Tomorrowland Today, July 26th 2015

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JULY 26TH 2015

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People of Tomorrow,

COME RAIN OR SHINE, WE WILL UNITE! THE LEGACY OF MELODIA We’ve already built up a legacy of two days of mindbending beats and melodies, and today will be musical bliss yet again! Wake up with the smooth sounds of Mark Kinchen and his comrades, get hyped up by Bakermat & Friends or Versuz, then unleash all your energy at Smash the House or at Yellow Claw’s Barong Family stage. Everyone who matters is here, from Dutch techno/house prodigy De Sluwe Vos to British drum ‘n bass wizards Koven. Meanwhile Hardwell, Tiësto and many other greats take over the Mainstage; Melodia is truly living up to its name.

Another day, a new experience. After Friday’s sunny beginnings, the weather gods displayed an entirely different temperament Saturday morning. For the ones at DreamVille it was a little tough at first, with tents wet and almost blown away by heavy winds. Nothing, however, can ultimately withhold the People of Tomorrow from coming together. Soon enough, the Mainstage arena became a dancefloor for those who didn’t mind the rain, while the rest took cover in other places and got into the right mood there. All were ultimately rewarded: as the rain stopped and the wind died down, blue patches shone through the

clouds and rainclothes began coming off. Again, it was proven that in the Kingdom of Melodia, there will be music no matter what. On what is regrettably the final day of the weekend, the lush fields and enchanting corners of the country will be set ablaze with magic once again. For one more entire day, you have a chance to dance and laugh your way into eternity. Eternity – because unrelentingly, the King remains at work. All you do he still records with patience; soon, his Symphony of Unity will be complete.

And we are all part of it.

Hey mister DJ,

Martin Garrix

MOVE OVER!

Get ready for the Tomorrowland surprise of the weekend. The Belgian National Orchestra will blow everyone away with their version of some absolute dance classics at 2:30 p.m. on the Opera stage.

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Well, it can’t get any worse than yesterday, can it? And it won’t. Today is more sunny, less windy and more agreeable in general. Ideal dancing weather!

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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. Even on the weekend’s final day, this newspaper will serve as your guide to Tomorrowland.

Not only metaphorically, but also literally: as an introduction, we show you around little-known spots and secret hideaways to explore all across the grounds. Today, you are introduced to the ins and outs of the Mainstage and the surrounding amphitheatre.

This being the third time you roll out of your tent and into the festival fray, you might need a little longer to

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recover than usual. Even during the day, a couple minutes of sitting down and chilling out will be no luxury. And what better place to do that than on the very edge of the Mainstage pit?

Facing the stage, look to your left and you’ll find a ramp where you can climb all the way up. Once you reach the top you’ll be greeted by the same spectacular view as when you first enter Tomorrowland from DreamVille, but in this spot, you’re much more likely to find a place to sit down for a bit.

While you’re there, squint your eyes, pretend to have a pair of binoculars

and take in the immaculate details of the castle before you. It’s crowned by innumerable horn-blowing gargoyles, waterfalls cascade off its sides, and to the right the King himself sits proudly on his throne. Lights illuminate the building’s gorgeous features from above, from below, in ever-changing configurations. And finally, observe the castle’s most impressive feature: the enormous water organs, where air and aqua meet to make the most beautiful of sounds. If there ever was a better viewpoint from which to take in the amazing atmosphere of Tomorrowland, we certainly haven’t heard of it.

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While you proved yourselves to be proper citizens of Melodia yesterday, we were lucky enough to catch some early birds having breakfast on DreamVille. Some of you still had a gleam of sleep in their eyes, others pouted their lips against to the rain. But whether it was the lack of sleep or disdain for the weather forecast: in a matter of seconds all frowns were turned upside down, when their wearers realized that this is the dawn of another magical day at Tomorrowland. There was only one right thing to do: hop along on the treadmill with DreamVille’s bike orchestra and step it up. March towards the rainbow gate to the music these melodic bikers laid down upon you.

Since everyone had already had their shower, that didn’t nearly take as long as you’d expect. Time for another day at Tomorrowland!

