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THE FLOOR IS YOURS!
Ladies and gentlemen, human beings of all persuasions: the ice has been broken! Beginning with little cat steps onto the grounds, you quickly poured all over Tomorrowland. The sun, of course, shines happily upon such gatherings, and so caressed your skin with its warm embrace. The Spectaculum, in the meantime, is quite up to steam: once the curtain was lifted, flying dancers rose out of the crowd and performers popped up all across the many corners of the Mainstage. Elewhere, even return visitors must have been surprised as a new stage had grown out of the forest, and a new green rolling hill gave way to the
DANCE THE DAY AWAY! Now that the Amicorum Spectaculum has kicked off, it's time to take things up a notch. You’re cordially invited to this brand new day full of musical marvels. Nora en Pure kicks off the extravaganza with a Daybreak Session you wouldn’t want to miss for the world. Solomun’s bringing out the big Diynamic names. Across other stages, you’ll find a beautiful mix of veterans like Afrojack and eager young guns like Otto Knows. But instead of trying to name them all,amicorum you shouldspectaculum just go and discover for yourself. And wherever you feel like dancing – forget about your schedule and just stay where you are!
sight of the Organ of Harmony. Let’s not dwell on the past, however. Another day of madness is about to begin; another day of our spectacular circus shall unfold before your eyes. Be sure to get involved; you know your way around know, and it’s time for you to take the floor and step into the limelight. Whether it’s the pin-ups at the tiny Harbour House or the fire-breathing dragon of the Rose Garden, all the creatures of Tomorrow welcome you as part of the Amicorum Spectaculum. Go ahead – dance, sing, fly across the grounds, and show everyone that you are the People of Tomorrow!
nineties ravers,
BACK TO THE FUTURE! Today at I Love Techno, Paul Kalkbrenner is taking his Back to the Future concept on stage for no less than 2 hours. It’ll be a recreation of the old nineties raves – a unique chance to (re)experience the old days!
dancers & swimmers,
LET’S GET WET!
You may have heard: today, we’re not likely to escape the rain. This means opportunity! Leave those electronics in your locker, go out into the rain and dance in every puddle you can find. All the more fun!
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Symphonic Friends, I believe that yesterday, you’ve already felt it: the joy that we find in harmony. All of Tomorrowland is one great composition. You – the notes, the DJs on stage – the rhythm, we performers – the conductors that bind everything together.
It’s probably still singing ‘round in those pretty little heads of yours, yesterday’s music. Believe me when I say that I have done all I could to make it enjoyable for everyone. I invited all of my musical friends; the techno troupes of Drumcode & Toolroom, the melodic madmen of Monstercat, the energetic ensemble of the Mainstage. I even saw you dance as I played my own symphonies there! I believe that all of Tomorrowland’s musicians, each in their own merry way, brings out that which makes music the most powerful force in the world: harmony. If only there’s music to bind us, harmoniously, we all become friends. Is not harmony the loveliest thing in the world? A well-struck chord, numerous instruments singing in unison? But harmony, as I perhaps already hinted, goes beyond music itself. We see it here, at Tomorrowland, all around us. People harmonize, differences melt away. All sorts of artists, spectators from all walks of life, the wondrous creatures of Tomorrow; they all wind up working together like a symphony’s separate parts. What I ask of you, then, is to listen carefully. Listen to the music itself, of course, but also listen to the whole of this Amicorum Spectaculum; listen to the way all comes together, to the sound of different kinds of people meeting, the subtle harmonics of joyful crowds – listen to the sound that smiles are making all around you. Once you are attuned to it, I promise, your life will be all the richer. And you will be a part – a part of the symphony of Tomorrow!
Melodically Yours,
ERNESTO – Composer & Conductor
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Today’s looking a little grimy as for the weather. Bring a poncho, wear your boots. And smile, ‘cause there ain’t nothing like dancing in the rain every once in a while!
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GOOD MORNING
DREAMVILLE IS WAKING UP The atmosphere on DreamVille is simply out of this world. Actually, just walking around the campsite feels like you’re on another planet, the happiness is so overwhelming. Beautiful boys and girls are
Thomas, Patrick, Julia, Alex (Austria): “We had such a huge party yesterday, we went a little too hard to be honest, so we decided to just sit here and read the newspaper. We’re really overwhelmed with the programme for this weekend!”
smiling at each other, washing each other’s backs and feeling good while the warm sun charges their slightly hungover bodies with a new boost of energy. There’s no better way to start a Tomorrowland day than this: on a campsite surrounded by people who all came here for the same shared goal. Which, of course, is to party all the way into Tomorrow. But before we do that, here’s a peek at how some of you experienced life on DreamVille.
Lauren, Caitlin, Alice, Bex (London): “Most of us are from Australia, but we live in London. We travelled here to see if the whole Tomorrowland experience is really as crazy as they say and until now we are not disappointed, haha.”
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Cassy & Marion (France): “The second Tomorrowland for us, and it’s just the perfect party. We are getting prepared to make sure we get the best out of this day. Choose some good clothes, sleep the least you possibly can, that kind of belgium stuff.”
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Juan (Colombia): “I’ve been planning to come here for seven years now, so I’m excited, to say the least. I can’t even describe how it feels to be here! I made my personal line-up and have around 30 minutes per DJ, so a tight schedule.”
AN INTERNATIONAL GET-TOGETHER
Each year, Tomorrowland selects an ambassador for each country present on the Holy Grounds. These ambassadors all get a spot on their very own campsite and a flag representing their home countries. Today, they were surprised with a yummy international breakfast. Lucile has barely made it out of her tent and it still trying to open her eyes properly when she receives her little gift bag. As soon as she notices the croissant, she cheers up. She laughs: "We're French, after all!” Jonathan's group, sitting a couple of tents away from Lucile's, is Frenchspeaking too. "We all met here, even though we arrived from different countries – Reunion Island, Mauritius and French Polynesia. It's such an amazing experience here and this breakfast makes it even better. It really feels like we're VIPs." Coming from Mozambique, on the other hand, is Máriam. She's travelling with Natacha and together, they had an amazing time last night. "We know this was only the warm-up, but for us it was already extremely impressive. This
morning, we went to brush our teeth and when we returned, we were surprised with this breakfast. Quelle surprise! It already feels like the best day ever."
Massimo, Alicia, Gabriel (Brussels): “We are from Brussels, but today we come from Tomorrowland. We are here with a group of around ten friends to meet new people, enjoy amicorum spectaculum the party and forget about all the stress in life.”
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Ashley & Madison (USA): “We’ve already been to a few festivals before, but last night was unlike anything we’ve seen before. This is next-level, we can’t wait to get into Tomorrowland itself and see artists like marshmello and Martin Solveig.”
Tara & Cathy (Ireland): “In Ireland we’ve visited basically every festival possible, but there are not so many festivals programming DJs. Tomorrowland is like heaven for us, but we need to refresh now and get going fast. Bye!”
