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P RE PA RE TO BE S UBMERGED I N TO A W H O L E N E W W O R L D A slow and steady rise, a gliding, slippery descent: such is the rhythm of the ocean’s waves. Up, down, and up, and down, and up again you went, friends, sights set for a destination unknown. You went in search of a site marked by a nondescript set of coordinates accompanied only by seahorse, bracelet, and a name: Planaxis. Why, then, did you come? What did you hope to find? The answer is due promptly now; for you have clearly arrived somewhere, your boat – down, bump – landing upon an underwater marvel difficult to make out from above.
For now – for one more day – what is hidden down there remains veiled by foaming waves. For now you remain moored on the precipice of Planaxis, whatever mystery that name may denote. Yet something clearly is afoot inside. Something calls for you, has called for you across the seas and continents, an energy – planted at birth? Bestowed upon you by that seahorse, representing all the creatures of the deep? Who knows. Tomorrow, you will see. For now, be aware of where you are, gathered at the precipice – and unite, friends, for there is a voyage yet to come.
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DO YO U R HO M EWORK !
Underwater, sound travels faster and carries wider than in any regular environment. It is for this reason that you will find the likes of Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren and Fatboy Slim lining up for the gates of Planaxis along with you. There’s not just dance music figureheads standing at the ready, though. Dua Lipa spearheads a selection of pop and hip-hop artists; Charlotte de Witte takes underground techno to the Mainstage; Andhim represents the soulful, dynamic house sound of the future; and Infected Mushroom introduces proper psytrance to Tomorrowland. Of course, these are only a tiny few of the many musical surprises in store for you this weekend – so be sure to float around and explore to your heart’s content.
At the back of this paper, starting on p. 30, you will find timetables for the whole weekend. Be sure to mark the artists you don’t want to miss out on!
CAMPSITE EXPLORERS,
PITCH S O ME T E N TS ! DreamVille is home to many people – all of them, same as you, full of love and looking for Planaxis. Be sure to talk to your neighbours and lend them a hand when needed. 1
today’s highlights 22:30 | CHERRY MOON TRAX 23:30 | YVES V & REGI The Gathering is set to overpower your senses!
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THE STORY OF PLANAXIS No one knows exactly how, why, or when Planaxis was built. The identity of its Architect is long lost to history, its first inhabitants no longer with us. One thing was preserved for all these years, however, and has surfaced with the call for the People of Tomorrow to unite: a diary, waterlogged and old, but supposedly belonging to none other than the visionary builder of the city. Here is its first entry.
Everything was gone.
being realised. It was to be an underwater congregation with a shared roof overhead, I woke up tonight, and at first, there submerged beneath the mighty waves. It was nothing anymore; all the beauty of would be a place of admiration for the the seas I’ve seen destroyed. Fish caught oceans and a guardian of all the creatures and eaten, reefs replaced by industry… of the deep, a self-sufficient community the ocean floor a wasteland, with nothing borne of love for the endless variety of alive in sight. underwater life. Luckily, it was a dream, and luckily, another one came.
If the bottom of the sea is still to be marveled at centuries hence, I must do as this strange dream tells me. Humankind's I went to sleep again, shaken, when a new home under the sea must become second vision unfolded. I saw a place reality – and when it does, it will become that would prevent my other dream from the happiest place on Earth.
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Chances are, it’ll be raining beats like you’ve never experienced before and at night, there’s a high probability of firebolts lighting up the sky. The advice is to soak it all up.
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Didn't watch your step and you fell right in
Daily Wisdom Welcome to DreamVille Pearls: Planaxis' currency Live at Tomorrowland Timetables & DJ Interviews
Feeling like it's you who's been chosen Only you can feed off your memories Read it in the lines of the broken… San Holo x DROELOE ft. CUT_ Lines of the Broken
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DIGITAL MAGIC Online is the new offline! Who doesn’t live their life through a screen nowadays? While experiencing the magic is all about being in the here and now, a little help in finding the right place and time is a good thing. That’s where the Tomorrowland App comes in! With a timetable to make sure you’re not missing out on the action, a floorplan so you can decide upon a meeting point with the friends you lost (again), and a way to take a selfie in true #Tomorrowland style. Download, plan, shoot and share it: get the Tomorrowland app now! You can download the app through the Tomorrowland website, or find it in your Google Play or App Store.
‘ TIS THE SEASON… There’s magic, and then there’s the enchantment of winter: nothing lives and breathes fairytales quite like glistering snowflakes, neverending white landscapes and crisp blue skies do. But what do you get when you combine winter with the magic that is Tomorrowland? Read all about it on p. 28!
LUCKY FEW As one of the lucky few, you received a puzzling box at home not too long ago. You inspected it carefully, decoded its secrets, you’re probably even wearing the necklace now! Adorned with the seahorse, you may have forgotten to check the back of your box… On it, you’ll find the coordinates to the city of Planaxis, a place that will have so much to share with you this weekend. Retrace those coordinates as soon as you can for this story to start: it’s exactly there where you’ll find that the magic will unfold. Giacinta_v I .... CAN’T ..... WAIT !!!!
Paaasqualata One more step towards one of my biggest dreams. / @ tomorrowland2018 <3
Julie.sube Tomorrowland2 0 1 8 ! The dream come true!
FIND FLANDERS You’re already in it: Flanders! The Dutch-speaking part of Belgium has plenty going for it, and Tomorrowland is the cherry on top of the Flemish cake. But there’s more to make it a worthwhile stop on your Euro-travels. Belgians know how to indulge, and you can get a taste of it this weekend. Come find, taste and experience Flanders at Tomorrowland while you’re here! For instance, try one (or more) of the many Belgian beers at the beer café on the Marketplace, or give in to the finger-licking local chocolate. Eat at the Aperto Tastes of the World restaurant, where Flanders Kitchen Rebels show their worth, or treat yourself to some festival grub done well by trying the Belgian fries. There’s more, though: did you realise how many Belgian artists are playing this year? Try to count them all in the line-up, if you can! There’s something in the water here for sure, and it’s well worth trying it all now that you can. Find Flanders at Tomorrowland and you might not want to leave the country ever again…
SEND YOUR SELF(IE) Her banner is staring you right in the face as you first meet her: “Send your selfie with me to today@tomorrowland.com.” But where will you find her? Every year, mysterious miniature People of Tomorrow from Art for Thought appear all over the festivalsite. This year, they challenge you to snap a photo with them! If you come across the little girl asking you to take a selfie with her, do not hesitate. Send it in and you might go home with a TML by Tomorrowland package. She’ll choose her favourite selfie every day, so slide into her DMs and you might just get lucky!
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DIGI-CONFET TI It’s invisible, goes through walls, gets weaker or stronger depending on distance and is extremely addictive: any guesses? Free Wi-Fi, of course! Find the People of Tomorrow Free Wi-Fi hotspots all around the festival site so you can throw Tomorrowland selfies online like confetti!
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LOVE TOMORROW MUSIC & ARTS SCHOOL Actions speak louder than words, and with that in mind, the Love Tomorrow Foundation has achieved one very tangible new success. Driven by your very own donations and help in building up the foundation, promising words have become actions. In collaboration with the Belgian nonprofit organization Cunina and together with the Love Tomorrow Foundation, Tomorrowland has opened up its very first music school on the ‘Roof of the World’ in Sekha, Nepal. This very first of many upcoming projects kicks off a brand new era for Tomorrowland, as all the positive energy coming from the festival itself is converted into the building of a better world.
MUSIC AND DANCE O N T H E RO O F O F T H E WO R L D On Monday April 16 in Sekha, a small mountain village in the heart of the Nepalese Himalaya, the first Love Tomorrow Music & Arts School was festively opened. The date was highly symbolic, as it was also the first official day of school in Nepal following the Nepalese New Year, traditionally celebrated on April 14. The music school is the result of a unique collaboration between Tomorrowland and its Love Tomorrow Foundation on the one hand, and Belgian NGO Cunina on the other. The honour of opening the school’s doors was left to Sophie Vangheel, founder-president and GM of Cunina, and Felix de Laet a.k.a. DJ Lost Frequencies, who was there to represent Tomorrowland and the People of Tomorrow: you, the actual funders of this whole project. As your gifts were so generous, don’t mistake yourself in thinking this Love Tomorrow Music & Arts School is merely four walls with nothing but some school benches, a banjo and a triangle inside. It is in fact fully integrated into the existing Cunina Boarding School where more than 300 children, sponsored by Cunina godparents, will now have the chance to explore their creativity and learn about music and dance. The school, which has been 8
given a distinctive, original design, covers over 400 square metres and features four spacious classrooms and a central covered playground. The classes will be taught by two full-time music teachers as a part of the standard curriculum for the youngsters. They will learn the ways of the guitar, flute and keyboard, next to a variety of traditional Nepalese music instruments such as the Sarangi (a string instrument) and the Madal (a hand drum). By building the school, the Love Tomorrow Foundation wants to give children and young people the opportunity to express themselves creatively. Love Tomorrow and Cunina believe that high-quality education is the key to a better future, although education should not be limited to learning to read and write alone. The ability to creatively express oneself through music or through dance forms an essential part of the personal development and education of children. Building the first Love Tomorrow Music & Arts School is only a first step for the Love Tomorrow Foundation, which has the ambition of opening more of these schools for music and arts in the coming years. As far as locations go, both organizations are now scouting for places and continents where children and young people need their help the most. The next Love Tomorrow projects will be announced in 2019.
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100% funded by the People of Tomorrow The construction of the first Love Tomorrow Music & Arts School has been funded for 100% by the visitors of Tomorrowland. At the last two editions of the festival, the People of Tomorrow were offered various ways of making a contribution to this fine cause. For example, when you activated your bracelet and added Pearls to it, you were given the opportunity to donate 2 Pearls to the foundation and thus to build the school. Donation is still possible, of course, so for the equivalent of one drink you’ll add another brick in the walls of the next Love Tomorrow Music & Arts School - and fill up your good karma tank while you’re at it. For those that want to do even more, there is the possibility to donate Pearls a t any given time during the festival. Furthermore, for every Tomorrowland flag that is purchased in the merchandise shops on the festival grounds or through the webshop, a donation of five euros is made to the Foundation.
This also offers those who did not manage to grab a festival ticket to contribute. And because we’re all working on that better world together, everyone who received a free ticket through a partner or sponsor will have to pay a one-time contribution to the Foundation in exchange. Last but not least, the proceeds of Secret Resto, the exclusive restaurant built somewhere inside the Mainstage, also go to the Love Tomorrow Foundation. Your very own spokesman and representative at the opening of the school was none other than Belgian top DJ and Tomorrowland household name Lost Frequencies, defending the colors of the People of Tomorrow in faraway Nepal. But make no mistake: this was your own achievement. Let’s keep making this world a better place for everyone through the unremitting power of music.
You are the actual funders of this whole project.