BREAKING FAST WITH… Ah, the smell of fresh coffee in the morning! We sat down with Dutch guys Niels, Terry, Luc, Joeri, Koert and Stijn, who proved themselves to be true inventors and camping masterminds. They MacGyvered themselves an espresso machine using nothing more than a plastic bottle, a coffee filter and, of course, boiling water and coffee. Surprisingly enough, the coffee tasted amazing and was as warm as our company – although they did have a bit of a rough night: “A piece of our tent was torn off last night and our party tent didn’t survive, but other than that we’re doing great. Off to a great start today!”

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Today is aKristof gift. That'sand why itColin is calledsay. the present. made a little construction with cables and straps to secure our tent and stay clear from the rain. Let’s see if it holds for the whole weekend!”

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You might think that you either packed everything you need, or that one of the many DreamVille bazaars sells exactly those items that you may have forgotten. Well, guess again.

Some things are just not for sale. Like the great prophets of love John Lennon and Paul McCartney used to say: you can’t buy me love. Unfortunately that’s just what Silvy needs right now. “I’m in desperate need of some male warmth. No, not like that! My boyfriend is at home because he wasn’t able to get tickets, so I’m here just with my girls. But I miss him so much! He gives me a massage pretty much every day and I might just miss that aspect just a bit more than I miss him, haha! So here’s my call to all the strong-armed boys out there: if you’re willing to rub my back, I’d be willing to provide the happy ending by giving you a warm and welldeserved hug.” Any knights in shiny armour that are willing to veer out their massage-skills on this damsel in distress can meet up with her at the Blue Infopoint today at noon.

“Last night we saw Steve Aoki, and man, did we have a blast!” Felix, Kristof Nico and David are dining like true kings and have laid out a buffet with bread, fresh toast, hot coffee, marmalade and even some boiled eggs.

Having danced all night to the likes of Avicii and Armin, Markus, Johan, Markus and Handrey came back to DreamVille pretty exhausted. “Luckily we’ve brought the breakfast of champions with us: protein bars and beer!”

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Jilca, Stephanie, Steffen and Juju from Belgium proved themselves to be the bravest of all Gauls, enduring the rain like true heroes. “We’re not hung over at all and we slept quite well.

People should sleep outside more, the rain is really soothing!”

DID YOU EVER WONDER?

A thousand questions, a thousand and one answers. The allknowing 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, community centre worker Belgium Hannah has had her share of doubtful ones.

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Jan, Sandro, Malthael, Jan and Stefanie are from Switzerland and proud to be!

“We’re ready and we definitely want some more today. But first, let’s finish our freshly-baked bread with cheese and salmon and a nice glass of orange juice.”

TIP FOR TOMORROW

After you’re done partying today, tomorrow comes the great cleanup. Please ignore your hangover for a bit and either pack up your tent and take it with you, or dispose of it properly in a recycling bin. Once that’s done, clean up your spot and leave it in a pristine state for the next year of Tomorrow. Melodia’s King thanks you for taking care!

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You’ve probably seen the Red Bull girls parading around the Tomorrowland grounds. And let us tell you: there The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. is more here than meets the eye. The Belgian nightlife Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present. branch of Red Bull is called Red Bull Elektropedia and has also sent over one of their photographers to capture Tomorrowland’s finest moments. And this is not the first time they’ve endeavoured to document such things.

They have been doing so for well over a decade, creating a large-scale collection of photos that represent the Belgian nightlife since the nineties. But it doesn’t stop there. Elektropedia has also made a few documentaries, organized expositions and supported local artists on their way to the top. Protégés have been given time to reflect on, process and polish their tracks. To top it off a yearly Elektropedia Awards is also organized, in which coincidentally, Tomorrowland has been granted the Best Festival Award for the past 4 years.

DREAMVILLE RADIO At Tomorrowland, even campings and radio stations unite. DreamVille Radio is a collaboration between Studio Brussel and DreamVille, and brings you on-site reports, the best electro and dance tunes, live sessions with some of the greatest DJs in the scene and the latest news. There are sound systems all over Marketplace, so you can listen to some fresh tunes while having your breakfast or lunch. The station also invites DJs for late night sets, as a welcoming goodnight cap for all DreamVille’s happy campers. You can watch the DreamVille Radio hosts making live radio in their stand on the Marketplace. Just want to listen? Tune in to 87.6 FM.

CAPTURE THIS MAGICAL MOMENT What better time to get your picture taken than at Tomorrowland, in your finest festival outfit?

This is your chance to create a charming photo of yourself. Move to the Mainstage, Opera stage, the One World bridge, the globe info point or the big Tomorrowland sign across from the Rave Cave.