LAIDBACK KUNG FU
Laidback Luke is not only a Master behind the decks, but he’s also a crowned Master of Kung Fu. Really: he is in fact a World Champion of Kung Fu, and he taught some DreamVille denizens how to start the day in style! A group of people gathers on the big field at the DreamVille Chillout. Some are a little doubtful, others are full of confidence. Nobody is as calm and collected as Laidback Luke – what’s in a name – himself. No surprise there, though; for the world champion, this is daily routine. “Whether I’m on tour or whether I am jetlagged, I perform Kung Fu anyways. It is one of the best ways to ease your mind and it gives you energy to last throughout the whole day.” Benoit, one of the participants, is in need of that energy. “I normally play badminton, so I expect quite the workout this morning. I follow Luke’s vlogs, so I knew he’s a Kung Fu master. I’m quite curious to find out what I can learn from him this morning.” Vanessa, on the other hand, is trying her best to maintain her composure. “It’s quite difficult but relaxing at the same time,” she says. For anyone at home in need of a quick Kung Fu pick-meup, Luke has the perfect exercise. “Clench your fists and channel all your energy into them. Curl your arms and amicorum spectaculum keep them like that until you have no more power left. Exhale and release. Repeat this three times and you’re ready for the day. Good luck!”
SATURDAY SCHEDULE This is the schedule for the DreamVille gym. A training lasts 45 min. with a break of 15 min.
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FROM ON HIGH Why not experience Tomorrowland from the sky? Don’t let a little thing like not having a helicopter stop you; The Loop by Brussels Airlines is ready to get you where you need to go! Been wondering why that enormous Ferris wheel behind the Freedom stage is called the Loop? Granted, it’s loop shaped, but it’s also the name of Brussels Airlines loyalty program, in which enough ‘loops’ grant you a free flight!
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Now, when flying in The Loop this weekend, once you’re at the top, snap a picture of the view. Get your best selfie face out and post your images to Instagram with #brusselsairlinesloop. By the time you’ve finished hanging out in the clouds, glossy prints of your pictures will be waiting at the exit! It’s a little keepsake to remember what you got ‘up’ to at Tomorrowland.
Feeling a bit bummed out for whatever reason? Check out the singing bowl therapy session at the Chillout area on DreamVille between 10 and 11 a.m., on both Saturday and Sunday.
RECHARGE & GET GOING 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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The magic of Tomorrowland attracts an endless variety of esoteric creatures. No doubt you’ve already seen the more colourful man-sized species jumping around on and off the stages, roaming the grounds in search of people to make happy. The smaller ones belong to the tribe of Art for Thought statues. But they tend to be a little shy, and they’ve run away! Can you find the specific one outlined beneath, in real life or hidden in this paper’s pages? Take a creative selfie with it and send it to today@tomorrowland.com and find yourself in tomorrow’s newspaper.
THE GARDEN OF EDEN If you’re wondering about the immense food court behind the Mainstage, be sure to drop by The Garden of Eden by LIDL. The juice bar is the place to be for your daily dose of vitamins. Pick your juice, pick your melon, apple, kiwi or strawberry, and within mere seconds the friendly fruit fairies cut, mix, and blend your desired concoction right before your very eyes. And if you'd like an extra boost, pour a shot of Absolut vodka in there. ‘Cause even being healthy can be a party if you want it to be! Forgot to do groceries this amicorum morning due tospectaculum last night’s party? No worries. Place your order at The Garden of Eden and have it ready for take-away at LIDL’s DreamVille shop, just at the time you desire. Hey, it's party time, not doing-chores-time, right?
Yesterday’s winner: Sophie van den Engh
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I love you with all my boobs “Hey! Yes, you! My face is up here, you know! No, just kidding, please keep looking at my boobs. After all, if you want me, I expect you to buy me a boob job. The more boob, the more love!”
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HATS & HIGH FIVES LET’S PLAY A LITTLE GAME! THIS WEEKEND WOULDN’T BE A TRUE SPECTACLE OF FRIENDS IF THE AUDIENCE WEREN’T A PART OF IT. SO WE BORROWED THE HAT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE AMICORUM SPECTACULUM AND ASKED THE PEOPLE OF TOMORROW TO CONJURE A RABBIT… ERR, GRAB ONE OF THE DARES HIDDEN INSIDE. THE OUTCOMES WERE CHALLENGING AND SURPRISING!
CHARLOTTE (BELGIUM) Tell a stranger a secret “I’m actually still a little bit in love with my first love, Bram.”
CHANINE (CROATIA) Do your best impression of a chicken “Cluck, cluck, cluck cluuuuck. Pok, pook, pokpokpok.”
MIKKEL (GERMANY) Attempt a handstand “This shouldn’t be a problem for me. I did loads and loads of amicorum spectaculum handstands when I was younger. The trick is to do it slowly, that way you have more balance.”
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CASSIUS & CHARLES (NETHERLANDS) Change shirts “With each other? No, that’s boring! I want to see if I can fit into the shirt of that beautiful girl over there!”
SAYMA (TUNISIA) Gather as many people as you can for a group photo “You, you, you, you! Quickly, gather here by this lantern and don’t move until the photographer says ‘click’!” (Sayma got 25 people in her photo!)
AXEL & LAURA (BELGIUM) Say something sweet to each other “You are the most beautiful girl in the world and I’m extremely happy we met.”
JULIAN & REDWAN (BELGIUM) Drink each other’s drink. “Ah, romantic! Not a problem for us, it’s actually kind of fun. But I can’t flex my muscles, otherwise I’ll spill his drink, haha.”
MIGUEL & ADRIANA (MEXICO) Give as many high fives as you can in 30 seconds “You are the most beautiful girl in the world and I’m amicorum spectaculumextremely happy we met.”
LISA & ORNELLA (FRANCE) Do your favourite dance move “Haha we like to dance together, so that’s no problem! What do you think of our salsa?”
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Hardcore, also known as ‘gabber’, is the hardest dance music genre known to man: heavy-hitting kicks, a high tempo, and dark atmospheres make up its pallette. It started out in the early ‘90s with Thunderdome as its founding father.
In 1997 ID&T organised the first edition of Global Hardcore Nation, which (just like its ‘big brother’ Thunderdome) was an instant success. The event is known as one of the key nights for hardcore.
In 2012, ID&T announced the final edition of Thunderdome, again titled The Final Exam. For five years Thunderdome laid dormant, but the die-hard fans never backed down. Later this year, a new edition will be held – it sold out in half an hour!
