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people of tomorrow,
WITNESS THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!
Be seated, dear audience, prick up your ears, and listen. This is a story that wants to be heard: the story of the greatest show on Earth. From far and wide, from near and close, from stages all around the world, they’ve come. They are the Amicorum Spectaculum, a network of friends, a party of performers, each of them the very best of their trade. They’ve travelled here to put a lifetime of practice to the test, to put on a spectacle unlike anything that came before. All of the group’s members are delighted: after a hiatus of many decades, this weekend, they are finally together again. Why here, why now, you ask? The reason is simple – you. It was you, magicians of
Tomorrow, that inspired the Amicorum’s director to send out the call. It was your hearts, your energy, your collective goodness that led him to choose Boom. Now, the Amicorum family is rejoined, and their work about to begin. But first, today – a preview. The Spectaculum will slowly get up steam during the Gathering, to prepare you for the mighty shows ahead. So stand up, friends, it is time. Stand up, open your eyes, step forth. Let the Amicorum Spectaculum touch your heart and fill you with desire, with artistry, with life itself. You will be happy, enchanted, and changed forever.
NEWS OF TOMORROW
campers & backpackers,
PACK LIGHT! Due to tight security
You know it, your friends know it, the whole world knows it: Tomorrowland Belgium has expanded into two weekends – indefinitely. Even as other international adventures are in the making again, Tomorrowland has presented an Ibiza hosting, Unite expanded into a slew of countries, and the Love Tomorrow Foundation is keeping up its good work worldwide. What’s more, of course, with the Amicorum family landing in Boom, Belgium, everything is lined up to make this edition the most jaw-dropping, amazing, amicorum spectaculum musically diverse chapter of Tomorrowland so far. With that, let us take our eyes off the past, and focus on what’s to come – Amicorum Spectaculum!
checks, it is strongly discouraged to bring backpacks to the festival grounds. Stuff what you need into your pockets or a small purse!
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amica & gatherers,
focus on the music
GO OUT THERE!
There’s a DreamVille full of wonders, entertainment, and tons of new friends right at your feet. Explore, and once you’ve seen it all, the Gathering awaits!
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t o d ay, w e b e g i n a n o t h e r o n e !
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Sweet Friends, You must be quite excited. Today is the day, young friends… Today is the day that was written in your stars from the beginning, the day the cards have always told would come. So let us see what led you here, and what’s about to happen.
Perhaps you’ve felt magic before – I’m sure you have, if this is not your first time at Tomorrowland. And even if it is, you were not led here by chance. Magic is not just a force of the world; it is also a gift within yourself, and the more you attune yourself to it, the stronger it becomes. You are the ones who love, play, dance, feel, connect; you are the ones who open their hearts and nurse the magic within. And it is only those who can feel the magic inside who are drawn to the sorcery of our show, of our Spectaculum Amicorum. You see, friends, it is not just you who’s come together – for us, performers, artists, and fortune-tellers, this weekend is a special reunion too. It’s been decades since we last met, and now, your burning desire brought us together again. But I digress. You must be all too curious about your fortune. And luck is on your side: I see all the light in the world for you. I see inescapable emotions, I see you acquainting kindred souls. I sense that these will be days to remember, but first, they must be lived. I see you living on a high beyond anything you’ve known before, with music as the fuel and dance as the expression of a soul enveloped in bliss. There is just one catch: you have to let it happen, you have to let that inner magic out. Do that, dear friends – and your fortune will be golden.
RAYA – FORTUNE TELLER
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Come rain or come shine, it doesn’t matter right now. Joy and laughter from within are the things that make this weekend such a spectacle. Promise yourself to enjoy to the fullest.
TOMORROWLAND TODAY
Oh, don’t you dance without the lights
DreamVille Daily Wisdom Tastes of the World The Gathering Johan Gielen
Let’s make this last all night, yeah
Oh, let’s do it ‘till the sky turns bright
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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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PLUG IT IN
We’ve all gathered here for the same reason: to experience and to spread the love for music. That’s also why there are two things we should protect very carefully; our hearts and our ears. For the former, you have full responsibility. For the latter, BLOX has got you covered. Your ears have never been protected better, or looked more on fleek, than with the brand new BLOX Xperience Music earplugs: a limited edition especially designed for the People of Tomorrow. Get them for 13 Pearls at the BLOX shop on DreamVille, or at the BLOX shop at the main festival entrance. Plug ‘em in and enjoy the music to the max.
have a break
RECHARGE
Three days of dancing and flirting is as exciting as it is exhausting. You’ll need a moment to recharge from time to time, and so does your phone! JBL offers just that, with 6 stands on DreamVille (Marketplace and the District Houses) and one on the festival grounds. You’ll find their stand at the main information point. You can buy a charger at JBL for 16 Pearls, 10 of which are only a deposit. Though you’re not going to want to return these beauties, as they’re in full-on Tomorrowland style! You can swap your charger for a fully charged one at any time, so you and your phone will always be ready to hit the dancefloor again instantly.
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SUGAR? Every year, the Holy Grounds of Tomorrow welcome us home, making us forget that the rest of the year, others live here. Yesterday, Tomorrowland welcomed its neighbours to the grounds. Since we don’t have a cup of sugar here, it’s the least that could be done! amicorum you spectaculum Remember, should always love the neighbours? – even the temporary ones.
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Only two years in existence, the Daybreak Sessions are already a huge success! Now, the concept has assumed physical form. ‘Daybreak Sessions 2017’ is a 3CD-set you don’t want to go home without. It’s the perfect memento, teleporting you back in time to this very weekend. There’s the Friendship mix by Claptone, the Unity Mix by Kölsch and the Beauty mix by Gorje Hewek and Izhevski. Daybreak Sessions is the perfect way to reminisce about your favourite weekend of the year. We know you want it, so come get it at store.tomorrowland.com!
Trading Ibiza for Tomorrowland twice in two weeks, and vice versa; Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike are collecting air miles like professionals! Until the 29th of August, ‘Tomorrowland Presents Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike: The Garden of Madness’ takes place every Tuesday at the famous Ushuaïa club on Ibiza. Dimi & Mike know how to choose their home base, as both Ibiza as well as Tomorrowland are renowned for hosting the craziest events with the world’s biggest DJs. And because the famous DJ duo loves the People of Tomorrow like no other, they invite you to join them to Ibiza to continue the good times there.
ALWAYS, EVERYWHERE Let’s get physical, digital. Those lyrics seem more apt for this era than the one in which they were written, don’t they? To make sure you stay on top of your game, we highly recommend downloading the Tomorrowland App. With a line-up to peruse over breakfast, a schedule to check-check-double-check and personalise, and a map that will guide you from Armin to Martin ASAP, the Tomorrowland App is the perfect tool to make the most of your weekend.
Don’t forget to check out the People of Tomorrow App while you’re at it; this separate social app is the perfect way to connect or reconnect with like-minded souls from all around the globe. belgium This way, your heart will leave even fuller. Download the app through the Tomorrowland website, or find it in your Google Play or App Store.
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GLOBAL JOURNEY Your miles are worth the while
TOP FIVE VISITORS AUSTRALIA 3208 GERMANY 2881 UNITED KINGDOM
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Planes, buses, trains, cars, bikes, zeppelins, tuk-tuks or whatever means of transport got you here: you’ve finally reached the final stage of your journey. And you’re definitely not alone: Tomorrowland’s Global Journey brings thousands of people from all over the world together to share the same goal. Countless airmiles were traversed by Tomorrowland’s magical airplane-annex-piece-of-art ‘Amare’, as well as by other steel-winged birds… Just so that you, him, her and us can show the rest of the world that name, nationality, belief, creed nor race have to be a barrier between people. 28,234 of mankind’s finest specimens, divided over 121 nationalities, embark on this Global Journey. Ready for take-off? Well hey there, stranger! Glad we’ve finally run into each other. You’ve probably been living up to this moment just as much as we have been. Whether you’ve waited for a year or even longer, whether this is your very first time or not, we can only soothe you by saying that the excitement, nervousness and eagerness you’ve experienced are perfectly normal. Along the route to this festival, you’ll find many others feeling the same way. Yet another reason to interact with your fellow festival-going travelers, with whom you already share a love for music, a heart for life and a mind set on the spirit that is the backbone of Tomorrowland. For some of you this experience is just a bike ride or a handful of bus stops away from your doorstep, but for most of you, hundreds or maybe even thousands of miles or kilometres stood between you and the first row of the Mainstage. And even though our modern means of transportation have made Planet Earth a whole lot smaller, your effort in coming over to live this dream of yours in person cannot be underestimated. But neither can we forget the other side of the coin! A whopping 232 Tomorrowland flights from no less than 96 cities all over the world, trains and buses to bring you directly into the festival’s welcoming arms… and the orchestration of that whole cobweb of traffic, delivering all of you as fast, as smoothly and as safely as possible. And as you know,
Crunching Numbers 28.234 Global Journey visitors in total
11 B&B’s & homestay options
51 different accommodation options
13 DreamVille choices
1 Train Hostel
79 airports
26 hotels in Brussels
121 different nationalities
232 different flights
4 themed hotels
96 points of departure
62 different train routes
11 points of bus departure
6 train stations
22 different bus trips
Tomorrowland likes to give away extra special treats, and this year’s certified Tomorrowland extravaganza goes by the name of Amare. Its wings of steel might fool you into thinking it’s just an airplane, but Amare is more than that. A lot more. In a unique partnership with Brussels Airlines, Tomorrowland had eight artists design, create and paint a true masterpiece. In many ways it symbolizes Tomorrowland’s most important values like love, friendship and unity, transforming an ordinary airplane into Amare. She’s set for seven flights, touching ground in Ibiza and Vienna among other cities.
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Did you know that the majority of artists who are part of Tomorrowland 2017 come from Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany?
Sri Lanka is the motherland of Selectro, the only Tomorrowland artist who can call this exotic island home.
During your Global Journey, the almighty Amare had the honor to pick some of you up at four locations for six unforgettable party flights in total: Ibiza (1x), Malaga (2x), Vienna (2x) and Geneva (1x).
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The incredible amount of nationalities represented at this year’s edition is 197, 121 of which participated in Global Journey. You truly have travelled from every corner of the world!
Nepal is the home of the Love Tomorrow Music & Arts School.
This year’s bus travellers got their BBQ game on in Westerlo, Arendonk and Mechelen.
We can't pin it to a single place on the globe, since it actually floats around: meet Zephyr, the Tomorrowland hot air balloon.
Oui-oui, last year, one of our Global Journey travellers, Nelson, proposed to his Yasmin in the city of love: Paris. This year, Nelson topped that by surprising Yasmin with a true Tomorrowland wedding.
With over 20 hours of flying to do before arriving to its first destination, the longest Global Journey started in Sydney.
The biggest crew who cosied up through a Friendship Package consisted of 14 travellers coming all the way from Singapore.
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There’s not a lot that we know about this DJ, but one thing is for sure: he’s utterly delicious when put on a stick and roasted above a bonfire for just the right amount of time!
Tomorrowland is a place that crawls with music lovers, but with artists as well. That’s why we invented this little game to test your knowledge about the artists of the Amicorum Spectaculum. Match the descriptions with the pictures of some of our favourite performers and a word will appear. Send your solution to today@tomorrowland.com and you stand a chance of having a meet & greet with one of our reporters!
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Back in the day, this Dutch duo started out as a trio! And did you know one half of the duo is actually a renowned (and awarded!) movie director?
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This Swedish DJ played a massive set with deadmau5 at Tomorrowland last year. If he hadn’t become a DJ, he would’ve made delicious food as a chef.
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Hailing from Berlin, Germany, this DJ and producer's Mainstage set was a huge success last year. His breakout album was the soundtrack for the movie ‘Berlin Calling’.
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This German former #1 DJ of the world started his career in Berlin. He doesn’t really fit into one genre of music. He describes his own music as “electronic music to dance to.”
