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People of Tomorrow,
THE CASTLE IS YOURS! Three children were the chosen ones; they were the first to be led to the secret land of Melodia. Soon, a veritable army followed, though not an army of weapons and hate – but an army of soon-to-be friends, of smiles, of people on each other’s shoulders. It was you who came here, together with tens of thousands of peaceful comrades, ready to learn all about the mystery of music. For that is what goes on inside the castle and the Kingdom at large: music is created and melodies made. Yesterday, the doors of the castle grinded open, pouring out the harmonies inside. You’ve seen how it works now. Musicians operate
mechanisms made through magic, the acoustics of the castle amplify and add allure and artistry to sound. Across the lands the music echoes, finding listening ears amongst the crowds. They respond in dance and joy and song: they are the People of Tomorrow, the ones who make Melodia complete. Now that you have conquered the castle, you know what to do this Saturday. You must sing along, dance along, and do your part more than ever before. And make sure your friends, neighbours, everyone around you joins. Together, we’ll perform a symphony – the greatest one Tomorrowland has ever heard!
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IT’S TIME TO UNITE!
Starting at 8:30 p.m. CEST, a live connection with the People of Tomorrow in Mexico and India will be set up. Everyone will be able to see each other, be sure to wave!
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COCOON’S VINYL ONLY For those who like it oldschool and simple, the Cocoon stage will be officially vinyl only to day. You can watch the masters of the true wheels of steel perform there.
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A MONARCHY OF MUSIC Another day, another line-up full of the very best electronic music has to offer. Choose between acts as diverse as Maceo Plex, Koven and Cosmic Gate, between stages as diverse as Ketaloco, Q-dance and Revealed; whatever your heart desires, it’s there. At the Mainstage, warm up slowly with Martin Solveig, jump up to Dillon Francis’ fun-loving moombahton and join Armin van Buuren in a trance-filled journey. And if all of that has you feeling like a superhero, Laidback Luke’s Super You&Me stage is exactly where you want to be. This Saturday is saturated with outstanding sounds.
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The weather predictions for today are pretty bad, but who cares? Just wear your swimming trunks, put on waterproof boots and party like it’s beautiful and sunny weather. Nothing can take us down at Tomorrowland!
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THE KINGDOM’S HIDDEN CORNERS In a land as big as Melodia, it’s easy to lose track of where you want to go. During the weekend, this newspaper will serve as your guide to Tommorrowland. Not only metaphorically, but also literally: as an introduction, we show you around the little-known spots and secret hideaways ready to explore all across the grounds. Today, we introduce you to the Mythical Frames foodcourt and a spot with a view near the Mainstage. The Mythical Frames stage, though very large, isn’t a place where you end up very easily if you don’t know the labels hosting there. Which is a
Pick the flower of life, smell it and hold it close on your journey through the Secret Kingdom of Melodia.
shame, really, because a wonderful, permanent tent-like covering has been put up there last year. Come rain or sunshine, there’s always a dry place to enjoy a drink and a bite here. Food with a view and a soundtrack, that is, as the front of the court opens up unto the dancefloor of the area, behind which rise up the Frames, always displaying some spectacular show or other. Another spot you pass by all too easily can be found close to the Garden of Madness. It is found on the roads that run down from the foodcourt by the DreamVille entrance towards the One World bridge. There, right
in front of the stairs towards the Mainstage Comfort Zone, is a funky, grassy spot with a spectacular view. Pick a good-looking patch of grass and sit down with a beer from the bar, then take in the scenery. Not only are you surrounded by enchantingly meandering paths, chairs and hills – when you look towards the other side of the festival grounds, a noteworthy vista presents itself. The massive mesh of steel bars and beams that is the One World statue provides a stark contrast with the fairytale setting of the Opera stage and the Cloud Rider way off in the distance. A perfect example of the beauty of Tomorrowland.
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While some are brushing their teeth after a night The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. full of gathering and making new friends, others Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present. find themselves waking up with toothpaste on their faces. What happened last night is still unclear exactly. One thing is for certain, though; this is the break of dawn at Dreamville. In a place were so many people unite to party, sleep, eat and repeat, you could expect anything to happen. But this morning, the People of Tomorrow are taking it easy. They’re saving their energy for greater times ahead. Yesterday, the gates of Melodia opened for the first time. The Kingdom revealed its secrets. Now it’s time to reveal yours. Good morning!
BREAKING FAST WITH… Last year Andreas and his Swiss friends spent their nights in Easy Tents. But this year they upgraded to a Dream Lodge. “We love to do groceries at the Carrefour in Boom and have a nice breakfast before we start the day. We like the camp feeling, but the crowds are insane sometimes. The Dream Lodge is just the thing for us. We have a terrace, and the atmosphere is amazing. They’re nicely decorated and the beds, oh, the beds…”
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If Amanda would be a stage, she would be the Mainstage. So well decorated! “I spend every morning by doing my make-up!”
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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.
CALL FOR BATTERIES & BREAKFAST Thought you packed everything for Tomorrowland, but got too excited and forgot that one crucial item? No worries, the Tomorrowland community comes to the rescue! Whether it’s your Speedo swimming gear, a big flag of your country, grease paint to decorate yourself or something completely different, pin it on our daily bulletin board in the newspaper. You’ll be surprised to see what your festival friends come up with. Today, it’s Sara who has a request for you. “I’m looking for two things; a battery pack and a nice breakfast handed over by a handsome guy. The battery is to charge my phone and the breakfast to charge myself! I really would love a pistolet with ‘filet Americain’. I am not very demanding, so ‘handsome guy’ could very much be you!” Can you help poor, hungry Sara out? Go and bring het that breakfast at the big fountain on DreamVille, near the exit towards the festival, at 11:00 a.m.!
“We woke up and started talking about what we’re going to drink for breakfast!” Meet Juancruz and Pedro, from Argentina. “It is going to be Jagermeister with Red Bull.” Cheers!
Mimi and Ontse from Spain are heading to the showers. “Luckely we didn’t forget the shampoo. We feel a bit dirty after spending a fantastic night at The Gathering.”
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Lowie went to bed early yesterday and unfortunately, he had to sleep alone. “But tonight is going to be mad!”
DID YOU EVER WONDER? A thousand questions, a thousand and one answers. The all-knowing birds and bees of the District houses provide the answer to any question you can conjure up. And even though we always say there are no dumb questions, Belgium community centre worker Kaya had THE-REPORTERS a weird experience Witness this morning. “A guy came to ask for a garbage bag. MAGICAL FRIDAY Apparently somebody, eh... couldn’t make it to the toilet last night. So when he woke up he found something brown The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterday isahistory. in front of his tent. By the way, we can provide lot butTomorrow are is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present. no cleaning service!” 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.
Ruben: “Yes people, don’t forget to brush your teeth everyday! Two minutes down, two minutes up!”
Natalie from Norway is just brushing her teeth: “I woke up around 9. I had a great time yesterday at The Gathering. I made a lot of friends, and hope to meet them later today!”
TIP FOR TOMORROW
DreamVille is a beautiful place, but we need each other to keep it like that. A tip to help you recycle: set up trashcans and ashtrays as soon as you can! Use a sturdy tent pole, chair or something similar to attach that big red trash bag you received to. And for good measure, cut a can in half or use an empty cup as an ashtray. If you do this right away, it’s much easier to dispose of your waste properly from the start.