Felix de Laet a.k.a. DJ Lost Frequencies was present at the opening of the Love Tomorrow Music & Arts School and shares his experiences: “First of all, I was really honoured to have been asked by Tomorrowland to fly for and with them to Nepal to open the school, the new big project of the Love Tomorrow Foundation. Needless to say, I absolutely wanted to take part in this great adventure, so I cleared my schedule in order for me and my team to be able to attend the trip to Nepal. Immediately after we set foot on Nepalese soil we noticed what an amazingly beautiful country this is, with those majestic mountains and the specific architectural style which can also be found in the school.” “Although I didn’t play any music there myself, I did attend the whole opening ceremony. The official part was graced by a local live band – which of course fits perfectly into the spirit of the school. Besides many other things, traditional Nepalese instruments are a significant aspect of the curriculum. It’s a nice way of keeping their own culture very much alive. My first time in Nepal definitely was one I’ll never forget, but I do hope to return to the school someday. Maybe I’ll even make some music together with the kids, by then they will have studied there for a while.” “It’s also very comforting to know that all the efforts made and all the gifts contributed to the Foundation by the People of Tomorrow really do make a big difference. We can actually do some real work in the world and building a school is a major example of that. Some of these kids used to have to walk two and half hours to and from school every single day. Being able to do something back for them is so, so inspiring.”
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WELCOME HOME You made it, you have arrived, you are where you’ve always wanted to be: home. There’s no place in the world as welcoming as DreamVille, where like-minded souls settle, share and celebrate together.
Whether you’re a country chap or city chick by nature, you’ll realise soon enough that the only place you will ever truly belong is right here, right now. Begin to twirl upon entering through the gate, as music lures you in. Sway upon making your way, as dancers guide you
to find your rhythm. Spread your magic, as old and future friends find each other’s company. Welcome to your home away from home, the place you’ll be homesick for from now until forever.
HOURS & INFO DreamVille opening hours Thursday 19 July 2018 11:00 until Monday 23 July 2018 12:00. Marketplace opening hours Thursday 11:00 – 02:00 Friday & Saturday: 08:00 – 16:00 and 23:00 – 02:00 Sunday 08:00 – 16:00 and 22:00 – 01:00 Monday: 08:00 – 14:00 First Aid You can find First Aid stations just before you enter the Marketplace on your right hand and by the road to the festival. Look for the red cross emblem. For less immediate medical issues the pharmacy of service is: Thursday: Apotheek Peeters, Koning Albertstraat 58, Walem, opened ‘till 22:00. Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Vita-pharma, Ferdinand Maesstraat 11, Waarloos, opened ‘till 22:00.
Lost and Found The info desk with Lost & Found point can be found by the Rainbow West entrance of DreamVille. Opening hours Lost & Found: Thursday: 08:00 – 00:00 Friday: 24h Saturday: 00:00 – 03:00 & 07:00 – 00:00 Sunday: 00:00 – 03:00 & 07:00 – 00:00 Monday: 00:00 – 14:00 Angels of Beauty The Angels of Beauty will give you the make-up, haircut or make-over you desire. Hop on over to the Marketplace! Thursday: 12:00 – 19:00 Friday: 09:30 – 16:00 Saturday: 09:30 – 16:00 Sunday: 09:30 – 16:00 Monday: closed District Houses If you haven’t had one delivered, you can pick up a new Tomorrowland Today newspaper for free every day at the District Houses! 11
March into the morning Rise and shine! Start the day with a parade, because there isn’t a better way to get up than by jammin’ in your jammies. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, the Rainbow Marching Band invites you to show your true colours. Join them at 10:00 at Rainbow 2 or anywhere else along their route. Bakery Recharge yourself with a breakfast for champions at the DreamVille Bakery. Thursday: 11:00 – 18:00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 07:30 – 14:00 Farmhouse food Mooch around the brand-new Farmhouse at the Magnificent Greens for the best breakfast experience or a nighttime feast! Thursday: 10:00 – 02:00 Friday: 08:00 – 16:00 and 23:00 – 03:00 Saturday: 08:00 – 16:00 and 23:00 – 03:00 Sunday: 08:00 – 16:00 and 23:00 – 02:00 Monday: 07:00 – 12:00
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MARKETPLACE Make your way to the Marketplace, where you will find anything and everything you could possibly need. You’ll be returning to the central square of our temporary Ville again and again this weekend, as it’s the goto area for all your shopping, fixing, hanging and sipping. Take turns with your friends in getting warm croissants from the bakery in the morning, or cook up a campsite-proof breakfast storm with fresh produce from the supermarket. Here’s what not to miss at DreamVille’s beating heart!
BEERS & STORIES
Belgium = beers = Belgium = beers. That’s all the maths knowledge you need for your stay in this countr y. For the full experience, don’t skip the beer bar at the Marketplace. They ser ve an array of local golden goodies to ensure you will return home feeling like a cultured (wo)man.
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Camping: you can make it as glamorous as you darn well please. Deck out your tent with glitters and buntings or keep it camo, just make sure you’re comfy. Oops! Forgot your airbed? Need a pump? Want a tarpaulin? The tent shop at the Marketplace has it all!
‘Have you tried switching it off and on again?’ or ‘Just put it in rice!’ aren’t always quick fixes when it comes to mobile phones. If E.T. needs to phone home but your phone is failing on you, the iFixers will come to the rescue. Whichever phone, whatever issue: they’ve got you covered. They can also help activate your Belgian SIM card!
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Tune into the very local DreamVille Radio at 87.6 FM or point your ears towards the speakers across DreamVille. You can wake up with a laidback DJ set between 10:00 11:00 a.m., hearing music selected to make your breakfast all the tastier, or end the day with the late night DJ (0:00 - 02:00 a.m.), who’ll bring you a set more effective than sleep-inducing fairy dust.
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LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU Your underwater weekend will begin the only way it really ought to: partying it up at the Gathering. The official pre-party on Thursday night gets you going straight from the start. However, this year, more will be happening on that exact spot. Overnight, the Entertainment Stage will appear! On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, return to be wowed right there. Both right before and right after the festival (say, late in the morning and around 1 a.m.), the circus director will be calling for you. He and his friends will aide you in kicking off or cooling down the festival day by adding their extra touch of magic. Get hypnotised, be awed, get serenaded to and be marvelled by artists of all sorts! Let them entertain you…
HEAR, HEAR!
You wouldn’t want to go without your daily this weekend, would you? Call us biased, but it’s the only right way to start the day. That’s why the Newspaper Boys will be attracting your attention not just with their snazzy looks, but also by carrying the most-wanted goods: Tomorrowland Today! It’s a collectable, it’s (in)famous… It’s the only reason you’re here, really – right?
KEEP DREAMING
Hear a little rustling around your tent in the a.m.? Panic not! The Morning Fairies will be busy waking you in the gentlest way; they fly over every single tent to wake you with the tiniest sprinkling of fairy dust. Not to keep you asleep, but so you can carry your dreamlike fantasies into the day! They’ll make everything look shinier, taste yummier and sound heavenlier (yes, that’s a word). So please, do not disturb…
SHINE ON
Spotted a cutie and need a little mirror-check? No need to rush back to your tent or to do the awkward selfie-camera move; just look for the Shoeshiners, instead! These men will try their best to turn your shoes into portable mirrors, with the added effect that you’ll tan twice as quickly with a reflection this vivid. You won’t want to simply walk past them – not with those shoes, anyway.
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FITGIRL On a scale of muscle to Schwarzenegger, how pumped are you? Release your inner #fitgirl at the DreamVille Recovery Area! Hit the gym for some serious mirror selfies – or to pump some iron, of course. Not really a gym rat? Join one of the group sessions instead! Stretch into the day with a Barre class, go RPM Cycling for lunch or take one of the many other classes.
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We know you’re just here to be checked out by the good stuff. Here’s how not to blow your cover: • Don’t lose yesterday’s outfit. That wonderful being on the next workout bench might recognise you! • Wear your sweats. This is the only time they’re actually appropriate! • Fanny packs! Fill them up with granola so you can feed the gym rats. Mind your fingers, though. • No sweat band? Wrap a shirt, towel or napkin around your forehead for instant effect.
FEELING LAZY?
•Hustle for that muscle!
Lie down, belly out, and watch others work up a sweat. If only there was an Olympic medal for people-watching!
CHILLOUT - BALANCE AREA 09h30 Yoga Nidra 10h15 BodyBalance 11h00 Animal Flow 11h45 Power Yoga 12h30 Yin Yoga 13h15 Hatha Yoga 14h00 Kundalini Yoga
STAY WOKE What use is training the body without pushing the mind? Whether you’re a rookie or a guru, the ChillOut Area is your friend if you’re keen on connecting with your breath rather than running out of it. Try a yoga class, hang out in a hammock or munch on some goodies; anything goes, as long as you’re zen. Some young, local DJ talents will bring their most chilled-out tunes – oh, and did we mention the cocktails yet? See you there!
RECOVERY AREA 9h30 Barre 10h00 Bodypump 10h30 CX Worx 11h00 SH’Bam 11h30 Grit Strength 12h00 RPM Cycling 12h30 Bodypump 13h00 CX Worx 13h30 SH'BAM
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R e f un ds Unspent Pearls (except for Bonus Pearls) will be refunded after the festival. A standard transaction fee of two Pearls will be charged*. If you've used your credit card, Bancontact, iDeal, or Sofortüberweisung to Top-Up online before the festival at least once, the remaining amount of Pearls minus the unspent amount of Bonus Pearls will be refunded automatically**. The refund will be applied to the account or credit card that was used to Top-Up the first time. Manual refund applies for Bracelets that have only been topped up onsite at Tomorrowland and/or DreamVille, either with cash or credit and debit card, and to Bracelets on which the first Top-Up was done onsite. To get a refund, you need to fill out a manual refund form. These will be available after Tomorrowland, from Monday July 23, 13:00, to August 15, 23:59 CET. After August 15, it will no longer be possible to request a refund. Again, Bonus Pearls cannot be used to pay for the refund fee. Find out more on refunds through www.tomorrowland.com/en/festival/ mybracelet/cashless-refund.
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Pearls C as h l e s s c u r r e n c y fo r t i m e l e s s a dv e n t u r e s Unlike regular society, Planaxis is built around the wonders of the ocean. That's why this upcoming weekend, Pearls are the keys that open all cashless locks. Whether you're in for a merch shopping spree, or it's your turn to buy breakfast, or you're in need of a drink, Pearls will be your means of payment. And holding them close won't be a problem, as the way to carry them is through your bracelet.
* For non-SEPA bank accounts, an additional €7 transaction fee on top of the standard two Pearl transaction fee applies. On top of that, your bank might charge you a transaction fee as well. For non-SEPA countries PayPal is a free alternative option. ** The automatically refundable amount is limited to the total amount that you have topped up online with credit card and/or debit card. If your remaining balance exceeds this amount, you have to apply for a manual refund for the leftover value that is left after your automatic refund.
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Although the best way to experience this weekend is to indulge yourself in all that is Tomorrowland and DreamVille, you might want a reality check from time to time. That's why you will always be able to check your Pearls balance online after you've activated your bracelet through your Tomorrowland Account. At the cashless Top-Up booths, food and beverage stands, Cashless Customer Service, and in the app, you will be able to check the amount of Pearls you have left.