Sometime in the early ‘90s, a group of friends from a small town in the Netherlands got the idea to organise an event. Nothing crazy; they just liked to party and would love to organise a night themselves. The result is quite obvious: The Final Exam started a gabber epidemic that took the Netherlands by storm, and would soon infect the whole world with its hardcore sound. Before long, The Final Exam turned into Thunderdome and the group of friends behind it became known as ID&T. In 1997, ID&T organised the Belgian version of Thunderdome: Global Hardcore Nation in Sportpaleis Antwerp. The venue was completely packed with people witnessing one of the biggest moments in hardcore history. The gabber community was already pretty big in Belgium at the time, but with Global Hardcore Nation, a new era started for hardcore music both in Belgium and the rest of the world. It was a completely new phenomenon, and without any doubt, one of the most influential Thunderdome-related events to date. Marc Acardipane (PCP) recorded the video clip ‘I Like It Loud’ for his alias Marshall Masters, a track that would later turn out to be one of the biggest hits ever in hardcore, and in house music in general. DJ Promo had his big breakthrough during the same night: he didn’t perform, but he was there and heard the biggest hardcore DJs play his new track ‘Shut Up’ at least five times, which caught ID&T’s attention.
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Global Hardcore Nation was not the only landmark institution for Belgian hardcore fans, though. DJ Rob had been one of the most loyal ambassadors of hardcore in Belgium for a long time, working his infamous residence in Club X. Rob also remembers Global Hardcore Nation to be an event that changed history. Rob and the other two artists, all with totally different backgrounds, came together at Tomorrowland this weekend to bring an ode to the dedicated hardcore movement in Belgium. The last edition of Global Hardcore nation was held in 1998, also at the Sportpaleis Antwerp; yesterday, at the Wind Stage, the Nation was reborn. We talked to Rob, Promo and Marc Acardipane to find out why and how Global Hardcore Nation became such an important part of hardcore history. True fans know that hardcore music went through a rough time after the two editions of Global Hardcore Nation, and the event stayed off the radar for nineteen years. But a new time has come, a renaissance of hardcore; a time to find out what was responsible for making hard dance music what it is today.
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Did you miss Global Hardcore Nation’s comeback? Today the Bonsai stage will have some hard beats to make things up, with Bountyhunter, Yves de Ruyter, Bonsai All Stars and many other DJs fulfilling your needs. As it happens, Bonsai is also celebrating its 25th anniversary! What’s more, on Sunday F.Nøize, Noize Suppressor, Mad Dog, and many others will push up the tempo even more on the Footworxx stage.
Our conversation is kicked off by Promo, in reverse chronological order. “I mainly contributed to the second part of Thunderdome’s career. Francois – who is responsible for Thunderdome nowadays – really has the same vision as I do on the concept of Thunderdome. Both of us never gave up on it. This gives us a certain click and it’s the reason we have been thinking it through a lot together. The Die Hard Days already showed the scene that Thunderdome’s comeback was an absolute necessity. I’m really happy to come back full throttle in 2017, to fill the gap Thunderdome left in 2012.”
In 1991, Marc Acardipane released We Have Arrived under his alias Mescalinum United. This track changed dance music forever, since it is considered to be the first hardcore track ever produced. Marc went on to have a long and prosperous hardcore career.
Still, it is not Thunderdome but Global Hardcore Nation which represents hardcore at Tomorrowland. “People might argue that it should be Thunderdome on Tomorrowland instead of Global Hardcore Nation, but I don’t agree. Global Hardcore Nation is the most important event in Belgium’s hardcore history. This is where it all started for Belgium, so GHN should absolutely be here on behalf of Thunderdome,” Sebastian adds before Rob jumps in. “It was new for Belgium,” Rob adds, “and big. It attracted the regular hardcore crowd, but also the Belgian trance community. There were just a lot of different people really, just like we have at Tomorrowland nowadays. It was where the heyday of hardcore started, without any doubt. GHN made a lot of money and money is needed to grow fast. The money was put back into ID&T’s events and well – we can see the results.”
DJ Rob had a major impact on the Belgian hardcore scene with his residence in Club X, and was always there for the Belgian gabbers with his productions and gigs nationwide.
Marc totally agrees, and he feels a strong bond with his neighbouring country. “Belgium really influenced me, starting with a club called Boccaccio. We went there and got in contact with a lot of artists that were already dominating the Belgian scene. Later on, Global Hardcore Nation came around and this really had a huge impact on me as an artist. I wasn’t really booked for that event, but I did do a live act there, which included the recording of the video for ‘I Like It Loud’. It turned out to be one of my biggest productions ever and it got really big in Belgium a couple of weeks later.”
Promo was largely responsible for saving hardcore from its downfall in the early 2000s with his groundbreaking ‘Promo-File’ series. This series caused huge changes in amicorum spectaculum hardcore music: it ‘grew up’ and has lasted ever since.
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lounge that night, being intimidated by the DJs around me who were pretty much all my heroes – but then my new track Shut Up got played. And again, and again, until I heard it like five or six times. This was the first time ID&T invited me, the first time I heard my own music at a big event and the absolute starting point of my professional career as an artist.” The success and impact of Global Hardcore Nation came out of nowhere and it wasn’t really planned to be so huge. Rob isn’t surprised that it turned out the way it did, though: “Back in the days, Belgium had a lot of influences from the Netherlands, mainly in Sportpaleis Antwerp and Club X where I played for four years. You really see that they needed this; their own ‘retro hardcore’ had much more trance influences than the Dutch hardcore. The cooperation between both countries has contributed to both our scenes.” That underlines why it’s so good that Global Hardcore Nation and Thunderdome are back, Rob states: “The impact of Thunderdome and Global Hardcore Nation returning today is that the new guys will also become curious about their roots, you know. The new ‘soldiers’ really need to hear what created the foundation for the music they listen to now.” Marc would like to add that Thunderdome’s ‘daughter’ isn’t any less important than the parent: “For me, Global Hardcore Nation is the better name for Thunderdome. It’s also the name of the German daughter of Thunderdome, which I like as well.” Even though Thunderdome added an absolute harder styles legend to the line-up, there is more to discover in Belgium. Marc: “The quality of Belgium’s dance music is oftentimes forgotten. Recently I went through my records to clean up, and again I found so many good Belgian releases.” Rob agrees: “Dutch and German artists are really big in the harder styles, but Belgium has more artists that got successful with trance and crossed over into the Netherlands, too. Let’s not forget Bonsai Records by the way! The Belgians have enough to be proud of. It’s cool to see how we all went different directions, and now we’re still getting back together on such a huge event like this, for such an important moment in dance history.”
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ESCAPE WITH ICE TEA
You’re in a room. You’re thirsty for a drink and freedom. It’s dark and the exit won't open. Remain calm. Solve the puzzles, crack the code, walk out withinin 15 minutes and receive a pitcher of Lipton mixed with whatever you’d like. Sounds like a challenge? Then head over to the Lipton stand, just behind the Mainstage and adjacent to the paved road up the hill. With drinks named ‘Friends Ever After’, ‘Elixir of Love’ and ‘United in Passion’, you’re in for a treat.