Professional Canon photographers will be waiting for you to stop by there. And like for so many things this year, all you need next is a big smile and your bracelet. Let the RFID magic do its work and your photo will be uploaded to your People of Tomorrow Community profile. Even if your profile hasn’t been activated yet, you’ll receive your picture by e-mail along with an invitation to join up.

IN IT TO WIN IT A contest you can enter for free, with a marvelous book filled with memories of Melodia as a prize. What’s not to like?

Hello Bank has put together a very special Tomorrowland quiz, which everyone can take using their wristband. All you have to do is answer five very simple questions about Tomorrowland. Study the programme and the line-up, and the quiz will be a delicious piece of cake for you. And don’t be afraid that it’s all a big swindle. About one in five contestants who get all their questions right walks away with a Bookstore voucher under their arm and a big smile on their face.

ORIGINAL GIN

Are you looking for something else than a regular everyday drink?

Something stronger, or a nice cocktail perhaps? Look for one of the Fever Tree bars. They serve drinks made from Gordon’s Edelfl ower Gin, mixed with premium natural mixers. You can fi nd them opposite the foodzone next to the Opera stage. Take a break to hang out there and order a nice drink; they’re served in actual glass for your drinking pleasure.

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DREAMVILLE IS A PLACE OF MAGIC AND BEAUTY PLEASE DISPOSE OF YOUR TRASH IN THE BINS, TAKE YOUR TENT HOME WITH YOU ON MONDAY OR THROW IT INTO A CONTAINER!

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YESTERDAY TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD LOOKED EACH OTHER RIGHT IN THE EYE. THEY SEARCHED AND FOUND A CONNECTION THROUGH UNITE – THE MIRROR TO TOMORROWLAND – WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER THE PEOPLE AT TOMORROWLAND AND THEIR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN MUMBAI AND MEXICO CITY.

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You can have a toast – with a Belgian pint of beer – to friendship together with a Russian guy and an Australian girl, you can join in a dance with Mexicans and Cubans, wave the Norwegian and Swedish flag, wake up on DreamVille next to a Finnish bunch that are having French croissants with their Spanish neighbours…

The international character of Tomorrowland is beyond belief. The whole world almost literally meets once a year at De Schorre as Tomorrowland has more nationalities than there are Olympic gold winners.

This weekend Tomorrowland crossed borders again by setting up a live video connection with the festival on two different continents. Yesterday from 8:30 p.m. (CEST) until midnight a live satellite link was put up that connected Tomorrowland in Belgium with Mexico City and Mumbai. The Mexicans had just finished lunch while the Indians on the other side of the world partied until deep in the night. Both cities were able to join in the madness and experience live streams of the Mainstage sets by Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren and Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike.

In between the sets of Armin van Buuren and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike the Unite connection was made with Mexico and India. The guardians of Melodia held a mirror towards the crowd in front of the Mainstage and opened the pathway towards the world. This was your moment of love, and it was felt on continents far, far away.

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After having partied together with all the people here in Boom, on the other side of the mirror the feast continued with live sets by local DJ talent. Even after you guys went to sleep, Mumbai and Mexico City kept the party going in a scenery that was just as magical and immersed in the Tomorrowland atmosphere – including a jaw-dropping special effects show to finish it all off.

Building bridges between Belgium and the rest of the world, with plenty of great music and a spoonful of Tomorrowland magic: that’s what it’s all about. Through Unite, people 10,000 kilometres apart were able to experience Tomorrowland and that’s the festival’s way of making the world a bit smaller. Because we may very well all look different, but deep inside, we are one.

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Barak from Israel doesn’t mind the rain at all. “This is the best weather to party!

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“In Finland, this would be the same,” Johanna says.

“Unfortunately, for me this is summer.”

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YESTERDAY, AS WE ALL EXPERIENCED, THE WEATHER WASN’T TOO GOOD. STILL, THERE WERE A LOT OF YOU OUT THERE DANCING AND JUMPING AROUND. SOME EVEN CELEBRATED THE DROPS.

Adrian from South Africa is travelling all around the world to party on all the festivals. “Rain is great for dancing! Hell yeah!”

“In Canada we have been to a festival in the snow,” Elton and Greg are saying. “So this is totally fine for us!”

