different business units & sub brands are taking beautiful steps, and many really started to blossom in 2023 into important pillars of the Tomorrowland-brand. Also WEAREONE.world, our company, is growing fast, after 2 very tough covid years, somewhere in 2024 we will have more than 300 fulltime passionate employees spread over 3 continents. It’s an enormous group, when you realize that for the first ten years we were no more than 15 people. We’re proud that we still are a fully independent Belgian company, driven by passion and are planning to keep it that way for many years to come. But like every growing organization, we walk paths we haven’t walked before ourselves, we strive to professionalize in every domain, while always trying to keep the original DNA. Finding this balance between drive, economic realities, raising the bar, growth, dreams, expectations, and pressure is a difficult puzzle every day, but one we cherish. We wouldn’t want it any other way.

An ever-changing world pushes Tomorrowland to reinvent ourselves year after year in domains that are gaining more & more weight in our fairy tale world; sustainability, regulations, drugs, technology,… bring us challenges we must continue to address. We are trying to come up with solutions & innovations close to our brand to overcome these challenges and help to create that better world. We believe in the unique power of Tomorrowland, its beauty, creativity, reputation, soul, craftmanship, professionalism & power to unite people all over the world. We’ve really come a long way in 20 years, but nevertheless we have the feeling we only just started, still so many beautiful dreams and projects ahead of us. We could never have accomplished everything we tried to realize on our own and are very grateful for all the amazing and inspiring people we have met along the way, following and believing in our crazy ideas & dreams. THANK YOU! Hope you enjoy our yearbook for 2023 and wishing everybody an amazing 2024!

Team We Are One World

CONTENTS

WELCOME THIS WAS 2023 CONTENTS TIMELINE WORLD MAP

3 3 7 8 10

FESTIVALS TOMORROWLAND WINTER TOMORROWLAND DIGITAL TOMORROWLAND BELGIUM GLOBAL JOURNEY CORE FESTIVAL BRUSSELS TOMORROWLAND BRASIL

12 14 20 22 36 40 44

STORYTELLING CREATION ADSCENDO GREAT LIBRARY STUDIOS THE RISE OF ADSCENDO 2023 THE SPIRIT OF LIFE TRILOGY

52 54 56 58 60 62

EVENTS CORE TULUM 2023 | 2024 AMBER BROOS TOMORROWLAND PRESENTS DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE AT USHUAÏA IBIZA

63 66 72 74

EXPERIENCES THE GREAT LIBRARY OF TOMORROW TERRA SOLIS THE RIDE TO HAPPINESS ZEPHYR LIFE TOMORROWLAND EXPO

79 80 84 90 92 94 96

MUSIC ONE WORLD ARTISTS TOMORROWLAND MUSIC TOMORROWLAND ACADEMY

98 100 107 112

MEDIA ONE WORLD RADIO WE ARE TOMORROW SOCIAL MEDIA

116 120 122

INNOVATION NFT CALIVERSE

124 125

PRODUCTS BAOBAB RIDLEY FASHION

98 128 130 132

TASTES OF THE WORLD TASTES OF THE WORLD SOLO VIDA MESA

134 136 140 142

PARTNERSHIPS

144

TOMORROWLAND FOUNDATION

158

LOVE TOMORROW

166

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORS

176

RECOGNITION

178

2023 AATYWE AE RA RREO OU NN DE W O R L D TOMORROWLAND PRESENTS DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE AT U S H U A Ï A I B I Z A June 14 - September 27

ADSCENDO A D I G I TA L I N T R O D U C T I O N Januar y 28

TOMORROW LAND PRES ENTS CORE TULU M Januar y 14

COR E FE STI VA L BRUSSE LS May 27-28

Jul y

June

May

April

March

Feb r u a r y

Januar y

TO M O RROWLAN D WIN T ER March 18-25

2024 TOMORROWLAND PRESENTS AMBER BROOS IN ANTWERP October 31

GLOBAL JOURNEY Jul y 10 - Aug 1 TOMORROWLAND BRASIL October 12 - 14

TOMORROWLAND BELGIUM Jul y 21-23 & Jul y 28-30

TOMORROWLAND EXPO October 18 - 20

T H E G R E AT L I B R A R Y O F TOMORROW December - March

TERRA SOLIS Dec 2022 - June 2023 Nov 2023 - June 2024

TOMORROWLAND PRESENTS CORE TULUM Januar y 13 & 20

Januar y

December

November

October

September

Aug ust

WE ARE ONE WORLD ASIA

EUROPE

• 1. Tomorrowland Belgium, Belgium, De Schorre, Boom • 2. Tomorrowland Winter, France, Alpe d’Huez • 3 CORE Festival Brussel, Belgium, Osseghem Park, Brussel • 4. Tomorrowland Presents Amber Broos, Belgium, Waagnatie, Antwerp • 5. Tomorrowland Presents Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Spain, Ushuïa, Ibiza • 6. The Great Library of Tomorrow, Spain, Barcelona • 7. The Ride to Happiness, Belgium, Plopsaland, De Panne • 8. The Tomorrowland Expo, The Netherlands, De Rodehoed, Amsterdam

• 14. Tomorrowland Foundation: Music & Arts School, India, Kolkata • 15. Tomorrowland Foundation: Music & Arts School, Nepal, Sekha

NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA

WORLD

MIDDLE EAST

• 16. Terra Solis, United Arab Emirates, Dubai AFRICA

• 17. Tomorrowland Foundation: Support of JoinforJoy, Kenia, Urganda, Malawi, Zambia

• X. Tomorrowland Digital, World wide, at home • X. Tomorrowland Foundation: Support of Mobile School, World wide

• 10. Tomorrowland Brasil, Brazil, ITU, São Paulo • 11. Tomorrowland Presents CORE Tulum, Mexico, Zamna, Tulum • 12. Tomorrowland Presents CORE Medellin, Colombia, Medellín • 13. Tomorrowland Foundation: Music & Arts School, Brazil, ITU, São Paulo 1

LEGENDA

• Festivals, • Events, • Experiences, • Tomorrowland Foundation

Partner Communication ABI, ABSOLUT. BAT, BMW, COCA-COLA, ELLESSE Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Baltics, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, China, Colombia, costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Chzech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Gulf, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourgh, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, North-America, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saoudi Arabia, south Africa, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovania, South-Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

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F E S T I VA L S

TOMORROWLAND WINTER MARCH 18-25, 2023 • Alpe d’Huez (France) • 7 festival days • 22,000 festivalgoers in 1 week • +100 of the world’s best electronic artists • 8 indoor and outdoor stages •

Set on an altitude ranging from 2,000m up to 3,330m

• 3 brand-new stages: Mainstage Youphoria (in the heart of the ski resort) Frozen Lotus (in the mountains) • 250km of ski slopes

Tomorrowland, Alpe d’Huez and SATA are delighted to share the news of the renewal of their partnership until at least 2030. This reaffirmation marks another chapter in the Tomorrowland Winter journey. Looking forward to achieving new and sustainable milestones and reaching greater heights together.

Aftermovie Tomorrowland Winter 2024

UPCOMING:

Tomorrowland Winter 2024 March 16-23, 2024

ADSCENDO A D I G I TA L I N T R O D U C T I O N JA N UA RY 19 A free digital spectacle with exclusive DJ sets by some of the finest Tomorrowland 2023 artists amidst a fascinating new digital world, which gave people around the world a first glimpse of the 2023 Tomorrowland theme ‘Adscendo’ and the first ever exclusive reveal of the full Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 line-up.

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TOMORROWLAND ADSCENDO J U LY 2 1 - 2 3 & J U LY 2 8 - 3 0 , 2 0 2 3 In July 2023, Tomorrowland celebrated its legendary 17th edition with 400,000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 nations gathering and uniting for two weekends of magic in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom, Belgium. The 17th edition of Tomorrowland revolved around the theme ‘Adscendo’, turning De Schorre into a magical destination high on the horizon, where visitors witnessed the rise of a magnificent tale in the history of Tomorrowland’s Great Library. Festivalgoers celebrated love, music and unity over the course of two legendary weekends full of surprises, enjoying breathtaking performances across 16 mesmerizing stages by more than 750 of the world’s best electronic music artists.