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LEAF THE MADNESS FOR A SECOND
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Witness It’s been a long time coming, and now it’s finally arrived: a place for the People Do you want to hide away from MAGICAL FRIDAY of Tomorrow to come together outside of the festival, online, 365 days a year. all the madness for a second? The official People of Tomorrow Community isThethe platform of choice to remain Tuck yourself into one of the cozy clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterdayexchange is history. Tomorrow is a and mystery. Today is a gift.and That's why it iscorners called the present. friends with those you meet at the festival, photos messages, of LEAF Island and enjoy meet new people to unite with as well. Here’s what’s trending today: all of its benefits. Oh, and they have delicious gin & tonics! The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Biggest wet t-shirt contest ever!!! Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present. Michael asks his peers to set fire to the upcoming rain! Making its debut at Tomorrowland, the LEAF by Mastercard Island is a real Where is the captain? eyecatcher. Accessible for everyone, there Pietro ‘The Captain’ Grechi promises a kiss if you can capture him! are a lot of cool (and free!) things to do. One of the better features are the free Collecting all flags! massages. If you’re feeling tired, head on It’s Florian’s first year here at Tomorrowland and he’s collecting all flags over to the lovely ladies at the massage – he’s got one from Scotland already. Feel free to shake this man’s hand tables. Be sure to reserve your spot, during his quest for flags! because you’re not the only one who wants a couple minutes of their attention. After this marvelous treatment, you can head Want to join the community? Go to peopleoftomorrow.com over to the bar for some of the best gin & tonics ever made. Maureen and Muriel are delighted with this cute little island. “It has a bit of an exclusive vibe, and because of all the plants it looks something like a maze, exciting!”
A BOOK FULL OF MEMORIES
LOVE TOMORROW, WIN PRIZES!
As many of you are undoubtedly aware, at DreamVille, you can win prizes in exchange for your trash. Collect cans and bottles separately and hand in your bags of recyclable waste at the Love Tomorrow stand at the Marketplace. You’ll receive stamps for your card. With every full card you stand a chance to win (Golden) tickets to future Tomorrowland editions, Tomorrowland flags, and many other items. And you’re not the only one! Yesterday’s winners are:
With a book full of memories of Melodia, you’ll never forget those epic moments you’ve undoubtedly had at Tomorrowland. Curious how to get your own (personalized) copy? Here’s how:
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First of all, head over to the bookstore at the partner lane behind the Mainstage.
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Make a choice between the Ten Years of Tomorrowland anniversary book or create your own Memories of Melodia book, with pictures of this year and your personal picture on the cover.
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Pay. You can do this with your debit card or with the Pearls on your bracelet. Enter your name and address, so you can receive the book when you’re home.
2 Festival tickets + Dreamville Magnificent Greens Belgium: Jarne den Drijver 2 Festival tickets + Dreamville Magnificent Greens Brazil: Philip Budd E25,- Merchandise-voucher: Renato Vieira, Lenkov Bartosova, Christian Sciortino, Stefan Willems, Anthony Barras, Bianca de Tollis, Louis Ampe, Cassandre Habay, Nathalie Cangenfeld, K. Henning, Dylan de Lobelle Tomorrowland Flag: Stef de Lauw, Shedeen Rodrigo Rama, Peter Abi Ramia, Kayla Suvegces, Lars van Laere, Florence Monnet, Hans-André Pedersen, Selina Maier, Simon Reidinger, Priscila Megalhaes, Endrick Ras, Polina Dudko, Arno D, Ophélie Gosselin, Puglisi Thomas, Jana Witteborg, Eric Petronin, Thomas Michael Walston, Lisa Jacobs, Maxime Benlakhal, Tanja Bleisch, Nikolas Svarstad, Leen Badr-El-Din, Bernard Balcaen, Alexandra Abad, Rousseau Guillaume, Marco Reinmuth, Laurent de Vleeschouwer, Cyril Dufoing, Dany Bersier Tomorrowland Book: Jonas Monnet, Thomas Debo, Mariska de Bie, Carlos A.N. Martini, Wouter Slegers
If you’re a winner, come and collect your prize at the Love Tomorrow stand today at 10 a.m. – and be sure to bring your ID!
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If you picked the Memories of Melodia book, get your picture taken! Done! Stalk your mailman every day or wait patiently by your mailbox. The book will arrive, we guarantee it, and you can show your friends wat a tremendous time you had.
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ExpresS YourselF MOSTLY IT’S ALL ABOUT WHAT’S INSIDE A PERSON; INNER BEAUTY AND UNREVEALED SECRETS. BUT SOMETIMES THE OUTSIDE IS JUST THAT EXTRA BIT OF FUN. When we were enjoying the official opening of Tomorrowland yesterday afternoon, we noticed something remarkable. Apart from the king and his royal entourage – what a welcome speech he gave by the way – we saw another surprising face. Right in the crowd, with his hands up in the air, Captain America was celebrating the moment with us. He’s not the actual Captain, he explained – more like a stand-in. Well, actually more a like a step-in. Wondering what the story behind his appearance was, Tomorrowland Today spent an hour with this faux Captain America. “I like to dress to impress,” the Captain says, after revealing his real name, Matteu. “It’s really hot in this suit but all the attention is just wonderful. People are taking photographs and smile when they see me. Especially the Americans.” To the question if Matteu feels like a real superhero, he honestly answers: “Not so much, yet. But if anyone’s in real trouble, I’ll be on my way!” Like the real Captain America, Matteu is also in possession of a sturdy shield. The attention is nice, but he needs some protection too. It comes in the form of two dinosaurs, going by the names of Antoine and Jeffrey. “We are his protectors. Apparently he is the most popular guy in all of Tomorrowland with his beard and his suit. We were even filmed by the aftermovie crew this morning. If we just start to dance people are immediately taking photographs of us. We are dinosaurs because we are huge fans of Jurassic Park. With the new movie now in theaters we simply had to put on this outfit. And it’s very comfortable and airy too.” The trio starts walking towards the I Love the 90’s stage. “I’m sweating so much, but we’re heading to the front. Yeah!” As they mingle into the bouncing crowd, we sneak away. Stay strong out there, Captain!
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Discover Europe Diary FOR SOME PEOPLE, THE JOURNEY TO TOMORROWLAND STARTED WITH A VISIT TO A COUPLE OF OTHER, NEARLY AS MAGICAL KINGDOMS. DISCOVER EUROPE PARTICIPANTS GABRIELA, BRANDON, AND ALEX GIVE YOU A LITTLE BIT OF INSIGHT INTO THEIR TRAVEL ADVENTURES. THESE ARE THEIR DIARIES, FILLED WITH NOTES REGARDING EUROPE’S ABSOLUTE HIGHLIGHTS. Belgium
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PHOTO CANAL BOAT
The group boat ride in Amsterdam was incredible. Being able to socialize and meet other people of Tomorrowland helped establish new companionships. The overall layout of the event set the atmosphere for an unforgettable time. The hosts were very informative and helped to answer all our questions about the different ins and outs of the city.
HEINEKEN MIXING
Through the highly helpful trip coupons, we were able to visit the Heineken Brewery for a very reasonable price. There, we learned the fascinating history of the brand and how it has involved into the beer we know today. We were also lucky enough to explore their plethora of interactive activities and even learn to pour our own beer under the supervision of professionals.
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AMERICAN BELGIUM
Shortly after the insane party flight into Brussels, we received the plans for the Belgian pre-party. Our group loved all the preplanned stops on the map, especially the Comic Book Museum and the Delirium Bar. We were pampered with all the best that Belgium has to offer. We were pleasantly surprised to hear that we had been invited to the Gathering this year in DreamVille. Instantly after arrival, we fell in love with the Tomorrowland festival and the people. The various cultures and their ability to unite into one through music and love astonished me and left me speechless.
TOMORROWLAND
After this incredible trip, it’s time for the madness! We enjoyed partying with all of our new friends and making bonds that will last a lifetime.