How to us e your b r ac e l et Always wear your Bracelet on your right wrist;
this makes scanning fast and easy. Make sure the Tomorrowland logo is facing you and do not wear the bracelet upside down. Scan the icon printed on your Bracelet to enter the Tomorrowland grounds and DreamVille, and to pay for food and drinks.
W hat is a Pe arl? Pearls are the official currency at Tomorrowland and DreamVille. Pearls are the only way to pay for food, drinks and most of the other items sold at Tomorrowland and DreamVille.
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Don't forget to Top-Up your bracelet before breaking ground at the campsite. Doing so is easy: go to your Tomorrowland Account and click 'Cashless Top-Up' to add the number of Pearls your desire for the weekend you will be a part of. You can do so from home or with a mobile device. The best thing? Any unspent Pearls will automatically be refunded through your Tomorrowland Account. To Top-Up, you can use Mastercard, Visa, Bancontact and iDeal. Topping up at physical sites on Tomorrowland or DreamVille is also possible. All Top-Up booths accept Visa, Mastercard, and cash. To get a refund of any Pearls purchased through Top-Up booths, you will have to fill out a form.
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Fa s h i o n : i t ’s n ot a b o u t s ta n d i n g o u t f ro m t h e c row d, s o m u c h a s i t ’s about showing your true co lo u r s to t h e wo r l d.
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SHINE ON Tomorrowland is a mythical place, a place where joy reigns; but even more importantly, it attracts the most magical crowd. Whereas on the Holy Grounds, People of Tomorrow are instantly connected by mere presence, spotting your kindred spirits in the wild can be a trickier affair. It just got a little easier though – with the launch of the new TML by Tomorrowland Collection 2018. Fashion: it’s not about standing out from the crowd, so much as it’s about showing your true self to the world. What we wear has an immense effect on how we feel as well as on how we come across. When what you wear embodies what you stand for, you’ll confidently find your place in the world. You're about to become one of the People of Tomorrow. Whether you’re a first-timer or a Tomorrowland veteran, you'll notice that after a weekend of newly made memories, you might not want to leave that (new or strengthened) confidence behind on the Holy Grounds. You’ll want to take it with you! With the TML by Tomorrowland Collection, you can ease back into the real world while still carrying your magical vibe anywhere you go. Grab the new collection here on the festival grounds, in one of the international stores or online when you’re back home; whatever way you do it, you’ll let your inner-festival-beast shine through wherever you are.
Think the TML by Tomorrowland collection is just for the die-hards? Think again! The 2018 collection is perfect for any and every free spirit. For instance, these TML by Tomorrowland items will suit your personality in style… • Icons Galore: You love Tomorrowland and you ain’t afraid to show it. With a Tomorrowland branded T-shirt and the iconic cap, you’ve got the basics down. Add jeans and sneakers, and you’re almost ready to go. Just one tough decision to make: will you wear the TML jeans jacket or your leather one? • Travel Lover: A hint of the places you’ve been shines through in your style, so everything you wear tells a story. For you, TML by Tomorrowland has several premium selected items! Amare, the mythical bird that flies across the world to connect souls, is the symbol of the Brussels Airline Tomorrowland plane but also part of the 2018 Collection. Put on the Amare Jeans Jacket for instant travel vibes, or check out the other Amareinspired items. • Down to Earth: You live and breathe festival vibes. As a down-toEarth type, literally and figuratively, you can wear just about anything and look like a natural in it. A flowy TML dress, bare feet adorned with an anklet that jingles with every step and dance move you make, your hair braided or in dreads; those are your fashion essentials. One tip for you: don’t forget to check out the TML by Tomorrowland Jewelry line! • Old-school: it’s your only school. Your TML key item is definitely the camouflage Amare jacket – the mythical bird isn’t just gorgeous, but also a great conversation starter. Match it with combat boots, torn jeans and a vest-top, but do not forget to add your personal touch. A beaded bracelet or a few pins and necklaces here and there are the way to go for you.
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BOUTIQUES Are you ready to be transformed from the outside in? Look for the official TML by Tomorrowland Boutiques on your map. They are located at the main info point on the court by the day entrance, near the exit towards DreamVille, and on the market square at Dreamville.
JOIN IN & WIN! Join Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike during the closing of Tomorrowland Presents: The Garden of Madness at the iconic Ushuaïa Ibiza! Upload an image of you and your TML by Tomorrowland gear or the Official Tomorrowland Flag on Instagram or Facebook, and win the ultimate ‘The Garden of Madness’ experience, including entrance, hotel booking and flights. HOW TO COMPETE? • Take a photo of you, wearing your new TML by Tomorrowland gear or showing your Official Tomorrowland Flag. • Upload your photo to Instagram or Facebook. • Tag @tmlbytomorrowland • Winners will be contacted personally on Instagram on Monday, September 3rd 2018.
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Music: is there any language more universal? That’s the exact premise on which Unite with Tomorrowland builds connections all over the world. No matter where someone is in the world, they can be one of the People of Tomorrow! And from the Belgian Holy Grounds, you’ll be able to come together with friends from the seven Unite with Tomorrowland gatherings, all under the watchful eye of the millions of people watching the livestream at home. Each of the Unite countries will put their individual touch on the magic that is unity; each of you will add your personal sparkle to the enchantment of togetherness. With a livestream straight from the Belgian Mainstage, each of the Unite events hosts their own gathering with artists from all over the world. Will you join the global movement of music lovers? Dance, shine bright, love and Unite!
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Where in the world does it make more sense to Unite than somewhere already carrying it in its name? The United Arab Emirates make a perfect base for this Tomorrowland-infused gathering. With a line-up consisting of artists from near and far, Abu Dhabi will get the chance to party to some living examples of unitedness. Like lifelong friends Lucas & Steve, who excel in the power of togetherness. And what about label-colleague Ummet Ozcan, who literally has a union of Dutch and Turkish blood running through his veins? One thing is for sure; on July 28th, the UAE will showcase its truly United side.
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Monza is no stranger to international spectacles touching down on their soil. But never have they experienced true magic putting its roots down in their fertile lands. Unite with Tomorrowland is bringing just that to the Italian city: an abundance of music lined with a touch of dreams coming true. Masters of the trade Yves V and Martin Solveig aren’t afraid to take the lead in uniting fans, whereas Claptone and Malaa bring their mysterious vibes to leave the crowd wanting more. The latter two being veiled in secrecy, a touch of Venetian masquerade is embedded in their identity. A perfect fit for an Italian edition of Unite with Tomorrowland, don’t you think?
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Blend it like hummus, arrange it like mezze; Lebanon knows how to bring together an array of flavours to bring out the best of each and all combined. And that’s exactly why Unite with Tomorrowland is coming to Beirut, to be blitzed into a creamy whole. With local flavours like MaDJam and Yussef K, not much more is needed, but still – the invincible Borgeous will add some spice, and Laidback Luke will leave straight from his Kung Fu class to Beirut to show everyone a proper fist-pump to the beat. With a livestream from the Holy Grounds, this is one delicious party you won’t want to miss.
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Did you know that the amount of Maltese citizens is nearly the same as the amount of People of Tomorrow who gather yearly on the Holy Grounds? Taking that into account, it’s only fair that the two show each other the true meaning of Unite. Being an island, Malta knows how to express the uniqueness that a true Tomorrowland gathering requires. The wild-and-wonderful Steve Aoki and the equally crazy-and-loved NERVO sisters will Unite the exceptionality of both worlds, making sure that Malta will be left with an added layer of extraordinaire speciale.
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When you picture Mexico, doesn’t a fiesta of sorts spring to mind immediately? Mexico is intrinsically linked to all the good things in life, and there needs to be no other reason for Unite with Tomorrowland to venture to the Americas than just that. Coming to Mexico City are Sick Individuals, who will make sure the crowd loses its mind and finds el ritmo. Showtek will show Mexico why they like to party, and Jessica Audiffred will turn the party up twenty notches and then some. Standing still is not an option, so Mexico will Unite into a new level of madness!
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Oh, Barca: a city that blends beachy vibes and city life together just perfectly. Already a pro at Unite – not just in its cultural blend, but also having hosted an edition before – there’s no doubt this Catalan delicacy will shine on July 28th. Hitting that sweet spot are some special duos: Ofenbach, who know how to mix deep with catchy; Galantis, where high-pitched vocals will make you want to sing along instantaneously; and Double Pleasure, the Belgian duo who will leave you satisfied yet begging for more. And what could possibly be more pleasurable than Unite with Tomorrowland with a suave crowd and magical music? ¡Vamos de fiesta!
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The most faraway Unite with Tomorrowland this year is, without a doubt, the one in Taiwan. Very ready and able to set a towering example as to what unity should feel like, get ready to Unite with a crowd wilder than wild. They’ll get exactly what they need; with 90s kids Martin Jensen and Julian Jordan taking the stage, ‘rising stars’ seems to be the theme. Also from the northern end of Europe are Dannic and Headhunterz, all of whom will come together in the city known to reach for the stars. There is no doubt that this Unite will rise beyond anyone’s expectations.
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comfort areas comfort deck exclusive table/box b2b & skybox area the lounge hosted by vallformosa garden of madness table organ of harmony comfort hosted by versuz partner activations the brewery by jupiler the loop by brussels airlines sound of tomorrow by pepsi hostel maĂąana by havana club t-room by lipton ice tea hair salon by sebastian tattoo shop
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keep the holy grounds clean! As People of Tomorrow, we must respect Mother Nature and act responsibly. Please keep everything clean and leave the beautiful scenery intact for Tomorrow.
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LOVE TOMORROW For the next couple of days, Planaxis and DreamVille will be all yours to explore. As People of Tomorrow, you are about to enter a journey into a world of unity, love and creativity. With the start of this magnificent journey comes responsibility.
S o rt i n g Sy m b o l s To keep the Holy Grounds of Tomorrowland clean and happy, it is important to sort your waste well. Your actions count! Recycling your waste right protects Mother Nature and her resources.
PAPER AND CARDBOARD: These orange bins are for the Tomorrowland Today With the new sorting symbols, recycling has never been easier for the Newspaper and all other paper People of Tomorrow. The symbols will have the same shapes and colors and cardboard. Don’t put coffee everywhere. It is impossible not to recognize them! You will see them at or tea cups in there – these go every Recycle Point. into OTHER.
PMD: These blue bins are for Plastic bottles, Metal cans and Drink Cartons. Make sure not to put any cups or other plastic in there!
OTHER: These black bins are for all your residual waste, including coffee and tea cups.
Love Tomorrow and re-use shop Ecoso started up the CAMP2CAMP initiative two years ago. With this initiative, tents and camping equipment left behind get a second life. Benefits are plentiful: the plan eliminates heavy luggage, is environmentally friendly, cheap, and contributes to social service jobs.
1 R ec yc l e K i t s Today our Recycle Team members are distributing Recycle Kits to all visitors at DreamVille. With these Kits, you can start your magnificent journey in the most sustainable way. The Kit itself is made out of agricultural waste. It’s a small box that is printed with information that makes recycling as easy as possible. Inside the Kit, you will find what you need to get started: a blue bag for PMD (Plastic bottles, Metal cans, Drink cartons), and a grey or white bag for OTHER (general waste). If you haven’t received a Kit, or need a new bag, ask one of the Recycle Team members or come and get one at the Recycle Clubhouse!