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The first ever publicly voted #1 DJ of the world back in 1999! This iconic DJ finished just in front of Paul Oakenfold. Did you know he was born in Barbados but has the British nationality?
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DREAMVILLE
GLOBAL VILLAGE LOVERS AND DREAMERS, WELCOME HOME! IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST YEAR AT DREAMVILLE, YOU’LL FIND OUT SOON ENOUGH WHAT THE BUZZ IS ALL ABOUT. AND IF THIS ISN’T YOUR FIRST TIME HERE, THEN WELCOME BACK!
DreamVille is a global village, where people from all over the world unite, love, and sometimes sleep. We are lucky to have you here, all of you beautiful souls. You are an example to the world of how we can all be different, and still the same; how we can all unite into one. DreamVille is magic, and it’s all because of you. We can’t wait to spend time with you, get to know you better, and update you on all the latest news with a dreamy new edition of Tomorrowland Today every morning. Pour yourself hot morning brew, offer your neighbours a cup as well, and get comfortable – this will be the best weekend of your life.
HOURS & INFO DreamVille opening hours Thursday 20 July, 11:00 ‘till Monday 24 July, 14:00. 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 and Pharmacy 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 spectaculum beamicorum 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 BBQ zones Grab your friends and walk over to one of the designated BBQ areas (see your map for locations). You can prepare your prey on one of the professional-grade barbecues already set up there. You get sauce for free! Thursday: 12:00 – 22:00 Friday: 10:00 – 16:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00 Monday: closed 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
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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 International Ambassador Have you been selected to represent your country as an international ambassador? Make sure to catch the other 370 travellers-from-afar (from 149 countries!) at the Rainbow (on your right hand when you enter the Magnificent Greens) on Friday morning. It’s time for a special breakfast and treatment! 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!
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THE-REPORTERS
Witness
MAGICAL FRIDAY
The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.
WELCOME TO THE HEART OF THE CITY
The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.
MOROCCAN TEAHOUSE
If you like to indulge in a bit of that One Thousand and One Nights laidback vibe, then the Moroccan teahouse on the DreamVille Marketplace is the place you ought to be. This is where you can plop down on a sea of colourful pillows, scrape your throat with a honey-sweet mint tea, and blow a couple of smoke rings with the Arabic hookahs or waterpipes.
You’ve probably noticed that the possibilities in Dreamville go way beyond just those of a regular camping site. It’s a city unto itself. Your city: the city where you wake up, brush your teeth, visit the bakery shop for some warm, freshly baked bread and stop by the supermarket for the sides. It’s also the city where before you know it, you’ll be getting lost all day, discovering all those fun - yet practical! - activities you can embark on. We’ve highlighted some of them here.
BAKERY
Ah, yes! Take in that lovely odour of warm bread, pastries and all sorts of yummies for your tummies that the DreamVille Bakery will have on display for you. Everything is made with the finest ingredients, prepared by the most experienced baker’s hands and sprinkled with a pinch of love (and salt). The DreamVille Bakery will prepare you a breakfast of champions and believe us: you’ll want these buns right out of their ovens!
DREAMVILLE RADIO
Just like the last few years, there is a team of radio-loving youngsters lined up for you right on the Marketplace. Their sole mission is to provide you with the best electro tunes and dance classics as well as the latest updates on both local and worldwide news, traffic, and various reports on the festival and its amazing visitors. And they go on day and night! You can listen to DreamVille Radio - powered by Studio Brussel - throughout the weekend on 87.6 FM.
SURVIVAL OF THE LIDLEST Would you agree that prehistoric times had nothing on today’s festival life? Especially not on the Belgians’ savoir-vivre? With beers, fries, waffles and chocolate ready to ambush you at any given moment during your stay in the country, it’s more important than ever to balance things out with some vitamins whenever you can. Luckily, Lidl will be running their famous popup supermarket at DreamVille again, for the fourth year in a row. Fresh vegetables and fruit, salads, juices and smoothies: Lidl delivers the goods to the hungry Tummies of Tomorrow. More than solely preventing you from starving, they also stock festival essentials for the forgetful ones, like sleeping bags and sun cream. Basically, it’s 9-1-1-LIDL. This year, you’ll find Lidl at the Marketplace during both weekends. A new feature is the possibility of skipping the line by ordering and paying for your groceries via the order-totems. This allows you to take ‘home’ your order belgium from the pick-up counter next to the shop, saving you valuable snooze-time. So dodge the dinosaurs and show the cavemen what survival of the fittest 2.0 looks like: make your way to Lidl for the festival essentials!
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MUUUM, WHERE’S MY…? During a weekend so full of temptations as Tomorrowland, ‘adulting’ isn’t the easiest task. Even though the advantage of a tent is that when you lose something, it narrows down your search area, help is always welcome in keeping track of things. That’s why we’re sharing our Tent Organising 101: tried & tested tips & tricks.
1. BAG IT UP
Getting and staying organised on-site is easier with this strategy: bag it up. Put your T-shirts in one plastic bag, your shorts in another, your undies in yet another, et cetera. Choose plastic bags of different colours to help distinguish them more easily.
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JE-NE-SAIS-QUOI There’s more than a lot going on on DreamVille already, but in order to push the limits just a little bit more, there are quite a few surprises hidden behind every corner. So keep your eyes open and check underneath every last stone. That way, you won’t miss out on some of these cherries on the DreamVille cake.
2. HANGING MAN
Usually, the sleeping area of your tent stays dry. That is, if you put up your tent properly and it doesn’t have any holes in it. But the awning of your tent is a little trickier: morning dew or Belgian summer rain reaches it a little too easily. Stuff your things into a bag or net and attach that to the top of the tent poles to help keep the water out. Only put things there that you don’t need to wear anymore though, like trash or laundry.
3. NEON BUDS
If all else fails, and your tent is starting to resemble the walking, talking chaos that you are, just make sure your tent-buddy wears neon-coloured PJs. You know, so you can at least retrace them under that pile of things you decided to bring along.
ROCK DJS
SHOE SHINERS
As a praise to the citizens of our majestic campsite, the mayor of DreamVille inaugurated an actual stone statue of a DJ duo working the ones and twos. The statue is on the campsite all year, but only during the festival weekend does it actually come alive...
A clean shoe is a happy shoe, and a happy shoe is a dancing shoe. That’s the motto these Shoe Shiners live by. They’ll gesture for you to come sit in their shoe shiner’s chairs and get the cleaning going on. Whether your shoes will actually be clean remains to be seen, but you’ll be entertained for sure!
THE WHEELHOUSE
FACTORIA CIRCULAR
Sometimes one word already says it all. The Wheelhouse is - you would never have guessed - a house inside a wheel. Yet it’s way more than just that: the Wheelhouse is an acrobatic promenade show performing an enchanting story set in a dystopian future where survival relies on friendship - and on rolling around, too.
From the magic world of inventions comes Rodafinio, a great wheel that rolls over the camping site of DreamVille, carrying five musicians in its belly. This is a marching band version 2.0, a true Amicorum invention. Make sure to get your funk on when you see these cats rolling around & busting out the swellest of tunes.
UNIVERSAL LOVE Music is a universal language, which means that all you DreamVille beauties can communicate with each other regardless of speech. But to ease up the process of loving thy neighbour, here’s a couple more tools to talk:
Smile! The power of a smile crosses languages, cultures and even mood swings. Help. “Better a neighbor who is near than a far-away friend,” so lend each other a helping hand. BBQ. Gather ‘round the fire pits and you’ll find friendly, munching faces soon enough. Alcohol. Some liquid courage goes a long way. And if you hand it out, you’ll make your neighbours even happier! Flirt. A lingering look, a deep gaze, a sly wink and a little hair toss. And into that tent you go… Love. Spread the love, share it with everyone. Let DreamVille be the example to the rest of the world!
TML TODAY BOYS Well how about that! Your very own Tomorrowland Today will be handed out this year by some of mankind’s finest specimens: the TML Today Boys! These cheeky-looking fellas will stir up your morning coffee with a shout and a cheer proclaiming the news. Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
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YOU DON’T SWEAT, YOU SPARKLE BODYCOMBAT Your health is one of the key ingredients of the wish to live happily ever after, the wish to keep the memory of this fairytale alive for as long as possible. Your body is your temple, but in order for it to keep its stupendous form and beauty in shape, you have to keep up your gym routine.
This year, next to performing an all-weekend dance-athon, the DreamVille Gym gives you the opportunity to stay on track with your workout program. A team of coaches will be standing by all weekend long, ready to squeeze out those last drops of sweat and the toxins that are still flowing through your body from the night before. You can take part in dancing or workout group sessions, or follow your own program on one of the Matrix fitness machines. Here are some of the workouts on the group program:
FRIDAY SCHEDULE GYM AREA
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SH’BAM
Meet the basic yet super fun dance moves of Sh’bam! Known as the perfect way to start getting in shape while letting your inner star shine, Sh’bam is fun even for those with some advanced experience on the dancefloor. Come as you are, leave as a star!
BODYATTACK
This high-energy interval workout should be on top of the to-do-list for those who are out to build up their stamina and strength through cardio exercises.
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A training lasts 45 min. with a break of 15 min.
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Bodycombat is a powerful cardio workout that gets adrenaline coursing through every vein in your body. This ferocious and energetic exercise is inspired by martial arts and consists out of moves from karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai. Supported by some inspirational music, you’ll be punching and kicking the calories away.
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Grit Strength is a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) that allows you to take on your muscles intensively using barbells and weights. HIITs are a hot topic in the fitness world, because you’ll be seeing a lot of results in no time.
FUNXTION
For some people holding on to a daily routine of exercises on the long term isn’t as easy as it is for others, and that’s where FunXtion comes in. You’ve probably noticed the ‘fun’ in FunXtion, and that’s what it’s all about, really: functional trainings focussing on a whole lot of fun. So get off your behind, put on your snarkiest sneaker, and take a jog to the DreamVille Gym. Even though every day is leg-day at Tomorrowland, the DreamVille Gym will make sure that none of your other muscles should feel left behind.
LAIDBACK LOUNGE
The perfect way to start the day, a much-needed intermezzo, the chillest way to cool down from a long day of dancing; DreamVille Chillout offers you comfort on every level. The Chillout is doubling in size this year, providing even more R&R for your body, soul and tummy. Get active at the beach volleyball court, plunge into one of the many beanbags or order a yummy meal. You can even pre-order online so that you don’t have to wait! Chillout stays open late (until 3 a.m.) so you can have a night snack and a moment of reflection before heading back to the tent for a snooze. And there’s no better match to a Chillout lounge than that guy named Laidback Luke; he’ll be hosting a Kung Fu class at 10 a.m. on Friday. Equally good for the soul are the yummy beats by DJ Vinny and Matizz on Thursday (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.) and the sound bowl sessions by Kavafoglu and Nidhi on Saturday and Sunday (10 to 10:30 a.m. and 12 to 12:30 p.m.). Opening hours amicorum11spectaculum Thursday: a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. & midnight – 3 a.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. & 11 p.m. – 2 a.m.
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winter
summer
Oh, you little ray of sunshine; Raya sees you. She can tell how tiring it can be when people think there’s nothing but rainbows and butterflies beyond your dazzling first impression. And dazzling you are! Do not let your demons take lead, you sparkly Summer Soul. Your inner compass can teach us so much on finding all that is warm and worthwhile in life. While Summer Souls can feel the darkness like few others, they are also ever-connected to an inner, worldly love. Perhaps this duality can feel like a struggle at times, but try to embrace the whole spectrum of feelings. You’ll see what Raya sees, dear Sunshine – the guiding role you can play in many of our lives.