Sahil came all the way from New Delhi in India. “Right now it’s really hot in New Delhi, but in winter it’s freezing cold. It never rains though!”

“The weather is bananas!” Pablo and Michael from Switzerland say.

“But, a true banana can handle anything.”

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Hey Martin, you just flew in from Ibiza, right? Are you feeling fresh and ready?

“Yeah, I just landed a couple hours ago and got a few hours of sleep last night. I think I might have a small cold coming up. But hey, it’s Tomorrowland, so I’m sure I will be fine the moment I step on stage tonight.”

Not even in his 20’s, he has already worked with some of the biggest names in the music business. We are not even going to name them, ‘cause you probably already know. And working with some of the biggest names in the music industry makes you the biggest guy in the industry. In between a slew of interviews and other obligations, we found some time to sit down and talk about the adventurous life of Martin Garrix.

Inside the press area of Tomorrowland, at the moment when Martin arrives, things feel more like a red carpet premiere show than a festival. Everybody and everything around us is focused on Martin. That’s what happens when one of the hottest producers in the world steps into a room. What we wanted to do was to ask Martin some questions about himself and his songs. What we got is a full-on scoop – thanks to the ease with which this young and bright mind talks.

So, we saw a mysterious picture you posted all around social media this week. It’s got something to do with a flag of some sorts and your logo. We where wondering if you could share this secret with us…

The moment we ask this question Martin glances sideways to his press agent in the background, then focuses his look on us again. After a spot of doubt he tells her that he will reveal the picture’s meaning.

She looks up, at her phone again, and utters a curt “Okay, let’s do it.” Martin is through the roof.

“There is gonna be a huge Amsterdam show! My first headline show in the Netherlands, actually. So I think you have your scoop there. I can’t even tell you when and where it is. Before you know it I’ll spill the whole thing because I’m so excited about it. And that is not really the intention!”

Wow, there’s a bit of news we won’t top anytime soon. But let’s continue. You’ve worked together with so many people and have surely learned a thing or two. What’s the most memorable thing?

“It’s not one concrete thing that I learned while working with somebody. It’s rather the way they work. What they do in the studio, or what they think. What is memorable though is the thing Sebasrian Ingrosso told me. And that’s never to put my name on something if it doesn’t represent me. That’s a thing I want to remember when I am working on something. It’s not about working on club bangers or about doing something that people want me to do. It’s about me feeling certain about everything I put my name on. And about never doing something that’s not me.”

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But they also broaden your horizons considering music production?

“Definitely. Working together with songwriters like Usher or Ed Sheeran gives you a totally different outlook. I really had that house formula in my head while working with them. You know, a long intro, then a break and after that a huge build up and a drop. But Ed Sheeran told me that he almost fell asleep during the first 30 seconds he heard a song that I did for him. He said it should be totally different in sound and structure. Working with guys from various kinds of music makes you really take everything into account music-wise.”

Does that also include guys like The Weeknd? You’d been wanting to work with him for a long time, right?

“Haha, yeah, that actually worked out really well.

If you have listened closely to my set yesterday you might have heard a recognizable voice in my second track. It’s a remix I did for the song I Can’t Feel My Face. My contact with The Weeknd is pretty close and I hope there is potential there for a future collaboration.

Everything about The Weeknd is on point. The music, the lyrics, his shows… I understand that when people talk about him they compare him to Michael Jackson, and they’re right to do so. He is just that good.”

It’s clear to us that world domination is one of your goals. You did so much stuff in such a short time. What is there still left for you to do?

“I really want to go deeper into film music. I did a track for the movie 22 Jump Street, which was a lot of fun. But that’s more the production side of me than the entertainer side. The stuff guys like Noisia and Junkie XL do is a huge inspiration and motivator for me. But besides that, I want to keep making tracks and put out an album.”

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Santa Maria de Vallformosa is a roman-era style chapel close to Barcelona, Spain, that presides over and lends its name to the valley that holds Vallformosa Cava’s roots and identity. This isn’t just white wine with bubbles, it’s a lifestyle and a way of transforming history into cava. The same authentic atmosphere you would feel walking through the landscapes surrounding the vineyards is brought to the Vallformosa Bodega on the grounds of Tomorrowland. “With our extraordinary view on the lake and our swings, this is a very much desired place for people to come and chill out for a while,” explains a Vallformose crewmember. “It’s the perfect area for some relaxed lounging.”