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The rented gear gets handed back in to repeat the cycle
The reused gear can be rented during the festival at DreamVille
The Recycle Teams, the motivated ambassadors of the Recycle Club, will be walking around on site all weekend. Simply talk to them if you have any other questions, or want to have a chat!
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S P ECIAL PROTECTION You love music? Then you also love your ears! That means there's no way you're not taking precautions, is there? Just in case you hadn't thought that through yet, BLOX comes to the rescue. BLOX limited edition ear plugs – designed especially for Tomorrowland – don't just protect your hearing, they’ll also look great with your festival outfit. You'll want to wear these year round afterwards! Get them for 13 Pearls at the BLOX shop on DreamVille, or on the festival site near the Ferris wheel. You've never wanted to use protection so bad before!
M IXIN G I T U P Of course, no Belgian export product is better-known that the thousands of beers the country produces – but did you know the ‘standard’ beer poured at all bars is also Belgian? Jupiler has been Tomorrowland’s main supplier for a long time, and will give the People of Tomorrow a peek behind the scenes at The Brewery. This cosy, unassuming area emphasises Jupiler’s heritage by implementing the beer’s main ingredients in its design – and also happens to host a line-up good enough to rival most of the festival’s stages. With Yves V, Justin Mylo, Aly & Fila and others at the decks, it seems mixing the ingredients for beer and mixing great music go well together! What’s more, at The Brewery, Jupiler is served in unique and limited aluminium bottles. Enjoy this Belgian treat to the fullest, and take your bottle home for a souvenir!
ZAEDEN & LOST STORIES JOURNEY FROM INDIA TO RELEASE THEIR FIRST EVER COLLABORATION. JOIN US. FREEDOM STAGE FRIDAY JULY 20TH TIME 12H30
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No matter where you are in the world, you can be one of and one with the People of Tomorrow. Whether it's because they were too late to get a ticket, missed their flights or have overprotective lovers, all of your friends who didn't make it here can still create memories with you from afar. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, there’ll be a livestream straight from the Holy Grounds. From 17:00 to closing, your homebound friends can enjoy sets by their favourite artists and practice their dance along with the raving crowd. They might even spot you on their screen. Tell them to tune in via tomorrowland.com and feel the energy all the way from Belgium to wherever! Trouble navigating timezones or want to catch up post-festival? Find recaps and aftermovies on 365.tomorrowland.com. 25
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What unites people from all over the world, despite their origins & culture, and goes beyond all boundaries the same way music does? Exactly, food. Everyone who ever experiences Tomorrowland soon discovers that food is taken very seriously here – but in the most fun, light-hearted and happy-making way possible. By seriously, we mean making it as delicious as possible and to us, delicious means finger-licking good. Whether you’re in need of an energy or vitamin boost, you want to experience some serious, high-end, mouthwatering, star-worthy cooking, or you’re merely craving some fast food that will make for the perfect, high-paced pit-stop in between sets: Tomorrowland’s Tastes of the World gladly caters to each and every kind of foodie.
WHERE FUEL BECOMES SOUL FOOD APERTO What if there was one destination where you could taste all the flavours of our worlds in one restaurant? For the second year in a row, Aperto would be just that place. Nick Bril (** chef, The Jane) and six young chefs from the ‘Jong Keukengeweld’ collective will be concocting their most popular dishes for their guests to savour. Aperto’s chef line-up will leave you drooling, or at least dreaming of all the food magic that is waiting to be created: Michael Yates (Sail & Anchor) Matthias Speybrouck (Va et Vient) Vilhjalmur Sigurdarson (Souvenir) Alexander Reniers (Osteria Moretti) Glen Ramaekers (Humphrey) Laure Genonceaux (Brinz’l)
NOODLE BURGERS You might consider yourself a burger specialist. Someone who has tasted, savoured, rejected and rejoiced in a lot of different kind of buns, sauces and burger combinations. A burger pro, in a way. But chances are you have never tried a Noodle Burger... Imagine the juiciest burger you can think of, wedged between a bun made out of noodles. It’s a spicy, surprising alternative for the burgers you love so dearly, but with the Asian twist that will change your view on buns forever.
FAYA LOBI
Add as much exotic flavour to your Tomorrowland experience as you need with the soul food from Faya Lobi. The two Surinamese sisters behind the pots and pans will happily prepare you a sharing platter that will make you, your friends, and especially your taste buds jump for joy. Think roti, bara (fried, spiced mung bean flower donuts), Surinamese pies and more. The only thing left for you to do would be to close your eyes and imagine yourself being on a perfect journey. Oh, wait…
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GREENWAY Those who snoozed at DreamVille last year and tried Greenway’s Love Tomorrow kebab know: kebab and veggies should’ve been best friends from the very start. Greenway has been dishing out the best vegetarian flavours for quite some time now, and after the launch of their Love Tomorrow kebab last year, it was impossible to imagine this year’s Tastes of the World without them.
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What if we were to tell you there’s someone who has managed to combine the best flavours from 7500 islands into a spring roll and a burger? That’s precisely what Glen Ramaekers from Humprey Brussels did. His Filipino food reflects all the influences that the island nation has experienced over the years. His burgers and spring rolls are best described as wrapped food gifts, and they form a vibrant gastronomic experience that will have you coming back for more.
Last year, Gault&Millau praised Blend Brothers’ ‘kroket’ with an award, and rightfully so. Its perfectly crispy outside and its heart- and belly-warming inside make for a heavenly local treat. We could go on forever emphasizing all the reasons why you should try their croquettes at least once this weekend, but you will simply have to take our word for it. We wouldn’t want you to miss out on the Blend Brother’s version of fried happiness, but be warned: no one ever said you would be able to enjoy just one of these babies.
Everyone needs a little crunch from time to time. Even more so when it’s seasoned with cumin and will leave you longing for more Middle Eastern adventures. Meat & Eat makes their Moroccan crisps to perfection, and as Moroccan heritage has it, everyone is invited to eat at this place and stay for as long as they want. Finding Meat & Eat shouldn’t be hard: just follow the sound of crispy crunchiness or follow the smell of the spices. After all, cumin has always been a good omen.
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Sugary squares made from the most superior ingredients: pearl sugar, plant-based fats, high-quality flour, eggs, natural vanilla – all carefully combined to create the perfect Belgian waffle. Light and soft from the inside, and crunchy and caramelized from the outside. Although Oyya’s waffles are so delicious they don’t need any toppings, that doesn’t mean you can’t decorate yours. From whipped cream to strawberries and chocolate and everything in-between: Oyya pays the perfect ode to one of Belgium’s favourite sweets.
Some business owners simply find themselves in the happiness business. Kaasaffineurs Van Tricht, for instance. Because let’s be honest here, when you know and understand cheese, you pretty much know everything there is to know about life itself. Sumptuous, perfectly ripe and saline: cheese is like a life well-lived. With enough care and attention, it goes from good to perfection. This weekend, live life to the fullest with the tartiflettes and burattas from the Antwerp-based cheese parlour.
Dining at B-EAT By Las Vegas means you don’t have to push the pause button on your festival experience to eat. You’ll get to take it to a whole new level by marrying your need for dancing with your need for food. B-EAT By Las Vegas combines the best of both worlds by serving you exquisite beats and foods at the same time. This clubstaurant has been a Tastes of the World staple for some time now, and an indispensable destination for foodies and beats lovers alike.
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Italians do a lot of things very well, and sandwiches are undoubtedly one of them. From baking superb bread, sourcing the most beautiful ingredients and devouring them in the best possible company: to Italians, a sandwich isn’t ‘just’ a sandwich. It’s a moment to pause, to think about things that matter and a way to fuel themselves for the rest of the day in a tasteful manner (literally and figuratively!). Semplice e Buono will provide you your daily dose of Italian sandwich with the same love and care as if you were in Italy.
Born in Gent, but sun-kissed by heartwarming Spanish sun and fuelled by all the passion in the world. That’s the only way to describe Nou Mil, your Tastes of the World destination for everything tasty and Spanish. Take a shortcut to all your favorite dishes from the land of olives, paella and seafood, or go for the happiness that comes with sharing: your belly will lead you straight to Nou Mil’s tapas platters.
Did you know… •T hat over 2 million ice cubes are produced for the festival? That’s the equivalent of 43 kilometers of ice cubes! • That if we were to make a tower of all the pizzas sold at Tomorrowland, we could build the tower of Pisa ten times over? • Tomorrowland’s five restaurants serve 2500 guests on a daily basis?
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TOMORROWLAND WINTER THE HYMN OF THE FROZEN LOTUS
Dear People of Tomorrow, There is a myth about an uncommon flower, carrying the true essence of Winter So powerful it had to be protected from mankind Once this lotus blossoms it releases thousands of frozen crystals Guided by their desire to unlock the beauty of winter In 2019 on a location high in the French mountains a new tale in the history of Tomorrowland will be written: 'The Hymn of the Frozen Lotus'.
Nothing lives and breathes magic quite like winter does. With glistering snowflakes, neverending white landscapes and crisp blue skies that fog up as you sigh in awe, it’s impossible to be left untouched. In March 2019, however, the charm of snowy season will blossom into new proportions at the first ever Tomorrowland Winter. The Hymn of the Frozen Lotus tells the tale of a flower that carries the true essence of winter.
9 – 16 March 2019, Alpe d’Huez – France
Available Packages:
Mysterious 7 days Package, 09 - 16 March Fascinating 4 days Package, 12 - 16 March (All packages include: 3-day festival ticket, lodging and lift- & ski pass)
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Nestled in the French Alps, you’ll find the town of Alpe d’Huez, famous for its renowned and awarded pistes. And it’s not just the slopes that draw people here: the town’s nickname is ‘Island in the Sun’, as it’s blessed with 300 days of sun a year. Though only a small village itself, the mayor says they’re very ready to receive 30,000 People of Tomorrow in March. “No one has ever organized a festival of this size in our area before. We are eagerly looking forward to it!”
Experience the journey of a lifetime, filled with snow, music and magic.
The Tomorrowland team is equally excited about the approaching winter edition. They are setting up stages throughout the ski area, including a brand-new Mainstage. With a fairytale setting and a line-up of the calibre you’d expect from Tomorrowland waiting to be revealed, People of Tomorrow and artists alike are over the moon with what’s to come. Are you ready for the winter edition of Tomorrowland?
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Waves: the building blocks of oceans and music alike. Seas and songs are undulating, enchanting affairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and this weekend, you will be immersed in both. Every day, the final pages of TML Today are dedicated to soundwaves: you will find information about stage hostings, an introduction to the Daybreak Session, biographies of noteworthy artists, indepth interviews with some of the greatest and, last but not least, detailed timetables for every day of harmonic bliss lying in wait. Be sure to study these pages well, and they will guide you on your musical adventures. Read on to find out more!