Out of necessity, Children of Winter have a heart that warms everyone they feel close to. Summer tends to make them a little uncomfortable at first, and the start of this summer may have felt similar. However, Winter-Spirits defrost when surrounded with friends – and here, in our magical little world, all of us are friends in the making. Ice Queens have strong personalities – only equally strong Ice Kings can compete, whilst Summer Souls can melt your stubbornness. This week, Raya can see you bumping heads with your friends; sometimes it’s better to claim your space and roam the grounds of Tomorrow at your own pace. That way, you’ll realise you’ve arrived in your safe haven, allowing your heart to heat up Belgium from within.
spring
Spring-babies are a little fragile at the onset, but when treated with care, they can bloom to become the most beautiful souls. While you can deal with pretty much anything, it sometimes takes a while for you to ease into new situations. If this is your first time travelling here, let’s take a breath together. We’ve got you; you’ve got this. Raya can see that this summer will turn out to be a fruitful one. We’ve all travelled from near and far to help and watch you blossom. May Raya suggest a flower crown to inspire your mind to come to bloom? And stay close to your Summer-friends, they can show you how to follow the Sun. Just remember: deep breaths, – this season will be one to remember forever.
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We, as children of the Sun, traverse the universe together. We, as children of the Moon, shine our inner light. We, as children of the World, flow with the seasons of life and love. Years on the road have taught Raya to read the future of likeminded souls. Tell her the season you were born in, and she will read your future.
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Undeniably, Fall-Rascals are the most colourful personalities of all. You stand out from the crowd, even here in this crazy, beautiful and temporary world of Tomorrow. You’re now part of our Circus, and boy, will you steal the show. Children born in Autumn tend to be focussed and self-secure. You’re not afraid; the fact that you are here proves it. Though Raya’s crystal ball and cards can be brutally honest, for you, dear, this week looks like the adventure you were waiting for. With so many new things to explore, you’ll be able to use the boundless energy that is inherently yours. Let’s sway to the rhythm of the season, let’s howl with the wind, and let’s dance to the tunes of Tomorrow.
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Tomorrowland’s enchanted currency A weekend at Tomorrowland detaches you from the usual burdens and rules of society. One of these burdens follows you through the gates of DreamVille, however. Money! Or Pearls, as your coins are called during the upcoming weekend. But even paying for your bread at the bakery, your drinks at the bar or your favourite cap at the Fashion store is easier here at Tomorrowland. Top-Up your Tomorrowland bracelet with Pearls and you won’t have to think twice when you’re in need of food or drinks. Just swipe, and you’ll be alright! Follow these guidelines and you’re golden for the entire weekend.
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ADD PEARLS TO YOUR BRACELET
Top-Up your bracelet with Pearls before entering DreamVille and Tomorrowland at cashless.tomorrowland.com. You can do so with credit card (VISA, Mastercard), Bancontact or iDeal. Perks of topping up your bracelet beforehand? You automatically get your unspent Pearls refunded after the Amicorum Spectaculum has ended. Topping up at Tomorrowland and DreamVille is also possible, of course. The Top-Up booths accept debit and credit cards as well as cash. In order to get your unspent Pearls refunded afterwards, you do have to fill out a form. Please note that whether you Top-Up remotely or at the festival, a refund fee of 2 Pearls always applies. Furthermore, should you be going to both Tomorrowland weekends, Pearls can only be spent during the weekend you’ve purchased them for!
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CHECK UP ON YOUR PEARLS
Due to the exciting extravaganza that’s going on around you, it’s quite possible to forget the amount of Pearls you have left at Tomorrowland. But don’t you worry, you will be able to check the amount of Pearls you have left on your Bracelet. Use one of the following methods if you have access to the internet or the Tomorrowland App: • Take a peak online, after you’ve activated your bracelet. • Use the Tomorrowland App’s ‘Top-Up’ section. Furthermore, at Tomorrowland and DreamVille you can check your Pearls at these locations: • Cashless Top-Up booths • Food and beverage stands • Cashless Customer Service Now that you know all about Tomorrowland's currency, you should havebelgium a happygo-lucky weekend. Questions? Take a look at the FAQ online or head over to the Top-Up booths at Tomorrowland and DreamVille.
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DON’T MISS A THING This year, for the first time ever, a livestream will be available during both weekends of Tomorrowland. With multiple options for stages and camera angles, your friends at home won’t have to miss out on a single thing. Of course, it’s also a great option for you to experience two weekends instead of one. Be sure to grace your face with a smile when you see the cameras near the stages; the world might be smiling back at you. And when you’re back home, hop on over to Tomorrowland.com for live content and relive the weekend with a rerun of the full livestream. Wherever you – or your friends! – are in the world, Tomorrowland is broadcast live, both weekends, on Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., and on Sunday from 5 p.m. to midnight, CEST.
FREE CONNECTION Did you know Wi-Fi is pronounced like ‘wee-fee’ in Dutch? Now you do. It’s basically the only word you need to know except ‘bier’ (beer) and ‘dankjewel’ (thank you). As you’re on the Dutchspeaking side of Belgium, of course your bier comes with free wee-fee. Ready to make your friends at home jealous, to check the timetables in the app and message your pals who’ve wandered off again? Look up the WiFi hotspots on your map, log onto the ‘People of Tomorrow Free Wi-Fi’ network, and have at it. But you have to promise us to keep making actual (offline) eye-contact as well. Let’s connect!
HIDE & SEEK WITH A STATUE
Where do they come from? What drives and inspires them? In any case, the statuettes of Art for Thought (AFt) have been a colourful addition to the grounds for years. But here, in our news section, they appear without colour… because they’ve run away! And it appears that they’ve found hiding places elsewhere in Tomorrowland Today, as well as in the real Tomorrowland world. Check out the pictured silhouette & character description carefully. If you find the coloured version on our pages or out there somewhere, send us a really creative selfie with it at today@tomorrowland.com. We will announce today’s winner in tomorrow’s paper.
Today’s statue:
Dimitri
"Don't lose your little spark of madness. Only a little spark, you say?! Sure! All it takes is a little spark to launch a bunch of fireworks and present a magnificent spectacle to the world!"
PHENOMENAL BELGIUM You’ve travelled to Tomorrowland for a reason; it’s internationally (in)famous for being the best place on the planet. Luckily, the Belgian government agrees! They’ve launched a campaign showing the world ‘99 Reasons Why Belgium is Uniquely Phenomenal’, of course including the phenomenal Holy Grounds of Tomorrow. They put them in no particular order, but we know we’re #1. But let’s show you 10 other reasons why Belgium is worth your time:
In Godfrey of Bouillon’s day, there were all sorts of fantastic parties here. amicorum spectaculum Not much has changed.
Belgium is 17th on the World Happiness Index. And that’s despite our constant moaning about the weather.
Stop by for a beer.
The best café in Brussels?
Or 2,500!
Our national symbol doesn’t have quite the same cachet as Lady Liberty. But he does enjoy his freedoms.
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We could keep reminding you that we were the ones to invent fries.
We’ll get back to you just as soon as we’ve visited them all.
Chocolate is best when it’s kept out of the sun. No surprise that the best is found in Belgium.
A Belgian invented the map of the world. Yet not everyone knows where Belgium is.
Belgium was the second country in the world to legalise same-sex marriages. So we throw a fab party each year.
There’s no other music festival like it in the country.
But we’d rather just eat them.
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IT’S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL What good is an extraordinary experience when you can’t share it with those you love? What a waste it would be to let this beautiful memory fade out or be erased, instead of dispersing it as words and images for others to hear and comprehend. We believe that Tomorrowland and its People of Tomorrow don’t just consist out of those who are actually, physically waltzing around these festival grounds. On the contrary: everyone who wants to be here, everyone who cares about Tomorrow, is just as essential a part of this journey as any other. Whether you’re in the front row at the Mainstage, wandering around exploring the secrets of
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the festival grounds, or somewhere on the other side of the world, at home, following the madness on the livestream: we’re all in this together. Tomorrowland’s Unite add a whole new dimension to the connectedness of People of Tomorrow all around the world. It brings the festival in all of its glory to major venues in the wildest of locations, all on the same day, July 29, 2017. That unique Tomorrowland atmosphere, some of the finest local and international DJs, a live connection with the festival, and your very own energy contributing to the experience as that magical ingredient: that’s Unite. So let’s see where Unite is headed this year.
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Malta
United Arab Emirates
The concept of Unite is beautiful in all its simplicity: share the festival’s experience with those who were not able attend for whatever reason. Bring a whole bunch of those people together close to their own homes, aim one big massive satellite from there to the Tomorrowland Mainstage and let the madness and the music blast through the airwaves! Suddenly you’re as close as could be to experiencing live sets by the likes of Armin van Buuren and KSHMR, even if you’re hundreds or even thousands of miles away from the festival. And it works on islands, too. Through Unite, Tomorrowland is going to Malta as live as could be while DJ Snake and Laidback Luke, in the flesh, will make sure the island of Malta maintains its strong connection.
The city of dreams, where even the exceeding step of the most impossible impossibilities are made possible. They make islands shaped like continents out of nothing, they build the highest, most grandiose skyscrapers full of diamond doorknobs and gold bathtubs, and they keep pushing humanity’s boundaries two steps at a time. So where the technology of livestreaming festivals is concerned, they couldn’t stay behind. Martin Solveig will lighten up the connection between the city of diamonds and the festival of dreams, providing a more than fair chance of your very own One Thousand and One fairytale.
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Every year again, surprising amounts of people from faraway countries visit Tomorrowland. The number of different nationalities is astonishing. It makes you stop and look at the world from another angle, which is always a good thing. One of the countries that has always been providing a strong delegacy over the past years is Israel. We will Unite with the city of Rishon Lezion with a livestream from festival sets by Armin van Buuren and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, while Steve Angello belgium will touch down in Israel to top it off with a killer set.
If it weren’t for the Germans, electronic music – the digital and analogue creation of sounds, rhythms, and beats – would’ve been either non-existent or something totally else than what it is today. So obviously, the festival simply had to be United with our German neighbours. From electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk to Berlin’s landmark clubbing scene and the thriving techno community in the country’s urban areas, there’s a lot more than a amicorum few reasons tospectaculum connect and Unite the festival to Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
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BYBLOS
KOAHSIUNG
Lebanon
Taiwan
The creative heart of Tomorrowland is beating harder, better, faster and stronger than ever when looking at this year’s line-up. As per usual, you will be faced by more than a handful of this planet’s biggest and greatest DJ’s, producers and musicians. On the other hand, more than ever, you will be exposed to some more leftfield, below-the-radar styles of music as well as a whole bunch of aspiring talent that, in our humble opinion, deserves your undivided attention. So when the city of Byblos in Lebanon dials in to the small town of Boom in Belgium, we have the perfect opportunity to line up local talent like Mass, Madjam and Pablo & Fadi Ferraye, accompanied by international greats Bassjackers, Blasterjaxx and Vinai.
Even though the name Kaohsiung might not ring a bell to many Westerners, this city houses more than enough people to fill an arena with Tomorrowland lovers: its population is almost 3 million! This makes it the second-biggest city in Taiwan, and its lucky Unite attendees will correspondingly be viewing some big names through the stream: Alesso, Dimi & Mike, Armin and KSHMR will be relayed live. Dannic, Showtek, and Florian Picasso will be flown in to live up the party, and last but not least, local talents Junior & Royal and Russian trance DJ Feel will make sure this night is not forgotten anytime soon.
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BARCELONA
South Korea
Spain
When we say Unite is Tomorrowland’s way of reaching out to the People of Tomorrow all over the world, ‘all over the world’ is really what we mean. Our bond reaches far beyond the grounds of the festival, Belgium’s borders or even continents, oceans, and frontiers of all other sorts. To share this experience in every possible way with, for instance, the city of Incheon in South Korea, is something we wouldn’t have dreamt of a few years ago. Now, the 8,700 kilometres between Boom and Incheon are completely diminished by Unite, amicorum ruling over allspectaculum forms of differences and language, customs and habits by the unearthly power of music. Ferry Corsten and Far East Movement will cross those many miles to deliver the essence of Tomorrowland and Unite to South Korea’s doorstep.