I see no good reason for acting my age

The old people’s home lost one of their inhabitants again. 90 year old Julia got her hands on some tickets once more! Just like last year, you might see her twerking in the audience. It ain’t a pretty sight... but hey, she’s having the time of her life! And so should you!

AVOID FOOD QUEUES!

To avoid waiting in line for too long, plan your meals smart and avoid the peak hours between 6 and 8 p.m. Better to have two small meals quickly than a large one slowly.

LOOK YOUR BEST L’Oreal comes down to DreamVille this year to bring all of its beautiful girls an actual beauty parlour. Two of them, in fact. To get some art done on your nails or some playful lines around your eyes, pay a visit to Angels of Beauty at the DreamVille Marketplace. There are various style options to pick from the look book.

Maybe try ‘Indian Summer’ or ‘Princess of Madness’?

Some are more bohemian, some more colourful. Next to Angels of Beauty is the regular l‘Oreal shop with professional barbers, ready to provide you with a new hairdo. Entering the venue feels like stepping into a fairytale. The make-up artists and the barbers look incredible. And seeing as it’s our last day in Melodia today, there’s reason enough to make yourself even more beautiful!

JUMP FOR JOY

At DreamVille, you can get the most dynamic pictures taken at the Spa stand. Jump on the trampoline and into the picture.

Think long and hard about the pose you’re going to strike in the air. A well-timed pose, alone or with your boyfriend or girlfriend, can result in a legendary picture that’ll last a lifetime.

The theme of the photos is in line with the Tomorrowland Mainstage. Just like at the Mainstage, there’s a waterfall! In this case, it’s used as a background. And wait until you hear the best part. You can take the picture with you immediately, and it’s completely free!

HAKUNA MA VODKA! Vodka-cola, vodka-Red Bull or vodka-pretty-muchanything is available at the bars all over the festival grounds, but at the Smirnoff Cocktail Bar next to the Cafeina stage you can give yourself a real vodka treat: a refreshing strawberry daiquiri or a mojito. All cocktails are minute-made on the spot, using only the freshest ingredients like lemon and strawberries accompanied by premium vodka. “Although mojito’s are very much in demand, most people are curious to try out the mysterious Tomorrowland Cocktail – of which the ingredients remain a secret,” the crew explains. You know what they say: a vodka cocktail a day keeps the doctor away. And these cocktails are exclusively for everybody!

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RINGS A BELL FOR YOU. LUKE A That's DANCE MUSIC TodayIS is a gift. why it is called the present.

HEAVYWEIGHT AND FOUNDER OF MIXMASH RECORDS. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, LUKE IS THE MAN BEHIND SUPER YOU&ME! YESTERDAY THIS CONCEPT HOSTED THE SECOND BIGGEST STAGE, THE OPERA. TOMORROWLAND TODAY’S REPORTERS VISITED HIM IN THE ARTIST VILLAGE TO TALK ABOUT HIS LOVE FOR TOMORROWLAND. Luke has performed at this festival for years now; he already played here when Tomorrowland was still pretty small. “I can very well remember the times when Tomorrowland was still the cute daughter of Mysteryland, where I’d already performed before that. They asked me if I also wanted to play at Tomorrowland, which I did. It only had a few stages back then, but look at it right now. I still can’t believe it when driving into Boom, to be honest. Who would expect the most infamous festival ever is happening here? I never expected that, but I’m very glad it happened. And to have the opportunity to be a part of it, of course, because the festival is still very special for me. Like I already told my family and friends, this weekend is ‘the big one’, and for me it really feels like that. I do over a 150 shows every year – including some really big festivals – but Tomorrowland is still the one.”

Nowadays he’s not only performing here himself, but he takes a whole group of superheroes to support him at his own stage. The Super You&Me concept became very well known, so it’s not a surprise that Luke and his concept have their place at Tomorrowland. “Hosting a stage on this festival is just bizarre; it is still a dream come true. It’s the fourth year I’m doing this, but I’m still extremely grateful that it’s possible and that I get this opportunity. It’s amazing.” But it’s also an amazing experience for the visitors. Seeing your favorite artist performing on stage in a superhero suit is just madness. Luke puts in a lot of effort to give his fans the best possible experience. “Do I have to put in more effort to arrange this booking?