Aftermovie Tomorrowland 2023

• 2 festival weekends • 6 festival days • 400,000 festivalgoers in total (2 weekends) • More than 200 different nationalities • +750 of world’s best electronic artists • 16 stages (including The Gathering) • 4 Tomorrowland Store Boutiques • +590 recycling volunteers • 52 days of build-up • +15,000 crew members per day • +40,000 Global Journey travelers • Global Journey flights from more than 30 countries and 57 cities across the world • 38,000 DreamVille guests per weekend • 100% locally crafted ‘Adscendo’ Mainstage: 43 meters high and 160 meters wide • Adscendo’ Mainstage: 61 lasers, 18 fountains, 1,273 lights, 214 speakers & subs, 990 square meters of video tiles and more than 100 performers

DREAMVILLE DreamVille is a vibrant place: a home to tens of thousands of Villagers during their stay at Tomorrowland. A welcoming village where the People of Tomorrow eat, sleep, live and enjoy their 5-day experience. • 38.000 DreamVille guests per weekend • 78 hectares = 780.000 square meters = the size of 145 football fields • 19 different types of accommodation packages • 900 showers x 1.000 toilets • Nearly 300 different tents • 50.000m2 of steel road plates + 72.000m2 of wooden walkways • A Marketplace with bakery, breakfast restaurant and supermarket & Chill Out Area, the perfect place for a relaxing morning with yoga sessions, gym classes and the opportunity to play paddle in a Tomorrowland designed paddle field.

MORE THAN 40,000 PEOPLE OF TOMORROW ARE T R AV E L L I N G T O G E T H E R T O T O M O R R O W L A N D THANKS TO GLOBAL JOURNEY

Discover Belgium: a special travel adventure to discover some of the gems and specialties of Belgium, taking guests on magical trips to the most beautiful cities of Bruges, Ghent and Brussels. On Thursday, the People of Tomorrow unite at the exclusive Belgian Journey in Antwerp.

• 39,605 Global Journey packages

Special Tomorrowland Party Flight: on Wednesday, People of Tomorrow in Ibiza are boarding Amare, Tomorrowland’s specially painted aircraft in collaboration with Brussels Airlines, flying all the way to Belgium – magic in the sky guaranteed!

• 694 Friendship packages

Special Tomorrowland Party Trains: brand-new this summer are the special party trains with live DJ sets coming from Amsterdam and Düsseldorf to Antwerp on Thursday.

• 414 Discover Europe packages

Invited Brussels: Global Journey travelers who arrive on Thursday and are staying in a hostel or hotel can go to Invited Brussels. An official Global Journey pre-party at Gare Maritime Food Market in Brussels (once Europe’s largest railway station for goods on the Tour & Taxis site) on Thursday evening, featuring a brand-new stage embedded in the local architecture.

• 21,132 Passengers

• 7,442 Train packages • 8,098 Bus packages • 12,420 Hotel packages • 180 Discover Belgium packages • 10,566 Flight packages • 7 Party Flights with DJ on board of Amare • 11 Airport parties

C O R E F E S T I VA L B R U S S E L S M AY 2 7 - 2 8 , 2 0 2 3 At the end of May, about 40,000 festivalgoers enjoyed CORE Festival’s second sun-drenched edition in the beautiful Osseghem Park in Brussels. Spread over two festival days, festivalgoers enjoyed a refreshing total experience of music, nature and art with live performances and DJ sets by more than 60 (inter)national artists, as well as a selection of unique art installations and delicious food stands throughout the park and amidst the raw beauty of nature’s surroundings. • 2 festival days • 40,000 festivalgoers in total • +60 artists from different genres and niches • 6 different stages • Most powerful laser in the world (300 Watt) There will be no CORE Festival in Brussels in 2024. We’re hitting the pause button on that for now. But there are good reasons for this. The team’s ambitions are high. And that is why we have decided to prioritize. The focus will shift briefly, in 2024, from Brussels to the rest of the world. The collaboration with the City of Brussels has always been very constructive and both parties are keeping the door open to picking up where we left off in the near future. In 2023, CORE had its first foreign edition in Tulum (Mexico), which was immediately sold out. The festival returned to Tulum in 2024 for not one but two consecutive weekends. CORE has attracted a lot of foreign interest and that’s why there is a CORE Festival programmed in Medellin in May 2024.

Aftermovie Core Festival 2023

TOMORROWLAND BRASIL THE REFLECTION OF LOVE O C TOBER 12-14, 2023 After two amazing festival editions in 2015 and 2016 and years of missing the vibrant Brazilian crowd, Tomorrowland finally made its grand return in Brazil in 2023. The astonishing festival area of Parque Maeda in Itu, São Paulo, was the home again for a new edition of Tomorrowland Brasil. The festival revolved around ‘The Reflection of Love’, symbolizing the unity and positive energy Tomorrowland stands for with the whole world coming together as one. • Festival: October 12-14 • Theme: ‘The Reflection of Love’ • More than 180’000 People of Tomorrow from over 80 different nationalities during the weekend. • 17,000 DreamVille guests • 6 different stages • 120 12-meter of containers to transport the Mainstage and other structures from Belgium to Brazil • + 300 structure tents • 40 days of build-up • 7,000 professionals involved • 630 meters of bars

Aftermovie Tomorrowland Brasil 2023

After a flawless opening of DreamVille on Wednesday, Tomorrowland Brasil had everything ready to make the first festival day a success. Persistent, heavy rain and thunderstorms were posing lots of challenges and although the shows were able to continue, the venue, parking lots and access roads were too damaged and needed to be restored. The safety of the festivalgoers, crew and artists is the highest priority so the festival day on Friday was cancelled. Festival-goers staying at the campsite DreamVille were taken care of and The Gathering opened with an alternative program. Every effort was made so that the venue could reopen to all festival-goers on Saturday 14 October.

STORYTELLING

THE CONCEPTION OF A NEW WORLD A THO UGHTFUL CR EATIVE PROCESS Crafting the identity of a Tomorrowland theme is a meticulous, two-year journey. It begins with initial sketches that evolve into vibrant moodboards, concept drawings, and 3D-modeling. Every detail counts in this complex process, which involves collaboration between departments and passionate individuals guided by the creative team. But the creation of a Tomorrowland theme goes beyond visuals. It takes attendees on a captivating journey through worldbuilding exercises and the crafting of a fictional novel. The fiction team receives a comprehensive briefing and draws inspiration from the creative team. With boundless creativity, they meticulously construct a captivating universe, complete with richly developed characters, intricate plots, and a cohesive story that resonates with the very essence of the festival. Further into to writing process of the novel, the origin story of the theme starts to become so extensive it inspires, in turn the creative team, providing more elements, character development & details. This process is a unique two-way inspiration workflow, leading the deeper & broader worldbuilding, never done before for a festival. The ultimate foundation for an immersive narrative that enchants and transports festivalgoers. From sketches to immersive creation, Tomorrowland’s theme weaves together artistic vision, technical precision, and the power of storytelling. It captivates all who enter its magical realm.

A D S C E N D O M A I N S TA G E IN-HO USE CR AF T MANSHIP Every object that contributes to the visual expression of the Mainstage is a sculpture handcrafted by a team of in-house shapemodelers and artists, guided by a plethora of concept sketches and conceptual artwork from the creative team.

T H E G R E AT LIBRARY STUDIOS C O N CEP T A RT The Great Library Studios are Tomorrowland’s in-house creative department, where imagination and creativity converge to reveal the extraordinary. Step into a mesmerizing space that invites you on a visual journey.

THE RISE OF ADSCENDO 2023 THE BOOK Every year Tomorrowland presents a new theme, via a teaser trailer, a trailer and a home-delivered treasure box before the start of the festival itself. At the festival, the story comes to life at the legendary Mainstage and throughout the festival grounds, where actors and larger than life decors turn the theme and festival into an unseen world of its own. Every year the community of People of Tomorrow eagerly anticipates the new theme and its story, discovering the details bit by bit. In order to offer the People of Tomorrow an even deeper experience, Tomorrowland released in 2023 for the first time ever a complete origin story of its new festival theme with a fantasy adventure novel. THE RISE OF ADSCENDO was the key to unlock a festival experience that had never been encountered before. Attendees could recognise elements and imagery from the book at the festival and specifically at the themed Mainstage.

“The story exceeded by expections by far! It is incredibly captivating, the characters and the world are super well built and developed, the story truly holds your attention every chapter! It’s a 10/10, Harry Potter level stuff, cannot wait for the next books to come out.” Filipe – Lissabon, Portugal

“An absolutely wonderful, magical story! I can´t remember having read another book which has brought tears to my eyes ever.” Michael - Ingelbach, Germany

“Start and Ending of this story are phenomenal! The details and world building is just insane and something i have never read before. Also the progressive Side of the book is very great. The protagonist is a strong, female character that is not limited to any cliches. Also there is a gay couple that is relevant for the story, for the plot and for the world itself.” Simon - Zirndorf, Germany

“Llegó muy rápido hasta Mérida, México. La mejor compra de mi vida! Lo amé. Gracias!!” Maria del Carmen Vázquez Coello – Merida, Mexico

THE SPIRIT OF LIFE THE NEXT IN LINE After the success of its first festival novel published in 2023, THE RISE OF ADSCENDO, this spring, Tomorrowland is releasing the complete origin story of its 2024 festival theme with a second fantasy adventure novel. In 2024, the People of Tomorrow can discover the detailed origin story of the new fantasy theme ‘LIFE’ before being immersed in the narrative spirit at the festival grounds. Just like ‘Adscendo’, the first theme with a novel released to illustrate its origin story alongside a trailer and legendary Mainstage, the origin story of ‘LIFE’ will be shared in the fantasy adventure novel, THE SPIRIT OF LIFE. In this novel the roots of the theme of ‘LIFE’ are planted, cultivated and grown. Attendees will have the chance to recognise elements and imagery from the book at the festival. This creates a unique and unparalleled chance for deeper connection that was overwhelmingly positively received by those who seized the opportunity last summer.