New York is the city that never sleeps, Barcelona is the city that never bores or discourages. No wonder that it has inspired many great and legendary as well as unknown artists, musicians and creatives through the ages. Barcelona, just like the rest of Spain, evokes a mindset and an adage that the Amicorum Spectaculum fits right in with. There’s a lot of common ground when it comes to our respective takes on life, which is something we feel should be cherished. Barcelona and Spain will Unite with Tomorrowland in the no less belgium than royal company of Afrojack, Steve Aoki and other greats.
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freedom by budweiser trance energy refune smash the house
house of masks by cubanisto
tulip stage
toolroom live future sound of egypt cafeina
leaf by aperol spritz
cubanisto cubanisto inv. hush hush cubanisto
leaf all day i dream sanctuary
the rose garden
the house of books
the arch
wind stage
the harbour house
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the rave cave
the garden of madness
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sound of tomorrow by mazda
the organ of harmony
monstercat bonzai robin schulz & friends super you&me q-dance dave clarke presents radio ultra modern radio ultra modern radio ultra modern winterclubbing crystal feestgedruis
the sound of belgium forma.t inv. hungry music footworxx sound of tomorrow sound of tomorrow sound of tomorrow
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magical friday incredible saturday glorious sunday
check the floorplan and the timetable on the fly with the tml app for your smartphone!
legend first aid info point cashless topup - pearls cashless troubleshoot food & drinks toilets lockers lost & found tml by tomorrowland boutique wifi hotspot charge your phone by jbl earplugs by blox post office market restaurants belgian steak house tastes of the world restaurant sea food restaurant b-eat by las vegas tomorrowland restaurant
comfort areas comfort deck exclusive table/box b2b & skybox area b2b lounge hosted by vallformosa garden of madness box organ of harmony comfort hosted by versuz partner activations the brewery by jupiler the loop by brussels airlines the perfect mix by coca-cola garden of eden by lidl t-room by lipton ice tea hair salon by sebastian
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LOVE TOMORROW It’s not just the Grounds of Tomorrowland that are Holy to us; this entire planet is. We’re not called the People of Tomorrow for nothing, are we? We believe in enjoying life to the fullest without having to compromise everything. We are responsible for the generation of tomorrow, we respect each other and Mother Nature. Respect, Health, Nature, Responsibility and Innovation are the five circles of Love Tomorrow. The Heart is the inner circle, representing passion, love and respect.
Responsibility: Tomorrowland has a direct impact on its direct environment. Water and energy consumption, emissions, the local community, the festivalgoers - all are impacted. Nature: Control the impact on the environment as much as possible, monitor and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Innovation: In order to generate innovation you need to open up the mind of your organisation, provide space and time for creativity, nurture all initiatives and motivate people on all levels, including your suppliers, to share their ideas. Health: Health isn’t just about a better and safer environment. It also means taking care of yourself. Living a balanced and healthy life, with sufficient attention to healthy food, physical exercise and rest. Respect: Respect each other and each other’s rights. Create a peaceful and safe environment without discrimination. We are all one.
Changing the way we think about waste Waste is not just a disposable object: it’s a source of renewable items and materials. Waste is not something to get rid of as soon as possible in any possible way. Love Tomorrow makes people aware that most of their waste is a source of renewable materials. The Recycle Club makes it fun, easy and accessible to recycle.
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Last year, 30% less waste was deposited on the ground and hundreds of items were reused. With 360,000 people from all over the world gathering at Tomorrowland this year, we can make an even bigger impact on the future of our beloved planet together. Do something good today, and Tomorrow will thank you for it. Mother Nature will be ever so grateful.
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Join in! Leading by example, Love Tomorrow makes focussing on the future easier by giving you a helping hand. That’s where the Recycle Club, probably the most inclusive club on the planet, comes in. They give every DreamVille visitor a Recycle Kit, consisting of specific recycling bags to separate your waste. The Recycle Club House isn’t just a place to drop off your PMD waste; they even celebrate you for it! Handing in full recycling bags will make you feel like an environmentally conscious hero, but it also gives you a chance of receiving many prizes such as bags and phone purses made of old TML materials, and dinner vouchers for the Tomorrowland Restaurant. The Recycle Club House and the 250 Recycle Points all across DreamVille will make recycling more accessible belgium than ever.
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BUILDING THE FUTURE Thanks to the incredible generosity of the People of Tomorrow, the very first Love Tomorrow Music & Arts School in Nepal is now becoming a reality. Tomorrowland has been working closely with Belgian partner NGO CUNINA to create a school where all feel welcome and where values such as Responsibility, Nature, Innovation, Health and Respect play the lead roles. The construction of this school offers 300+ children the possibility to stimulate their creativity and their means of expression. Each student learns to trust their imagination and is encouraged to bring their ideas to life. After all, education is much more than simply learning how to read and write. To Tomorrowland, the creation of this school is a dream come true, and it couldn’t have been done without you.
You, the People of Tomorrow. are Tomorrowland’s biggest source of inspiration. You were the reason Tomorrowland got to grow, expand and develop the way it has. With that came a big responsibility for the ecological environment, meaning both the festival’s surroundings and the world at large. The Love Tomorrow Foundation, Tomorrowland’s international charity platform, offers support to both local and global projects that each contribute to a form of respect. The Love Tomorrow Music & Arts School is just one of those projects and with your support, many more will follow. Even though the school is coming to life and buzzing from all the creativity the children bring, it still needs as much support as it can get, and this means it needs you. Do you feel like being a part of this incredible journey? Hop by one of the Tomorrowland merchandise stores to purchase a Tomorrowland flag. For every flag that has been
sold, €5.- will be contributed to the Foundation. Want to contribute through your Pearls? Make sure to keep a close eye on the Love Tomorrow teams. They will be wandering around the festival grounds, searching for generous givers like you. The minimum donation is 2 Pearls, but you can give as much as you want to. It’s the price of a beer or a soft drink in exchange for eternal karma points! Do something good today. It will leave you, the Nepalese scholars and the Love Tomorrow team with that ultimate feeling of gratefulness. Learn more about the Foundation on www.lovetomorrow.com Learn more about CUNINA on www.cunina.org
Music, dance and arts form a strongly rooted part of Nepalese culture and playfulness is an important part of daily life. The Love Tomorrow Music & Arts school happily contributes to that.
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EMBRACE THE JOURNEY
THE COLLECTION Tomorrowland is more than just a festival: it’s a journey waiting to be embraced. And embrace it you can, with TML by Tomorrowland’s new fashion collection. There are a lot of inspirational items available, ranging from a wide selection of T-shirts and tank tops to accessories like sunglasses and caps. If you’re trying to make it to your favourite DJ in time, there’s even a Tomorrowland watch, made in collaboration with Komono. Lovers of all things Tomorrowland are best served with the Iconic Collection, adorned all over with the Tomorrowland Icon and official artwork. For those who like to go on adventurous journeys, the Botanic collection symbolizes Tomorrowland’s connection to nature not only with floral motifs, but also through use of the best natural fibers. And then, if you’d rather embrace the streets, there’s the urbanstyled Freedom Collection, designed for comfort and freedom of movement. Are you ready for a full makeover ? Look for the Official TML by Tomorrowland Boutiques on your map – they’re located at the main info point (Entrance), on the court behind the Mainstage, by the exit towards DreamVille, and on DreamVille itself at the Marketplace.
MAKEOVER CONTEST Of course, a new collection is all the more reason to celebrate. That’s why TML by Tomorrowland is giving away five total makeovers, in the form of €100.- fashion coupons that can be spent at the Boutiques. Here’s how it works: 1. Take an original photo of yourself or your group of friends, wearing your new TML by Tomorrowland gear. 2. Upload your photo to Instagram. 3. Use the hashtag #TMLbyTomorrowland and tag @tmlbytomorrowland. 4.The winners will be contacted personally on Instagram and, afterwards, via e-mail. Are you ready to be dressed in true Tomorrowland spirit head to toe? Then go ahead and upload your belgium fabulous look – you’ll be a part of the Amicorum Spectaculum for the world to see!
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BEAT SERENDIPITY
The girl dancing in front of you in the Rave Cave, the friendly neighbour who lent you their toothpaste, the guy you talked to while you were waiting for your fries; we highly recommend you act in the moment and at least take their number. But when your phone battery dies, your brain gets foggy or fairies suddenly steal your boo, there’s still the People of Tomorrow. Through the official Tomorrowland Community page you can get or stay in touch with serendipitous connections. Create and personalise your account now at www.peopleoftomorrow.com – we’ll see you there.
LOVE EVERY DROP Belgium is known for its beers for a reason: they make ‘em well. Belgium-born Jupiler is arguably the most widely known beer brand of the country, which is why they partnered up with our beloved festival to create beautifully designed Tomorrowland Limited Edition Bottles just for you.
TAKING YOU TO THE HOME OF
TOMORROWLAND
If you didn’t arrive here by train, legs, wheels or water, you have probably just been hosted on a Brussels Airlines Partyflight. Since 2012, Brussels Airlines’ partnership with Tomorrowland has meant bringing music fans from all over the world to the biggest music festival of the year. After five years of working together to take fans to Belgium, Tomorrowland has captured a special place in Brussels Airlines’ heart. The airline considers it their mission to unite the People of Tomorrow – that’s you! – so that you can create unforgettable memories and long-lasting friendships. Of course, the first place you start to come together is on the way to the festival. So what better way to celebrate than with an airplane especially dedicated to you?
In February this year, Brussels Airlines inaugurated the fourth Airbus in their ‘Belgian Icons’ series – and it is entirely decorated in Tomorrowland style. The enchanted aeroplane, called Amare, was made especially with music and celebration in mind. If you’re firmly in the festival mood and party spirit, you’re at Tomorrowland just the way Brussels Airlines and Amare want you to be. Now go ahead, grab your first drink – and here’s to amicorum spectaculum Tomorrowland’s very first magical steel-winged bird!
INSIDE AND OUT Though we don’t endorse judging a book by its cover or a bottle by its label, we know you’re not just going to want these beautifully designed bottles and cans for their yummy contents, either. We’re telling you, these ones are keepers – they have the whole package, the best inside and out. The Jupiler bottles are available in regular stores, some of Belgium’s best bars and of course at the Brewery on the festival site itself. Every bottle has a unique code that could win you a duoticket to Tomorrowland. We can hear you thinking, “but wait, I’m here already?” However, we are convinced you don’t need us to tell you Tomorrowland is a full two weekends this year, do you? Exactly! Get yourself a Jupiler and we might see you again next weekend.
PHOTOGRAPHUM SPECTACULUM At the Jupiler Brewery by the main info point, you will find a photo booth where you and your amica belgium can dress up in style. In front of a beautifully made backdrop, you can deck yourself out with special outfits and gadgets, and have a Photographum Spectaculum made to take home as a souvenir.
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TASTES OF THE WORLD wraps. The trio mentioned above is just fraction of all the finger-licking, happy-making choices you have when it comes to fueling your body. We believe there’s a proper timing for everything, and for food, that timing is always and anytime. Find our selection of some of the Tomorrowland Tastes of the World highlights below, get your appetite going, and discover many more for yourself.
What do superstars like ‘Crunchy Volcano’, ‘Polpette’ and ‘Urban Detox’ have in common? One thing’s for sure: you won’t find any of them behind the turntables. We also deem it highly unlikely that they know anything about music, for that matter. They do know a thing or two about energizing, though. They make sure you’re ready to take on a new day, to dance all night, and they also provide a little in-between moment of relaxation. That is, if you’re into sushi, homemade pasta or
B-EAT BY LAS VEGAS There’s simply no better feeling in the world than the one evoked by high quality food going hand in hand with the best possible beats. Judging by the success of previous editions, we know you feel the same way. Ever been lucky enough to experience the B-EAT phenomenon firsthand? Then you probably don’t need to be convinced of all of the reasons why it would be worth grabbing a bite and a beat again. To those who have not been part of B-EAT yet: there’s nothing we could say that would be worthy of this restaurant ride. Or should we call it a club-staurant? Either way, you will have to live it to fully grasp what we’re talking about. Contagious magic is guaranteed from the get-go, because the city of Las Vegas is the restaurant’s official host this year. And we all know that Vegas knows how to entertain!