GABRIELA IS NOW IN... LONDON
BARCELONA
Wow! London left me speechless! It is a beautiful city that has a lot of history! I loved the Queen’s guard, the Big Ben, the London Eye, everything was amazing, the party was really crazy and thanks to Discover Europe for the gin & tonic experience!! I will come back for sure!
BIKES BARCELONA
The city-specific offers included a comprehensive bike ride tour through the heart of Barcelona. We divulged into the various artistic styles of buildings that the city provides such as the Sagrada Familia church and the other works of the famous artist Gaudi. The tour guide was exceptionally versed in whatever questions we had.
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See all those people walking, laughing, talking on the Eiffel Tower was amazing! So many cultures in one place, you can feel the love from everyone around you... And the best, of course: the champagne!
FC Barcelona is easily our favorite football team across the world. We were ecstatic to be able to tour and experience the massive stadium where these legendary players create history within the sport. The euphoric feeling of just simply being at this world famous stadium was a gift in itself. Of course we had to purchase a jersey in the shop as a constant reminder of the memory of the tour.
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Right behind the Opera stage, the Cloud Rider towers above everything else. We hopped into a cart for some unexpected head to heads!
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TOP TIPS FROM THE PROS Maybe you’ve met Jeroen, Sven, Tim and Kristof already, since they work as stewards on the festival site. Lucky enough for them, they have some time off as well. And luckily for you, while we’re going to the top, they’re willing to share their top Tomorrowland tips. “One of the most common mistakes people make is that they forget where their tent is,” Jeroen says. “This is very easy to fix. Just take a picture of your tent number and the section where you’ve pitched your tent. This way, if you’re really lost, at least we can guide you in the right direction.” Sven pitches in with his tip of the day. “Don’t be afraid to miss something and try everything, like this Ferris wheel. All these extras are what sets Tomorrowland apart from all the other festivals, so please try them Belgium out!” Last but not least, the boys have one piece of binding advice: Don’t. Do. Drugs. “We’ve seen THE-REPORTERS Witness so many people so far who’ve had their bracelets deactivated, who are thrown off the festival and the MAGICAL FRIDAY camping,” they say. “It’s just such a shame to see the look of disbelief and horror on someone’s face when they realize they’re really being thrown off. It’s not worth it people, don’t take any chances!” 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.
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ON A PINK CLOUD What’s the similarity between Antony and Lena and the top of the Cloud Rider? They both have the world at their feet. In Antony and Lena’s case it’s not because they are sitting at 55 meters above the ground, it’s because they are truly, madly, deeply in love. Antony is a Tomorrowland veteran, he’s here for no less than the fifth time! In the past year he met his girlfriend Lena and he told her all about the wonderful world of Tomorrowland. “I tried to explain how big, crazy and fairytale-like Tomorrowland is, but never really succeeded. Luckily I was convincing enough to make her come with me this year, and it’s awesome.” Lena can’t do much more than smile and gaze at the world that’s unraveling below her feet as we climb higher and higher. “The festival is so big! And all the details are breathtaking. We just went to the Mainstage and saw how big it was, I couldn’t believe it.” At the top, the two can’t help but sneak in a romantic kiss with a view. Antony says that out of all the five times he’s been to Tomorrowland, this edition is the most magical. Because there’s love in the air!
“ALL OUR FRIENDS ENVY US” Maarten and Lotte are together at Tomorrowland, and even though they’re having a blast, they feel the envy of their friends who are stuck at home while they are here starting new friendships. The Belgian couple did a couple of things very well. First of all, they got Lotte’s mom to get behind the computer and purchase the tickets. Second of all, they got the tickets all of their friends wanted! Lotte’s mom managed to acquire a day ticket for Friday, and Maarten and Lotte are loving it. There’s one thing they regret though. “That we have to leave at the end of the day is a shame,” Maarten says. “We’ve seen so many festivals in Belgium, but Tomorrowland is really something special. There are so many details, even the smallest things are pretty. The Mainstage is extraordinary!” This romantic ride through the clouds could’ve been a lot less romantic, but a lot more crowded if all their friends who wanted to come had actually gotten tickets. That’s why Lotte is determined to bring all of their buddies next year. “We’ll make sure we all get tickets. For the full weekend!”
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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.
NICKY ROMERO’S FAMILY PROTOCOL
Long before Nicky Romero was topping the charts he was just a kid, like all of us. And we all remember what we wanted to be when we were young, right? Firefighter, architect, or maybe even the king or queen of Melodia. Nicky also knew what his future profession would be... Until he touched his first drum pads at an early age. He wanted to connect with music, and as it turned out he was good at it. Before his show yesterday at the Mainstage, we had some time to speak with him about his growing Protocol label, the future and the importance of family. (Oh yeah: and if it wasn’t for the music he would probably have become a cop. Just like his parents.)
Did you know that Nicky Romero has worked together with a wide variety of artists? In doing so, he’s made songs that expanded his own sound and view on music. Take the worldwide hit Legacy with EDM duo Krewella, for example, or the explosive Feet On the Ground with Dutch singer Anouk or Let Me Feel with the guys from Vicetone. And we are sure that Nicky has a lot more in store for us the next couple of years.
So Nick. High expectations for tonight’s show? “Definitely. It’s the fifth year I am playing and it’s one of the best festivals out there. The stage is crazy, the crowd is pumped, so I don’t know anything that could go wrong tonight. Your label Protocol just put out its 50th release. Your single Lighthouse had the honours. How does that feel? “It feels absolutely great. I didn’t expect it to grow as fast as it did, nor to have such a steady flow of releases. I think we achieved what we wanted to achieve: to release decent records and keep the focus of what we put out on quality rather than quantity. There’s a lot of effort in it and the fiftieth release is a way of celebrating the things Protocol has achieved these last years. I hope the listeners feel the same way, so that we can look forward to the next couple of years and new releases.” Is this new release also a new sound for you? And if so, what can we expect in the near future? “For me personally it really feels like a new era. I’m definitely keeping my own sound but may want to
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slow down the BPMs a little. Maybe back to 124, or maybe even lower. The things that are coming up are slower in comparison to the stuff I make now, but they definitely have that same sound to them.” Since your label Protocol is basically family, could you tell our readers a bit about what you think the importance of family is? “Well, for me family is one of the most important things there are. It’s the foundation that essentially drives our label. Protocol is all about that family feeling and makes new artists that join feel welcome to our group. We want to make them part of our family. That also applies to all the fans, they are family too.” And is Tomorrowland also part of your family? “After playing for more than four years I think I can say that I have become family. Off course last year was special, as it celebrated an anniversary with two weekends in a row. But this year is a fresh start for the years up ahead and I think we all see a bright future out there.”
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“Haluatko ottaa selfien kanssani?”
SNEAKY STATUETTE
WANTED: THE BIGGEST INTERNATIONAL SELFIE!
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Brussels Airlines has flown 93 different nationalities to Tomorrowland this year, and they want all of them in one picture! Get together with people from as many different countries as you can and take as big a selfie as you can. Tag your photo with #BiggestInternationalSelfie and post it on Instagram to stand a chance to win a free trip to explore the world with your best friend! The picture with the most flags at the end of Tomorrowland wins.
Ban Ki-moon can have me
After stalking Kofi Annan for years, this sneaky little maneater has now set her heart on Ban Ki-moon. It’s not like she specifically digs older men... or people of colour... but ‘men with power’ make her go crazy! As rumour has it Ban Ki-moon might visit Tomorrowland this year, she’s probably hanging around the One World bridge somewhere.
The rules are as follows: the picture must be a selfie and it can include flags in any form. Only people actively participating in the picture count, and it needs to be posted on Instagram with #BiggestInternationalSelfie before the end of the festival.