However, fantasy fans around the world will also get the possibility to delve into the rich storytelling world of Tomorrowland and explore the diverse and magical tale within the book, regardless of their physical attendance at the festival. The story in THE SPIRIT OF LIFE is set in Silvyra, a lush and vibrant world of nature. It marks the second Tomorrowland world available for exploration by the People of Tomorrow in book form, following last year’s avian-inspired realm ‘Adscendo’ and the accompanying book THE RISE OF ADSCENDO. Both of these worlds are integral to the long-awaited trilogy Tomorrowland is planning to release in fall. Readers of THE SPIRIT OF LIFE will discover a story of friendship, unity and the power of nature within the enchanting Tomorrowland universe:

For Liria of the River Clan, working for the Governor of Bloom is a stepping stone to greater things. But, when a malicious force unleashes a dangerous blight, her world is turned upside down. Suspected of having a part in this, Liria flees to find a cure in a hidden vale before the coming Conjunction of the moons. Pursued by Kaedar, the Protectors of Bloom’s Chief Ranger and his team, she navigates her way through unpredictable waterways and ancient forests, with hazards at every turn. Forging bonds of friendship with the natural world, Liria finds something she wasn’t looking for while trying to save her home, before all is lost... To be published in Spring 2024, the Limited Edition THE SPIRIT OF LIFE will be available in English and Dutch. Publishing partner for the Dutch version, available via the Tomorrowland channels, is Standaard Uitgeverij.

New epic fantasy trilogy release this year!

FA L L 2 0 2 4 GLOBAL R ELEA SE OF EPIC TR ILO GY While the festival novels offer a sneak peek into Tomorrowland’s fictional universe, this fall the reader will be able to dive into it completely thanks to the release of Book One of Tomorrowland’s first portal fantasy series. Tomorrowland have penned a trilogy of fiction-adventure novels to bring the unique magic and core values of the festival alive in story form. Developed in-house over the last five years. This book series will captivate existing festival fans as well as resonate with a new audience of readers around the world. Book One of the trilogy is set to be published in fall 2024 and will be Tomorrowland’s first book title available to the trade. Tomorrowland concluded an agreement with Blackstone Publishing via their literary agent Paul Lucas from NY based agency Janklow & Nesbit, for World-English rights to Tomorrowland’s first fantasy adventure series. Recently German rights

were acquired by Blanvalet Verlag (Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe) by editor Sophie Hagn, and Dutch rights were obtained by Standaard Uitgeverij. With interest from publishers around the world, Tomorrowland expects to bring the trilogy to the trade in more languages. Tomorrowland will support its publishers with an extensive global marketing plan including events and brand partnerships. Together with the publishers Tomorrowland aims to reach not only the People of Tomorrow’s community of millions who cover the globe, living in practically every country in the world, but also fantasy fans and readers looking for a great book to take them to a universe full of hope. As well as the novels, Tomorrowland Fiction is planning more creative adventures including screen adaptations. Jason Richman, partner and co-head of media rights at

United Talent Agency, is in talks with television and film studios to introduce the Tomorrowland magic to the screen. All these partnerships allow Tomorrowland to build on its legacy with new fantasy stories for a global audience. The title and cover of Book One will be revealed this spring. • While the story of a festival novel takes place in 1 realm, this portal series will have many realms • The Tomorrowland trilogy will be available in bookstores, with worldwide distribution • Book One of the trilogy is set to be published in fall 2024

EVENTS

TOMORROWLAND PRESENTS CORE TULUM, MEXICO JA N UA RY 14, 2023 At the beginning of 2023, Tomorrowland’s mythical CORE stage made a grand entrance in Tulum, Mexico! More than 15,000 music lovers celebrated together. Dancing to the finest sounds across 3 stunning stages in the Tulum jungle. The beautifully crafted CORE stage, one of Tomorrowland’s most unique stages, left the enchanting forests of Tomorrowland for the first time ever to make its debut in the heart of Tulum’s jungle. The iconic music festival curated a one-of-a-kind experience nestled amongst a lush natural scenery, immersing people in the jungle rhythms of Tulum, surrounded by the magical Zamna cenote and the raw beauty of nature’s surroundings. • 1 day • 3 stages • More than 10 hours of music • 16 artists • More than 15,000 music lovers

TOMORROWLAND PRESENTS CORE TULUM, MEXICO JA N UA RY 13 & 20, 2024 The CORE stage started off as a crazy 3D design idea, which almost seemed impossible to turn into an actual stage. After its first introduction at Tomorrowland’s digital festival, the festival’s creative team were determined to spare no effort to bring the stage to life, turning one of their craziest dreams into reality. • The stage is 17 meters high and 30 meters wide. • The entire stage has been developed for touring, everything fits into 1 container.

NEW EVENT 2024

TOMORROWLAND PRESENTS CORE MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA M AY 1 1 & 1 2 , 2 0 2 4 Tomorrowland is bringing the legendary new CORE stage to Medellín, Colombia, on May 11 & 12, 2024. Joining forces with Colombian-based Breakfast Club for a unique two-day festival, one of Tomorrowland’s most appealing stages will debut in Parque Norte Medellín.

TOMORROWLAND PRESENTS A M B E R B R O O S AT WA A G N AT I E ANTWERP O C TOBER 31, 2023 The 21-year-old Belgian DJ & producer Amber Broos took over a sold-out Waagnatie Antwerp with her pumping rave beats during her first own special solo show. Other performances were brought by The Subs, PUSH, Juliet Fox, Jeroen Delodder and Bermio, while Tomorrowland put on a breathtaking show with a unique audiovisual spectacle full of special effects. • Debut Single Amok reached +1m steams in 6 months • Spotify Equal Artist in July + (confidential) “Best of Equal Belgium 2023” Artist in December • MIA Nominations • First sold-out headline show at Waagnatie + Tomorrowland Mainstage shows (Winter & Belgium)

Full Set: Amber Broos

TOMORROWLAND PRESENTS DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE AT U S H U A Ï A I B I Z A JUNE 14 - SEPTEMBER 27 2023 Tomorrowland once again made its way during summer to the magical island of Ibiza with a string of Wednesday shows at Ushuaïa Ibiza, hosted by brother duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, turning the famous poolside stage of the #1 outdoor club in Ibiza into an epic Tomorrowland party, supported by other international artists all summer long. Inspired by the magical mirrors of the magnificent Amicorum Spectaculum theme, this year’s stage made use of reflections and optical illusions to reflect emotions and mesmerize partygoers from around the globe. • 13 shows • 60,000 guests in total • +40 artists

Acraze Adam Sellouk Afrojack Alok Arodes Azteck Bassjackers Ben Nicky Block & Crown Bora Uzer Boy Braev BYOR Chapter & Verse Creeds Delafino Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Dubdogz Eran Hersh Felix Jaehn Gabry Ponte Goodboys Goom Gum

Henri PFR John Newman Kasango Lost Frequencies Martin Jensen Martin Trevy Mattn Mr Pig Neon Öwnboss Roland Clark Sharam Jey Silver Panda Steve Aoki Subshift Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano Syn Cole Tayllor Timmy Trumpet Tom & Collins Vito Mendez Wolfpack Yves V

Upcoming: opening May 15 2024

EXPERIENCES

T H E G R E AT L I B R A R Y OF TOMORROW IMMERSIVE EXPER IENCE Designed for all audiences, ‘The Great Library of Tomorrow’ is set to become one of Barcelona’s most popular attractions, giving visitors the chance to explore a breathtaking world of wonder, adventure and cutting-edge technology, where the stories behind the different Tomorrowland themes and worlds come to life. From now until March 2024, visitors will be able to dive into a 1-hour journey through more than 1,000 square meters with several digital art installations, allowing them to explore some at Tomorrowland’s key features, values and objects and get an initial glimpse at Tomorrowland’s DNA, before walking inside the other mythical realms of Tomorrowland for a unique and unprecedented VR experience. A world of wonder, art, and cutting-edge technology make up a breathtaking cultural offer for all audiences, specially envisioned and designed by the internationally renowned creative team behind Tomorrowland and Xtended Reality Music Hub (formed by Blanco y Negro Music and Layers of Reality). NOW OPEN!