That’s certainly true, but basically it’s only fun work. It doesn’t feel like more work to me. I’m wearing a custom-made superhero outfit, and we included an extra special show element to the superhero set. Add to that the fact that millions of people are watching our set on the livestream, so I can’t play the same records as last week... Yes, it was more work to prepare this booking. But I did it with pleasure!”

“Yes, it was a lot of work to prepare this booking. But I did it with pleasure!”

The suits Laidback Luke wears are extremely impressive. And for the people who think that he buys them in just any random costume shop: you’re wrong! “Years ago we did a superhero costume contest together with Marvel. Stan Lee, the brain behind most of the famous Marvel comics, and Todd McFarlane, the creator of Family Guy, were members of the jury of this contest. And the goal was to design a new costume for me! We had over a hundred designs, many of which I have thankfully used over the past few years. Yesterday I was wearing the number four contestant from that day, in fact.” You can’t get any gloser to being a real superhero than this.

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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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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.

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On thisWitness last day of partying, we MAGICAL FRIDAY can imagine you’re feeling a bit woozy. Sneak away to LEAF by The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man.

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is aMasterCard mystery. Today is a gift. That's it is called this the present. andwhyenjoy calm, cool and collected island.

Making its debut at Tomorrowland, The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. the LEAF by theMasterCard Island is a Today is a gift.

That's why it is called present. real eyecatcher. Accessible to everyone, there are a lot of cool (and free!) things to do. One of the better features are the free massages. If you’re feeling tired, head on over to the lovely ladies at the Want to let friends, family and pets at home massage tables. Be sure to reserve your know how you’re doing? Or maybe simply make spot, because you’re not the only one some buddies jealous with stories of all the fun who wants a couple of minutes of their you’re having? Look out for one of Telenet’s attention. After this marvelous treatment, you can head over to the bar for some of WiFree zones scattered across DreamVille and the best gin & tonics ever made. Jye, from Tomorrowland. They’re indicated as ‘Wi-Fi the United States, feels really relaxed.

Hotspots’ on your map. Open your browser, log “I’m loving this atmosphere and I really in with Facebook or a temporary account, and like all the different gin & tonics they’re you’re good to go! serving here!”

STAY IN TOUCH

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: 2 Festival tickets + Dreamville Magnificent Greens Belgium: Roman Marxer E25,- Merchandise-voucher: Arno Delfosse, Paul Groh, Kirk Currie, Julien Durand, Morgane Pappini, Isaac Schwab, Benjamin le Savibille, Thomas Puglisi, Jeremy de Boeck, Lital Shen

Tomorrowland Flag: Kayla Suvegres, Sjams Barra, Aleksi Kivini, Yvonne Wohlfart, Christophe Jenni, Valentin Lami, Dahien Mauris, Eddie Rosnes, Andres Fjordheim Nilsen, Lisa Baele, Ramon Winterhalder, Alan Fenech, Sascha Steinbach, Benjamin Latour, Kim Husnik, Genesis Cisneras, Cord-Henrik Henkel, Brandon Hecquet, Stefanie Weinke, Roderick Buenviaje, Alexandra van Wie, Christoph Felgentreu, Ricono Bastieu, Ine van Wijnsberghe, Prince Herrera, Isaaq Marino, Elias van Steenkiste, Rebecca Gieck, Miguel Angel Zurita, Sandra Markgraff

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!

FRUITY SMOOTHIES

Because we love all of you so very much we’d like you to stick around to live long and prosper. That’s why we’re keen on taking care of your health and wellbeing.

So why not start your day by health-bombing your body with a smoothie from the Alpro Breakfast Restaurant at the DreamVille Marketplace? Besides providing a substantial dose of daily vitamins, these smoothies also consist of coconut and almond drinks.

Everything the Breakfast Restaurant offers is 100% free of animal products and 110% full of taste!

Here’s the recipe to one of their tasty creations.

BRAND YOUR OWN BOOK Do you want the madness to continue when you get home? Head over to the Bookstore at the partner lane behind the Mainstage to claim your own unique Tomorrowland book!

You have two options when you arrive at the bookstore. Firstly, the ten year anniversary edition that was made last year. This book gives an incredible insight into the past decade of madness, with pictures and stories you’ve never seen before.

It’s also possible to buy a personalized copy of the Memories of Melodia. This book zooms in on this year only, and you can get your own picture printed on the cover!