“Do you want to take a selfie with me?”
“¿Quieres sacarte una selfie conmigo?”
VIRTUAL REALITY
SNAP! ONE WORLD, THOUSANDS OF STORIES Media sharing app Snapchat enables you to share your Tomorrowland experience via a single large Snapchat story. To everyone who owns a smartphone: check your notification bar, you might have received a message from the Snapchat team. This is no ordinary system update alert; it’s a message for all Tomorrowland goers to share their Tomorrowland moments in one supermassive Snap story. On Friday and Saturday, anyone attending the festival will be able to
“Apakah kamu mau selfie dengan saya?”
add picture or video Snaps to a special ‘Our Tomorrowland Story’ section of the app. Once people start participating, Our Tomorrowland Story will function like any other Story, except that instead of Snaps from a single user it’ll be a feed of content from everyone sharing to it. For those not attending the festival, Snapchat users can add Tomorrowland to their friends list and see the ongoing live feed throughout the weekend. Be sure to add your Snaps for a chance to be featured worldwide!
TOMORROWLAND’S YOUNGEST FAN? The love for Tomorrowland is unconditional for all of us, but sometimes it starts at a younger age than you could reasonably expect. In Boom, the town next to the festival grounds, eight-year-old Yente has been waiting for the People of Tomorrow for two days already. Yente started sitting by the road on Thursday, patiently collecting as many nationalities as she can. How? By making them point out their city of origin on a map. Why? Because she just loves Tomorrowland so much already! Isn’t that beautiful? The Belgian media already noticed her special mission, and she obviously deserves a spot in Tomorrowland Today as well. Keep on loving the People of Tomorrow, Yente, they love you back! We hope to see you here in the future.
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Of course, all of Tommorrowland cares for each other and wants to keep as close to each other as possible. But the digital device that connects us to the rest of the world has become equally important. It’s all about sharing photos with the rest of the world, listening to our favourite music, making videos or finding love online. Keeping a phone charged and connected at a festival can be tough, though. Luckily the BASE stand at DreamVille has got a solution to all those mobile problems. They make sure you can be online anywhere and anytime with prepaid SIM cards and mobile chargers. They even make those digital applications a reality. So be sure to head to the BASE stand to see where your friends are hanging out, to share your music... Or even to come face to face with your real life Tinder match. You can find these wonderful helpers at the Marketplace on DreamVille.
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CLASSIC TOMORROWLAND ESPECIALLY FOR TOMORROWLAND, CLASSICAL MUSIC STATION KLARA HAS TRIED TO FIND THE LINKS BETWEEN ELECTRONIC AND CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR THE PAST WEEK. THEY INTERVIEWED A Belgium THE-REPORTERS NUMBER OF CONTEMPORARYWitness ELECTRONIC ARTISTS TO SEE WHAT MAGICAL FRIDAY THEIR THOUGHTS ARE ON CLASSICAL MUSIC. CONCURRENTLY, THE SHOWS CONSIDER THE WAY THE TWO GENRES DIFFER AND HOW The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift. That's HAND. why it is called the present. SIMILAR THEY ARE ONisTHE OTHER 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.
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DJ and producer Regi, known from successful Belgian dance formation Milk Inc., has mixed electronic music with classical music before. In association with girls’ choir Scala, he created the performance I Fail. What a lot of people don’t know nor expect, is that Regi has had a lot of classical music schooling.
course everything is connected to classical music. It’s very convenient that I have that basis, it gives me the freedom to decide for myself what I want to do. When it comes to listening to music, I’m not really a specialist. I only know the Night of the Prom classics and the 9th symphony of Beethoven. I only know the fun, the hits.”
“I studied twelve years of classical guitar, six years of music theory and four more years of harmonics,” Regi says. “That was a bit too much, but I still took some aspects out of it that are helping me today. In pop music, you have a lot less notes than in classical music. Still, a lot of pop music uses the Canon of Pachelbel for instance, there are even videos on YouTube showing that a lot of pop music is basically the same. So of
“I’ve been called the Mozart of dance music a lot, and of course I think that’s a compliment. But I really don’t want to compare myself to Mozart, that would be too much honour. Mozart was a much better composer than the music producers today. Sometimes people say it with a wink, but I do think that if Mozart would’ve lived today, he would play at Tomorrowland.”
VON ROSENTHAL DE LA VEGAZ DJ Von Rosenthal de la Vegaz was one of the first DJs to mix classical music as if it were dance music. At the radio, he spoke about his career and the way he looks at dance and classical music. “I started mixing classical music around five or six years ago. It was really groundbreaking back then and I got invited for multiple pop music festivals, such as Lowlands, where I performed for young people and dance lovers. I also played at afterparties of techno events and at expensive corporate parties.” “I mix classical music in a different way than DJ’s mix dance music. Mixing dance music really focuses on the tempo, while I listen to the timbre and the key tone a lot more. If that doesn’t fit, sometimes I alter the music a
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little bit. I change the tone a little bit or make it a bit faster or slower than the original if that fits better.” “The relationship between classical music and dance is very interesting. I believe that dance has always existed, ever since the first men in Africa were dancing around their fireplace. They already used music, herbs and dance to get into some sort of trance. That’s similar to dance music nowadays. People with the same musical taste come together, maybe take a modern variant of those age-old herbs, and dance the whole day to beats with a pretty repetitive groove. In classical music you don’t see that very often, but one of the greatest composers ever, Bach, is famous for his repetitive music. So there are definitely similarities between dance and classical music, if you know where to look.”
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DAVE CLARKE Dave Clarke is often called the Baron of always have enormous speakers. Probably my first Techno, and is famous for his innovative and experience with classical music was when I was little cross-genre music. At Klara, he talks about and he played ‘O fortuna fortune’ from the Carmina the composers that inspired him. “First of Burana, composed by Carl Orff. It starts out so sweet, all, I’m not going to pretend that I know a it really sucks you in and all of the sudden they find a lot of classical music. That would be unfair 150 decibels extra and it just blows you away. Due to to all those underpaid composers who’ve this memory, it’s the only vocal classical music I really studied for years to acquire their knowledge. enjoy.” Belgium But classical music definitelyTHE-REPORTERS inspires me. Witness Rhapsody in Red is an obvious reference to For Clarke, it’s really important that classical music MAGICAL FRIDAY Rhapsody in Blue by American composer is used as inspiration, and not much more than that. George Gerschwin. I’m always known as the “I was really traumatized by the way William Orbit, The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. history. kind Tomorrow is aand mystery. TodayTiësto, is a gift. That's why it is called the the present. later bastardized music of Eric Satie. I guy that did ‘Red’ so I thoughtYesterday thisiswas mean, if you take a sample from a classical piece, or use of funny.” it as inspiration, that’s great. But a complete remake of The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. a classical of present. music is just irrelevant. The fun thing One genre that doesn’t really float Clarke’s boat Todayisis a gift. That's why it ispiece called the opera – except for one very special composition. “My to do, is to make something that’s really your own.” dad used to be a bit of a technology geek, and he would
MARTIN SOLVEIG As a teenager, Martin Solveig was a solo singer in the famous French boy choir Petits Chanteurs de SainteCroix de Neuilly. This has lead to him having a strong focus on classical music in his current productions. “Because of all the things I learned being part of the choir, you may often hear cerebral sounding vocal segments as a big part of my songs. Secondly, I learned to make the music less complex. Classical pieces are often heavy and complex and in order to be able to use them for choir purposes they have to be stripped down to the pure essence. That’s exactly what I intend to do in my own productions. I also love the way vocals provide extra texture to the music. As you may know, electronic music used to be 100% instrumental until
somewhere in the eighties. Adding vocals and putting a lot of effort in them became my trademark and I’m very proud of that.” Although he likes putting elements of classical music in his songs, Martin’s never sampled them. “The main reason there is that when it comes to the instrumental, melodic parts of my songs the influence of classical music is miles away. Those parts are carried by the pure and raw rhythm of bass and drums, both of which are barely present in the classical pieces by Debussy or Chopin I like so much. Classical music doesn’t thrive on rhythm as much as it does on suspense.”