Aribau Immersive Space, Sala 5. Balañá en Viu. Barcelona

Introduction to The Great Library of Tomorrow

TOMORROWLAND PRESENTS TERRA SOLIS D E S E R T D E S T I N AT I O N Terra Solis Dubai in partnership with Tomorrowland, is guests’ one-way ticket to the ultimate fusion of party and paradise. Nestled amongst the enchanting desert landscapes, the resort is an oasis of serenity by day and a powerhouse of beats and excitement by night- all just 30 minutes from the heart of Dubai. After a spectacular inaugural year of hosting some of the world’s most celebrated DJs, Terra Solis is back in 2024 with an extraordinary reopening line-up. Terra Solis wins best ‘New Nightlife Venue Award’ Hotel & Catering Middle East presented “The Big Night Life Awards 2023” at Palazzo Versace Dubai. Terra Solis received the award for “Best New Nightlife Venue.” A great appreciation, only 6 months after opening. More info: terrasolisdubai. com Time out Dubai - Nightlife Awards 2023 Best Pool Club of the Year.

AGENTS OF TIME, DIPLO, KEVIN DE VRIES, SEBASTIAN INGROSSO, KÖLSCH, NINA KRAVIZ, JORIS VOORN, KOROLOVA , PETE TONG, FRANKY WAH, DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE, SETH TROXLER

THE RIDE TO HAPPINESS BY TOMORROWL AND Plopsaland, De Panne, Belgium

50,000 RIDES PER YEAR

150,000 R I D E S I N T O TA L

ZEPHYR I

ZEPHYR II R IDING THE CLO UDS ZEPHYR is the hot air balloon by Tomorrowland, brightening the sky. The brand-new ZEPHYR II has got a unique Tomorrowland flag design and a panoramic floor. ZEPHYR II offers a memorable flight experience for up to 8 people. Location, dates and other requests are part of the offer and subject to availability. All info and bookings: zephyr.tomorrowland.com.

LIFE INTROD UCING A NEW AQUA EXPER IENCE After taking its first steps into the world of theme parks with The Ride to Happiness, Tomorrowland is currently working on developing a brand-new and high-end aqua park resort. Strongly focusing on the integration with nature and sustainability, the aqua park will feature some of the most iconic elements of Tomorrowland. In MAPIC in Cannes was the stage for the launch. More international presentations are planned in the near future.

THE TOMORROWLAND EXPO IN AMSTERDAM O C TOBER 18-20, 2023 Tomorrowland kicked off its special 20-year anniversary during Amsterdam Dance Event, transforming the historic venue of De Rode Hoed in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam into a magical Tomorrowland Expo for three days, offering people from all corners of the globe a one-of-a-kind and free Down Memory Lane experience, as well as a unique look behind this year’s festival theme ‘Adscendo’. Specially organized for fans from around the world, Tomorrowland also held an exclusive avant premiere of the 2023 aftermovie, which took place in the iconic Royal Theater Tuschinski in Amsterdam.

Celebrate 20 years of Uniting the World. The Happicon Collection stands for the connection between the People of Tomorrow from every corner of the world.

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ONE WORLD ARTISTS I N 2023, A LL A RT IS TS WITHIN THE AGENCY PER FOR MED AT M O R E T H A N 5 5 0 GIGS IN 65 DIFFER ENT COUNTR IES. With an expert team, we empower the artists of today and tomorrow, dreaming together step by step within a wide spectrum of electronic music. A close family of friends.

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AFROJACK The Dutch electronic music veteran and Grammy winner that keeps on going, performed at 110 shows in 32 different countries in 2023. AMBER BROOS The 21-year-old Belgian rising techno star and One World Radio resident made her debut on the Mainstage of Tomorrowland Belgium and Tomorrowland Winter. She played other key festivals around the world, including Rock Werchter (Belgium), Dreambeach Festival (Spain), Untold Festival (Romania) and Aquasella (Spain). Amber sold out her first ever solo show in Antwerp Waagnatie in October, welcoming 4,.500 people from 20 different countries. As a cherry on top, Amber received two nominations for the Belgian MUSIC INDUSTRY AWARDS (Dance and Breakthrough). Kicking off 2024 strong, Amber will be performing at ESNS Festival (Eurosonic Noorderslag) in Groningen, The Netherlands.

ANDROMEDIK Belgian rising drum and bass artist Andromedik played the Mainstage of Tomorrowland Belgium twice, marking the first drum and bass performance on Tomorrowland’s Mainstage since Netsky’s last time in 2018. Andromedik released successful remixes for Lost Frequencies and Alesso feat. John Newman, as well as a couple of strong solo releases. The talented DJ & producer also launched his own ‘Andromedik Invites’ night for April 2024, which soldout in less than 24 hours, adding a second sold-out show on top. ANTDOT Antdot is the name that solidified itself as one of the leading figures in Brazilian electronic music, considered one of the Top #7 alternative DJs in Brazil by House Mag. Repeatedly, topping the music charts, Antdot skyrocketed with his remix of “Todo Homem,” surpassing expectations and securing the Top #1 Organic House position on Beatport.

DA TWEEKAZ World’s most streamed and intensely touring harder styles act, performed over 95 shows in 28 countries in 2023. The list of cross-over collaborations goes on with the likes of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Tiësto, W&W, R3HAB and Timmy Trumpet DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE The legendary Belgian brother duo had their best Ushuaïa Ibiza season to date. The brothers released a super viral remake of Dido’s ‘Thank You’, while preparing for their upcoming album in 2024. Closing off the year in style, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have been voted #2 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 2023.

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HENRI PFR Belgian Dance Pop sensation Henri PFR is gearing up for an exciting year, having just signed a major label deal with Warner Music France. Stay tuned for his single ‘Wanna Be Loved’ and expect a series of captivating singles throughout the year. This promises to be Henri’s defining year in the music scene. JOHN NEWMAN British singer, songwriter and producer John Newman delivered a series of stunning hybrid live DJ sets with live vocal performances around the world, including the Mainstage of Tomorrowland Winter, Tomorrowland Belgium and Tomorrowland Brasil. John also debuted on Tomorrowland Music with his collab release ‘Hold On To My Love’ with Swedish superstar Alesso.

LOST FREQUENCIES The Belgian boy wonder released his 3rd studio album, reaching 4 billion streams and counting at the moment and taking over a giant billboard in New York City’s iconic Times Square for a week. Touring his new full production show at all major crossover festivals like Lollapalooza, Mainsquare, Superbloom and closing the year off at the legendary Red Rocks venue in Denver . MANDY Belgian female hard dance powerhouse MANDY released official remixes for Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and David Guetta, as well as for Steve Aoki feat. John Martin. MANDY had a strong festival run, hitting all key events in Europe and closing out the Mainstage of Spain’s biggest EDM festival. 2023 was a year full

of debuts in renowned markets: from the USA to a 7 country Asia run. In 2024, MANDY will return to the USA, while making her debut in Australia and touching new heights in Europe. OSCAR AND THE WOLF One World Artists signed a new management deal with Belgian superstar Oscar and the Wolf, welcoming him into the family and looking ahead to 2024 with a new label deal with Sony Music and a strong release plan and brand-new art direction. OSKI Belgian 19-year-old super talent OSKI signed a new publishing deal, having had a series of strong writing sessions in the UK.

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ÖWNBOSS Brazilian superstar Öwnboss’ hit track ‘Move Your Body’ surpassed 350 million streams in 2023. Öwnboss got the chance to perform on the legendary Mainstage in his home country during Tomorrowland Brasil. ROSE RINGED ‘As an artist I want to create openness and inspire people to connect to their emotions and deeper feelings again. I have to give the world more than I’ve been given.’ Amsterdam DJ/ producer, label boss, drummer and jazz pianist, live artist from 2023, Rose Ringed is poised to be as big as his mighty streaming stats. His deeply felt mission is to ‘tell stories through sound’, using strong chord progressions, melody and harmonies. Rose creates upbeat, emotionally sweeping, compulsively danceable productions with big emotive breakdowns, having learned the cathartic power of music

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as a bereaved 11 year-old listening to his dad’s trance CDs, and feeling driven to share that power. SUB ZERO PROJECT The most innovative harder styles act, pushing limits with their unique audiovisual show. Sub Zero Project hosted their sold-out AV show with 7,500 guests from over 35 different countries in Düsseldorf (Germany). In addition to their signature solo tracks, the duo released collabs with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Timmy Trumpet, Hardwell, and Showtek. SUNNERY JAMES & RYAN MARCIANO The dynamic Dutch duo played shows around the world, from LIV Miami to Pacha Ibiza and a sold-out all-nighter at Paradiso in Amsterdam. The boys released collabs with Steve Angello and Sofi Tukker.