TASTES OF THE WORLD RESTAURANT If you follow your senses to the Tastes of The World Restaurant you will be rewarded with a mouth-watering culinary journey around the globe. At Tastes of The World, serendipity is the magic word. This goes for the food as well as the kitchen, as the latter won’t be ruled by just one chef. Instead, the menu revolves around a different Tastes of The World Contest winner each day. The dishes are inspired by the winner’s personal perspective on good food, so prepare yourself for the unexpected and a new flavourful menu every day. Surrender your hungry soul to the four-course surprise menu, and your tastebuds will truly be grateful.
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BALLS & GLORY
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MEXICAN NACHOS BY WILLY NACHO
Who would have thought balls could taste as glorious as the masterpieces of Balls & Glory? How does a mushroom and truffle, a tikka massala or a chili cheese meatball with a hidden, tasty filling sound to you? All of the meat used by the chefs stems from sustainable farming and for those in need of some meat-free glory, Balls & Glory also offers a vegetarian option. Whatever you choose, all of the balls are accompanied by a side of mashed potatoes and veggies. It’s the best spherical food in the world!
Middle Eastern food has been known for its tantalizing qualities for centuries. Whether it’s the spices, the colours or simply the explosive flavours, dishes that have their origins in this part of the world have never been accused of being bland. Finjan - the only pita bar included in the renowned Gault-Millau guide - is guaranteed to add some extra zing to the pitas from your (holiday) memories. Imagine a fresh flatbread, filled with wonderful meat or falafel and some crispy greens to go with it. All that is left to do is to close your eyes and wander off to one of those One Thousand and One Nights destinations.
Legend has it that his family invented the yummy yellow corn chips. Or is Willy Nacho simply his artist name? We don’t know for sure and to be honest, we couldn’t care less. Willy’s nachos are everything that matters in this peculiar matter, and we wouldn’t want to miss out on them for anything the world. Willy offers three options. Firstly, a Nacho Classic with a lovely tomato salsa, a savoury sour cream and grated Dutch cheese. Then there is the Mexican Taste plate. Think Mexican-spiced ground beef, grated cheese, sour cream and jalapeños that make for the tastiest kick in the butt. And if you agree that sharing is caring, go for the the platter of tortilla with Mexican hummus, an eggplant-tomato dish and guacamole to split with your crew.
BELGIAN STEAKHOUSE BY DE LAET & VAN HAVER Have you always wanted to experience authentic, local Belgian food? Or maybe you happen to be a little homesick, in need of the tases that make you proud to be Belgian again? De Laet & Van Haver will happily support both of these noble food causes. The stakes? A tantalizing menu of steaks. Although a good steak can soothe the senses on its own, it’s best enjoyed with some fried carbs. Preferably in the form the Belgians have been praised for all over the world! Indulge in their hand-cut Belgian fries to go with one of the evergreens: a Beef Steak or Simmental Steak, livened up by a traditional Belgian beer. Sounds like the perfect package for you? Make sure to book a table in advance, because the Steakhouse is never empty.
TOMORROWLAND RESTAURANT The Tomorrowland Restaurant offers you the perfect opportunity to cross that ‘Michelin Star Dinner’ from your bucket list. If you’ve done so already, then this is your the chance to cross that ‘Michelin Star Dinner with a phenomenal view of the Tomorrowland Mainstage’ off that list too. The Tomorrowland Restaurant would not be worthy of its name if it didn’t take the festival restaurant experience to a whole new level. Whether you’re a carnivore by heart, more of a fish lover, or a total veggie addict – it doesn’t matter. The Tomorrowland Restaurant experience offers a high-end, luscious two-course menu, a breathtaking view on the Mainstage, and also plays the music that amicorum spectaculum goes with it. This way, you won’t have to miss out on any of the highlights.
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HAMBURGERS BY DE BURGERIJ
KOREAN FOOD BY KOREAN SNACKS
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Every unforgettable festival experience deserves an unforgettable burger experience. De Burgerij knows exactly what it takes to make sure the latter is covered. You may have had the privilege to taste what we’re talking about during previous editions. But if you haven’t, and you love burgers as much as Tomorrowland does, the Hamburgers by De Burgerij stand should be on your festival itinerary. Savour a Classico Burger with all the perks that come with such a famous feast or have yourself a Kukelurie Burger with chicken, paksoi, soy and some zingy ginger.
Tomorrowland is always pleased and proud to add a new nationality to the incredible whole of visitors and artists – be they musical or gastronomical. This year, the Kim family (mother and daughter) has been invited to join us and share their straightforward view on festival food with you. There will be some dishes that probably won’t need any introduction, such as their stir fried noodles or deep fried spring rolls, but make sure to also try some Korean meatballs or Kimchi Dumplings. Because everything exotic offers new perspectives.
True adventurers are always searching for new encounters. One of this year’s culinary magicians caters to that objective perfectly. It goes by the name of Umami and is bound to bring you to the tastiest corners of Asia. Each of the Umami dishes is inspired by the rich fullness of the Indian kitchen, and designed to please both mind and soul as they all represent a healthy and hearty choice. Let the Punjab lamb curry, chicken Tikka Massala or the Tomato Vindaloo transport you to the shores of a sacred river overflowing with delicious tastes!
PEPPE’S HOMEMADE PASTA You know that saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is? Well, that is definitely, surely, undeniably not the case for Peppe’s Homemade Pasta. This pasta parlour knows the Italian kitchen through-and-through, and Peppe definitely understands that the way to a festival visitor’s heart is through his stomach. Offer yourself the gift of fancy pasta made with the freshest of ingredients. Will you fall for Peppe’s Polpette, Veggie Pasta or Lasagna? Proceed with caution, as each of these dishes will leave you wanting more.
GREENWAY The ultimate highway to sumptuous vegetarian and vegan sandwiches: Greenway. Known for its dependances in Belgian cities like Antwerp, Brussels, Leuven, and Gent, Greenway has been cooking up vegetarian dishes for two decades now. Its menu has been an eco-friendly and healthy landmark from the early days on and the Vietnamese and Korean Sandwiches they bring to Tomorrowland are like nothing you’ve ever tasted. The Korean sandwich is packed with flavour from a pulled barbecue soy, fragrant vanilla, kimchi aioli, and a crunchy salad, and it’s topped off with fresh herbs. Its Vietnamese sandwich sister is made of Vietnamese pulled soy, pickled vegetables, ginger-lemongrass aioli and a fresh herb salad. Going amicorum spectaculum green at a festival has never tasted this good!
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FOCUS ON THE MUSIC
What’s the most everpresent element of the greatest show on Earth? That’s right – music. From the tentative first sounds of the day at a deephouse stage to the thunderous roar of thousands singing along by the Mainstage, there is never a quiet moment at Tomorrowland. On the following pages, you can learn all there is to know about the noise that drew you to this place. You’ll find artist interviews, biographies of acts that you don’t want to miss, the full timetable for all stages, and a daily Daybreak Sessions feature. Read on, and enjoy the music!
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Back in 2012, Carl Cox celebrated his 50th birthday with the People of Tomorrow. This year the big man himself is blowing out 55 candles at Tomorrowland. Safe to say it’s going to be one hell of a birthday party! Catch Carl opening the Mainstage with a 3-hour Daybreak Session.
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It’s not all mixing and scratching at Tomorrowland! Get your alternative fix with Oscar and the Wolf, enjoy a soulful encounter with Craig David presents TS5, or familiarize yourself with Felix Jaehn. The musical spectrum this weekend is as diverse as the people roaming the grounds. Seize the opportunity to expand your horizon!
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Who doesn’t remember that moment of raw, beautiful emotion when Armin van Buuren announced the birth of his son live on stage at Tomorrowland 2013? This year Armin brings back A State of Trance and has another special something to tell you. No kids this time, but a musical baby!
After rocking our world in 2010 and 2014 with Murdock and Quest One MC, Netsky is stepping up his game this year with an entire stage of his own. Netsky & Friends builds upon the foundation laid in those memorable performances, and adds to it with names like Alison Wonderland and Snails.
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Pretty much every musical Hall of Famer will be present this edition. Fatboy Slim and Markus Schulz, deadmau5, you name it. The latter can be found closing out the festival at the PRYDA stage on the second weekend. Tiësto’s back too, of course, after recently having released a new track called ‘BOOM’, in honour of the hometown of Tomorrowland.
There are many things that make Tomorrowland incredible. The magnificent Mainstage, the colourful creatures that roam this realm, the little intimate moments of love and happiness shared by one and all. Not to mention the main ingredient: you, the People of Tomorrow. As for the music that you like to hear, Tomorrowland has been exploring the boundaries since its very inception. For artists and audience alike, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to explore, expand and embrace their musical tastes. This year, the Amicorum Spectaculum is bringing us more unheard-of sounds than ever before. There are no restrictions, no borders between genres, no limitations on your musical experience, no judgement about personal preferences. Are you ready to explore? From the world’s biggest baby shower with Armin to Iranian superstars Blade & Beard, here are some of Tomorrowland’s most unique musical feats, selected from the past as well as both of this year's festival weekends.
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The Baron is back! Please give a passionate welcome to renowned rebel Dave Clarke, who’ll be bringing along a bunch of his mates, including the Iranian duo Blade & Beard, Belgian techno talent Charlotte de Witte and Japanese producer Ken Ishii. Feast on Dave’s carefully crafted palette of international techno flavours this belgium Sunday at Dave Clarke Presents.
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Not only is Nick Bril the ambassador of the Tastes of the World restaurant at the festival; he also keeps his world famous restaurant The Jane in Antwerp running smoothly, and somehow he still finds time to polish his deejaying skills. Catch the culinary and musical jack-of-alltrades at the Ants and Diynamic stages.
Alter egos have been around for a while at Tomorrowland (Afrojack’s on the Daybreak Sessions line-up as ‘Nick van de Wal’ – his real name!), and this year we’ve got a bunch of famous artists under their lesser known monikers. Cirez D, Mescal Kid, NWYR, Gouryella… Who’s who? Come find out for yourself!
I Love Techno, the legendary Belgian party powerhouse, returns to Tomorrowland once more. They have a special treat for you this edition, bringing the founding fathers of the Detroit techno movement, The Belleville Three, to Belgium. A must-see for anyone craving some real and raw techno beats. Tomorrowland is host to a long list of fierce female artists every year. Take a peek this edition as Maya Jane Coles, Sandrien, Nina Kraviz, Daoud, Annie Hall, Rebekah, Krewella, MATTN, Alison Wonderland and many, many more strong names like these take over the stage.
Love is in the air! This year there are quite a number of power-couples playing back to back. Whereas Adam Beyer played alongside soulmate Ida Engberg in the past, this time there’s Niels Feijen and LYA. And Vision Machine with Natasja. And last but not least, DJ Unders with his significant other out of Berlin, Britta.
At the LEAF stage, the most sustainable stage of all, you can bear witness to a truly unique and special collaboration this weekend. Delafino will take the spotlight together with his daughter, Luna Fino, and share their special bond with the rest of the world for the first time.
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Two weekends. 360,000 guests. 17 stages. Over 1,000 artists. This is the Spectaculum Amicorum: this is where your musical tastes will always be catered to. Go out there and be entranced by the sounds!
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A lot of things about the festival make it the diverse and international event it’s widely known to be. Just count the flags this weekend to get a sense of how many nationalities are united in this one place. The musicians reflect that worldly image too, with Blade & Beard, hailing from Iran, and the beloved sisters with Pakistani roots, Krewella, as just a few belgium examples of many more international artists.