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As of late, Tomorrowland has been slowly returning to the roots of musicmaking with an increased focus on live performances. Even though the craft of the DJ is a venerable, wholly unique affair that will never be absent from the Holy Grounds, livesets are a welcome, explosive and fun addition that make our beloved festival all the more varied. With actual bands moving about on stage, unexpected twists and turns to your favourite songs, and a whole new level of interaction between musician and crowd, these are some of the one-of-a-kind performances you don’t want to miss.
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WHAT IS A LIVESET? Rooted in the ages-old concept of a band of people playing live music with instruments, influenced by the experience of electronic music production and inspired by the sort of groove-building invented by DJs: a liveset can be lots of different things in the world of dance music. Some live acts, such as Paul Kalkbrenner, simply bring a studio full of synthesizers, drum machines and a mixer onstage, and rebuild their own tracks live, like a one man band. Others bring an actual band with them, from drum kit to guitar players – Coely is a good example. Besides these archetypical forms, a lot of hybrids are possible. From rappers who appear on stage before a DJ, clutching nothing but a microphone, to modular synthesis wizards who let their machines do the talking, Planaxis has it all.
Dua Lipa
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SATURDAY | CORE (KOZZMOZZ) | 19h00 – 21h55
SATURDAY | ORGAN OF HARMONY (STMPD RECORDS) | 22h30 – 23h15
Both active in the techno scene since the late ‘80s, Speedy J & Surgeon have attained a legendary status. (Just check out Surgeon’s ‘Magneze’ and Speedy J’s ‘Three o’ Three’, released under his alias Public Energy, if you’re not convinced.) Live, they combine Speedy’s regular live setup with Surgeon’s floor-killing modular synthesizer. MULTIPLES are guaranteed to lock you into the groove – and won’t let you go until the bitter end of their marathon session.
Known for collaborations with Martin Garrix – on whose stage she happens to be performing – as well as her own massive hits including ‘Be the One’, ‘IDGAF’, and ‘New Rules’, Dua Lipa is rapidly gaining fame. This international pop star performs with a full band and is often accompanied by dancers – but the main attraction remains her presence and voice, both of which are an experience never to forget. Last but not least, with her new album in the works, you’ll likely get to hear an unreleased song or two!
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Part of the strange, disorienting new wave of hiphop called ‘SoundCloud rap’, Lil Pump a.k.a. Gazzy Garcia is only 17 years old and already a worldwide phenomenon. He rose to fame after posting his own songs on the online music platform, gathering 70M streams before being signed professionally and breaking through with ‘Gucci Gang’. His performances are as nihilistic as his songs: mostly, Garcia just raps over beats played by a DJ – yet something about his delivery works to make any crowd go wild.
Operating under a plethora of aliases, Kris Vanderheyden was one of the driving forces of Belgium’s burgeoning trance and techno scene in the ‘90s. He now returns to the stage with a live setup that has only been performed with a few times before. What he will do exactly thus remains a surprise, but with close to thirty years’ production experience under his belt, expect Insider to guide you through the best club music of the nineties.
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FRIDAY | ARCH (AGE OF LOVE) | 22h00 – 23h30
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THE GATHERING JULY 19TH 2018 SURPRISE
00h15 - 01h00
YVES V & REGI 23h30 - 00h15
MARK WITH A K FT. MC CHUCKY 23h00 - 23h30
THE GATHERING The best time of the year has arrived, which means there are two categories of ultraexcitement at play. The first one is enjoyed by experienced People of Tomorrow: you know what’s to come and that it’s too much to deal with, really. Type number two is observed among Tomorrowland first timers: you don’t know what the hell is going to happen, but you can sense it’s something grander than grand. Whichever group you belong to, on Thursday, the Gathering is there for you, and it’s a warm-up event of a calibre that’s simply unheard of.
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CHERRY MOON TRAX 22h30 - 23h00
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DOUBLE PLEASURE 21h00 - 21h45
ROMEO BLANCO 20h15 - 21h00
MYSTIQUE B2B MAKASI 19h15 - 20h15
DIMARO & VIOLINVASION 18h30 - 19h15
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We don’t want to scare you off too much, but even though the Gathering is a welcoming party, it really is something else – and it sets the tone for the rest of Tomorrowland in a fabulous way. You won’t find any real spoilers here, but we’ll give away some bits and bobs. For several years now, the campsite has been opening its doors on Thursday for those who prefer to arrive smoothly, avoiding the traffic jams to pitch their tents in relative peace and quiet. Relative, we say, because most of you haven’t really come to Boom to bum around in your hammock all weekend. So to make you feel welcome and at home, DreamVille is immediately kicked off with the best of what Belgian dance music has to offer. And as you may or may not know, there’s no rave history like Belgian rave history, so don’t you worry; you’ll be warmed up in a banging way. Old school names from the nineties such as the Bonzai All Stars (representing that friendly Belgian hardcore sound) and Cherry Moon Trax (named after the legendary club in Lokeren) share the bill with the most pumping jocks of the moment including Antwerp’s hard EDM duo Lowriderz, Studio Brussel resident Goldfox with his hypnotic techno sounds, and the guaranteed-to-please eclectic beats and drops of Mark With a K ft. MC Chucky. The Story of Planaxis of is about to begin, so you’d better drop everything and get ready.
18h00 - 18h30
GOLDFOX
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PRINZ
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MADEMOISELLE LUNA 15h45 - 16h30
ALEX GERMYS 15h00 - 15h45
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(Crystal Talent) 14h00 - 15h00
PROUDMICH
(StuBru Winner) 13h00 - 14h00
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TONIGHT’S LINE-UP HIGHLIGHTS The Gathering is the place to be on Thursday, but which acts do you definitely not want to miss out on between pitching your tent and wolfing down dinner? Of course Cherry Moon Trax – alias DJ Ghost & Yves Deruyter, the founding fathers of Belgium’s house scene – are mandatory fare for all DreamVille denizens young and old, but besides that no-brainer, below, you will find the limelight on a number of the night’s acts. Be sure to plan for your personal must-sees!
YVES V
MATTN
23h30 - 00h15 (Yves V & Regi)
21h45 - 22h30
Yves V, #55 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll, has been a part of the Tomorrowland family for years, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. By now, hundreds of thousands of fans have witnessed him behind Tomorrowland's Mainstage decks. He is one of those favourite, familiar faces and an international heavyweight that has been releasing his work through a multitude of labels worldwide. Experience the contagiousness of Yves’ V-Sessions through his very own radio show or better yet - firsthand during The Gathering, where Regi will join him for a captivating start to a blissful weekend.
MATTN is the first female artist to be featured by Smash the House, and her luminous stage presence has made her one of the most relevant young female artists in the scene. At only 26 years old, she has secured herself performances at the biggest stages on Earth, sharing the bill with leading EDM forces from Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike to Ummet Ozscan, and treating her crowds to a vast array of mainstream and underground sounds. The charismatic and energetic Anouk Matton has earned her place in the vanguard of the EDM scene and is - without any doubt - there to stay.
ALEX GERMYS
DOUBLE PLEASURE
This 24-years-old producer and DJ from Belgium has been proving his worth in the music scene since the tender age of 16. Alex is a producer, DJ, and manager, and his love for acoustic compositions and electro strongly reflects through hits like 'All Along' and 'Sweet Afterglow'. Part of the new generation of Belgian artists that have been shaping the electro scene to their liking, Alex distinguishes himself by following his own musical path. His latest release 'The Way You Move' attests to that, and is likely to get you in the mood for all of the adventures ahead in a (heart)beat.
Marijn Heylen and Sam Bombeek have been leaving their smashing mark on the international scene since 2013. Known for their exuberant drops and uplifting breaks, Double Pleasure makes it virtually impossible to stand still during any of their performances. But their sets aren't the only progressive thing about them. When their debut single 'Background' was bound to conquer the world, these gentlemen simply released their track on their own, taking a gamble that was widely rewarded by its international success. One thing’s for sure: their shared passion for Latin, tribal and progressive house is bound to put a spell on those who listen carefully.
15h00 - 15h45
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PROGRAMME FRIDAY
JULY 20Th 2018
1. FREEDOM STAGE BY BUDWEISER MUSICAL FREEDOM Tiësto 23h00 - 01h00 Don Diablo 21h30 - 23h00 Oliver Heldens 20h00 - 21h30 Jauz 19h00 - 20h00 k?d 18h00 - 19h00 Brohug 17h00 - 18h00 Mike Williams 16h00 - 17h00 Robert Falcon 15h00 - 16h00 Julian Calor 14h00 - 15h00 Lost Stories x Zaeden 12h30 - 14h00 2. HOUSE OF MASKS BY CUBANISTO We Play House
DAYBREAK SESSIONS
CARL COX
MAINSTAGE | 12h00 – 14h50
Wake up and get your groove on, because for those of you who really like to focus on the music, there’s a breakfast date with the Daybreak Sessions lined up. The Mainstage is kicked off every day with a smooth, long set, helping you ease your way from quiet, magic DreamVille mornings into the pure madness that breaks loose at night. This year, the honour of opening the gates of Tomorrowland comes down again larger-than-life techno legend Carl Cox. For over thirty years Carl has been a leading name, an establishment in house and techno music. And he has been a Tomorrowland regular for years too, headlining or hosting several of the festival’s biggest stages. Even though he is a top name on most lineups and thus not used to playing so early, Cox is happy to make an exception for Tomorrowland, just as he did last year. One of the reasons to get really, really excited for this is the fact that DJs playing these Daybreak Sessions are often caught exposing a whole new side of themselves. They expose an artistic, musical side of themselves that not many - if any! - have heard before. With a three-hour set early on the day, they get the chance to tell a story from the introduction to the ever-after. Devoid of all the pressure of keeping the audience right in that pumped-up mesmerizing zone of energy, the music is allowed to bloom and ease its way into your body. Carl Cox’ Daybreak Session will make your musical heart beat faster while your brain feasts on an abundance of fresh impressions. What direction, style or mood will he start off with? Will he build up climaxing in the third hour or jiggle it up? What songs by what artists will he play and – God, please – will my Shazam recognize the tunes I like? If you have ever said about yourself that you like music - good music - we expect you right at the front row, Friday at 12 p.m.!