VIDO Eloi Vido Paul Georges, widely known by his stage name VIDO, is a French Techno Ar@st, Producer, and DJ, based in Paris. VIDO’s musical journey is influenced by the vibrant and dynamic techno landscape. Born in Annecy and currently residing in Paris, he has managed to capture the essence of techno’s diverse sub-genres in his productions and DJ sets.

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COLLABORATION TOMORROWLAND MUSIC X STMPD • Co-hosted the LibraryStage at Tomorrowland Belgium • Released a joint EP including Martin Garrix summer single “Hurricane” • Sold out Fashion drop

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N E W ONLINE TOMORROWLAND DJ & PRODUCING ACADEMY This new educational DJ & producer platform for beginning and advanced DJs & producers offers: • In-depth DJ & producer courses: learn from the finest industry experts and Tomorrowland artists (Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Andromedik, and more) through various in-depth courses. • Receive monthly credits to download tools, samples, project files and extra learning materials. • Register for livestreams and Q&As with the greatest guest speakers and Tomorrowland artists. • Join DJ & remix competitions, the place to discover new talent. • Submit your demo and receive feedback on your work from professionals during livestreams. • Join the Academy Community and get the opportunity to be discovered. • Every month, the ‘Student Spotlight’ puts a different student in the spotlight. In addition to the monthly membership, people can also purchase Exclusive Masterclasses by renowned DJs and producers, including ‘The Future of Creative DJing’ by Laidback Luke, ‘The art of creating a live set by Agents Of Time’ (coming soon) and a James Hype Masterclass (coming soon).

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DJ ACADEMY IN ANTWERP AND H A S S E LT DJ & PRODUCER SCHOOL WITH U N I Q U E L O C AT I O N S The Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy joins the existing physical Tomorrowland Academy, a DJ & producer school for kids, youngsters, and adults with unique locations in Antwerp and Hasselt (Belgium), dedicated to inspire and empower enthusiastic people from every corner of the world to produce, release, create and perform music. The Tomorrowland Academy serves as the perfect platform to scout new and young talent and gives adults the opportunity to refine their skills and network with other peers in the industry.

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DJ BOOTCAMPS DURING T H E F E S T I VA L S I N S P I R AT I O N A L S E S S I O N S W I T H I N D U S T RY E X P E RT S Leading up to Tomorrowland Belgium 2024, the Tomorrowland Academy will again organize kids & adult DJ bootcamps next to the festival grounds of De Schorre, providing a week full of DJing and producing, inspirational sessions with industry experts, networking and much more.

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THE TOMORROWLAND ACADEM Y L A U N C H E S N E W PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H WA L L The Tomorrowland Academy, Tomorrowland’s official music academy, is delighted to announce a new partnership with WALL, the record label founded by GRAMMY Award-winning producer and electronic dance music icon AFROJACK. WALL and AFROJACK will be developing the brand-new premium component of the Tomorrowland Academy, sharing +15 years of knowhow and experience in the music industry with producers and music aficionados around the world. The new WALL x Tomorrowland Academy will be an addition to the forthcoming online platform of the Tomorrowland Academy. More info will be available soon via academy.tomorrowland.com. AFROJACK has also extended his collaboration with One World Artists, Tomorrowland’s official artist management & bookings agency.

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ONE WORLD RADIO BR INGING THE MUSIC LIVE FROM: • Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d’Huez • Tomorrowland Belgium • Tomorrowland Brasil One World Radio was launched, together with Steve Aoki, as a special, eight-month temporary, anniversary project to celebrate 15 years of Tomorrowland. What started off as temporary project became a permanent hub of dance music uniting all electronic genres, thanks to the People of Tomorrow from around the world who continuously expressed their love for the radio station. The radio station is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week with the Tomorrowland App, tomorrowland.com, YouTube, and through DAB+ or FM in different countries. On February 18 2024, One World Radio will celebrate its fifth anniversary. News: • A new 3rd channel “Tomorrowland Anthems” • 3,3 million monthly impressions • 1,3 million monthly listeners • 1 million monthly listeners on demand • 46 minutes average time listening time per person

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TOMORROWLAND AND AMAZON MUSIC PRESENT ‘WE ARE TOMORROW’ T H E D O C U M E N TA R Y An emotional and authentic documentary about four People of Tomorrow, including the Brazilian DJ and producer Alok

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THE WORLD 2023 TCONNECTING HROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA Tomorrowland cultivates a global community, “People of Tomorrow,” via Instagram’s enchanting visuals, Facebook’s discussions, and TikTok’s creative videos. Strategic hashtags, live streams, and exclusive content enhance the festival’s digital presence, connecting fans globally. The adept social media strategy amplifies anticipation, uniting music enthusiasts under Tomorrowland’s ethos. Tomorrowland

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SOCIAL MEDIA F a c t s & F i g u r e s : T i kTo k TikTok was Tomorrowland’s Official Content Partner this summer. This groundbreaking result across both weekends demonstrates the appetite of the #Festival and #ElectronicMusic loving community who enjoyed the content from across the globe, with @Tomorrowland now the biggest non-artist music account on the platform with 4.7M followers. TikTok hosted a who’s who of the world’s leading DJs and producers - including Netsky, Lost Frequencies, Steve Aoki, Nina Kraviz and Shaquille O’Neal at the TikTok x Tomorrowland Content Studio on site. Views of the #Tomorrowland hashtag also rose from 3B to 3.6B, as the TikTok community turned up in droves to grow the festival’s global reach and appeal, with 32 LIVE streams featuring a host of the biggest names in dance music, including Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Amelie Lens, Tiësto, Hardwell, Amber Broos, Timmy Trumpet, Afrojack & Armin van Buuren, who performed on the Adscendo Mainstage. Latin hitmaker and global superstar Maluma joined DJ & producer GORDO on the Mainstage to perform their unreleased collaboration. 2 videos with more than 50M views • Gordo x Maluma • Anyma

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TOMORROWLAND NFT A COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED SOULS U NIT ED BY M USI C In 2023, the festival experience got elevated for the vibrant NFT Community, bringing thousands of Tomorrowland enthusiasts closer together. The NFT holders enjoyed exclusive benefits, elevating their experience. Beyond the music, members were invited to step into the heart of Tomorrowland with unique backstage tours, join community gatherings, got the opportunity to engage with their favorite DJs through Discord AMA’s sessions, get pre-access to & discounts to products, and much more. This year was more than just a celebration, it was the year of the community.

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NEW CALIVERSE CR EATE THE NEXT-GENERATION METAVER SE FESTIVAL WITH TOMOR ROWLAND Caliverse, announced during the CES 2024, the world's largest IT exhibition held in Las Vegas, that they have secured an exclusive partnership with Tomorrowland, paving the way for a next-generation metaverse festival. Through this partnership, both entities have agreed to construct an unprecedented large-scale Digital Electronic Music Festival via Caliverse Sub-planet, an experience that is unattainable through previous conventional media, furthermore, they aim to faithfully recreate the distinctive Tomorrowland’s offline stages with sophisticated graphics, allowing fans to experience moments of awe within an MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) environment. Dong-Kyu Kim, the CEO of Caliverse: 'It's an honor to form a partnership with the prestigious Tomorrowland. We are committed to leveraging all of Caliverse's technology, from PCs to HMDs and 3DTVs, to allow audiences to experience the enchantment of Tomorrowland. We aim to set a new standard for metaverse festivals.”

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BAOBAB X TOMORROWLAND T H E S C E N T O F T O M O R R O W L A N D AT H O M E A N D I N A N T W E R P, B R U S S E L S , PA R I S , N E W YO R K , L O N D O N A N D L I L L E Tomorrowland has taken a first step in the development of a fully-fledged Tomorrowland Home Collection thanks to a unique collaboration with the Belgian company Baobab. The Tomorrowland collection features a Tomorrowland inspired Art Nouveau design: an elegant green design with organic shapes and elements from nature, such as beautiful flowers, butterflies, leaves and plants. The unique signature scent was created inhouse by Tomorrowland with unique ingredients in collaboration with a renowned perfumer, as well as an accompanying playlist. Each candle is hand-poured into a graceful mouth-blown glass vase. All raw materials and ingredients come from Europe and are chosen with the utmost care. The mineral wax comes from Germany, the glass from Poland and the fragrances have been developed and composed by the finest perfume houses in Grasse, France. The Tomorrowland x Baobab collection is available at store.tomorrowland. com, baobabcollection.com and in the Baobab Collection stores in Antwerp, Brussels, Paris, New York, London and Lille.