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1. Peel 65g of mango 2. Cut the mango and 55g of strawberries into pieces 3. Put everything into a blender with 1g green tea powder, then add 200ml Alpro Almond Unsweetened 4. Blend and pour into a glass

Alternatively, you can go to Alpro’s Smoothie Platform online, where you can mix up your very own cup of tasty vitamins!

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WHILE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE GATHER AT TOMORROWLAND MILLIONS UNFORTUNATELY HAVE TO STAY HOME, WISHING FOR BETTER TIMES TO COME. ESPECIALLY FOR THEM, FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR A LIVE SHOW 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. IS BROADCAST FROM RIGHT INSIDE THE MAINSTAGE. TOMORROWLAND TV HOST, WILL BEST, AWAITS THE DJS THERE JUST BEFORE THEY GO ON STAGE.

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 isEVERY called the present.

YEAR,

What are you doing up there?

“We make a show to let people from all around the world know how special Tomorrowland is. And to spread some of the energy, the feeling of unity all over the world. There are people from 214 different nationalities on these fields. So hopefully, people from all those nations are watching at home too. My job is to be the representative of those people. It helps that this is my first time on Tomorrowland ever. I’m so impressed by all the stages. I’ve never seen anything like it!”

And you have the best spot on the festival right away. How did you get in there in the first place?

“I’ve worked for several TV channels in the UK, including MTV, and interviewed a lot of DJs, producers and other people in the scene. My passion always has been electronic music. Apparently, Tomorrowland was looking for a new host and asked around. That’s how they found me.”

Name: Will Best Age: 30 (“I know, you wouldn’t say. I’m not even sure the TV channel knows I’m 30. They probably think I’m 21 years old! But I’ve got more live experience.”)

From: UK Studied: History Visited Tomorrowland for the first time: 2015 Up next: “I work for another music channel called 4Music and I’m going to do some stuff for the BBC later this year.

If I do my job well, hopefully I can go to Tomorrowland Brasil and TomorrowWorld too.”

Can you explain the feeling when you are in a room on top of the Mainstage?

“I feel like a star. The best thing by far is that you can literally feel the energy of the people outside. I feel them clapping, screaming, dancing. They are separated from me by just a small piece of glass. The whole stage shakes! It’s cool when the DJs arrive at the studio because, even when they’ve just played, they are amazed by this spot. There’s carpet on the floor, so I don’t wear any shoes. Sometimes the DJ puts of his shoes as well. I try to create a nice atmosphere. We have a drink, a chat. We take it easy.”

Is it the atmosphere that separates your interviews from the hundreds of other interviews the DJs take?

“When I do my interview, the DJ has either just performed or is about to go on stage. They are full of adrenaline and excitement. David Guetta came in the other day, he was like a little kid. When he saw the crowd and the screens, he was like ‘Oh my god this is insane!’ and jumped around the whole time. And furthermore, I don’t ask the DJ when his – or her – next song will be launched. We talk about Tomorrowland, about the spirit of everyone here and about the gig.”

How do you experience Tomorrowland yourself?

“I go live from 7 p.m. so I have some time to walk around during the day. The Mainstage looks just fantastic, of course, but the other stages are great as well. The Opera stage, the Café d’Anvers stage with the books. And the DJs playing those stages are even greater. Carl Cox, Seth Troxler. I’m a fan! After 7 p.m. we are live until the end, so I don’t go anywhere else. But think about it, I’m in the Mainstage.

Were else should I go after 7?”

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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.

USA GOES BELGIUM

Making new friends is not usually something you do every day, but luckily Tomorrowland is everything but a usual day. Making friends here is incredibly easy, as most of you have probably noticed by now. And some have made it even easier by creating friendships before the festival actually started. One of the initiatives to arrange such a thing is the Facebook group ‘Tomorrowland 2015 USA to Belgium’. More than 200 Americans joined this group in the past few months so they didn’t have to wait alone for so long. Tomorrowland Today joined their meeting to ask them a few questions.

Darshan Kapadia was kind enough to inform us about the meet up at the Mainstage yesterday. He is from New Jersey and has been looking forward to Tomorrowland for a long time: “We created this group to unite as many Americans as possible and look forward to the festival together. The group has been active since February and is composed of mostly Americans, with some Canadians thrown in as well. Some of us already met in New York, we also traveled together on the Global Journey so we were already pretty thrilled when we got here.”