DIMITRI VEGAS Dimitri Vegas is one of the household names of Tomorrowland. Together with his brother, Like Mike, he’s one of the biggest acts on the Main Stage. He explains why he and his brother like to remix classical music. “There are a lot of creative melodies in classical music, and it really is a lot of fun to bring the past to the present. This is also our way to ‘educate’ our fans a little bit, because they usually don’t listen to classical music.”
“I get a lot of my inspiration from classical soundtracks. From Back to the Future, for instance, and Superman and Jurassic Park. Mainly because those tracks take me back to the moment when I first heard them. I went to see the new Jurassic Park movie the other night, and when I hear that theme I’m immediately covered in goosebumps. Even after twenty years. Those songs take you back to a specific moment, like you’ll also never forget the song you heard when you met the love of your life.”
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“I’m kind of sorry for myself that I never followed some sort of musical education. Kids nowadays have a really good general knowledge of diverse music styles. That’s why it’s so nice to see the National Orchestra of Belgium at Tomorrowland for a full hour! A lot of people know the most famous classical music, because almost everyone grew up with at least a little bit of classical music. That’s why it’s nice, and surprising, to switch to classical instruments in the middle of a song. It really works.”
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Anni & Laura (Germany) – The Hum, by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
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EVERY EDITION OF TOMORROWLAND HAS A FEW SONGS THAT STICK. WE’VE ASKED THE CITIZENS OF THE KINGDOM OF MELODIA WHAT THEIR FAVOURITE MELODY IS.
Kilian & Florian (Germany) – Sky and Sand, by Paul Kalkbrenner
Ety & Delia (Spain) – Chattahoochee, by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Romano, Verena & Alex (Germany) – Tremor, by Dimitri Vegas, Martin Garrix & Like Mike
Lydia & friend – Goodbye, by FEDER
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KOZZMOZZ: 20 YEARS OF PROPER TECHNO
Witness The mothership of all K-Events is celebrating its 20th anniversary MAGICAL FRIDAY of space travel throughout the techno universe. Since its beginnings in 1995, Kozzmozz has grown and evolved along with techno The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Todaydelivering is a gift. That's why it is called the present. itself, quality and mind-blowing parties year by year. Kozzmozz helped forge and strengthen the techno scene and exposed the Belgian audience to a lot of international artists. They The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. werewhythe to present. launch an electro room long before the hype. Today, Today is a gift. That's it is first called the techno is back with a vengeance. This comeback drove Kozzmozz Want some new pics for your People of Tomorrow to reclaim its place on the techno throne of Belgium as the biggest Community profile? Get snapped by one of Canon’s and hottest techno event in the country. Today, Kozzmozz will bring professional photographers that are stationed at the techno greats like Johannes Heil, Speedy J and Luke Slater to Mainstage, the Opera stage, the One World bridge, Tomorrowland. Organizer Mathias Kerckhof: “Kozzmozz has been the globe info point and the big Tomorrowland sign a part of Tomorrowland since day one and we’ve been delivering across from the Rave Cave. Once you have a picture the exquisite techno goods since then. We feel a mutual respect taken by them, simply use the RFID magic possessed between the festival and ourselves and that has lead to some more by your bracelet to unlock your photo. Hold up your than magical moments.” bracelet to their custom transmitter, press the button and the photo will be uploaded to your profile. Even if your profile hasn’t been activated yet, you’ll receive your picture by email along with an invitation to the community. It’s a great way to share. THE-REPORTERS
MAGICAL MOMENTS DESERVE UNIQUE PICTURES
These are some of the earliest photos ever taken at a Kozzmozz event.
SHOWER SUSTAINABLY Ever worry that maybe, being hungover and looking for some warmth, you’re wasting too much time in the shower? Not to fear – the DreamVille showers have been made a lot more comfortable, while at the same time contributing to a better future.
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Water is a precious, indispensable source of life. GROHE tries to develop products that help you to enjoy water to the fullest, without having to use too much of it. For Tomorrowland, it is important to have fun while keeping one eye on the future. That is why the festival has created Love Tomorrow, the movement that groups a large number of initiatives set up with a focus on ecology, sustainability, charity and mobility. This year, GROHE and Love Tomorrow feature sustainable shower technology for the first time at DreamVille – which not only makes showering more pleasant, but also saves a lot of water.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the smartest of them all? At the Hello Bank tent (near the entrance to LEAF Island), there’s a way to test your Tomorrowland knowledge and win your own personalized Tomorrowland book.
The colourful Rainshower Flowers have replaced all the indoor showers and have been installed as outdoor showers as well. The system is equipped with a flow limiter, allowing consumption to drop from 9.5 litres/ minute to barely 4.5 litres/minute. So enjoy your ecofriendly shower this weekend, and Love Tomorrow!
Interested in this kick-ass prize? Get in line and prepare yourself for five (not very hard) questions about Tomorrowland. If you get a perfect five out of five score, you
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have a chance of winning a book full of memories of Melodia, with your personal picture on the cover! Your chances of winning are pretty high, as about one in five of the people who get their questions right will walk away with a voucher for the bookshop under their arm. So, wait no more and head over to this small white tent! And without giving away everything, here’s a little hint. Tomorrowland turned eleven this year, but you didn’t get that from us...
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TOMORROWLAND FASHION
Can’t wait to proudly wear the colours of the People of Tomorrow? Good! The new Tomorrowland Summer Collection is waiting for you. The Official Stores can be found behind the Mainstage, at the festival’s day entrance, at the DreamVille Marketplace and between the Rave Cave and the Boathouse stage. Alternatively, buy your Melodian threads at store.tomorrowland.com.
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he People of Tomorrow deserve no less than the best of everything. There is more to discover than parties and music; food and fresh fruits, for instance. For the third year in a row, Hoogstraten is present on the festival to provide you with the best, beautifully red and sweet ELSANTA strawberries. More than 2000 trays of them have been provided for this weekend, besides 500kg of pulp for the production of cocktails. And that’s not even counting the strawberries delivered for the desserts made by chef Roger van Damme. Watch and learn how these little red beauties come right off the neighbouring fields and into your tummy.
Planting and growth
The strawberries that are destined for Tomorrowland come from the summer crop. It takes about three months to grow these strawberries for you, so they were planted around April this year.
Harvesting and packing
The strawberries you might buy today were picked the day before. Right after harvesting they are packed and cooled to two degrees Celsius to ensure the highest possible quality.
Quality control
In the next step of the process the strawberries are taken to an auction house for a quality check. An expert checks them for size, colour and quality in general before sending them off to customers.
Transportation
The nearly ice-cold fruit is transported from the grower to the auction house and from the auction house to the festival grounds. This is how they make sure that the trip from plant to festival is as short as possible.
Arrival at Tomorrowland
The strawberries leave the auction house, which is 56 kilometers away from the festival grounds, around 7 o’clock in the morning. They arrive here every day around 8 to be distributed across shop, bars and restaurant.
Selling the strawberries
The strawberries are sold in a special ‘Fresh Strawberries’ stand on Tomorrowland. Three people are ready to provide you with delicious and fresh berries there. Furthermore, they make desserts, strawberry daiquiris and other cocktails. Perfect for a refreshing bite or drink!