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RIDLEY X TOMORROWLAND Tomorrowland has joined forces with Ridley, the biggest Belgian manufacturer of high-quality performance bikes, to introduce three brand-new custom bikes, complemented by a bespoke clothing and accessory collection. Three years in the making, this project of heritage, ambition and legacy represents the first collaboration between two Belgian pioneers from the heart of festival and cycling culture, empowering people around the globe to unite and explore the world together on all terrains while sharing moments of friendship and adventure. Tomorrowland’s renowned creative team has poured their heart and soul into crafting a mesmerizing design with glossy details and golden touches to evoke the magic of the festival’s fireworks and the boundless energy flowing through the People of Tomorrow. All items will be sold in more than 700 stores around Europe, as well as online. As a cherry on top, Tomorrowland and Ridley have also launched an exclusive cycling experience. Limited to a small group of 20 like-minded People of Tomorrow, the three-day cycling package (including hotel and a Full Madness Pass for Tomorrowland) welcomes cyclists from all levels to explore the variety of Belgium’s most legendary and historic road and gravel routes on a unique Tomorrowland x Ridley Gravel Bike. After three amazing days of exploring on and off the bike, it’s time to unite with the other People of Tomorrow and dive into the magic of the festival.

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TOMORROWLAND STORE T H E B E L G I A N A P PA R E L & ACCESSOR IES LABEL BEHIND TO M O R R OW L A N D. Collections in 2023: Winter Event Collection, TML x Baobab Collection collab, Botanic Collection, New Caps, Summer Collection, TML x Loop Earplugs collab, New Sunglasses, Adscendo Collection, New Accessories & Jewelry, Summer Event Collection, Foundation Collection, TML x STMPD RCRDS collab, Concept Art, Live Love Unite Collection, Graphicon Collection, Happicon Collection, Winter Collection, Photo Art, TML x Ellesse collab Webshop 2023 Unique visitors: 1,984,764 Tomorrowland Stores 2023 • 4 at Tomorrowland Belgium • 1 at Tomorrowland Winter • 2 at Tomorrowland Brasil • 1 during Amsterdam Dance Event • 1 during The Great Library of Tomorrow • DJ Store in Antwerp

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SOLO VIDA A B L E N D O F M A G I C , C R E AT E D B Y T O M O R R O W L A N D A N D VA L L F O R M O S A Making great wine starts with great grapes. Solo Vida is made with carefully selected grapes of the best quality. Fruit of four different varieties, all of the from the vineyards located at El Pla de Manlleu. Pla de Manlleu is situated at an altitude of between 500 and 800 metres and is the highest part of the Penedès region. This area is a vast natural reserve covering around 12,000 hectares of forest and 450 of vineyards. This wild and rural territory is not only a magnificent region, it also enjoys a unique microclimate. This microclimate has a special effect on the Parellada grapes that grow here. The region’s winegrowers have united to set strict standards and rules in terms of quality and ecology. The Raïm 500 project, also called Zona +500 has the goal of cultivating unique grape varieties.

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G A U LT & M I L L A U 1 4 / 2 0 X M E S A R E S TA U R A N T MESA, the Tomorrowland Restaurant based in Antwerp, received a 14/20 score from the Gault&Millau inspectors. MESA is all about sharing great tastes of the world and magical moments together. The dishes are inspired by the Tastes of the World cuisine of Tomorrowland. A vibrant afterwork as well as special SECRETA nights are scheduled in the coming weeks. More info via mesa.world.

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ABSOLUT UNITED WE CAR E Together with Absolut a Diversity & Inclusion Committee, tasked with implementing meaningful actions derived from industry-wide festival research, has been formed. With the help of Plan International, ZSG and Stonewall, volunteers were trained to offer emotional support and well-being care to festival goers without judgment. The action was well received by attendees confirming it’s a crucial bridge between medical and security teams onsite. The training included guidance on how to respond to incidents of abuse and discrimination - to help people feel safe and comfortable regardless of their orientation or situation. The team of 90 volunteers comprised professional psychologists, therapists, people working in healthcare, and psychology students. 162 people were helped, addressing soft care cases like sadness, anxiety, relationship problems, but also cases of drugs and alcohol abuse. 70% of the incidents were resolved by United We Care team, only 30% needed support from first aid or security.

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BECK’S ESSENCE he People of Tomorrow were treated to a number of unique and T unseen back-to-back sets at the brand-new Essence by Beck’s stage, including performances by ANNA b2b Ida Engberg, Nicole Moudaber b2b Layton Giordani, Alex Stein b2b Victor Ruiz, Anderson Noise b2b Renato Ratier, Eli Iwasa b2b Valentina Luzand Waltervelt b2b Silvio Soul. The magnificent indoor Essence by Beck’s stage also welcomed the finest melodic house and techno artists, including Mind Against, Fideles, Capoon, Bora Uzer and more.

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BUD MAKING DR EA MS COME THROUGH Making dreams come through at the festival thanks to the Dreamcatcher by Bud. The People of Tomorrow could make a wish at the waterfall at the Freedom stage. Dining in the Tomorrowland restaurant, getting a Tomorrowland-tattoo, proposing the love of your life or meeting your favourite artist… These wishes started at the Dreamcatcher by Bud and came through during the weekend.

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BMW SYMPHONY OF UNITY In 2015, Tomorrowland welcomed the Belgian National Orchestra to play the Symphony of Unity live on stage. The DJ booth was handed over to 80 live musicians for the very first time, performing the Symphony of Unity, composed specially for Tomorrowland – bringing a magical performance in which classical and electronic music was united and transformed into an unprecedented show. Four years later, the Symphony of Unity returned to Tomorrowland in collaboration with the Metropole Orchestra Academy, playing a 60-minute spectacle on both Sundays, as well as two magical ‘Our Story’ shows in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. In 2023, Tomorrowland teamed up with BMW to look for musicians themselves. With more than 100 registrations from all over the world coming in, seven musicians have been selected by BMW and invited to join the Symphony of Unity live on stage during Tomorrowland at the Atmosphere stage and The Symphony of Unity also performed on Monday evening in Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels for the Global Journey guests.

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Drink More Water, is a responsible drinking movement by Pernod Ricard. The Drink More Water team brought the sparkle and the eco-friendly water to keep festival goers hydrated and educated about responsible consumption. Drink More Water distributed approx. 4000L each weekend as well as providing water fountains in key areas and easy access to more information about the benefits of drinking more water. This partnership raised awareness about responsible consumption.

Enjoying a perfectly served Corona while dancing to the music of DJ’s performaning at Casa Corona. It’s the perfect first stop when you arrive at the festival.

One of 2023’s new stages was the Rise stage, nestled in green nature full of beautiful plants and summery vibes, giving a platform to young and aspiring DJ talents from all over the world to showcase their skills in collaboration with the Tomorrowland Academy and CokeStudio. Coke Studio is a space for new creators to amplify their talents.

The Red Bull Skydive Team flew a parachute over DreamVille - a world first! - kicking off the third day of Tomorrowland. The athletes of the Red Bull Skydive Team - Marco Waltenspiel, Marco Fürst and Max Manow - jumped from a height of 1,500 metres from an airplane towards DreamVille. Using their parachute, they floated above DreamVille for 5 magical minutes. Before landing at The People of Tomorrow’s home base and handing over the flag to the Red Bull DreamVille Parade that opens there every day at 1pm sharp with festive live music.

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The Beats bar is more than a visually mouthwatering abode to enjoy your favourite Beats drinks; it is a semi-secret (psst, you heard it here first) boiler room, where the party gets started at the most unexpected moments. Drawing you in with its jungle home vibes, the clock on the outside isn’t as innocent as it appears. Don’t wait for the countdown before you enter the bar though, as then you might be too late to join in on the next unexpectedly high-energy party.

Remember the Name is a platform that brings together exceptional individuals from various creative fields. Through unique collaborations and unforgettable experiences, Remember the Name aims to inspire and motivate individuals worldwide to pursue their passions and achieve greatness. During the first weekend of Tomorrowland, various challenges took place. Claudio (Art) created a larger-than-life artpiece inspired by the stories about the travels of the People of Tomorrow. Nagehan (Fashion) designed the outfit for Mainstage act Matisse & Sadko. Shabnam (Food) served the People of Tomorrow a Pakistani food experience on Detox Monday. In addition, Matisse & Sadko (Music inspirers) have asked their fans to send in their voice clips, which they used to produce a track. This track premiered at their Mainstage Set at Tomorrowland on Weekend 2.