Pierre Vanderbroucke (20) & Andrea Guevara (20), Puerto Ordaz (Venezuela): Pierre grew up in Venezuela but has a Belgian dad. He recently returned to the fatherland for a while and is enjoying this excellent piece of Belgian heritage with his girl Andrea. Cheers guys!
RAISE ‘EM UP HIGH! The party's popping at The Brewery. Jupilers are visible in every hand and behind the decks, Justin CH is firing things up. What makes things even more enjoyable is the view. Crack open a cold one with your boys and/or girls while gazing at the giant Ferris wheel, the flaming dragon next door or the Boathouse just up the shore. This is one to remember, with names like Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano still lined up for a visit. There’s a ‘Cheers!’ for everyone. Come visit, and grab yourself one of those exclusive Tomorrowland Jupiler bottles. Twist, wish each other well and enjoy! “We’re big, big fans of everything Belgium. The beer, the food, the festivals. It feels like Disneyland. Hey, you going to put us in the paper? Awesome! We tried to find you guys all day long!” And there they go again, the jolly French ringmasters. Party on, guys!
TOMORROW’S COMMUNITY
In a world where staying connected is as natural as breathing, there’s a new way for the People of Tomorrow to keep in touch with each other. Join the People of Tomorrow Community today at PeopleofTomorrow. com. Looking for people from your country? Post it. Want to borrow some toilet paper? Post it. Just want to hang out and see a certain show with new friends? Put it on there. There are birthday parties being put together right now, and Whatsapp groups being created. Get help with a problem, or lend somebody a hand to help them out – PeopleofTomorrow.com is the place to be. The community’s going to stay in the air all year ‘round, so you’ll never lose touch with all the pretty amicorum spectaculum faces you met this weekend. Share your Tomorrowland experiences and indulge in those of your friends and Tomorrowland family. It also works really well for coping with the inevitable post-festival blues. Join the fun!
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DREAMVILLE RADIO
SURFING THE AIRWAVES WHERE & WHEN Tune in on: 87.6 FM Every morning from 10:00 to 14:00 Every night from 00:00 to 02:00
Why not wake up and get out of your tent with a nice and easy pack of beats to get you right into the groove? And why not pair those beats with some fresh news from the DreamVille grounds or stories by yourselves, the People of Tomorrow? There is a team of radio-loving youngsters lined up for you at DreamVille Radio to do just that. Their sole mission is to provide you with the best tracks, tunes and dance classics as well as the latest updates on local and worldwide news, peppered with various reports on the festival and its amazing visitors. Day and night! Since 2011 DreamVille Radio has become an essential part of the DreamVille experience. It started out as a small-scaled production after Tomorrowland asked Studio Brussel to establish a radio station on the campsite. Other festivals like Lowlands in Holland and Glastonbury in the UK already had their own radio stations back then, so Tomorrowland couldn’t fall behind. But they sure made up for lost time with DreamVille Radio which, for Studio Brussel, was the perfect opportunity to give its young talents a chance. They did a great job, too: over the past six years, DV Radio has grown out to become the perfect ‘compagnon de route’ guiding the citizens of DreamVille through their wake-up rituals and putting them to bed again at night.
MOST REQUESTED ARTISTS 1. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 2. Carl Cox 3. Duke Dumont
It’s fair to say these aspiring radio talents are thrown to the wolves immediately, though. In a ‘real’ studio you’re pretty ‘safe’ and in control of everything. You have the time to prepare things, to have a little pre-talk with your interviewees – but none of that applies here. “You never know what is going to happen,” hosts Jill and Robbe say, “but that’s exactly what makes this so exciting.” Every day they host live DJ sets from midnight until 2 a.m. but still, there’s far more adventurous things happening in and around the DreamVille Radio studio. “For instance, yesterday we had a couple of guys dropping their pants and pressing their bare naked butts to the window of our studio. That was, uhm, special. Just like the guys with the Borat costumes!” Jill says. Robbe: “There was also a pregnant woman who just absolutely wanted to take a picture together with us, another first for us, haha!” So what does their daily schedule look like? “Well, we’re here from Thursday morning until Monday at noon, so we’re here for the same long run as the campers, right from the build-up until the very last tent has been removed from the campsite. Our broadcast stops at 2 a.m., then we walk to the crew camping, try to calm down a bit and shake off all the excitement of that day. We go to sleep and wake back up at 8 in the morning for breakfast and the editorial meeting. We get behind the mic everyday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and then again between 12 p.m. and 2 a.m. Those are some long hours, but we don’t feel that tired. It’s our first time at Tomorrowland so we’re fueled by suspense and adrenaline. And besides, all these passers-by and the smiles on their faces are just what you need to scare off any hint of fatigue.” With a team of four hosts and a total of nine people working behind the screens to get everything into the airwaves, it looks like these radio youngsters are stepping up to the big league this weekend. So whether you have something to say, a special story about Tomorrowland, an experience you’d like to share with your fellow People of Tomorrow or just a song request, drop by DreamVille Radio!
DANCE 97.8 FM, DUBAI
BIGCITYBEATS + BIGFM, GERMANY
Danny Cee and the team from Dance 97.8 FM from Dubaï are here at Tomorrowland only for Weekend 1: “We’re flying back home for the second weekend, because we’ll be going live from the Unite party in Dubai. It’s really wonderful to see how dance music connects everybody from amicorum every creed,spectaculum race, and nationality. Both here and in Dubai!”
“We’re part of the biggest media network in Germany, so we just had to take part in this whole Tomorrowland experience, didn’t we? Going live all weekend long with a team of no less than 15 people working day and night, both on the radio and on Facebook – it’s great to share our interviews belgium with Laidback Luke and Sebastian Ingrosso with the world!”
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MAINSTAGE MARVELS There’s nothing like entering the Holy Grounds that are the Tomorrowland festival site for the first time. This year we walk ardently towards the crown of the festival, the Mainstage. In awe we look up towards the enormous carnival tents, lighthouses and carrousels. But nothing could have prepared us for the richness of the elements we find upon closer inspection. Throughout the years this enormous stage has transcended the concept of a mere podium for DJs, and this year is no exception. By day, you can explore all the corners for acts and performances; at night, the stage is lit up with the most insane special effects. Stop and step back for a moment to discover the secrets in and around this piece of art. We already made a start for you, and inspected the stage closely by day and by night.
NIGHT When the sun has disappeared far behind the horizon and Tiësto is manning the decks we return. The whole valley in front of the Mainstage fills up with People of Tomorrow, for as far as the eye can see. These folks gather here after a day of roaming around the festival in search of a major spectacle, and they’re bound to find exactly what they’re looking for.
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The artwork of the stage, the mechanisms and machinations are set into full motion. Over the gates, smoke-filled bubbles appear, shot into the space above the visitors. The People of Tomorrow look up in awe. Some chase the bubbles, trying to pop them, making them release smoke around their euphoric faces. LED and lasers are unleashed over the crowd. The jack-in-a-box clown high up on the right-hand corner of the stage laughs down on the crowd uncannily and a lighthouse reaches up mysteriously into the air. The words Theatre Macabre above the tunnel suddenly make sense.