Fabrice Lig San Soda Red D Kiani & His Legion b2b Konna
20h00 - 22h00 18h00 - 20h00 16h00 - 18h00 13h00 - 16h00
3. ROSE GARDEN MONSTERCAT Seven Lions 00h00 - 01h00 NGHTMRE & Slander pres. 22h00 - 00h00 Gud Vibrations REZZ 21h00 - 22h00 Ookay 20h00 - 21h00 KAYZO 19h00 - 20h00 Pegboard Nerds 18h00 - 19h00 Lowriderz 17h00 - 18h00 Dion Timmer 16h00 - 17h00 Tokyo Machine 15h00 - 16h00 Myrne 14h00 - 15h00 Grant 12h30 - 14h00 4. AMICORUM SPECTACULUM presents THEATRE FORMIDABLE PUSSY LOUNGE DJ Mad Dog 23h30 - 01h00 The Viper 22h30 - 00h00 The Prophet 21h30 - 23h00 Paul Elstak 20h30 - 22h00 The Darkraver 19h30 - 21h00 Technoboy 18h30 - 20h00 Ruthless 17h00 - 19h00 Mark with a K 16h00 - 17h30 Dr Rude 15h00 - 16h30 Ransom 14h00 - 15h30 Rät N FrikK 12h30 - 14h30
6. RAVE CAVE WINTERCLUBBING
Winterclubbing All Stars Funk D Deve & Matizz Dimitri Wouters 5napback b2b Freaquency DJ Luk Structure Double-U ft. Eugene Foncky Time Bram Delux PartyShakerz 7. CAGE
00h00 - 01h00 23h00 - 00h00 22h00 - 23h00 20h30 - 22h00 19h30 - 20h30 18h00 - 19h30 17h00 - 18h00 16h00-17h00 15h00 - 16h00 14h00 - 15h00 13h00 - 14h00
FORMA.T x ED BANGER Busy P 23h30 - 01h00 Breakbot & Irfane 21h30 - 23h30 Boston Bun 19h30 - 21h30 Myd 17h30 - 19h30 Surfing Leons 15h30 - 17h30 DC Salas 14h00 - 15h30 CYRK (live) 13h00 - 14h00
8. ARCH
AGE OF LOVE
Zolex Insider (live) Yves Deruyter Jam & Spoon M.I.K.E. Push Quincy Youri Parker Olivier Pieters Mr. Sam
9. TULIP CAFEINA Disco Dasco Roma Edu Imbernon Mambo Brothers Sam Divine Mr. Grammy & DJ Licious Cemode & Philip B2B Soundsystem & Delafino Alec & Phill Da Cunha Bastin. 10. LEAF
23h30 - 00h50 22h00 - 23h30 21h00 - 22h00 19h30 - 21h00 18h30 -19h30 17h00 - 18h30 15h30 - 17h00 14h00 - 15h30 12h30 - 14h00
23h30 - 00h55 22h30 - 23h30 21h00 - 22h30 19h30 - 21h00 18h30 - 19h30 17h30 - 18h30 16h00 - 17h30 14h45 - 16h00 13h30 - 14h45 12h30 - 13h30
ADID
Hosted by MC Chucky Lee Burridge 20h30 - 23h30 YokoO 17h30 - 20h30 Gorje Hewek & Izhevski 14h30 - 17h30 5. HARBOUR HOUSE Boatman 12h30 - 14h30 RADIO ULTRA MODERN B-KAY 22h00 - 01h00 11. YOUPHORIA Crack-T b2b UNEAK 20h00 - 22h00 JACKED DRIGAO & IAMGUNZ 18h00 - 20h00 Cesqeaux 00h00 - 00h50 Lady S 16h00 - 18h00 Bassjackers 23h00 - 00h00 Rakesh aka Blackjack9000 13h00 - 16h00 Jewelz & Sparks 22h00 - 23h00 Hosted by SEp Afrojack 20h00 - 22h00 Interactive entertainment, dancing pin-ups, Ravitez 19h00 - 20h00 circus artists & urban dancers Ummet Ozcan 18h00 - 19h00 Laidback Luke 17h00 - 18h00 Moksi 16h00 - 17h00 Dubvision 15h00 - 16h00 Kiida 14h00 - 15h00 Michael Amani 12h30 - 14h00 Hosted by MC Ambush
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12. ATMOSPHERE DRUMCODE Adam Beyer 23h00 - 01h00 Richie Hawtin 21h30 - 23h00 Ben Klock 20h00 - 21h30 Sam Paganini 18h30 - 20h00 Ida Engberg 17h00 - 18h30 Dense & Pika 15h00 - 17h00 Enrico Sangiuliano 13h30 - 15h00 Michael Thoelen 12h00 - 13h30 13. CORE PARADISE Jamie Jones 23h00 - 01h00 Nicole Moudaber 21h30 - 23h00 Richy Ahmed 20h00 - 21h30 Patrick Topping 18h30 - 20h00 Detlef 17h00 - 18h30 Marco Faraone 15h30 - 17h00 Flashmob 14h00 - 15h30 Xavier Shimtshack 12h30 - 14h00 14. GARDEN OF MADNESS ANJUNABEATS Ilan Bluestone 00h00 - 00h55 Above & Beyond 22h00 - 00h00 Grum 21h00 - 22h00 Andrew Bayer 20h00 - 21h00 Gabriel & Dresden 19h00 - 20h00 Jason Ross 18h00 - 19h00 Oliver Smith 17h00 - 18h00 Spencer Brown 16h00 - 17h00 Genix & Sunny Lax 15h00 - 16h00 Tinlicker 14h00 - 15h00 Amy Wiles 12h00 - 14h00 15. MAINSTAGE THE STORY OF PLANAXIS Steve Aoki 23h50 - 00h50 Axwell /\ Ingrosso 22h50 - 23h50 Hardwell 21h50 - 22h50 Netsky 20h50 - 21h50 Joris Voorn 19h50 - 20h50 Alan Walker 18h50 - 19h50 Bonzai All Stars ft. Airwave 17h50 - 18h50 Vini Vici 16h50 - 17h50 San Holo 15h50 - 16h50 Charlotte de Witte 14h50 - 15h50 Daybreak Session:
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Hosted by MC Stretch
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French Montana DJ Jazzy Jeff Black Coffee Lil Pump Chuckie Coely Change Over Lil Kleine Ekali SCARLXRD Dave Lambert Peter Luts Sem Thomasson
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HARDWELL FOCUS ON MAGICAL FRIDAY MAINSTAGE | 21h50 – 22h50 Prolific and popular as ever, Dutch DJ Robbert van de Corput hardly requires an introduction. Having been #1 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs twice, and being lauded these days for a highly eclectic output of releases, he is ready to make waves at the Mainstage on both weekends with a varied record selection. One thing is for sure: with Hardwell at the helm, the crowd is guaranteed a journey they’ll not soon forget. Having played everything from solo ADE shows to your own charity events in India, you now have your sights set on Tomorrowland. What is it like for you to play here? “I’m excited to be back! I’ve always had an amazing relationship with the fans at Tomorrowland so I’m looking forward to connecting with them once more on the Mainstage. We all know the impressive spectacle that Tomorrowland create with their Mainstage production and all the special elements that go with it. So yeah, I’m very much looking forward to partying with the Tomorrowland family again!” You have a primetime slot at the Mainstage on both weekends – the whole world of EDM is watching. How do you prepare for a set like that? “You always have to create something very special for these moments and for me, well, I know this year is going to be one a lot of fans are really looking forward to. I’ve had many of my fans from around the world reach out and tell me they can’t wait for my set. So I’ve spent a lot of time working on some really special tracks and edits. I’m buzzing with excitement at the thought of this show. I never plan my sets but I do like to prepare a real selection of music that I’ll have with me, records I might play, music I’ll sample or possibly
use to bring different elements into the set. It’s all about feeling and atmosphere. I like to react to the crowd, and at Tomorrowland you always want to give the crowd something they’re not expecting.” Your latest releases have been all over the place – from bigroom house to Dutch new wave hiphop to different kinds of hardstyle. How do you manage to work well within so many different styles? “I actually started out like this. Well, I started with hip hop and then went into dance music, but I mean I always bounced around with styles and genres. I like to mix up my music tastes. Over the years I’ve focused more on the electronic sound as my DJ’ing took off, but in the studio and even on stage, I am always playing around with new sounds. I’ve never been an artist who is stuck with one sound. It just doesn’t suit me.”
“I’ve never been an artist who is stuck with one sound. It just doesn’t suit me” In a recent online interview, you mention that you think it is no longer relevant for EDM producers to make albums. Why is that? “I think that’s probably true for the entire music scene these days. It’s hard to say it so explicitly, because some people still love albums and certain artists still like to create them, but the fact is fans are mostly picking and choosing their music now. This is because streaming has changed the culture of how we listen to music. I like that, but I also love albums. So I am torn, but as an artist, I don’t see myself making another album right this moment… but I never say never.” 35
Most of your releases these days are singles, but collabs, too. How do you manage to work with lots of different people and maintain a busy touring schedule at the same time? What role do you take in the studio? “I enjoy sharing ideas and working on different projects, so for me, collaborations offer a really good avenue for that. It stops me from getting ‘writer’s block’ because I am constantly going from one project’s vibe to the next. I’m lucky that my manager and her team understand my drive and help arrange my schedule so I can keep touring and keep making music, whether on the road or in a studio, which is my preferred method. I’m a perfectionist in the studio, but it’s only because I want to make the best music I can possibly make.” Perhaps your most unique collaboration yet is the one with the Metropole Orkest; first you made a set intro, and now a collaborative show is coming up. What brings you to work with an orchestra? “I love what those guys are doing. It really started when I was in the Abbey Road Studio back in October, and they played me some music by the Metropole Orchestra. I was captivated by the emotion they captured and just felt I needed to work with them and do something special. First off I wanted to do something for my Ultra Music Festival set, so we reached out to the Orchestra and from that the collaboration came about. The feedback from the fans was so positive that we discussed doing something bigger. ADE felt like the perfect event, us all being Dutch natives, so we set up this one off show to give the fans something special for the ADE week.”
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PROGRAMME SATURDAY 1. FREEDOM STAGE BY BUDWEISER AXTONE Kryder Fatboy Slim Galantis Axwell
JULY 21ST 2018
Benny Benassi Tom Staar Shapov D.O.D NEW_ID Will K vs. Dave Winnel Jack Wins
00h00 - 01h00 22h30 - 00h00 21h15 - 22h30 20h00 - 21h15 18h45 - 20h00 17h30 - 18h45 16h30 - 17h30 15h30 - 16h30 14h30 - 15h30 13h30 - 14h30 12h30 - 13h30
DAYBREAK SESSIONS
NORA EN PURE MAINSTAGE | 12h00 – 14h50
You’ve shown how it is done on Friday with Carl Cox’ Daybreak Session, so we do expect you to get right into the groove with Saturday’s Daybreak Session, featuring deep house diamond Nora En Pure. For no less than three hours, she will take your hand and guide you through her very own wonderland of deep, melodic and soulful musical discoveries. Mainly operating in the places, scenes and outskirts of the world where deep house finds its fertile ground, a Daybreak Session fits Nora En Pure like a glove. Hailing from Switzerland, but with South African roots, she likes to arouse feelings of bliss and inject unconventional and serene sensations into the world through her music. Actions speak louder than words, though, and she’s been putting her money where her mouth is with chart topping singles like ‘Come With Me’ and ‘You Make Me Float’. Belgian people have an ethic of expecting themselves as well as others to put effort and hard work into everything they do – and so Nora might just become the home audience’s favourite, as she’s already proven to be quite productive. Her deep and funky works of audible engineering have been picked up by labels like Enormous Tunes and Tokenish. Her background has had a huge influence on her sound, often leaning towards a blend of tropical and tribal percussions with melodies played by classical instrumentation. It’s the kind of music Summer was invented for: the ice in your mojito, the last few rays of light before the horizon swallows up the sun. And it’s just the kind of gentle push you need to wipe the last few drops of sleep out of your eyes and make the rest of the day count for double. These three hours of sun-kissed bliss will be the best time to free your mind from all your worries, to allow yourself to hand over the remote of your self-control to Nora. She’ll show you how to fly and float – so whether you’re already putting out the day’s first dance moves or just soaking up the sunshine, Nora En Pure is set to provide an experience that will cast an even warmer feeling on your shoulders.