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GOING IN WITH A BANG
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THE GATHERING JULY 20TH 2017
If this is your first time at the festival, then welcome, and congratulations for making one of the best decisions of your life. While we’ll learn a whole lot more about each other over the course of the weekend, there’s something about Tomorrowland we want you to know up front: you’ll be made as comfortable as possible in every way. And one of those ways is called The Gathering. Instead of throwing you right to the wolves, you’ll be eased into the whole experience, so you won’t be overwhelmed by the madness right away. For several years now - so long that it’s become a tradition - DreamVille has been opening its gates on Thursday, making it more relaxed for campers to put up their tents. But as a means to really catch that festival fever, the day is livened up by a party that became notorious over the years. Don’t mistake The Gathering for a mere pre-party or a simple warm-up, because you won’t believe your eyes once you see it. The Gathering is no less than a full-speed-ahead spectacle that will immediately set the stage, get you in the mood, and make sure everyone is ready to enjoy the Amicorum Spectaculum that’s about to begin. DreamVille’s very own carnival of craziness has been the arena where local Belgian talent made the transition to the DJ champion’s league, and surprise visits by the likes of Afrojack and Tiësto proved to be just the sort of show needed to get those thousands of campers in shape for the rest of the weekend. Wonder what surprises this year’s Gathering will bring? Pitch that tent quickly and simply follow the sounds!
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ROMEO BLANCO 21h30 - 22h15
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DISCOBAR GALAXIE 19h15 - 20h00
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STUBRU CONTEST WINNER 14h00 - 14h45
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YVES V FOCUS ON THE GATHERING DREAMVILLE | 18h30 - 19h15
Tomorrowland wouldn’t be complete without even before he started to perform, he was there as a visitor. V sound, which he is not willing to give up anywhere soon. Yves van Geertsom, the man most of you know as He witnessed Tomorrowland growing from a cute Belgian “I have to say, production-wise I have been going through Yves V. He’s performed at every Tomorrowland festival to an absolute dance music supernova. “There some changes the over the last few years. I’m not really edition so far and we can’t imagine the festival was quite some evolution involved in Tomorrowland’s life intentionally choosing to do so, but times change. If you without him. His ground-breaking performance indeed. If you look at the bigger picture it’s really insane. want to be good at what you do you need to stay on top of on the Tomorrowland Mainstage in 2007 made During the first editions, me and my friends already told such developments, you grow up with the crowd on your him a respected DJ worldwide, and he’s also each other this would be a big thing in the future. But we side. I’ve been experimenting more and I am not afraid to leave my comfort zone to produce music that grown to be a producer whom Belgium is proud of. Yves will kick off this weekend “Up until then Tomorrowland was just as hits the spot just right. My last release ‘Blow’ with Marc Benjamin is a good example of this. with his own V Sessions stage on Friday, only to move on to domination of the magical as it is now, but it finally received It’s a little different than what you are used of me, but I love to do such things. And the track Mainstage again on Saturday. We had a the attention and love it deserved.” recently hit a million plays on Spotify, haha!” chat with him before the weekend burst loose. couldn’t have guessed it would become what it has become. But of course, a slight change in production style does not When asked if it ever gets old to be a part of Tomorrowland, I remember the first year Tomorrowland’s aftermovie went equal a 180-degree turn, and oldschool Yves V fans can Yves' answer is resolute. “Absolutely not. Tomorrowland viral, that was really the turning point. Up until then it head over to V Sessions knowing that they’ll be satisfied. has been the highlight of many years for me now, and it was just as magical as it is now, but it finally received the “Those production experiments don’t mean I will change keeps surpassing itself year after year. Hosting an area at appreciation, the attention and love it deserved to get from my sound on stage though. That signature Yves V sound one of the most important dance festivals in the world is one the very beginning. It’s still weird to be a part of that whole is what my fans love me for, what people expect from me of the biggest recognitions I can imagine as an artist, to be process, the process of growing the world’s most important when they book me, and what motivated me to get where I honest. On top of this, V Sessions will host a completely dance event in your backyard. I mean, imagine being in that am now.” It’s quite clear that Yves V is here to stay – and who know how much bigger he will make Tomorrowland new stage this year! I can’t wait to see what Tomorrowland position!” grow? If you’re curious, be sure to pay the Gathering a visit! has created this year, it’s supposed to be a pretty great podium, so I am really curious.” Tomorrowland may be the highlight of every season for amicorum spectaculum belgium Yves, but that doesn’t mean he’s sitting at home doing There are few artists who were present at every single nothing until the next edition. He travels week after week edition of Tomorrowland, if any. Yves V is an exception: to infect crowds all over the world with that addictive Yves
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1. FREEDOM
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WINTERCLUBBING Winterclubbing All Stars 00h30 - 01h00 Deve & Matizz 23h00 - 00h30 Funk D 22h00 - 23h00 Dimitri Wouters 20h30 - 22h00 Double-u ft. Eugene 19h00 - 20h30 DJ Luk 18h00 - 19h00 Steve Rush 17h00 - 18h00 Thierry von der Warth 16h00 - 17h00 Laurent Wery 15h00 - 16h00 Jean De Gand 14h00 - 15h00 Partyshakerz 13h00 - 14h00 7. CAGE THE SOUND OF BELGIUM Mike Thompson 23h30 - 01h00 Olivier Abbeloos aka T99 22h00 - 23h30 Joey Beltram 20h00 - 22h00 Steve Cop 18h00 - 20h00 Sven Van Hees 16h00 - 18h00 Quincy 14h30 - 16h00 Jozef Devillé 13h00 - 14h30 8. MAZDA SOUND OF TOMORROW Bali Bandits 23h00 - 00h00 Pitchback 22h00 - 23h00 Justin Oh 20h30 - 22h00 Michael Feiner 19h00 - 20h30 Dr Shiver 18h00 - 19h00 Tom Tyger 16h30 - 18h00 Barry Fore 15h30 - 16h30 Tom & Hills 14h00 - 15h30 Odssey 12h30 - 14h00 9. TULIP STAGE TOOLROOM LIVE Mark Knight 23h00 - 01h00 Umek 21h30 - 23h00 Technasia 20h00 - 21h30 Prok & Fitch 18h30 - 20h00 Chus & Ceballos 17h00 - 18h30 Dosem 15h30 - 17h00 Camelphat 14h00 - 15h30 Bollen & Fichtner 12h30 - 14h00 10. LEAF RITUEL RECORDINGS Emmanuel Russ 22h00 - 23h30 Parra for Cuva 20h00 - 22h00 Birds of Mind 18h30 - 20h00 David Mears (live) 17h00 - 18h30
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Markus Schulz presents Dakota 22h30 - 23h30 Gareth Emery 21h30 - 22h30 Svenson & Gielen (live) 21h00 - 21h30 Ferry Corsten 20h00 - 21h00 presents Gouryella Purple Haze 19h00 - 20h00 Johan Gielen 17h30 - 19h00 Cosmic Gate 16h30 - 17h30 Ben Nicky 15h30 - 16h30 Marco V 14h30 - 15h30 ReOrder 13h30 - 14h30 Fred Baker 12h30 - 13h30
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MAINSTAGE 12h00 - 15h00 Wake up and get your groove on, because for those of you who really like to focus on the music, we’ve got 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 on the Mainstage. And my, what a massive treat we have waiting for you on Friday! None other than larger-than-life techno legend Carl Cox will mix the festival’s very first beats on the Mainstage this early afternoon. 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. As he’s mostly the top name on the schedule, it’s very probable that he hasn’t played a set at noon very often – if ever. All the more reason to get excited, because in the past, DJs have been known to use the Daybreak Sessions to expose an artistic, musical side of themselves that no one’s heard before. With a three-hour set early on the day they get the chance to actually 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 groom and ease its way into your body. When an artist like Carl Cox gets and takes on an opportunity like this, there’s no need for saying that you’re in for an amazing experience. This 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? Just musing upon the idea of Carl Cox playing a Daybreak Session scratches precisely that itch that us music amicorum fanatics cravespectaculum so hard. 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.
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Peo Watson Fabio Montana Solemn Eye b2b Eran Aviner Mainro LIMITS Compuphonic Amare Greg Bouvin
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3. ROSE GARDEN MONSTERCAT Seven Lions Surprise Krewella Getter Snails Slushii San Holo Pegboard Nerds DROELOE Conro Unlike Pluto WRLD 4. ARCH SUPER YOU&ME Moksi Blasterjaxx Laidback Luke DVBBS Will Sparks Dannic GTA Florian Picasso Mike Hawkins
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RADIO ULTRA MODERN V SESSIONS Bubba 22h00 - 01h00 Swanky Tunes Rakesh aka Blackjack9000 20h40 - 22h00 Kura Cookies and Cream 20h00 - 20h40 Regi & The Retronettes Yves V Groove Merchant 17h00 - 20h00 ALOK Rakesh aka Blackjack9000 15h00 - 17h00 Cedric Gervais Lady S 13h00 - 15h00 Quintino Hosted by SEp Third Party Interactive entertainment, dancing pin-ups, Breathe Carolina circus artists & urban dancers Brian Cross
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ELROW Joris Voorn 23h00 - 01h00 Art Department 21h30 - 23h00 Marc Maya 20h00 - 21h30 Edu Imbernon 18h30 - 20h00 De La Swing 17h00 - 18h30 wAFF 15h30 - 17h00 belgium George Privatti 14h00 - 15h30 Bastian Bux 12h30 - 14h00
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JOHAN GIELEN FOCUS ON MAGICAL FRIDAY TRANCE ENERGY | 17h30 – 19h00 The year 1999 gave birth to the most well-known trance festival ever: Trance Energy. The brand turned out to be a game changer for the trance community, connecting over 40,000 people from 60 different countries at its peak. After a long run of hugely successful events, 2013 was the year to say goodbye to the most remarkable brand trance music has ever known. Until 2017! Trance Energy is back with a very special hosting on Tomorrowland. Johan Gielen – trance legend from the beautiful country of Belgium – joined us to explain why this is the right moment for Trance Energy and Tomorrowland to combine forces and feature some premium quality trance. During the past years, Johan built a completely new concept called Trance Classics. Trance is starting to become more popular again at this moment, which got Johan thinking of new challenges. He pitched his concept to Tomorrowland, hoping to become a hosting partner. “Tomorrowland liked the idea, but couldn’t help to take it to another level. Their response, ‘But why don’t we just bring Trance Energy back to life?’ amicorum spectaculum started a fire and here we are! It’s fantastic to be a part of this comeback, of course; I never understood why they decided to stop in the first place. I’ve played at Trance Energy over fifteen
times and I never lost hope for a proper comeback. Trance is in a good state now, this is the right moment!” Tomorrowland is home to a large variety of music, of which trance has been a part for many years. Trance Energy is more than just music; it’s a tribute to trance in the purest way possible. “Tomorrowland is one of the best – or probably the best – festival(s) in the world. People from all over the world
“But why don’t we just bring Trance Energy back to life?” travel to this little Belgian village for such a massive event. To host a stage there with a capacity of around 12,000 people is a fantastic way for Trance Energy to bring back the old days. We combine the hardened and knowledgeable legends with the new generation, which is a very important thing to do in my opinion. The EDM generation, for instance, has no idea where their music actually comes from; they don’t even bother doing the research themselves. With this kind of collaborations the oldschool fanatics and their younger colleagues finally get the chance to meet in both a musical and a personal way.”
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Johan recently noticed that his own event, Trance Classics, is also starting to show some changes in the type of people attending. “More and more often I see these curious young people joining our crowd, and our fans, on average, are usually a little older and more experienced. Times are obviously changing and trance is promising to get a lot more popular in the next few years.” Which explains why Johan and his friends were more than welcome to host their own area at Tomorrowland. But what is Trance Energy? “Trance Energy is just all about the experience and nothing but the experience. Not only music-wise, but the whole entourage around it makes it so unique. For me trance was never gone, it was maybe a bit less popular at some point, but a whole new generation has arrived. They’re ready to be introduced to the world of trance. We are taking our finest artists to represent pure trance of the highest quality available. I’m also preparing a really nice set with my buddy, taking our best work and projecting it in the best way possible in our set at Tomorrowland. I really hope it will be a great success, and I hope to see you all there!” Like almost every genre, trance has had its ups and downs. This year it is back, back with the one and only Trance belgium Energy, which in turn is the very first hosting partner to take the new Momentum stage (number 1 on the map) for a test drive. Curious yet? You heard the big man – see you there!