Early on during the day, when we walk up towards the Mainstage on the right side, we walk through a tunnel full of laughing mirrors. Disoriented, we go on, and on the corner of the stage we meet the lovely Vanessa at the Candy&Popcorn stand. She takes great care in preparing sugary treats in order for the music lovers to keep their energy levels high. Her special kind of corn, naturally called the Butterfly Corn, makes for the best kind of sweet and caramelized popcorn. It tastes magical, so find her and try them for yourself!
When Tiësto plays the last track of his set, fountains surge up around his decks, and out of the blue some black-and-red figures rise high up in the air, balancing on thin poles in the middle of the crowd. Moments later the beat drops, fireworks burst out of the top of the stage, and the People of Tomorrow are covered in a sea of light and confetti. “This is Tomorrow,” we read right above the cheering DJ. And this imaginative stage is exactly what will stay in our dreams of today, belgium and bring us straight into our fantasies of the night… so we can dream and party on until Tomorrow!
Walking on to the other side of the stage we find Vanessa’s sister. The lovely Astrid lives in the corner of the Mainstage where spins enormous clouds of cotton candy. When asked why one would need to try one, she contemplates for a second, then amicorum spectaculum answers wisely: “Simply because they taste amazing!” With our face stuffed with all this sugary goodness, we look out onto the stage for one more time before we retreat for the day.
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OWN YOUR
WORLD TML by Tomorrowland has combined forces with Komono, the Belgian-founded lifestyle brand most known for their slick sunglasses and watches. The minimalistic aesthetic of Komono’s headgear & hand-gear comes into being through dedicated craftsmanship and is well-loved by those with an eye towards the future. You’re not just throwing on shades and showing of, you’re making a statement: I walk confidently towards the highs and lows of life. Together with the sleek looks of the TML by Tomorrowland fashion, Komono items make for one superbly dressed fashionista. You want a piece of that? You’re in luck, ‘cause there’s a chance for you to get a watch. Here’s what you do. Upload a photo of you and your new TML by Tomorrowland gear on Instagram, using #TMLxKomono. If chosen, TML by Tomorrowland will contact you and the watch you see on this page will be yours. Good luck!
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FROM MOJITO TO MARGERITA IN STATISTICS, THE FAVORITE BEVERAGE OF THE PEOPLE OF TOMORROW IS BEER. BUT APART FROM THIS FESTIVAL CLASSIC THERE’S A WAY WIDER SPECTRUM OF DRINKS AVAILABLE TO QUENCH YOUR THIRST IN AMORE CLASSY MANNER. ALL OVER THE FESTIVAL SITE, COCKTAIL BARS ARE TO BE FOUND, AND AT THESE PLACES YOU CAN ENJOY A SELECTION OF UNIQUE DRINKS. We start off with a Havana Club Mojito. “That’s a fine amount of rum, which is a good thing, actually. The hints of mint and lemon take me back to the beaches of Cancun in Mexico!”
SOME OF THEM WERE EVEN SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR TOMORROWLAND. NEAR THE BAR, WE MEET BEAUTIFUL YANA (19) FROM BEVEREN, WHO IS HAPPY TO GO ALONG WITH US AND HAVE SOME COCKTAILS.
The second drink is a Margarita, which is a quite a heavy concoction. “Ay, this one is too strong for me. I didn’t expect that tequila to hit so hard. It’s maybe a good one to drink earlier, to get hyped up for the party.”
Mojito recipe Two parts Havana Club 3 Años Two spoons of sugar Dash of soda water Some syrup Lime juice Handful of ice Leaf of mint Half a slice of lime To whip up the best possible Mojito, pour the sugar and the syrup into a glass with the lime slices and squish everything together. Half-fill the glass with ice, and pour in the Havana Club. Stir everything together. Then, add a dash of soda water, and garnish it with a leaf of mint and a slice of lime on the glass. Finish the amicorum cocktailspectaculum by adding a straw, and enjoy!
Next up is the Fever Tree Ginger Ale + Gin. “I actually prefer the sweet ginger ale above the bitter tonic and I enjoy the grapefruit. It has some earthy tones which remind me of caves and forests.”
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We round things off with the Tomorrowland Special. “Wow, this is definitely one of my favourites. belgium Fresh and soothing. I love the blue flowers, is that lavender? And if you’re hungry, you can even eat the cucumber!”
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ice-cream in a citroën
Next to the Wind Stage you’ll find find a Citroen C2 old timer from the ‘20s. Inside sits Remy, a Belgian ice-cream lover. “Whenever you need to cool down from all the techno and hardcore, you can find us here to get a refreshment!”
EXPLORING THE TASTES OF TOMORROW Where do the People of Tomorrow settle down, hungry from the long hours of madness in front of the stages? Spread across the festival site you will find a wide spectrum of kitchens, as varied and high-quality as the musical lineup. These stands, trucks and tents offer you gateways to the world through taste. You can travel as far as the Thai River Kwai or as close as the Flemish chocolatiers. In the map below we’ll help you explore these territories and offer you a compass to navigate the overwhelming amount of delicacies.
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moroccan wraps
We find Mo Aoulad concentrated above his grill. “This is the Moroccan kitchen, spicy and tasteful! No other country uses the same ingredients, and we wrap our chicken sausages in our freshly baked wraps with a chermoula sauce of coriander.”
For party people with an exotic taste Bart de Pooter has two meat skewers to choose from: a freshening Italian variant with parmesan cheese and basil, or a Mexican one with jalapeños. Get yourself spiced up for the dancefloor!
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The pasta of Pepe and Marcus is an essential part of Tomorrowland’s food line-up. “This year we even received a second stand for Lasagna and Cannelloni on the other side of the festival grounds, although for us it will always be ‘quality over quantity’!”
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FOOD MARKET Many of Tomorrowland’s tastes are concentrated on the big court behind the Mainstage: the Food Market. We asked some of the stand owners there to tell us why they are the best cooks!
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“At Bad Ape, you can get the one and only King Coconut, the best in the world! We’re the first German cooks on Tomorrowland, bringing you Vietnamese food, prepared by chefs who work in Michelin star restaurants,” Mo tells us. He is not just a chef, but also a DJ!
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Kamiel, one of the Blend brothers, also happens to be a DJ and he’ll perform with a violinist at the B-EAT restaurant on Sunday. “We travel the world, famous for our blends: music, food and great drinks. Come to us for an amazing blended ‘kroket’ made from the pork from next door!”
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“This pork is unique, since the pigs are fed only with olive branches and olive oil. That’s why it has such a pure taste,” Maxime tells us. “And our chef not only just won the Belgian BBQ awards, but is also a Dutch and European BBQ champion, bound to win the World Cup this year!”