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FOOD MAP
Everybody comes here to have a good time, but there are also some other things that we should not forget about. Eating, for instance! Making some time for that is not only very important for your health, but Tomorrowland offers so much good food that you would be sorry to miss it. Here are some options for you to make the search a bit easier.
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Moochie serves refreshing Frozen Yoghurt snacks on top of the hill at the Mainstage. These are adorned with a large variety of toppings, from a number of fruits to chocolate, Oreo, and M&M’s.
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Balls & Glory serves authentic Belgian stuffed meatballs. It’s the special recipe of Wim Ballieu, a chef from Ghent. The pork meatballs are filled with diverse ingredients like mushrooms, truffles, and apple. They also serve a veggie ball!
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Thaiphoon provides the Asian Food on the food court close to the exit to DreamVille. Try the egg rolls, prawn crackers or get yourself a chicken satay menu if you’re very hungry.
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If you are very hungry and you just feel like a good old pizza slice, search for the Authentic Pizza stand. Pizza Peppers serves various pizza’s, including the one and only Tomorrowland Pizza!
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DANCE AND EAT TO THE B-EAT Menu Friday 24/07/2015 Chef: Dominique Persoone The Chocolate Line Belgium
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Eat like no one is watching… Wait, we got that wrong! Dance The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. like no one is watching and eatToday like you is a gift. That'slove why it isyourself. called the present.Every third moon, the stars align to form a unique pathway towards a well-nigh perfect world. In this meta-galaxy, food and dance fuse and merge to form a phenomenon that makes all of your senses tremble with vast rapture. This is the world of B-Eat, where DJs cook up the beats while renowned chefs drop one tidbit after another. Dine like a king, dance like a queen! After a succesful start last year, B-Eat has returned to Tomorrowland and is now located just behind the Mainstage. The concept consists of a DJ and a chef working together to create an experience that stimulates all of the senses. Last year we saw Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Garrix and Regi heating up the kitchens of chefs Roger Van Damme, Peppe Giacomozza and Wim Balieu. Friday it was chef and star chocolatier Dominique Persoone’s turn to set the place afire with an exquisite five course menu, while Yves V took care of mixing it all up with tasteful bangers. Chef Dominique Persoone sure likes this concept, though “it makes communication a bit difficult. We have to shout everything (laughs). But the whole atmosphere inside the B-Eat room counts as an extra incentive to
‘Mexican Wake Up Call’ ’Old school’ tomato salad with ice-cream from mozzarella and basil Eastern salmon with onion confit and a coulis from paprika Indian curry from chicken, lemon rice and cilantro ‘Oops, my ice cream’
“We’ve got a tequila-flavoured mash up with pulpa de cacao served up in a shotglass made of ice” perform even better – both for the DJ and myself!” Luckily, everything went smoothly as Persoone worked his magic, resulting in the production of five delicious courses from the kitchen. All were just as heavenly as they were eye-candy. “People responded really, really well to what we’re cooking up in here. We’ve got a tequila-flavoured mash up with pulpa de cacao served up in a shot glass made of ice, an old school tomato salad with mozzarella ice cream… We’re on fire!” All the while the lucky
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ones that took part in this feast took one selfie after the other with the chef and the DJ, backed by the fancy furnishings of their high class restaurant/club right in the middle of the festival. As the audience kept indulging itself in all these delights, Yves V pumped the thermometer into the red – and even the air conditioning couldn’t cope. But you know what they say: if you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen!
Tomorrowland and NMBS/SNCB collaborate to ensure you a smooth and relaxed trip back home. On Monday 27th of july, NMBS/SNCB provides several extra trains from Boom to Antwerpen-Centraal Station. So you can travel home without any trouble, bringing this carefree weekend to a carefree end. Download the app NMBS/SNCB
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Who doesn’t want to dress up like their favourite superhero, and who doesn’t show up at a party with great DJs? Well, Laidback Luke asked the same questions and combined them into one warrior-like package. Expect a quality line-up with acts like Krewella, Don Diablo and Sander van Doorn playing your favourite tracks – only this time, they’re all dressed up as superheroes. The journey into this cartoon-like fantasy will give you more power than Kryptonite and put a smile on your face hours after you leave. Go find these super-charged action figures at number 1 on the map.
Cocoon celebrated their 15th anniversary last year and is back with a full-on vinyl only stage. Expect a serious selection of back gold; a record bag only fits a few, so it’s bound to be the good ones. These fine grooves will be played by none other than guys like Seth Troxler, Maceo Plex and the initiator Sven Väth. He began his love affair with Cocoon back in 1999, creating a platform that allowed artists, new and old, to express themselves and deliver something memorable. Want to make some new memories too? Find them at stage 9.
We Play House is exactly what the name suggests: a label releasing house music in all its shapes and forms. But We Play House is more than just a name, it’s a declaration. This Belgian label has an excellent catalogue and an impressive artist roster. Its roots are founded on a love for house in its various manifestations. Not just repetitive electronic grooves or disco loops, but also brand new hip-house tracks. Mousse T and Prosumer are just some of the names which will give us the grooves to dance to. Be sure to find them at stage 2.
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PROGRAMME SATURDAY MAINSTAGE Axwell L Ingrosso 23h45 - 01h00 Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 22h45 - 23h45 Armin van Buuren 21h30 - 22h45 Martin Garrix 20h30 - 21h30 Yves V 19h30 - 20h30 Dillon Francis 18h30 - 19h30 Blasterjaxx 17h30 - 18h30 Deorro 16h30 - 17h30 Otto Knows 15h30 - 16h30 R3hab 14h30 - 15h30 Belgium
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Krewella (live) 23h00 – 00h00 Superheroes 22h00 – 23h00 The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Solveig 21h00 – 22h00 Today isMartin a gift. That's why it is called the present. Laidback Luke 20h00 – 21h00 Sander van Doorn 19h00 – 20h00 The Chainsmokers 18h00 – 19h00 VINAI 17h00 – 18h00 Don Diablo 16h00 – 17h00 Tom Staar vs. Kryder 15h00 – 16h00 Chocolate Puma 14h00 –15h00 D.O.D 12h30 - 14h00 Hosted by Mr. Vi MARTIN SOLVEIG HAS BEEN INVOLVED BONZAI IN MUSIC SINCE HE WAS KNEE-HIGH TO Bonzai All Stars 23h30 - 01h00 Franky Kloeck 22h30 - 23h30 A GRASSHOPPER. AS A BOY, HE STARTED Yves Deruyter 21h30 - 22h30 STUDYING CLASSICAL MUSIC. BY AGE 13 DJ Ghost & MC Pyro 20h30 - 21h30 HE HAD ACQUIRED A PAIR OF DECKS AND Furax 19h30 - 20h30 BEGAN DJING, ALTHOUGH IT WASN’T UNTIL Bountyhunter 18h30 - 19h30 1992 THAT HE DISCOVERED ELECTRONIC Jan Vervloet 17h30 - 18h30 MUSIC. HIS SCHOOLING CAME COURTESY DJ Phi Phi 16h30 - 17h30 Nico Parisi 15h30 - 16h30 OF A SALES JOB AT THE VAUNTED PARISIAN Gai Barone 14h30 - 15h30 RECORD STORE CHAMPS DISQUES ON THE Relaunch 13h30 - 14h30 CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES. Manu Riga & Matt Holliday 12h30 - 13h30 Q-DANCE Martin’s big break, at the tender age of 18 and Evil Activities 23h00 - 00h00 thanks to the encouragement and support of mentor Ran-D 