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JBL HEADPHONE LI MIT ED ED IT I ON he iconic festival has teamed up T with JBL to create a limited-edition range of Tomorrowland headphones: a beautifully designed, high-end pair of headphones, ensuring a one-ofa-kind experience during your daily adventures and keeping out ambient noise thanks to the adaptive noise cancelling. The headphones are light and comfortable thanks to the soft headband, and they come in a stunning black & gold design, completed with the iconic Tomorrowland logo and ‘LIVE’ lettering.

LOOP E XPER IEN CE E AR PLU GS Tomorrowland has joined forces with Loop Earplugs! The exclusive set of Tomorrowland x Loop Experience Earplugs are designed to suit your festival needs, your style – and your ears, providing 18 decibels of coverage. This qualifies as ‘low noise reduction’, meaning you won’t miss a beat this festival season. By combining an acoustic channel and filter for natural sound, the earplugs protect your hearing in style. The earplugs stay in, no matter how much you dance, sweat, or lose yourself in the music.

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TOMORROWLAND F O U N D AT I O N L I V E T O D AY, L O V E T O M O R R O W, UNITE FOR EVER! The Tomorrowland Foundation collaborates with independent non-profit organizations focused on working with vulnerable children for the building of Tomorrowland Foundation Music & Arts Schools. These schools give children the opportunity to attend music & art classes and discover and unlock their talents. The Tomorrowland Foundation is convinced that being able to express yourself creatively is important for the personal development of children, as well as to regain a positive self-image.

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The people of Tomorrow are the ambassadors for a better world. Their positive energy and love inspired Tomorrowland to start working on a commitment to make this world a better place.

SEKHA, NEPAL On April 18, 2018, the first Tomorrowland Foundation Music & Arts School opened it’s doors in Sekha, a small Nepalese village in the heart of the Himalayas. Professional teachers offer the children instruction in music, dance, art and theatre. Thanks to your support, over 400 children of the Cunina Boarding School can attend music & art classes and have the opportunity to express themselves creatively.

KOLKATA, INDIA The Tomorrowland Foundation has opened a 2nd Music & Arts School in Kolkata, India, together with Ek Tara in December 2022. Ek Tara is an independent organization working with over 1.500 children and women from impoverished families, aiming to provide high-quality holistic education to enable community transformation.

ITU, BRAZIL The Tomorrowland Foundation teamed up with Tecendo Infâncias Institute to bring this project to the children of Itu, the hometown of Tomorrowland Brasil. With the support of the People of Tomorrow new instruments and educational materials have been provided to EMIA (Escola Municipal de Iniciação Artística), extra teachers got hired at C.E.L. (Centro de Experimentaçao em Linguagens, Itu-) and in 2024 the school and playground will be refurbished.

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S U R P R I S E V I S I T BY A R M I N VA N B U U R E N An unforgettable experience for the children of the Tomorrowland Foundation x Ektara Music & Arts School in Kolkata (India) when Armin van Buuren and Laura van Dam brought a surprise visit.

A D AY T O R E M E M B E R World-class DJ’s & producers Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren & Laura van Dam, surprised the children of EkTara with a live DJ set. The result? An explosion of excitement and dancing that the kids will remember forever. Beyond the music, the DJ’s surprise visit had a positive impact on the students. It reminded them that dreams have no boundaries and that, with passion and dedication, they too can achieve greatness. The visit served as a powerful symbol of empowerment, inspiring the girls to believe in their own potential. It was a transformative experience that showcased the power of music to unite and inspire. 162

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The Tomorrowland Foundation has a long-lasting collaboration with Mobile School, an organization working with street children all over the world. With over 65 Mobile Schools in 34 countries, vulnerable (street)children and youngsters from around the world can learn necessary skills and get access to education.

Join for Joy supports primary school teachers in rural Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, and Zambia by implementing playful learning as a teaching method at school. Through the specially designed training program, teachers learn how to create an inclusive and (gender) equal environment, act as positive role models, and use sports and play activities to address taboo subjects with children. Playful learning encourages children to come to school and stay in school and helps them grow up as resilient boys and girls with a positive future perspective.

The creative development of children and youngsters is central to the Tomorrowland Foundation. In addition to music and dance, there is also a focus on art. Children paint, draw, and do crafts to let their creativity run wild. The Tomorrowland Foundation wants to show the people of tomorrow what these children create. The kids of the Tomorrowland Foundation Music & Arts School in Kolkata, India have made drawings that have been embroidered on magnificent apparel & accessories. All profits of this collection go to the Tomorrowland Foundation projects to support kids & youngsters across the globe.

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LOVE TOMORROW CONFERENCE 2023 UNITED FOR A BR IGHTER FUTUR E Ten years on from its origin within the Tomorrowland organization, Love Tomorrow has evolved from focusing on sustainability projects within the festival to becoming a comprehensive community platform. Embodying the spirit of Tomorrowland, Love Tomorrow now stands on two foundational pillars: firstly, inspiration and unity, brought to life through storytelling, diverse events, and a vibrant community; and secondly, direct impact, not only realized by initiating projects that transform Tomorrowland into a model of sustainability but also by seeking out and supporting projects beyond the festival, broadening its scope of positive influence. Love Tomorrow’s annual conference in Boom is the flagship project. Tucked in between the two festival weekends, it’s easy to visit before or after enjoying the festival. One day and one night, with so much to see, do and learn, surrounded by the delightful aesthetics of Tomorrowland. FINDING SUSTAINABLE JOBS With sustainability so high on political agendas across the world, the sector as a whole has slowly but surely become one of most important employers in many countries. Nowhere at the conference is this more apparent than inside the cabins of the Brussels Airlines Ferris wheel, where speed job interviews are the main deal. “We’ve had many people send in great CVs,” says Elfrie van Poppelen, recruiter at Vito, the Belgian institute for applied science. “It’s an unusual but potentially great way of finding new people – we are always on the lookout for scientifically literate staff. Some of them will specialize in better ways of detecting wildfires while others will work on helping people live longer in a way that’s environmentally friendly.

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CIRCULAR GRASS FOR A GR EENER GRASS Traditional artificial grass, usually made from a mix of different materials such as PP & PE or latex, had led to an increase in waste in landfills after the festival. Tomorrowland went looking for a sustainable alternative in line with its environmental goals. In collaboration with the Belgian Changemaker Proxy Fields, Tomorrowland opted for circular ONE-DNA artificial grass. The 100% PE composition ensures complete recyclability and circularity, which facilitates transformation into new PE products, including artificial grass. In July 2023, Tomorrowland installed 7000m2 of ONE-DNA in various comfort sections. After the festival, the used ONE-DNA grass was taken back and recycled at GBN AGR into clean PE agglomerate, which was then converted by TenCate into new yarn for future grass production. This initiative demonstrated the potential to achieve sustainability through collaboration and set a new standard for environmental awareness at large-scale events. The project highlights the tremendous possibilities that arisewhen different parties join forces andwork together. It shows that circular practices must become the norm for large-scale events, and Tomorrowland is setting a fantastic example of how sustainable transformations are actually feasible in their industry.

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RECYCLE CLUB AT D R E A M V I L L E Creating awareness amongst visitors around sustainability and taking care of your materials. The recycle club is more than a place to recycle, but also a place to gather and get to know new people. The way to turn waste into something pleasant and joyful.

ROUTE 360 T H E V I S I O N O N ‘ WA S T E The goal of Love Tomorrow is to change the vision on ‘waste’. It’s not just disposable things, it’s a collection of renewable items and materials. Waste it not something you need to get rid of as soon as possible in any possible way. Love Tomorrow makes people aware that most of their waste form a source of renewable materials. The recycle club makes it fun, easy and accessible to recycle. The recycle club consists of the Recycle Club House; Recycle Points; Recycle Teams; Recycles & Recycle Kit. •

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LOVE TOMORROW SAF X BRUSSELS AIR LINES Brussels Airlines and Tomorrowland invest in more sustainable transport. For the 11th time, Brussels Airlines will bring partygoers from all over the world to Belgium to Tomorrowland. For the edition of 2024, all plane tickets sold in the Global Journey packages on Brussels Airlines will be Green Fares. This is a specific fare from Brussels Airlines and all Lufthansa Group Airlines where passengers can purchase 20% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and contribute for 80% to high-quality, Belgian and local climate compensation projects. On the special party flights, both partners even take it a step further. In addition to the Green Fare, Brussels Airlines and Tomorrowland contribute to the other 80% SAF. Lufthansa Group will purchase the equivalent of SAF for the fuel necessary for these party flights. The Belgian start-up CLAIRE At Claire offers Love Tomorrow local CO₂ offset projects. By supporting local projects, Love Tomorrow can make a direct impact in the short term.