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“Apart from our Belgian cheese, we also make bagels with Italian cheeses, like gorgonzala with a mostarda of strawberry.” If you’re crazy about cheese, like Kaj Veraert of the Kaasmakerij, this is the place to be!
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bubble waffles
“This is a hype from Hong Kong which we adapted especially for an international audience,” Seija, the daughter of the founder of Bubble Waffles, explains enthusiastically. For Tomorrowland, the women created the Rainbow Paradise, a waffle with ice cream in all the colours of the rainbow!
acai bowls If you need some vitamins, antioxidants or healthy acids, you need an acai bowl made by Steffen of Holy Berry. “Without a doubt, this is the most healthy dish on the whole of Tomorrowland. Vegan, organic and extremely energizing!”
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“We actually have real Korean chefs in our kitchen,” Katoo shows us while we see a laughing face appear from thebelgium kitchen, handing out a steaming plate. “The unique combination of sauces creates an explosion of taste!”
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PARTY IN
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Want to look fresh, but don’t want to take the scissors to your coupe? Sebastian has got you covered. On top of the Mainstage hill, a small army of the very best hair stylists stand ready to make your head look amazing. Choose from a wide variety of looks for both guys and girls, and you’ll be treated with only the best products Sebastian has to offer. Close your eyes. Let the professionals take care of you and your precious hair. You deserve it. Sebastian has flown over Swedish fashionista and influencer Evelina Forsell for a special challenge this weekend. Under the moniker of #curlpower, Evelina will put the curls done by Sebastian’s experts to the ultimate test: a weekend at Tomorrowland. “Where I come from, the vast majority doesn’t really do a lot of make-up or styling. They have a great natural look that doesn’t require much touching up. That’s what sets me apart, to push the limits in beauty. Like I’m doing with Sebastian this weekend.” Then she’s off to film again. Keep an eye on Sebastian’s online channels and look up Evelina on Instagram orYouTube, where she shares a ton of useful tips and tricks that might come in handy.
MUNCHIES
WITH A B-EAT
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The City of Las Vegas is bringing that luxurious feeling it’s known for to Tomorrowland this year with the B-EAT restaurant. While the likes of Afrojack serve you a fresh selection of music, you get served fresh bites and champagne by the crew of world famous chefs such as Christophe de Lellis. Each chef normally rules the kitchen at a renowned restaurant; the Bellagio and MGM, to name but a few. Only the best will do, with servings of foie gras, lobster, cilantro blossom slow braised pork cheek, and other mouthwatering items on the menu. Got a voucher? Get there early and treat yourself to top-shelf music and meals.
LAUNDRY Turning your underwear inside out does not mean it’s clean again, no matter what you tell yourself. And festivals, as you all know, can get dirty. There might be some muddy slip ‘n slide adventures downhill, or a spilled drink due to dancing a little wildly. That ketchup stain not coming off your freshly bought Tomorrowland shirt? No worries, Miele is here to save the day! At DreamVille you’ll find the Miele Laundry Garden, where you can simply drop off your amicorum spectaculum dirty attire, wander off for a great day at the festival, and pick up a batch of fresh-smelling, smooth-looking and soft-feeling stuff to wear later.
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LOVE TOMORROW LET’S UNITE AND MAKE THE TOMORROWLAND JOURNEY EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL. LOVE TOMORROW NOT ONLY PROVIDES YOU WITH THE NECESSARY FACILITIES TO SORT YOUR WASTE CORRECTLY, THEY ALSO WANT TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE PEOPLE OF TOMORROW: ENJOY THIS JOURNEY TO THE FULLEST WHILE RESPECTING YOUR SURROUNDINGS, MOTHER NATURE, EACH OTHER AND YOURSELF. TODAY, LOVE TOMORROW’S MESSAGE IS ABOUT PREVENTING WASTE WITH THE RECYCLE CLUB AND CAMP 2 CAMP.
THESE ARE YESTERDAY’S LUCKY BIRDS, PLEASE COME TO THE RECYCLE
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SURPRISE YOU! Martijn Elferink, Eugene Goed, Philip Dragsted, Tommy Dubrulle, Jeroen Robberechts, Emilie Truong, Sandra Markgraff, Megan Brim, Duranij Sulien, Lise Pletinck, Joyce Wetsteijn, Nadia Rudloff, Nick Vermeersch, Rastislav Syrova’ska, Christopher Jenkins, Amelie Piedvache, Dieter Mortelmans, Daniel Johnson, Tilly Vanderbrempt
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Have you discovered the Recycle Clubhouse yet? It really is worth visiting! The lovely hosts will help you sort your waste for recycling and, if you get lucky, reward you for doing so with cool prizes. Upon arriving in DreamVille, you received a stamp card together with your Recycle Kit. Every time you bring a full and correctly sorted PMD bag to the Clubhouse, you receive a stamp on your card. After getting three stamps, you will have a chance to obtain one of the magnificent prizes. These include vouchers for one of the lovely restaurants on the festival site as well as unique accessories, made out of old or damaged Tomorrowland banners and shower curtains. On top of that, the one who has handed in the most full stamp cards during the festival weekend will become our Recycle Club Hero. He or she will become a golden member, earning them a Full Madness DreamVille Package for next year’s edition. For the golden member, it won’t be necessary to bring camping gear, because that will be provided by Camp 2 Camp.
After last year’s edition of Tomorrowland, Love Tomorrow and re-use shop Ecoso worked together for the first time to collect the camping gear left behind on DreamVille. All the gear that was collected was cleaned up and sold at Ecoso. After a few days, the tents were already sold out. A big success, especially since all the proceeds go towards social employment at the reuse shop. This year, the People of Tomorrow are encouraged to hand any camping gear they can’t take home in at the Re-Use Drop-Off Point at the District Houses. These will be open on Sunday and Monday. By handing in your gear, the stuff you would have left behind will not get wasted, but find a new destination – and help people who have difficulties finding a job in the process.
3D PRINT STUDIO Don’t believe in trying your luck for prizes? Check out the 3D-print shop next to to the Recycle Clubhouse. Here you can exchange your full stamp card for a very cool amulet. It’s not just a nice gadget to wear; you can also use it as a bottle opener when you’re back home. At the 3D Print Studio, you can discover how plastic bottles can be recycled. The bottles are converted into 3D-printing material. This can then be used to print any item; even furniture could be made this way! Come have a look, and see how the plastic is shredded and then printed into beautiful Love Tomorrow amulets. Together we go for zero waste!
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FOCUS ON THE MUSIC
STMPD RECORDS
DIYNAMIC
CRYSTAL EVENTS
STMPD Records is the brainchild of the young legend, Martin Garrix. ‘Artists First. Always’ is the motto of what Garrix is aiming to make ‘a community where great music will always be supported’. The label kicked off with the release of ‘Now That I’ve Found You’, a collab between Garrix and John & Michel. Today the big boss is bringing a fine selection of artists to The Organ of Harmony stage. It’s a mix between veterans like Don Diablo and Steve Angello and youngsters such as CMC$ and Justin Mylo. And of course, Garrix himself is closing out the night.