2. HOUSE OF MASKS BY CUBANISTO NICO MORANO & FRIENDS Alex Niggemann 20h30 - 22h00 Nico Morano 19h00 - 20h30 Eelke Kleijn 18h00 - 19h00 Miss Melera 16h30 - 18h00 Axel Haube 15h00 - 16h30 Heckman 13h00 - 15h00 3. ROSE GARDEN BONZAI Bonzai All Stars 23h30 - 01h00 Yves Deruyter 22h30 - 23h30 Franky Kloeck 21h00 - 22h30 DJ Ghost 20h00 - 21h00 Jan Vervloet 19h00 - 20h00 Bountyhunter 18h00 - 19h00 Franky Jones 17h00 - 18h00 Oliver Lieb 15h30 - 17h00 Airwave 14h00 - 15h30 DJ Fire 13h00 - 14h00 Hosted by MC Pyro & MC Reign 4. AMICORUM SPECTACULUM presents THEATRE FORMIDABLE Dubfire 23h00 - 01h00 Luciano 21h00 - 23h00 Eats Everything 19h00 - 21h00 Skream 17h00 - 19h00 Bontan 15h30 - 17h00 Prinz 14h00 - 15h30 Leesa 12h00 - 14h00 5. HARBOUR HOUSE RADIO ULTRA MODERN
Rakesh aka Blackjack9000 Team DAMP Mascotte DJs Bubba KEVIN KOFII Hosted by SEp
22h00 - 01h00 20h00 - 22h00 18h00 - 20h00 15h00 - 18h00 13h00 - 15h00
Interactive entertainment, dancing pin-ups, circus artists & urban dancers 6. RAVE CAVE WOODY WEEKEND Many Moore 00h00 - 01h00 Orb 23h00 - 00h00 Seelen 22h00 - 23h00 Wezlee 21h00 - 22h00 Basement Sounds 20h00 - 21h00
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Greg Lamore vs. Jay Lee Hudson 19h00 - 20h00 Thim 18h00 - 19h00 Que 9 17h00 - 18h00 Samyn 16h00 - 17h00 Jackless & The Fox 15h00 - 16h00 Maximo 14h00 - 15h00 Bouncing Rhytms 13h00 - 14h00
7. CAGE GLITTERBOX Roger Sanchez Todd Terry
Purple Disco Machine The Shapeshifters Simon Dunmore FCL ft. Lady Linn Sheridan
23h30 - 01h00 22h00 - 23h30 20h30- 22h00 18h30 - 20h30 16h30 - 18h30 14h30 - 16h30 13h00 - 14h30
12. ATMOSPHERE Q-DANCE Korsakoff
Sub Zero Project Ran-D Zatox Atmozfears Brennan Heart Wildstylez Da Tweekaz Audiotricz Mandy & Adrenalize Demi Kanon Unsenses
23h00 - 00h00 22h00 - 23h00 21h00 - 22h00 20h00 - 21h00 19h00 - 20h00 18h00 - 19h00 17h00 - 18h00 16h00 - 17h00 15h00 - 16h00 14h00 - 15h00 13h00 - 14h00 12h00 - 13h00
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KOZZMOZZ
PSYGATHERING
Ben Klock b2b Marcel Dettmann 22h00 - 01h00 MULTIPLES
8. ARCH Infected Mushroom BLiSS Avalon Firaga vs. SynSun WAIO WHITENO1SE Vibe Tribe Ace Ventura Liquid Soul Vertical Mode Yannick Thiry
23h30 - 00h45 22h30 - 23h30 21h30 - 22h30 20h00 - 21h30 19h00 - 20h00 18h00 - 19h00 17h00 - 18h00 16h00 - 17h00 15h00 - 16h00 14h00 - 15h00 12h30 - 14h00
9. TULIP TRANCE CLASSICS Mark Sherry Talla 2XLC
Johan Gielen (Extended Set) Rank 1 Menno de Jong Marcel Woods Scott Bond Jochen Miller Fred Baker Ton T.B. (Three Drives)
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10. LEAF ABRACADABRA Behrouz Blond:ish Monolink Bloem Dauw & Schemering
21h00 - 23h30 19h00 - 21h00 17h30 - 19h00 15h30 - 17h30 12h30 - 15h30
11. YOUPHORIA NERVO NATION Krewella Chuckie Nervo Quintino Danny Avila Matoma Throttle The Him THRDL!FE Stadiumx Tim Arisu MC Boogshe
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(Speedy J & Surgeon live)
Monika Kruse b2b Anna Kr!z b2b Pfirter Spacid b2b Pilose
19h00 - 21h55 17h00 - 18h55 15h00 - 17h00 12h00 - 15h00
14. GARDEN OF MADNESS DIYNAMIC
Kollektiv Turmstrasse Solomun Adriatique Lehar HOSH Magdalena Karmon DkA (live)
23h30 –00h55 21h30 – 23h30 20h00 - 21h30 18h30 - 20h00 17h00 - 18h30 15h30 - 17h00 14h00 - 15h30 12h00 - 14h00
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THE STORY OF PLANAXIS Alesso 23h50 - 00h50 Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 22h50 - 23h50 Armin van Buuren 21h50 - 22h50 Yellow Claw 20h50 - 21h50 Nicky Romero 19h50 - 20h50 Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano 18h50 - 19h50 Lucas & Steve 17h50 - 18h50 Alison Wonderland 16h50 - 17h50 Salvatore Ganacci 15h50 - 16h50 Curtis Alto 14h50 - 15h50 Daybreak Session: Nora En Pure 12h00 - 14h50 Hosted by MC Stretch 16. ORGAN OF HARMONY STMPD RCRDS
Martin Garrix Change Over Dua Lipa Change Over Jonas Blue Brooks
Matisse & Sadko Tchami x Malaa Ytram CMC$ Blinders TV Noise Justin Mylo Hermanos
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CURTIS ALTO FOCUS ON INCREDIBLE SATURDAY MAINSTAGE 14h50 – 15h50 The two brothers known as Curtis Alto are back again to go rowdy on the Tomorrowland grounds, with a Gathering set, a Mainstage set this Saturday and a set at the LIVE stage during Weekend 2. They can count some of EDM’s bigshot DJs among their fans and their livesets are full of their own songs, bursting with energy as they blend in percussion, synths, launchpads and all sorts of other musical instruments. After their brother Max passed away earlier this year, the duo has had and is still having a very hard time – but they are back to honour his legacy with what’s bound to go down in history as a set of legendary performances. Guys, who is Curtis Alto? Where did the name come from? “Curtis Alto is a name we chose for this project because it sounds like just one person, while in reality, there’s more. Curtis just sounded like a dope name – woulnd’t everybody want his name to be ‘Curtis’? The Alto part came from us writing a track with alto-violins at that moment.” Are Cultis Alto’s roots in electronic music or rather more elsewhere? “Ever since we were young we’ve been playing music, us three brothers, mostly guitar and drums. It wasn’t until later that we discovered electronic music and started experimenting with it – a lot. When we finally wanted to release the music that came out of our experiments, we went looking for the ideal format
for it. We didn’t see ourselves as a typical band, nor as actual DJs. And that’s where the decision of combining instruments with DJ’ing came from. It all started by buying a little mixer, into which we plugged our instruments, forwarding that signal to the DJ booth. But even that DJ booth has since disappeared from our live setup.” You’re often called a crossover act; a rather broad and vague term. Does ‘crossover’ mean anything to you? How do you see yourselves? “It’s always hard to describe yourself, but we think it’s fair to say that the most important thing regarding our music is that our sets have their very own identity. That is to say, we don’t want you to be able to mistake our music for anything else. Our process starts off with live versions of songs, and from there on we kind of remix them by keeping their vital characteristics on point, but also adjusting them to the environment or stage they will be played at. Another way of working is taking a lyric we wrote and building a song all the way up from the initial – and quite sober – melody. Maybe that is why the term crossover comes up, but we definitely don’t see it as one of the main characteristics of Curtis Alto. We just make the music we feel like making.” Do you feel as if the actual live aspect has been disappearing in electronic music? Is your way of performing a way of counteracting that trend? “It’s not really a counteraction, because we simply felt that this was a very natural step in our personal process. It 37
wasn't necessarily inspired by others. We made electronic music, we played instruments, so the idea of combining both simply seemed dope to us. We do feel that playing live brings something extra to the table. That’s just our feeling, though (laughs). And there’s more movement going on on stage, which is always nice!” You’ll be performing no less than three times at Tomorrowland this year. What can we expect? “We’ll be playing only our very own material during our livesets, with only a few exceptions. What’s more, pretty much everything we will play is unreleased yet, so we’re really looking forward to performing these songs for the People of Tomorrow! The sound we’ve evolved to is a bit of a combination between house, elements of disco music, ‘modern’ synths, melodies, but also some pretty raw sounds. And a big bunch of energy, of course! We’ll bring our electronic drums, vocoders and synths along, using one massive controller that brings all those pieces together and gives us the opportunity to trigger, edit and produce our tracks while playing them. That allows an immense amount of freedom in our sets.” What’s in the future for Curtis Alto? “The last few months have been very rough on us, and they still are, due to our brother Max passing away. He’ll be forever in our hearts. But we’ve always been positive and want to stay so in the future. Max will be with us at Tomorrowland somehow, that’s for sure.”
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PROGRAMME SUNDAY
JULY 22ND 2018
1. FREEDOM STAGE BY BUDWEISER SMASH THE HOUSE Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 22h30 - 00h00 MATTN 21h30 - 22h30 W&W 20h30 - 21h30 Wolfpack 19h30 - 20h30 Quintino 18h30 - 19h30 Ummet Ozcan 17h30 - 18h30 Brennan Heart 16h30 - 17h30 Henri PFR 15h30 - 16h30 MAD M.A.C 14h30 - 15h30 D'Angello & Francis 13h30 - 14h30 Vito Mendez 12h30 - 13h30 2. HOUSE OF MASKS BY CUBANISTO
DAYBREAK SESSIONS
PAUL OAKENFOLD MAINSTAGE | 12h00 – 14h50
How many nights of partying will you have behind you on Sunday morning? Two, three? With decades of professional DJ’ing on his CV, British celebrity trance DJ, remixer and all-round music freak Paul Oakenfold knows what you feel like at this point; you can't wait for the final marathon dance session today, but at the start of a great last day, you’ll need a proper stretching session. You don't want to feel hungover on, Monday do you?! Daybreak Sessions come down to one hot shot DJs playing a long and adventurous session. Paul was asked to do something different, to take the time to show you where he’s really coming from musically. He’s done so many different things in his career that, frankly, this set on the Mainstage might literally go anywhere. Impressed by the underground disco sound of Studio 54, Paul’s early DJ sets in the eighties were jam-packed with poppy tunes, from Earth, Wind & Fire’s hits to Pump Up the Volume’s M/A/R/R/S. Paul developed his career further into the mainstream when he scored himself a job as A&R manager for Champion Records. There, he helped break some of the most defining artists of the era including Salt-N-Peppa and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Being a great A&R boss wasn’t good enough for Paul, though. He decided to take on management roles for two raw and uncompromising US hip-hop acts: Run DMC and The Beastie Boys. It seemed that everything Paul laid his hands on turned into gold. So when he stepped up as one of the very first globally successful trance producers, Paul was asked to remix nearly anything big that came out. The impressive list of artists lucky enough to receive the Oakenfold treatment include Madonna, U2 and even The Rolling Stones. With such a resume, you can only start to imagine what happens when a festival gives Paul carte blanche to do whatever he wants. You are incredibly lucky, as you’ve secured yourself a ticket to the very festival where this magical thing is happening. Are you dreaming? Nope, you’re at Tomorrowland!