22h00 - 23h00 Claude Monnet, came when he landed a residency B-Front & Hard Driver 21h00 - 22h00 at prestigious Parisian nightspot Le Palace. A Brennan Heart 20h00 - 21h00 move to Les Bains Douches, a legendary club Noisecontrollers 19h00 - 20h00 in the city, and then Solveig’s own Pure parties Coone 17h30 - 19h00 at Queen cemented his growing reputation as Wildstylez 16h30 - 17h30 someone to watch – at the Mainstage, for example, Atmozfears (live) 16h00 - 16h30 where he hosts today’s Daybreak Session. Frontliner 15h00 - 16h00 Psyko Punkz 14h00 - 15h00 Yet simply being a DJ has never been enough Pat B 13h00 - 14h00 for Martin Solveig. His production ideas soon Kutski 12h00 - 13h00 began to filter out onto vinyl, as he always knew Hosted by Villain they would. Solveig is not prolific, but everything he makes is worth waiting for. He has always WOODY WEEKEND eschewed the remix treadmill, not because he Many Moore 00h00 - 01h00 disapproves of it, but because it is simply not his Laurent wery 22h30 - 00h00 path. His destiny lies elsewhere. His life is good. Thierry von der Warth 21h30 - 22h30 Fulfilled. “Even if I sometimes grumble a bit from Greg Lamore vs. 18h30 - 21h30 tiredness, I’m a child blessed by fortune and very Jay Lee Hudson happy in my everyday life,” chuckles Martin. “I Luca Barassii vs. Seelen 17h00 - 18h30 should quote Karl Lagerfeld: ‘Holidays are for Mathy 15h30 - 17h00 people who work’.” And all work and no play Thim 14h00 - 15h30 would make Martin a very dull boy indeed. Coin ft. Swa 13h30 - 14h00 Basement Sounds 12h00 - 13h30 28
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KETALOCO Marc Romboy vs. Stephan Bodzin Nico Morano Andhim Don Cabron Edu Imbernon Caspar Karotte No Shit Like Deep COCOON Sven Väth Maceo Plex Josh Wink Markus Fix Dana Ruh Seth Troxler Fred Hush KOZZMOZZ Johannes Heil (live) Gary Beck Speedy J Luke Slater Kr!z Marcel Fengler Rødhåd Spacid REVEALED Thomas Newson Jordy Dazz Headhunterz Dyro Hardwell Dannic Sick Individuals Kill the Buzz Julian Calor Joey Dale Manse Tom & Jame JETFIRE
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WE PLAY HOUSE
Mousse T FCL ft. Lady Linn Oliver Dollar Aril Brikha (live) Deetron (live) Prosumer Jensen
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FULL ON Bryan Kearney 23h45 - 01h00 Ferry Corsten 22h30 - 23h45 Audien 21h15 - 22h30 Mark Sherry 20h00 - 21h15 MaRLo 18h45 - 20h00 Cosmic Gate 17h30 - 18h45 Jacob van Hage 16h15 - 17h30 Marco V & Thomas Newson 15h00 - 16h15 Jochen Miller 13h45 - 15h00 Lucky Charmes 12h30 - 13h45 Ferry Corsten joins each artist for a 15 min back2back at the end of each set. MC Da Silva
MAZDA REBEL’S ISLAND That’s Who 23h00 - 00h00 Lush & Simon 22h00 - 23h00 Sebjak 21h00 - 22h00 Made In June 20h00 - 21h00 Pierce Fulton 19h00 - 20h00 Danny Wade 18h00 - 19h00 Stereo Killah 17h00 - 18h00 Henrik B 16h00 - 17h00 Reygel & Peri 15h00 - 16h00 Dominico 14h00 - 15h00 Davidov 12h30 - 14h00 STAR WARZ PR. VIPER RECORDINGS Matrix & Futurebound ft. 00h00 - 01h00 MC Rhymestar DJ Marky 23h00 - 00h00 Brookes Brothers 22h00 - 23h00 The Prototypes 21h00 - 22h00 Koven (live) 20h00 - 21h00 Nymfo 19h00 - 20h00 Murdock 18h00 - 19h00 New Deal 17h00 - 18h00 Station Earth b2b 16h00 - 17h00 James Marvel M&T 15h00 - 16h00 The Offenders 14h00 - 15h00 Carbon 13h00 - 14h00 Hosted by Miss Trouble, MC Mota LEAF BY MASTERCARD
Prinz Merdan Taplak Nathan Fix Parra For Cuva Trashlagoon (live) Jose Maria Ramon X-ian
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DESPERADOS
Ugur Yurt Raving George Felix Da Housecat Michael Midnight Beauhause Mashpop Sheridan Wayback
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RADIO ULTRA MODERN Interactive entertainment & DJs playing the best funky vibes during the whole day
DJ Pepe Luvwax, Bart & Baker, Rakesh, Bubba, Thijs & many moore
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WILDSTYLEZ FOCUS ON INCREDIBLE SATURDAY Q-DANCE | 16h30 - 17h30
Some artists you recognize from afar. They’re musicians that create a unique style, breaking free from trends to follow their own path. Wildstylez is one of them. Here’s how he does it. Let’s start with, obviously, your most recent release. How did people respond to Lose Control? “I have to say the audience reacted really, really great to it and that obviously made me very happy. It’s always a bit of a wait-and-see game when you’re awaiting the public’s response.” How did you feel about the result yourself? And how does it relate to Project One? “To me it always is a bit of a difficult moment when you have to hand in the album because in my opinion it’s never really finished. But I’m absolutely proud of every single track that made the album and I had a blast working on it. Working together with the people in the studio that had a hand in it was also great. Still, it just can’t really be compared to Project One, which I did together with Headhunterz. Lose Control is my actual debut album and it’s an endeavour that is totally my own and wherein I’ve put every inch of my own self.” Of course we’re also very curious about what you’ll be doing in the future. Are there any new projects at hand? “Needless to say there’s some new singles on their way and I’m working on tracks with other artists which will be released on my own label. Next to that I’ve committed myself to supporting Demi Kanon, a fresh new talent who is on his way to become one of the big headliners on events and festivals. You should
definitely check his tracks out, his production level is already through the roof! And to my hardcore fans: rest assured, I have no intention of leaving the hardstyle path. But don’t expect me to make just standard hardstyle, I’ve got my mind set on experimenting here and there.” For the fans that aren’t familiar with hardstyle, can you explain what hardstyle is and how your sounds relates to the whole of it? “Hardstyle is – obviously – a bit harder than what most people are used to and revolves around 150 beats per minute, whereas house lies around 128 bpm. I love it when music gets a bit tougher and rougher, but I have a soft spot for the more euphoric side of hardstyle. Next to some tracks of my own album, my set at Tomorrowland will also consist of some more recognizable vocals and tracks, but driven by a more sturdy, sharper edge. I think you might best describe my music as enjoyable music with a positive vibe, but just a bit harder than what your everyday house-head is used to, haha.” Your album stands for a positivity that seems to be rare in today’s hardstyle scene. Would you rather see yourself as a part of the upcoming deep/tropical house scene, or of the hard, but sometimes dark and mean ‘raw’ hardstyle sound? “Neither. Surely, there are some great deep/tropical house tracks, but that won’t be what I’ll be doing in
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the studio any time soon. On the other hand, that raw side of hardstyle is so ruthless and hard these days that the aspect of fun is hard to find for me. I think I see myself somewhere in between house and hardstyle, covering a whole new playground where the possibilities are endless.”’ You played Tomorrowland for the first time in 2008 and you have been part of the festival yearly since 2010. How did you experience the growth of the festival? And would you like to do a Mainstage gig once? “I’ve seen Tomorrowland grow out to become the world’s biggest festival and year after year they just keep on expanding and doing crazier things. It’s a real honour and privilege to be able to play this festival. And of course, I wouldn’t say no if they asked me to play the Mainstage, haha! That’s definitely one of the things that is still left on my bucket list!” Are there any other festivals left on your bucket list? Is there anything that can exceed headlining Defqon.1 for a hardstyle guy? “Defqon.1 is and always will be one of the biggest festivals within the hardstyle genre and it’s a truly magical thing to do the closing set at the mainstage there. But my dream, ultimately, is to play as many festivals as possible with a wide range of styles in their line up.”