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REFUNE Garmiani
CRYSTAL Himperson Deuxfwa Soulcity
I LOVE TECHNO Nina Kraviz The Belleville Three
Tommy Trash Salvatore Ganacci Sebastian Ingrosso Otto Knows ALOK KO:YU Bottai M-22 Mr. Tophat Nicholas Meich & Batmax
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NORA EN PURE MAINSTAGE 12h00 - 15h00
You’ve shown how it is done on Friday with Carl Cox’ Daybreak Session, so we do expect you to get right into it 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, the Daybreak Sessions fit Nora En Pure like a glove. Hailing from Switzerland, but with South African roots, she’s expressed a need 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 in effort and hard work into everything they do – which might just let Nora grow out to be the home audience’s favourite, as she’s already proven to be quite productive. Her deep and funky works of audio 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, it’s 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 those 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 amicorum you’re alreadyspectaculum 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.
CUBANISTO invites HUSH HUSH TLP The Whatevers Blackout Boy Hush Hefner Vic Crezée Hush Villion
20h30 - 22h00 19h00 - 20h30 18h00 - 19h00 16h30 - 18h00 15h30 - 16h30 14h30 - 15h30 13h00 - 14h30
3. ROSE GARDEN BONZAI
Bonzai All Stars Push (live) Yves Deruyter Talla 2XLC Franky Kloeck Jan Vervloet DJ Ghost Bountyhunter Franky Jones Airwave Hosted by MC Pyro 4. ARCH Q-DANCE Evil Activities Zatox Brennan Heart Coone
Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo Psyko Punkz NCBM Wildstylez Da Tweekaz Atmozfears Audiotricz Ransom
23h30 - 01h00 23h00 - 23h30 22h00 - 23h00 20h30 - 22h00 19h00 - 20h30 17h30 - 19h00 16h30 -17h30 15h30 - 16h30 14h30 - 15h30 13h00 - 14h30
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Hosted by Villain
5. HARBOUR HOUSE RADIO ULTRA MODERN Bubba 23h00 - 01h00 B-Kay 21h00 - 23h00 Pierre Elitair 19h00 - 21h00 Veepee & Friends 18h00 - 19h00 Rakesh aka Blackjack9000 15h00 - 18h00 Uneak 13h00 - 15h00 Hosted by SEp Interactive entertainment, dancing pin-ups, circus artists & urban dancers
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Shredding Sounds That’s Who Pierre & Cassie Kwallah White Noise Jemaniax
23h30 - 01h00 22h00 - 23h30 20h30 - 22h00 19h00 - 20h30 17h30 - 19h00 16h00 - 17h30 15h00 - 16h00 14h00 - 15h00 13h00 - 14h00
23h00 - 01h00 20h00 - 23h00 Paul Kalkbrenner presents 18h00 - 20h00 Back to the Future Boys Noize (DJ set) 16h30 - 18h00 Charlotte de Witte b2b 14h30 - 16h30
One Track Brain Baba Stiltz
13. IN THE WOODS
7. CAGE
PARADISE
FORMA.T invites Hungry Music Surfing Leons 23h30 - 01h00 Worakls 22h00 - 23h30 N’to 20h30 - 22h00 Joachim Pastor 19h00 - 20h30 Rodriguez Jr. 18h00 - 19h00 Stereoclip 16h30 - 18h00 Raw District 14h30 - 16h30 Elska 13h00 - 14h30
Jamie Jones Nicole Moudaber Patrick Topping Richy Ahmed Route 94 Seth Troxler Igor Vicente Nukov & Yelmet
8. MAZDA
DIYNAMIC Adriatique
SOUND OF TOMORROW Dark Drake 23h00 - 00h00 Apashe 22h00 - 23h00 Sikdope 20h30 - 22h00 Snavs 19h00 - 20h30 SLOWBØDY 17h30 - 19h00 Tavi Castro 16h30 - 17h30 ReauBeau 15h00 - 16h30 Dux n Bass 14h00 - 15h00 DJ Q-La Lane 12h30 - 14h00 9. TULIP STAGE FUTURE SOUND OF EGYPT Mark Sherry vs. Marco V 00h00 - 01h00 Ferry Corsten 23h00 - 00h00 The Thrillseekers 22h00 - 23h00 Aly & Fila 20h00 - 22h00 Ferry Tayle vs. Dan Stone 19h00 - 20h00 M.I.K.E. Push 18h00 - 19h00 Darren Porter vs. James Dymond 17h00 - 18h00 Arctic Moon 16h00 - 17h00 Factor B 15h00 - 16h00 Fady & Mina 14h00 - 15h00 Mohamed Ragab vs. Monoverse 12h30 - 14h00
10. LEAF ALL DAY I DREAM Lee Burridge YokoO
Gorje Hewek & Izhevski Lee Burridge
23h00 - 01h00 21h30 - 23h00 20h00 - 21h30 18h00 - 20h00 16h30 - 18h00 14h30 - 16h30 13h30 - 14h30 12h30 - 13h30
14. GARDEN OF MADNESS Kollektiv Turmstrasse Solomun Karmon H.O.S.H. Lehar Musumeci Fred Hush Kaiserr
23h30 –00h55 22h00 – 23h30 20h30 – 22h00 19h00 – 20h30 17h30 - 19h00 16h00 - 17h30 14h30 - 16h00 13h30 - 14h30 12h30 - 13h30
15. MAINSTAGE Alesso 00h00 - 01h00 Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 23h00 - 00h00 Armin van Buuren 22h00 - 23h00 Netsky (DJ set) & Script MC 21h00 - 22h00 Yves V 20h00 - 21h00 Nervo 19h00 - 20h00 Timmy Trumpet 18h00 - 19h00 Angemi 17h00 - 18h00 Henri PFR 16h00 - 17h00 Double Pleasure 15h00 - 16h00
Nora En Pure
Daybreak Session 12h00 - 15h00
Hosted by MC Stretch
16. ORGAN OF HARMONY STMPD RCRDS 21h00 - 23h30 18h00 - 21h00 14h00 - 18h00 12h30 - 14h00
11. HOUSE OF BOOKS JACKED
Wiwek 00h00 - 00h50 The Jillionaire 23h00 – 00h00 Afrojack b2b D.O.D b2b Ravitez 20h00 – 23h00 Bassjackers 19h00 - 20h00 Craig David presents TS5 18h00 - 19h00 Valentino Khan 17h00 - 18h00 D-wayne 16h00 - 17h00 Kiida 15h00 - 16h00 Oliver Rosa 14h00 - 15h00 Ricky Breaker 13h00 - 14h00 Rui 12h00 - 13h00 Hosted by Ambush
12h30 - 14h30
Martin Garrix Steve Angello Don Diablo Riton Cassius Ytram Dyro Matisse & Sadko Justin Mylo CMC$ Estaw
23h00 - 01h00 22h00 - 23h00 21h00 - 22h00 20h00 - 21h00 19h00 - 20h00 18h00 - 19h00 17h00 - 18h00 16h00 - 17h00 15h00 - 16h00 14h00 - 15h00 13h00 - 14h00
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RANSOM FOCUS ON INCREDIBLE SATURDAY Q-DANCE | 12h00 - 13h00 After their debut at Pussy Lounge’s Wintercircus in 2015, Ransom’s career exploded almost instantly. Their act is unique, creative and apart from the fact that Remko van der Steen and Teun van Esch are musical centipedes, their signature appearance and performance complete the concept of a perfect freestyle artist in the harder styles. This Saturday, Ransom will open the most powerful and overwhelming stage of all Tomorrowland: Q-dance. The Q-dance stage has been an important part of Tomorrowland for years, representing the harder styles of dance music with the broadest perspective possible – as might be expected from the biggest promoter hardstyle has ever known. Even though the main focus is on hardstyle for this year’s Q-dance stage, Ransom will kick off at midday with a more versatile sound, combining anything they can think of into an hour of freestyle madness. So what exactly are these guys up to? “Beats and bills,” is Remko’s resolute answer. “Overwhelming music and a lot of dollars presented by a DJ and an MC wearing a proper suit and a suitcase to every gig. That case filled with customised 100-dollar stacks is basically our gimmick, and it’s become sort of a trademark by now. We liked the name Ransom a lot and wanted it to be more than just another act, so we came up with a performance that matches our amicorum spectaculum style and name. This whole dollar-bill act might not be the best idea now that we are also starting to get gigs in the United States, but we will find a solution for that, haha.”
The ‘United Members of Ransomnia’ bills are a smart move: if you’ve visited a harder styles event in the past year, chances you’ve asked yourself where all those dollar bills came from. It all started, as these things go, serendipitously. Remko: “I began this project some years ago, it used to be a solo initiative. At some point I was playing at an event hosted by Teun, who happened to grab the mic during my set. We felt a strong chemistry right away and I really liked his sound, which resulted in Teun travelling with me for a year as my own MC. At some point this all felt so good that we realized we should turn this act into a duo and Teun made the choice to join me on stage permanently.” It turned out to be a very good decision; the gentlemen turned their act into a phenomenon within just a few years. Their style is hard to define and most certainly not limited to a single genre. “Our productions really represent who we are. We really like too much of the harder styles to limit our view to just one of them. For this reason most of our bookings focus on the ‘freestyle’ sound that is so huge in the Netherlands right now, but abroad people might respond very differently to it all. I will have to figure that out this weekend, and I’m excited to introduce Tomorrowland’s extremely international crowd to our madness.” Of course, this particular gig is no walk in the park. “We’ve already performed at Defqon.1 Festival, Q-BASE, and now we are asked to join Q-dance at their Tomorrowland stage. Words can’t describe how weird it is to see all those dreams come true in such a short time.
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The fact that Q-dance – who mainly focus on hardstyle – chose us to open their stage in Boom this weekend is a huge honour.” Even though Ransom are mostly known for their freestyle performances, this is not necessarily the label they would give themselves. They love the freestyle concept since it makes them free to do whatever they want, but in the meantime, they also try to develop their own sound. “Freestyle events in the Netherlands have quite a lot in common, even though the music that could be labelled ‘freestyle’ covers a much broader spectrum. We recently finished a remix of LNY TNZ, for instance. This is also freestyle, but it’s a bit different from what you’d usually hear at such events. So we like to approach things with as open an attitude as possible. Combining urban and trap with hardstyle or even raw hardstyle is just great fun to do. We want to keep developing and never be afraid to push the boundaries a little more. Hopefully one day this will bring us to stages we can only dream of right now!” Only one year ago, Remko and Teun thought they could only dream of joining Q-dance at Tomorrowland, so who knows what the future will bring? One thing’s for certain: you won’t get bored with these guys on stage. The act, the music and the variation they manage to compress into just an hour are simply insane. Performing at Tomorrowland is a well-deserved achievement for Ransom. belgium Make sure to run to the Q-dance stage as soon as the gates open on Saturday to witness this harder styles supernova going off!