Talking about labels with mottos, ‘Do It Yourself ’ is the proud creed of Solomuns Diynamic label. So much so that even the label’s name begins with ‘DIY’, in case you hadn’t noticed yet. It’s one of those brands that have found the precious balance between taking the world by storm and maintaining that underground vibe. Nothing’s too much for them, from Diynamic festivals in Amsterdam and Berlin to residencies on Ibiza. Today you can enjoy the crème de la crème of the label’s roster, including Adriatique, Karmon, H.O.S.H., and Kollektiv Turmstrasse, at the Garden of Madness stage.
There’s hardly anything a close group of friends can’t accomplish. Look at some of the biggest organizations and artists in the scene nowadays! With their passion and ‘yes we can’ attitude, the people behind Crystal Events are destined for greatness. They set themselves apart by a very personal approach, closing the gap between crowd and musician in more ways than just arranging bookings. Today they’ll be taking over the infamous and immensely popular Rave Cave. Hold on to your undergarments, it’s about to get down and dirty with Shredding Sounds, Soulcity and many more!
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PROGRAMME SATURDAY
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1. FREEDOM
6. RAVE CAVE
12. WIND STAGE
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
23h45 - 01h00 22h30 - 23h45 21h30 - 22h30 20h30 - 21h30 19h30 - 20h30 18h30 - 19h30 17h30 - 18h30 16h30 - 17h30 15h00 - 16h30 13h30 - 15h00 12h30 - 13h30
2. CIRCUS
incredible music
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls: start your engines, for today’s line-up requires you to shift into the highest gear right away. Sure, Tomorrowland has the best food a festival can offer, and sure, the stages are the kind of mind-blowing pieces of pure art that belong in a museum, rather than on a field. Hell, thanks to you guys, even the best audience in the world is to be found right here. But the actual core of this festival consists of the DJs and the artists. So on this Incredible Saturday, you might want to start your day with Nora en Pure’s Daybreak Session on the Mainstage only to have it followed up by the dazzling Hush Hush line-up at the Circus Stage with Belgian’s finest like TLP, The Whatevers and Hush Hefner. Or why not attend that other classic Belgian festival-inside-a-festival at I Love Techno on the Wind Stage? You’ll be joining Boys Noize, Paul Kalkbrenner, Nina Kraviz, and quite a few more. There’s plenty a musical discovery awaiting you today, so jump right in!
THE BREWERY BY JUPILER Justin Mylo 21h00 - 22h30 Funktastix 19h30 - 21h00 D-Wayne 18h30 - 19h30 Ravitez 17h00 - 18h30 King Arthur 15h30 - 17h00 TLP 14h00 - 15h30 That’s Who 12h30 - 14h00 BRIDGE HOUSE Nukov & Yelmet 18h30 - 20h00 Fred Hush 17h00 - 18h30 B-EAT BY LAS VEGAS Jamaal Taherzadeh, Libertine Social KO:YU 20h00 - 21h00 Salavatore Ganacci 18h00 - 19h00 Marcelo, OAK amicorum spectaculum Bassjackers 16h00 - 17h00 Angemi 14h00 - 15h00
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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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
PARADISE
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 pr. Gouryella 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 YokoO Lee Burridge
Gorje Hewek & Izhevski
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
STMPD RCRDS 19h30 - 23h30 17h00 - 19h30 13h30 - 17h00
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16. ORGAN OF HARMONY
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
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
11. HOUSE OF BOOKS
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
One Track Brain Baba Stiltz
13. IN THE WOODS
7. CAGE
Hosted by Villain
5. HARBOUR HOUSE
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
Martin Garrix Steve Angello Don Diablo Riton Cassius Ytram Dyro Matisse & Sadko Justin Mylo CMC$ Estaw
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KOLLEKTIV TURMSTRASSE FOCUS ON INCREDIBLE SATURDAY GARDEN OF MADNESS | DIYNAMIC 22h00 – 23h00 In an era where it sometimes seems the show’s more important than the actual sound, it’s not easy to find artists that resist the appeal of glitter and glamour in order to preserve their own authenticity. Technology makes it easy to pump out tracks for the masses, but how does one stay true to their original interpretation of electronic music – if that requires taking the hard way instead of the paved road? One duo that has found the perfect balance between appealing to the crowd and staying true to their own ways is Kollektiv Turmstrasse. Armed with Ableton Live and over a thousands clips for each set, they have an enormous range of sounds to play with. Yet they have also mastered the art of playing analogue instruments, and found a way to combine these two seemingly opposite skills perfectly. The German duo are one of those gems that put the soul into techno, the feeling into the beats. Meet Christian and Nico. It must’ve been fate for Christian and Nico to meet, considering Christian’s fascination with vinyl and Nico’s affinity for drum computers and synths. ‘Back then’, the amicorum scene of musicspectaculum fanatics in their part of Germany wasn’t all that big, either – all the more reason to get together.
Starting out at a nearby club, the Gerberei, the two had been goofing around with music a long time before they became Kollektiv Turmstrasse. At first inspired by the Detroit sound in techno, the duo has evolved into their own entity, widely known for their brilliant, melodic and meditative live performances. “What sets us apart? We are here to bring the music, and don’t really care about putting on a big show. To be authentic is the focus. That’s how we see ourselves adding to a major event like Tomorrowland, as a counterforce to the big ‘super-duper-noise-cannon’ DJs. It’s our mission to show the kids that electronic music is more than a break every 8 beats, that there’s techno music without vocals. On the off chance that it sounds a bit arrogant, we consider it our responsibility to bring the roots of techno and house to the people here.” Spreading the gospel is what Nico and Christian enjoy. To the lesser known parts of South America, for instance, under the umbrella of the Diynamic events. “It may have been quite a while ago, but the 10 year anniversary visit to South America is still a very fond memory for us. In Germany, you see, you can go out and see the best artists around pretty much every weekend. The people in South America look forward to one particular event, one particular night. They are so incredibly excited once
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you’re finally there to play for them. We believe that it is vital to reach out to areas and communities that don’t have access to the music we consider normal over here.” Diynamic – that’s the infamous label spearheaded by Solomun. Kollektiv Turmstrasse have been under Diynamic’s wings for years, and they feel thoroughly at home. “One thing that binds all of us there is that we tend not to take ourselves too seriously. As for describing our musical connection, that’s something people should figure out for themselves. To try and pin down a certain word for the Diynamic vibe, that’s up to everyone’s own interpretation. Today, the sole thing we’d say that connects all of us on stage is the fun we have and our love for the music. We have to say, Solomun stands out for obvious reasons!” You can catch Kollektiv Turmstrasse at the Diynamic stage today, so be there or be whatever shape you’d like to be. One last word of advice from the men themselves: “We wish all the People of Tomorrow lots of fun. Take care of and respect one another. Enjoy, explore and have a wonderful time!”