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A special recovery area at DreamVille offering boxing initiations, group classes, and yoga sessions. In this way Love Tomorrow embraces the pursuit of physical, mental, and social well-being.

Tomorrowland is a place where everyone should feel safe, welcome and comfortable. A place where no one should experience discrimination or harassment. Everyone should be able to be themselves, and all are welcome, regardless of sex, gender, orientation, culture, religion, ethnicity or disability. United Care, the first aid staff, is visible on site and backstage, and will be supported by United We Care volunteers on site. There are several first aid stations at Tomorrowland and DreamVille. The United Care team and the Tomorrowland staff is alert to any problems and are there to help, not to judge. If things do go wrong, the emergency services are available. Always, no matter what. There are specialists in various fields and a confidential adviser on hand. Take care of yourself and your friends. Be your best self. Be yourself. We care a lot.

Food was served in compostable and edible food packaging.

The Recovery area at DreamVille is a 1000m2 space and welcomes an approximate total of 6300 visitors during a single weekend. “The essence lies in the experience here. Traditional gym settings often create barriers, yet there’s none of that here. Whether you commit to an entire class or just ten or fifteen minutes, it doesn’t matter. Tomorrowland revolves around music, but it’s also about forging connections and embracing new experiences.” - festivalgoer

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CAMP2CAMP Launched in 2016 in partnership with Ecoso on the vibrant grounds of Tomorrowland to reduce the pile of left behind tents, matrasses, and other camping gear at DreamVille, Camp2Camp has one compelling objective – to transform the festival camping experience into a circular, ecological, and socially uplifting story. Camp2Camp breathes new life into abandoned camping gear, preserving and giving them a second, third, and even fourth chance to be a part of the magic that is Tomorrowland. Each piece of gear, whether it be a tent, sleeping bag, or camping chair, is collected after the festival, meticulously cleaned, and lovingly repaired. Post-revival, this equipment becomes part of an exciting rental service, set up and waiting for People of Tomorrow on arrival, allowing them to travel light and carefree.

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TOMORROWLAND BELGIUM X NEIGHBORS WE LOVE O UR NEIGHB OR S Tomorrowland aims to involve the neighbors as much as possible in the festival. The festival has an ombudsperson and team, a community center close to the festival site, a dedicated neighborhood newspaper, a free phone number (24/7) and a separate website. In between the festival weekends, Tomorrowland also organizes a party for the neighbors and a guided tour behind the scenes of the festival. On Wednesday July 26th, 15,000 neighbors were welcomed for a big party at Tomorrowland. After the festival had ended, 3,000 flowers were brought to neighbors to thank them for their support. Tomorrowland aims to involve the neighbors as much as possible into the festival. The festival has an ombudsperson, a community center, a newspaper, a separate (and free) phone number and a separate website. In between the festival weekends, Tomorrowland also organizes a party for the neighbors and a guided tour behind the scenes of the festival. The Community Center is situated close to the Entrance of DreamVille.

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This year, over 100,000 verified votes were cast in the 2023 DJ MAG Top 100 Festivals poll between 26th April and 21st June. Tomorrowland topped DJ Mag’s first ever Top 100 Festivals back in 2019, when the poll was voted for by top DJs, and returned to the No.1 spot last year following the shift to a public vote for the first time. In 2023, Tomorrowland has retained its crown.

In February, Tomorrowland was presented with the Henry Van de Velde “Company Award’ in the beautiful Henry Le Bœuf Hall at Bozar Brussels. This is a design award for companies that make strategic use of designers and graphic designers for their activities, awarded by Flanders District for Creativity. The criteria are degree of professionalism, strategy, sustainability and innovation. An independent jury explained the reasons for their choice: “Tomorrowland uses design in an exemplary way. Design is found in many branches of the company: from service design and experience design to product design and graphic design.” In addition to the award, Tomorrowland was also part of the exhibition at Bozar.

“We are delighted to once again receive this recognition from the public, festivalgoers and DJ Mag readers. What once started as a dream, took wing thanks to the tireless efforts of a passionate young team and the enthusiasm and unconditional support of the Tomorrowland community, the People of Tomorrow.” - Manu & Michiel Beers. 178

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During the 9th International Nightlife Congress in Barcelona, the Golden Moon Awards were presented. Tomorrowland received the ‘Worlds Best Festival 2023’ award.

The revolutionary Poseidon creation, created and designed by Tomorrowland and developed in coproduction with loyal suppliers Neptunus Structures, JMR (fountain) and Fisheye (decoration) as part of the ‘Dreamcatcher Terrace’ at Tomorrowland’s 2022 Freedom Stage, has won the award for ‘Best Bespoke/ Unique Structure’ at the 2023 Festival Supplier Awards. The stunning circular structure with a free span of 45 meters and internal height of 14 meters incorporated a waterfall in the center for a spectacular effect, forming a magnificent backdrop for the Freedom Stage, the Love Tomorrow Conference and Tomorrowland’s Neighbor Day over the course of 3 weekends of Tomorrowland.

Manu & Michiel Beers, the founders of Tomorrowland, were awarded the INSEAD Innovator Prize at a gala at Tour & Taxis (Brussels) in November. “We are proud to award this year’s Innovator Prize to Manu and Michiel for creating Tomorrowland as a magical music experience, thereby revolutionizing the festival industry and building a leading worldwide brand.” - INSEAD Alumni Association. Only one day after the INSEAD Innovator Prize, Manu and Michiel unveiled their golden honorary plaque in the Gallery of Laureates of Voka Chamber of Commerce (Antwerp-Waasland). About two hundred personalities and entrepreneurs attended the festive moment. Manu and Michiel Beers succeed Antwerp’s mayor Bart De Wever, who received an award last year. Other names on the list include artists Luc Tuymans, Dries Van Noten and Panamarenko. 179

DE SCHORRE Belgium DE SCHORRE 66 YEAR The province of Antwerp and the Provincial Recreational Domain De Schorre concluded a new agreement with WEAREONE.world BV. The agreement secures the future of the Tomorrowland festival at De Schorre. The successful collaboration of the past twenty years will be continued and good new agreements will be made for the future. WAOW will have the opportunity to further invest in the development and improvement of the domain and the province can take the recreational activities of De Schorre to a higher level. Tomorrowland therefore has certainty that the festival can take place in De Schorre, Boom until 2090.

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TOMORROWL AND : AN I D E A L P L AY G R O U N D F O R S TA R T U P S FIT and Tomorrowland launch EntertainmentLAB: a first in the world of innovation programs for startups. This unique innovation program aims to shape the entertainment industry of the future. For Startup. Flanders, the platform through which FIT promotes Flanders as a startup hub internationally, this is the first program of its kind. The kick-off happened during FIT’s very first Flanders International Business Awards. EntertainmentLAB is launching three challenges for startups: one on circularity and recycling, one on immersive experiences and one on crowd monitoring. The selected startups will get the chance to test their innovations at one of Tomorrowland’s events and festivals in the summer of 2024. All practical information about EntertainmentLAB, the three challenges and the selection process can be found at entertainmentlab.be.

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In 2019, the Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo brought seven Scandinavian trolls to the ‘Magic Troll Forest’ in De Schorre. From old pallets, recycled wood, broken branches and fallen trees, the artist made the most wonderful creations together with his team, some local volunteers and technical school students from Boom. As a gift to the neighbors, people can visit the Magical Troll Forest all year long.

In 2014, Belgian conceptual artist Arne Quinze installed Tomorrowland’s first permanent art installation at De Schorre, built for the 10-year anniversary of Tomorrowland. The ‘One World Bridge’ is a permanent walking and cycling bridge, inspired by Nike by Samotrachè, a sculpture from classical antiquity representing the victory of freedom. The ‘One World Bridge’ is 650 meters long and is constructed using 200,000 wooden planks added to a steel construction. On these planks more than 210,000 personal and positive messages from Tomorrowland festivalgoers around the world have been laser engraved, illustrating an eternal, global and positive connection. Never have so many people worked together on one and the same work of art. Former United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-moon has his own message “Let’s work as one towards dignity for all” inscribed, declaring that Tomorrowland reflects several values dear to the United Nations.

The Flemish Government has chosen the Rupel region as the focus of a unique employment and innovation project in entertainment technology, which will be one of the highlights of the large-scale social and innovation project Flanders Technology & Innovation (FTI). The plan is to develop innovation sites through the FTI platform that can grow into the foremost European hotspot for research, innovation and creation in the field of entertainment technology. Flanders is in a strong position to anchor this leading role. WAOW will actively participate in this fabulous, ambitious project. Other partners are Howest (Kortrijk), imec (Leuven) and Seeds and Growth for Media (VRT and Thomas More).

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