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PROGRAMME SUNDAY 1. MOMENTUM SMASH THE HOUSE
JULY 23RD 2017
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Oscar & The Wolf (live) W&W KSHMR Nicky Romero Ummet Ozcan Wolfpack MATTN Angemi PKCZ Magic Wand
23h00 - 00h00 22h00 - 23h00 20h45 - 22h00 19h30 - 20h45 18h30 - 19h30 17h30 - 18h30 16h30 - 17h30 15h30 - 16h30 14h30 - 15h30 13h30 - 14h30 12h30 - 13h30
2. CIRCUS CUBANISTO
daybreak sessions
MARKUS SCHULZ MAINSTAGE 12h00 - 15h00
After having created the Earth, God took a good long siësta on Sunday. It’s an example which we by no means intend to follow, as there is an abundance of quality music awaiting to dance to on this final day of your Tomorrowland weekend. If you have been the good, joyous, happy music addict you were expected to be, you’ve started both yesterday and Friday with a Daybreak Session - thumbs up to you! And you should never change a winning team, so let’s hold on to waking up with a nice, three-hour-long Daybreak Session, brought to you on Sunday by Markus Schulz. Forged in the fires of Arizona’s notorious ‘90s rave scene and considered one of the leading names in the genre, Markus Schulz’ moniker ‘the hardest working man in trance’ says it all. Whether as a radio DJ with broadcasts all over the world, as a DJ playing over 150 shows a year, or as a producer making stunning tracks filled with dark, dramatic trance: it seems that for Markus Schulz, there are more than 24 hours in one day. He’s remixed everyone from Giorgio Moroder to Madonna. His dance-floor bound adventures have met with critical acclaim. Through his effortless audience affinity, flawless mixing, instinctive tune selection and famous open-to-close sets, he has wowed crowds in every major city on Earth. Do trance music and the afternoon sun mix well together? Letting memories of Schultz’s darkest own tracks flickering through the most gloomy corners of your braincells, you may think that they don’t. But it’s a bet that can go either way: with the Daybreak Sessions, you never know just what the DJ is going to play. But isn’t that exactly the kind of musical enigma that gets all of us bursting out with excitement and curiosity? At any rate, trance han’t received its name for no reason. If you’re up for a thrilling, continuous wave of trippy basslines amicorum spectaculum and soaring melodies, come and freshen up that morning face at the Mainstage, 12 p.m. sharp. Whatever he decides to play, Markus Schulz will make it a ride to remember.
Notoir 21h00 - 22h00 Renaat Vandepapeliere 19h30 - 21h00 Ten Walls 18h00 - 19h30 Gusta-vo 17h00 - 18h00 Goldfox 16h00 - 17h00 RED D 15h00 - 16h00 Vision Machine b2b Natasja 14h00 - 15h00 Klaps 13h00 - 14h00
3. ROSE GARDEN ROBIN SCHULZ & FRIENDS Klingande 23h00 - 00h00 Robin Schulz 21h30 - 23h00 Feder 20h00 - 21h30 Jonas Blue 18h30 - 20h00 Digital Farm Animals 17h30 - 18h30 Sam Feldt 16h30 - 17h30 Hugel 15h30 - 16h30 Deepend 14h00 - 15h30 Alex Adair 12h30 - 14h00 4. ARCH DAVE CLARKE Presents
Dave Clarke Len Faki Ben Klock Ken Ishii Charlotte de Witte Rebekah Blade & Beard Fabrice Lig
22h30 - 00h00 21h00 - 22h30 19h30 - 21h00 18h00 - 19h30 16h30 - 18h00 15h00 - 16h30 14h00 - 15h00 12h30 - 14h00
5. HARBOUR HOUSE RADIO ULTRA MODERN Zeen & Myer 21h30 - 00h00 Marhaba 19h00 - 21h30 Rakka 17h00 - 19h00 Rakesh aka Blackjack9000 15h00 - 17h00 Kisa 13h00 - 15h00 Hosted by SEp Interactive entertainment, dancing pin-ups, circus artists & urban dancers
6. RAVE CAVE FEESTGEDRUIS Massaar Ode Maen Siopis Antonio Ponti Francesca Lombardo Murvin Jay Deltano b2b Ishtar
7. CAGE FOOTWORXX Drokz
Hosted by MC Da Mouth of Madness
8. MAZDA SOUND OF TOMORROW Hektor Mass 22h00 - 23h00 The Him 20h30 - 22h00 Pep & Rash 19h00 - 20h30 Sem Vox 18h00 - 19h00 Lennert Wolfs & 17h00 - 18h00 Lester Williams Mathy 16h00 - 17h00 Dennis Cartier 15h00 - 16h00 Alpha Party 14h00 - 15h00 Tim Arisu 12h30 - 14h00
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Disco Dasco Roma Franky Rizardo Sonny Fodera Mr. Grammy & DJ Licious Cemode & Philip Nico Morano Alle Farben B2B Soundsystem Alec & Phill Da Cunha Joka & Eggi
10. LEAF SANCTUARY Stavroz Britta Unders Mimi Love Yazz
Dauw & Schemering
14. NEW GARDEN OF MADNESS ANTS Kölsch
9. TULIP STAGE 22h30 - 00h00 21h30 - 22h30 20h30 - 21h30 19h30 - 20h30 18h30 - 19h30 17h30 - 18h30 16h30 - 17h30 15h00 - 16h30 14h00 - 15h00 13h00 - 14h00 12h00 - 13h00
20h30 - 23h00 18h30 - 20h30 16h30 - 18h30 14h30 - 16h30 12h30 - 14h30
11. HOUSE OF BOOKS CAFÉ D’ANVÈRS INVITES COCOON Sven Väth 21h00 - 23h50 Ricardo Villalobos 19h00 - 21h00 Dixon 17h00 - 19h00 Ilario Alicante 15h30 - 17h00 Carola Pisaturo 14h00 - 15h30 Smos b2b Flapjackers 12h30 - 14h00
22h30 - 00h00 21h00 - 22h30 19h30 - 21h00 18h00 - 19h30 16h30 - 18h00 15h00 - 16h30 12h00 - 15h00
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23h15 - 00h00
Goetia vs. Miss Enemy 22h15 - 23h15 Vandalism vs. Hardbouncer 21h00 - 22h15 Noize Suppressor vs. 19h30 - 21h00 Mad Dog vs. AniMe Sandy Warez vs. 18h15 - 19h30 Section Grabuge vs. Akriv aka FOOTWORXX MILITANT CREW F.Noize vs. Deterrent Man 17h00 - 18h15 vs. Insane S Sei2ure vs. eDUB 16h00 - 17h00 Detest vs. Tymon 15h00 - 16h00 Negative Warz vs. Stolen Cult 14h00 - 15h00 Masters of Noise vs. Richie Gee 13h00 - 14h00
12. WIND STAGE PUSSY LOUNGE Mental Theo 22h30 - 00h00 The Viper 21h30 - 23h00 Paul Elstak 20h30 - 22h00 The Darkraver 19h30 - 21h00 Luna 18h30 - 20h00 Ruthless 17h30 - 19h00 LNY TNZ 16h30 - 18h00 Mark with a K 15h30 - 17h00 Lowriderz 14h30 - 16h00 Bestien 13h30 - 15h00 Orphan 12h30 - 14h00 Hosted by Ruffian 13. CORE THE MASQUERADE BY CLAPTONE Claude VonStroke 22h30 - 00h00 Claptone 20h45 - 22h30 Changeover Booka Shade 19h45 - 20h40 Changeover Black Coffee 18h00 - 19h30 Pete Tong 16h30 - 18h00 Eli & Fur 15h30 - 16h30 MAT.Joe 14h30 - 15h30 Siege 13h00 - 14h30
Andrea Oliva Eats Everything Matthias Tanzmann Tube & Berger Lauren lane Iris Menza Nick Bril
22h30 - 23h55 21h00 – 22h30 19h30 – 21h00 18h00 – 19h30 16h30 – 18h00 15h00 – 16h30 13h30 – 15h00 12h00 - 13h30
15. MAINSTAGE Martin Garrix Steve Angello Lost Frequencies David Guetta Solomun Oliver Heldens Yellow Claw Shapov King Arthur
Markus Schulz
23h00 - 00h00 22h00 - 23h00 21h00 - 22h00 20h00 - 21h00 19h00 - 20h00 18h00 - 19h00 17h00 - 18h00 16h00 - 17h00 15h00 - 16h00 Daybreak Session 12h00 - 15h00
Hosted by MC Stretch
16. ORGAN OF HARMONY VERSUZ
Bob Sinclar Fedde Le Grand John Dahlback Dave Lambert Joachim Garraud Peter Luts Sem Thomasson Delafino
22h30 - 00h00 21h00 - 22h30 19h30 - 21h00 18h00 - 19h30 17h00 - 18h00 15h30 - 17h00 14h00 - 15h30 12h30 - 14h00
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CHARLOTTE DE WITTE FOCUS ON GLORIOUS SUNDAY DAVE CLARKE PRESENTS | 16h30 – 18h00 At the tender age of 18, having won Studio DJ life, though. “Long flights, lack of sleep and being on my Brussel’s DJ contest, Charlotte de Witte landed own a lot don’t bother me, especially not when compared to her very first Tomorrowland gig. Known as Raving the joy of DJ’ing. I love to travel, and my favourite part of this George at the time, she got to kick off the Mainstage during the 2011 edition, and “It simply makes me very happy, she’s been a household name at the festival ever since. First, The Gathering became even though it’s very dark music. her playground, and in the meantime her There’s beauty to it, and hope.” career took off slowly but steadily. Charlotte started to release well-received techno records, changed her official moniker to her given life is being on stage, seeing the people in the crowd respond name, and became the host of a Saturday night to what I’m doing, to my own tracks. People ask me if I don’t radio show at Studio Brussel. This year, hard work get lonely on the road, but actually, when you’re tired, some is paying off at Tomorrowland, too: she is set for time alone on the plane is a blessing. I haven’t had a day off performances at both I Love Techno (Saturday) in the weekend in 2017 yet, but it’s very much worth it.” and Dave Clarke Presents (Sunday). Being a techno DJ, Charlotte has reached one of the highest “I’m going to have a lot of fun this weekend,” Charlotte imaginable honours: being booked by ‘The Baron’, Dave says as she paints the picture of how a DJ experiences Clarke himself, to play at his very own stage. “I got to know Tomorrowland. “It’s actually going to be my birthday Dave at ADE last year when I first played at one of his weekend, I’ll be turning 25 on Friday. On Saturday, I’m events. We went out for sushi – which was good, because I playing I Love Techno. After that, I’ll try to spend some love sushi – with all of the night’s DJs, and so I talked to him time exploring the grounds and visiting my colleagues at the for a while. He’s been very supportive since, and now here Studio Brussel studio. Then, it’s off to Carpentras, where we are!” This may be a dream come true for De Witte, but I’m actually playing another festival. On Sunday morning, I it hasn’t always been her dream. When she started DJ’ing go back to Boom to play amidst my idols at the Dave Clarke seven years ago, she was much more about electro. “As much as it’s an honour to share the Dave Clarke Presents stage Presents stage.” amicorum spectaculum with a number of my techno idols, it’s also an honour to share Ain’t no rest for the wicked, then – and this is actually a the I Love Techno stage with Boys Noize, who is an old favourite relatively relaxed weekend for her. De Witte enjoys the busy of mine and an icon in the scene.” Ultimately, finding her place in
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the techno scene was a long, gradual process. “You keep looking for tracks you like, listening to and buying a lot of music. Then, when you know what you want to do and start producing, you get picked up and sort of automatically find your place within the scene.” And her place is dark, barebones, hypnotic techno. “This sort of techno makes me very happy, even though it’s dark music. I think it carries hope, I think it’s wonderful, beautiful.” DJ through and through, Charlotte attempts to share her love for darkness, both on stage and in the studio. “In the studio, I try to represent something of mine, to give you something that is mine. It comes from who I am and what I believe in. That’s a sort of egoistic luxury that you have as a producer: you can do something that is completely your own. I don’t think about conveying a message, it just has to be good music, it has to be able to touch people and push them to move, to interact.” If the latter sounds like fun to you, but you’re not sure if you like techno (yet), Charlotte has only one recommendation to make. “Tiga once said that most contemporary electronic music is based on just two very old genres: house and techno. So if you like what they call ‘EDM’, and the music that’s played at the mainstage – if you’re interested in its origins, this is it. Come and have a listen, learn where it all comes from, see what you can recognize.” We can do nothing but affirm this friendly piece of advice: the world of techno is a wonderful world, and Charlotte de Witte knows it inside and out. Come, and be belgium taken on a journey!
TOMORROW, WE ENTER A
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