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JULY 22ND 2017 Belgium
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.
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.
otto knows Refune – 19h30 – 20h30
Otto Knows. Knows what exactly? Knows how to make you boogie, that’s for sure. Raised in the underground clubs of Stockholm, Otto Jettman enjoys the full support of the legendary members of the Swedish House Mafia nowadays. Otto made his breakthrough single ‘Million Voices’ in the back of the studio while none other than Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso were cooking up festival anthem ‘Calling’. There must be something in the water in Sweden – it’s like they’re growing talented musicians by the dozens. Come to know Otto (no pun intended) today at the Refune/ Freedom stage.
the belleville three I Love Techno – 20h00 – 23h00
I Love Techno is bringing a very, very special collaboration between three of the founding fathers of Detroit techno today to the Wind Stage. The Belleville Three are Kevin Saunderson, Juan Atkins and Derrick May. Each on his own is perfectly capable of melting the loins of the techno-minded already, so just imagine them combining all their power and knowledge into one act! This is techno history in the making, folks. The words ‘living legends’ have never been more true. From humble beginning in the suburbs of Detroit, ‘The Innovator’, ‘The Initiator’ and ‘The Elevator’ morphed techno into a raw, industrial-like being that reflected the city of Detroit in the late ‘80s. The Motor City, affected by crime and economic collapse proved to be the ideal place for a more dark and harsh interpretation of the music we hold so dear nowadays. And after some 30 years of the name being somewhat in disuse, The Belleville Three has recently taken real shape again. There honestly aren’t enough words to comprehend the importance of what you’ll witness today. We repeat, Atkins, May & Saunderson onamicorum one stage.spectaculum Drop everything you’re doing. Go to the luscious Wind Stage. And dance. Dance like you’ve never danced before.
surfing leons
salvatore ganacci Refune – 21h30 – 22h30
Forma.T & Hungry Music – 23h30 – 01h00
Everything happens for a reason. When an injury ended his blossoming career as the next Ibrahimovic on the soccer pitch, Salvatore from Sweden chose to focus on his musical aspirations. And boy, did that turn out well for both himself and crowds worldwide. It has been stated that these days, the big boys play it safe. Not Salvatore, who has made it his personal mission to take ‘big-room’ to a whole new level. No wonder Skrillex and Major Lazer are amongst his biggest fans. Salvatore is playing at the Refune/Freedom stage, alongside his Swedish friends. This is going to be one for the books!
Closing out the Forma.T & Hungry Music stage today is Surfing Leons. Mathieu Fonsy (aka Matmat) is not just a DJ, but an experienced all-round entrepreneur in Belgian nightlife. He runs the famous Forma.T parties, bringing some of the biggest names to Belgium (think of Justice, Rusko, and Diplo, to name but a few). Next to that he’s in charge of Dour Festival, and today he’s the big boss at the Forma.T & Hungry Music stage. But belgium at the end of the day, despite all the business ventures, there’s only one thing that drives Mathieu, and that’s the music he’ll be sharing with you today.
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THE-REPORTERS
Witness
craig david presents ts5
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.
The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Jacked Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.
radio ultra modern
Hi guys, good to see you again this year! We, The Retronettes, are so excited to be back at the Radio Ultra Modern stage here at Tomorrowland. Every year is a real family experience again for us. Between the lot of them, the artists are a real team, and we have been here entertaining you beautiful people for 6 years now. And the crew is so careful! They take care of us and the artists like a mum would do: they throw us cold water when it’s too hot, put wet towels in the fridge, feed us sandwiches with cheese when we need them. They even massage our backs when things threaten to get too much! And when the weekend’s over, we all shed a little tear together. Stage, sound, lights, we all see each other once a year and it just feels like coming home. Coming to you! And how good it was to see you back again yesterday. We fell in love with that one guy that joins us every day for a wave and a dance battle. He starts with some moves from on top of the bridge and the whole audience follows. And so do we, of course. He’s amazing. No one knows his name – all we know is that he’s got a lotta muscles and a cool hat, haha! Oh, and what about those two lovebirds touching each other in some unholy places in the water just under the bridge? They think nobody can see them - and they’d be right if it weren’t for us! Make sure to drop by again today because the infamous Boxy brothers will join us on stage at 3 p.m. for a fooddance battle. Be there or be square! See you tomorrow, darlings, The Retronettes
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m.i.k.e. push
Future Sound of Egypt – 18h00 – 19h00
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What started as a fun get-together in the Miami penthouse of R&B legend Craig David has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon. With TS5 (‘Tower Suite 5’), David combines his love for singing, rhythm & blues, garage, and DJ’ing into one spectacular show. Get your smooth operator on during this fun-filled, slightly nostalgic, throwback-to-the-zeros hour at the Jacked stage today. Ain’t no, pardon us for this one, ‘walking away’ from Craig’s new band! It’s a little bit of everything, with a whole lotta Craig thrown into the mix. All it need now, is you!
Living legend Mike Dierickx returns to his home country from the US of A, to bring y’all an exquisite dose of euphoric trance ‘with a techy edge’. Mike is the creative genius behind a ton of tunes, most famously ‘Universal Nation’ and ‘Strange World’, true trance anthems. Mike has collaborated with none other than Sinead O’Connor, Moby, Armin van Buuren, and The Bloodhound Gang. He released critically acclaimed albums such as ‘From Beyond’ and ‘World Citizen’. With a successful career spanning several decades, Mike’s far from done yet, as he continues to be a major name and influence in trance.
jamie jones
adriatique
Jamie Jones can be regarded a true pioneer in the new era of house music. From his cross-genre band ‘Hot Natured’ to his ‘Paradise’ series of events, Jamie is setting the standard for all the young and eager producers out there. And as if these initiatives weren’t enough, Jamie also runs his ‘Hot Creations’ label next to them. One busy dude for sure! ‘Hot Creations’ has been credited for paving the way to a more melodic, warmer approach to techno music. A lot of artists nowadays claim genres don’t apply to them, but Jamie is one of those few of them that puts his money where his mouth is.
Closing out the Diynamic stage tonight is Adriatique. Adrian and Adrian met back in 2008, in their hometown of Zürich. One Adrian honed his skills in Detroit-style techno, whereas the other one developed a taste for the more European and melodic tunes. One is blonde, the other one sports a dark coupe. One prefers the studio, the other one loves to shine on stage. Throw them together and you’ve got a sound that’s both energetic and meditative. The duo is known for building a constant, vibrantbelgium and wellthought-out set that both enchants and engulfs the dance floor.
Paradise – 23h00 – 01h00
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YESTERDAY, YOU LOVED TOMORROW TODAY, LET’S DO IT AGAIN!