HIGH ON HOUSE
Flashmob Bocain Djaxx Niels Feijen Jacky Lunoize & Lya Tom Smeyers Dimitri Delava
20h30 - 22h00 19h30 - 20h30 18h30 - 19h30 17h30 - 18h30 16h00 - 17h30 15h00 - 16h00 14h00 - 15h00 13h00 - 14h00
3. ROSE GARDEN ROBIN SCHULZ & FRIENDS Klingande 23h00 - 00h00 Robin Schulz 21h30 - 23h00 Feder 20h00 - 21h30 Deepend 18h30 - 20h00 Cheat Codes 17h30 - 18h30 Hugel 16h30 - 17h30 Alle Farben 15h30 - 16h30 Sylvain Armand 14h30 - 15h30 Lovra 13h30 - 14h30 Plastik Funk 12h30 - 13h30
That's Who Arno Stolz Monta White Noise Karl
7. CAGE
LOUDNESS
Warface E-Force D-Sturb B-Front Deetox Bass Chaserz Phuture Noize Requiem Clockartz MYST Hosted by MC Nolz
8. ARCH RAMPAGE Pendulum DJ set Dirtyphonics Slushii NGHTMRE SaSaSaS Barely Alive & PhaseOne & Virtual Riot Murdock TC Fox Stevenson Radar Records Soundsystem ft. NCT b2b T & Sugah Callie Reiff
LEAF
RADIO ULTRA MODERN The Knightriders 23h00 - 00h00 Discobaar A Moeder 21h00 - 23h00 Rakesh aka blackjack9000 18h00 - 21h00 Veepee 17h00 - 18h00 Rakka 15h00 - 17h00 DOSSCHY 13h00 - 15h00
LOST & FOUND
Himperson Deuxfwa Soulcity
22h30 - 00h00 21h00 - 22h30 19h30 - 21h00
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17h00 - 18h00 16h00 - 17h00 15h00 - 16h00 14h00 - 15h00 12h30 - 14h00
THUNDERDOME
5. HARBOUR HOUSE
CRYSTAL
23h00 - 23h50 22h00 - 23h00 21h00 - 22h00 20h00 - 21h00 19h00 - 20h00 18h00 - 19h00
9. TULIP Unexist Noize Suppressor Nosferatu N-Vitral Neophyte Tommyknocker Promo Panic Rob & MC Joe Buzz Fuzz Kristof MC Da Mouth of Madness
6. RAVE CAVE
23h00 - 00h00 22h00 - 23h00 21h00 - 22h00 19h30- 21h00 18h30 - 19h30 17h30 - 18h30 16h30 - 17h30 15h30 - 16h30 14h00 - 15h30 13h00 - 14h00
Hosted by MC Mota
4. AMICORUM SPECTACULUM presents TRANCE ENERGY Paul van Dyk 22h30 - 00h00 Aly & Fila 21h00 - 22h30 Markus Schulz 20h00 - 21h00 Cosmic Gate 19h00- 20h00 John O'Callaghan 18h00 - 19h00 Ben Nicky 17h00 - 18h00 Alpha9 16h00 - 17h00 Jordan Suckley 15h00 - 16h00 Fast Distance 13h00 - 15h00
Hosted by SEp Interactive entertainment, dancing pin-ups, circus artists & urban dancers
18h00 - 19h30 16h30 - 18h00 15h00 - 16h30 13h30 - 15h00 12h00 - 13h30
23h00 - 00h00 22h00 - 23h00 21h00 - 22h00 20h00 - 21h00 19h00 - 20h00 18h00 - 19h00 17h00 - 18h00 16h00 - 17h00 15h00 - 16h00 14h00 - 15h00 12h30 - 14h00
Khen Chicola Guy J Guy Mantzur Luca Bacchetti Budakid Akira
22h00 - 23h30 20h00 - 22h00 18h30 - 20h00 17h00 - 18h30 15h30 - 17h00 14h00 - 15h30 12h30 - 14h00
11. YOUPHORIA COCOON x CDA Sven Väth Dixon Ricardo Villalobos Ilario Alicante Dana Ruh Joyhauser
21h00 - 23h50 19h00 - 21h00 17h00 - 19h00 15h30 - 17h00 14h00 - 15h30 12h30 - 14h00
12. ATMOSPHERE FUSE & DAVE CLARKE PRESENT Dave Clarke 22h30 - 00h00 Len Faki 21h00 - 22h30 Pan-Pot 19h30 - 21h00 Marcel Dettmann 18h00 - 19h30 Mind Against 16h30 - 18h00 Pierre 14h30 - 16h30 Downside 12h30 - 14h30
13. CORE
THE MASQUERADE BY CLAPTONE 22h30 - 00h00 20h30 - 22h30 19h00 - 20h30 17h30 - 19h00 16h00 - 17h30 14h30 - 16h00 13h00 - 14h30 12h00 - 13h00
Butch Claptone Claude VonStroke Andhim Dennis Cruz Mat.Joe Two Pauz Lars Moston
14. GARDEN OF MADNESS ANTS Andrea Oliva 22h30 - 23h50 Kölsch 21h00 - 22h30 wAFF 19h30 - 21h00 Solardo 18h00 - 19h30 Camelphat 16h30 - 18h00 Francisco Allendes 15h00 - 16h30 Nukov & Yelmet 13h30 - 15h00 Goldfox 12h00 - 13h30 15. MAINSTAGE THE STORY OF PLANAXIS 22h50 - 23h50 21h50 - 22h50 20h50 - 21h50 19h50 - 20h50 18h50 - 19h50 17h50 - 18h50 16h50 - 17h50 15h50 - 16h50 14h50 - 15h50 Daybreak Session: Paul Oakenfold 12h00 - 14h50 Hosted by MC Stretch
Martin Garrix Steve Angello Lost Frequencies Paul Kalkbrenner Yves V Coone Timmy Trumpet Fedde Le Grand Andrew Rayel
16. ORGAN OF HARMONY MY HOUSE
Martin Solveig 2manydjs (DJ Set) Jax Jones Kungs The Magician Michael Calfan Coco Cole Yamo
22h30 - 00h00 21h00 - 22h30 19h30 - 21h00 18h00 - 19h30 16h30 - 18h00 15h00 - 16h30 13h30 - 15h00 12h00 - 13h30
2018
The STORY OF PLANAXIS
TOMORROWL AND TODAY
B E LG I U M
PAUL KALKBRENNER FOCUS ON GLORIOUS SUNDAY MAINSTAGE | 19h50 - 20h50 Paul Kalkbrenner is a pretty special case as far as techno artists go. He doesn’t DJ, but always performs live; deems post-1993 techno (other than his own, of course) not really worth listening to; starred in 2008’s spectacular clubbing-themed feature film Berlin Calling; rediscovered and identified his favourite tracks from his teenage years back on YouTube and – hold on tight – once performed on Tomorrowland’s mainstage while nobody was there on a breezy day in April... 2018 will see colourful Kalkbrenner play two sets in Boom: a dense, one-hour-long performance during the first weekend and a generous marathon session during the second. There are many artists who favour performing live over DJ’ing, of course, but Kalkbrenner hasn’t played other people’s tunes properly for two decades now. Surprisingly, the roots of his way of performing lie in his own selfcriticism. “It had mostly to do with me realizing, when I was very young, that I was technically always a very good DJ but missed a certain skill; I was incapable of giving the record enough time to run. I was just too impatient. And then I realised that on stage as well as in the studio, I could shift all the channels together and do a live show.” It seems funny in a way that DJ’ing still prevails over live performance in the rave scene, as music marketeers would probably tell you it’s smarter to focus on your own work. “As a DJ you can’t really do that,” argues Paul, “as you’d be seen as a real ego tripper, just playing your own songs. No one does that. But when you have ‘live’ in brackets
behind your name, people obviously expect that focus on your own work. People say you need a strong mind to do this, that it’s crazy to just do your own things, but I’ve been doing it since the very beginning, when I was twenty years old. It just comes naturally now.” By not taking any DJ bookings, Paul feels he’s able to fully concentrate on what is most important for him as an artist: his own production work. “One of the biggest advantages of not DJ’ing is that I don’t have to keep up to date with the latest music. If you start talking to me about the ten or so hottest techno labels right now, I probably wouldn’t have heard of them.”
Forty is the new twenty for Paul Kalkbrenner. With a very dedicated love for house and techno from the period 1989-1993, Paul probably couldn’t be a modernday DJ playing lots of current stuff anyway. “Even tracks from 1994 or 1995 are missing something. I’m a big fan of early rave from the Netherlands and Belgium that came out at a time when the scene in Germany was still dormant.” In 2016, Paul was about to turn forty. He decided to look back at the time when he first started listening to electronic music via East Berlin’s DT64 radio station, which is still going today under the name Radio Fritz. “Back then I never knew the titles, I didn’t have the money to buy the records, and I didn’t even know where to get them. Now, twenty-five years later, after spending hours on YouTube, I finally got to know a lot of those names.”
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It is this love for the songs created just after the Berlin Wall fell that inspired Paul to start working on his Back to the Future series, a project that resembles DJ’ing more than anything else in his recent career. A hybrid between a mix and a series of Kalkbrenner edits, it is a project that felt very liberating on stage. “I turned forty last year and for men… it’s not cool, you know, to lose your hair and everything. Last year, with Back to the Future, I went into the time machine playing all those tracks and it almost made me forget I turned forty.” Back to the Future happened in 2016 and 2017, but this year held another surprise for Paul’s fans as well as for himself. Tomorrowland asked Kalkbrenner to work on one of the strangest projects he’s ever been involved with. “For 100 Days Until Tomorrowland 2018, they asked me to perform an hour-long set in front of a completely empty field. When I arrived there were only a handful of people, all involved with the production. ‘Where is the Mainstage’, I thought – I didn’t even realise they take it down every year! And then you start doing it, and it’s surreal, there’s nobody you can nod your head to or wave to. The important thing is to stay concentrated, which is kind of hard without anyone there – there’s just the one million people streaming.” This July, when the cold and breezy weather is just a distant memory, the vibes, smiles and countless dancers are back. What can they expect? “For the long set during the second weekend, I’ve not yet decided what to do, so that will be a surprise. The one-hour slot during the first weekend will be jam-packed with just highlights.”
DIVE INTO
THE ENDLESS
OCEAN OF
TOMORROW