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JULY 25TH 2015
KAROTTE
UGUR YURT
FRIDAY | Ketaloco 14h00MAGICAL - 15h30
21h00 - 22h00 | Desperados
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Karotte is the story of a music freak gone professional. this doesn’t affect his being on top of his game. Always wanting the people to hear new music, classics are not really his cup of tea. The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Hiswhy jobit isincalled thetherecord Today is a gift. That's present. industry had everything to do with this before: it gave him the chance to hand-pick all those special records. He gave himself the advantage over other DJs by bringing the most relevant tunes to the party. Always the centre of attention at his gigs, Karotte keeps an open mind towards getting to know you, the event and the audience. Going from the feeling he gets he’ll play stuff like minimal, tech-house, house, electro and breakbeat. The man is, all in all, pretty unpredictable when it comes to his music selection for a gig. Prepare yourself for a journey into the unknown with Karotte.
The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today isseem a gift. That's it is called at the present. He may a bitwhystrange first, but
This underground DJ/producer is getting more and more
influential by the day. Things moved quickly after he stopped being a DJ-assistant and became the guy behind the decks himself. This all took place in the very touristic hotspot of Marmaris, Turkey, which provided him with a good crowd and enough nights to practice. For Ugur a good set isn’t just about being a good DJ and finding the right tracks, it’s also got a lot to do with the body language and crowd connection. He mixes a blend of techno, tech-house and deep house, with a little touch of melodic sounds. With this mix of genres he’s had the chance to release music on NXT Recordings and Rhythm Recordings. Having already shared stages with Sven Väth, Loco Dice and Adam Beyer at hotspots like Extrema Outdoor, Laundry Day and Solar Festival, Ugur Yurt is one to catch this Saturday.
OLIVER DOLLAR
19h00 - 20h30 | We Play House “Hey I hope y’all here enjoying yourself! I’m just up here funkin’ around!” Remember how Berlin based producer Oliver Dollar hit the big time with #1 Beatport track Doin’ Ya Thang? The past few years have seen his name gradually build to a recognizable staple of house music. Oliver $ has gained acknowledgment through a series of solid releases on labels such as Play It Down, Rekids and Front Room Recordings. These last two years collaborations have been key, releasing with Cajmere on his label Cajual and also being part of the Green Velvet album on Relief Records with dancefloor killer Dance To My Beat. In 2014 he reunited with Swiss jazz house aficionado Jimi Jules for their anticipated debut release on the mighty Defected. Now he is working on a Made for the Night compilation with Jesse Rose, accompanied by a world tour. It’s his house and we should be happy to be living in it.
KREWELLA 23h00 - 00h00 | Super You&Me Krewella hails from the city of Chicago, Illinois, and consists of sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf. They first burst into the electronic dance scene in 2011 and were immediately recognized and noticed for their signature brand of vocallydriven electro tunes. Soon after debuting their self-produced and self-released, chart-topping and critically-acclaimed Play Hard EP in 2012, their progressive house anthem Alive was surging through radio stations all over the world. Since then they have become world-renowned for their infectious live energy, which has led them to headline some of the biggest festivals in the world. They bring the rock to the rave. Always pushing boundaries, they never stopped combining elements of rock, pop and dance into the powerful hybrid that is known as the Krewella electropunk sound. They’re a more than solid act in between Superheroes like Martin Solveig, Laidback Luke and Sander van Doorn.
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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.
MACEO PLEX 20h00 - 22h00 | Cocoon: Vinyl Only
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.
Located deep within the circuitry of a mechanical alien host known as Maetrik you will find a complex web of synaptic disbursements resembling what could be called a soul. And this soul which drives its host and manipulates its every move is finally beginning to emerge. Its name is Maceo Plex. The emergence of such an entity has been the result of a need for feeling, a need for interplanetary funk. We as humans consider this need a feeling, a feeling rooted in emotion, and emotion is to us the very basis of humanity. Maceo Plex is on a quest to fulfill his need, injecting feeling and funk into the world, and he’s already proving to be quite productive. With deep and funky works of audible engineering for the label Crosstown Rebels in the form of a full length album titled Life Index, a night with Maceo Plex will be one of galactic proportions.
Hey what’s up everyone, it’s Sander van Doorn and I’m going to walk you through my very own Tomorrowland preparation and experience. In my opinion, there’s a couple of really important moments each year: Miami Music Week, Tomorrowland and Amsterdam Dance Event. Tomorrowland highlights the summer each year and it’s such an honour to be performing here again. This year I’ll be playing Laidback Luke’s Super You&Me stage and I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve known Luke for a long time and I’ve always enjoyed playing his Super You&Me events. Back in March I was performing at one of these and I dressed up as the Hulk, so who knows what this Tomorrowland performance will have in store. I always like preparing my set for Tomorrowland. It’s one of the most important gigs of the summer, so it’s time to go all out! I’m super happy with the tracks that I’ve been putting out during 2015. I’m definitely going to play some of those, like Oh, Amazing Bass, Ori Tali Ma and Rage. You can expect a set brim-filled with energy and smashing tunes. I can’t wait to see all of you at the Super You&Me Stage on Saturday! And you know what’s best about Tomorrowland? It can be seen as the big family gathering of the summer. There’s a lot of big festivals where all the DJs meet up, but Tomorrowland is different. Literally everyone is here and for all us Dutchies it’s really close to home too. It’s really one of the few moments in the year that everyone in the dance scene gets together so I’m looking forward to this weekend of madness a lot.
BRENNAN HEART
MARTIN GARRIX
20h00 - 21h00 | Q-dance
20h30 - 21h30 | Mainstage
Tongue twister of the day: Brennan Heart’s heart beats hard for hardstyle! As an eminent representative of the Dutch dance industry, he is one of the leading brands in international hardstyle music. Tracks like Imaginary and Lose My Mind are perfect examples of his remarkable signature sound: harmonious melodies, catchy vocal lines and impeccable production. Brennan Heart (real name: Fabian Bohn) has built up an impressive track record as a DJ and producer with over 100 releases and the 50-minute documentary Evolution of Style to his name. He’s known for his unrestrained efforts and perseverance, constantly improving his skills and studio setup. Hardstyle is not only about the quality of the beats, though; the songs, melodies and vocals are just as much key elements of the evolution of the genre. Fortunately Brennan Heart counts as a true pioneer when it comes to revolutionizing all of the elements of hardstyle.
Did you know that Martin Garrix’ favorite animal is the lion? Well, that might just be right, as he’s nearly been crowned king of the DJ kingdom. It’s easy to get lost in the numbers behind Martin’s meteoric rise. His story started out in his Amstelveen bedroom back when he was still called Martijn Garritsen. At 18 years of age, however, the Dutch superstar has already set precedents and made landmarks at every corner of the music industry. Picked up by Spinnin’ Records and subsequently backed by Scooter Braun, Martin has become one of electronic dance music’s youngest superstars, amassing a chart-topping, well-known musical legacy along the way. Leaping 36 places to #4 of the DJ Mag Top 100 charts in 2014, garnering both the attention of Billboard’s prestigious ‘21 under 21’ as well as Forbes’ ‘30 under 30’ list, and dropping his first BBC Essential Mix, Martin Garrix’s story is only just beginning.
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