Darshan is obviously very excited to be here and he hopes that this group will stay connected in the future. “Tomorrowland is a great place to make new friends, so I hope we will keep in touch after this weekend to visit more events together. There are so many beautiful people on this festival it’s just amazing. I’m a big fan of this organization as well by the way, I’ve already been to TomorrowWorld, Sensation and Mysteryland USA before I had the chance to come here.”

Another Tomorrowland enthusiast who was present at the meeting is Mike Calabrese from Chicago.

“I joined the group about a month ago, with the same idea as the creators of this group: meet fellow Americans that go to Boom. I’m so extremely happy to be here, this festival is really the best that has ever happened to me, and trust me, I’ve seen a lot already. It’s like having an out-of-body experience for the whole weekend! Tomorrowland is just pure happiness; this is how life should be.

The whole world needs to be united. Everybody should just always be happy with his or her life and dance as much as possible. That is exactly what’s happening right here right now, I wish the whole world was like this.”

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CHEF’S PODIUM

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.

High above the valley, looking down on the Mainstage in all its glory, the roughly 700 hungry people per day. Quite the challenge for Viki Geunes, chef of Michelin star restaurant ‘t Zilte in Antwerp. The man himself doesn’t stress though. “Our preparations are excellent, so I’m not worried.”

The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. feeds Today isTomorrowland a gift. That's why it is calledRestaurant the present.

Looking into the kitchen of the Tomorrowland Restaurant, it’s not hard to see who the top chef is.

Geunes is constantly on his way, keeps an eye on everything and gives short but kind orders to his team of ten chefs. In twenty minutes the first guests of the day will arrive, so it’s all about the details now. While the chef is quickly – but with deadly precision – making vinaigrette to accompany the salmon, he makes some time to talk to us.

“Of course it’s hectic, serving 700 people per day. So I’ve come up with a menu that, if the preparations are all in place, we can serve quite quickly and easily. There are some differences between cooking in my own restaurant and cooking at Tomorrowland. In ‘t Zilte, we cook a bit more traditional foods, while we’re trying to cook a more global menu at Tomorrowland. We have influences from Indonesia, Thailand, Italia, France and more.” Unfortunately, the restaurant is fully booked for this weekend, but Geunes has some tips to make your own DreamVille dream meal.

“The trend in cooking these days is that vegetables are no longer just a side meal, but can be main courses as well.”

“The trend in cooking these days is that vegetables are no longer just a side meal, but can be main courses as well. Because it’s hard to cook a hot meal at DreamVille, I would recommend you to follow this trend and make a nice salad. Get your hands on as many vegetables as you can and combine them with a piece of bread and a small piece of meat if you have access to one of the barbecues. A bit of olive oil on top of it and you have a nice, healthy meal in just a couple of minutes.” Before we know it we’re back in the restaurant, where in the meantime, everything has been put in place for the first guests. Geunes tells about the mind-blowing experience it is to work at Tomorrowland. “This view is amazing, sometimes it’s hard to stay focused because of all the craziness that’s happening in front of us. When the valley is full of people, the music is booming and the laser show is on… That’s just (he rolls up his sleeve to show his arm) goosebumps. Incredible.”

The Tomorrowland Restaurant has been completely renewed not only menu-wise, but also by means of decoration. Inside, you can enjoy a nice three-course meal with a complimentary glass of wine and the view of a lifetime. Every year, the Restaurant invites a true culinary artist, who prepares a special Tomorrowland menu.

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Departure schedule 27/07: Shuttle to Brussels Airport Take this shuttle at DreamVille main entrance 1. There will be a continuous shuttle to Brussels Airport between 7h30 and 14h00.

Pick-up Destination Flight 04h00 BCN SN3696 04h00 ATL LH1008 Belgium 04h00 BEG SN1808 THE-REPORTERS Witness 05h00 FCO SN3188 MAGICAL FRIDAY 06h00 YYZ LH1010 06h00 BOM SN1808 The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man.

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TXL SN2582 06h00 TXL SN2584 06h00 ZAG LH1018 The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man.

06h30 TLV SN1592 Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.

06h30 BMA SN2310 06h30 HAM SN2630 06h30 BUD SN2824 06h30 LED SN2838 06h30 TLV SN3294 06h30 MAD SN3732 What a fantastic weekend this has been! As much as we 06h30 GOT SN2324 want the madness to go on, soon it will be time to say 06h30 GVA SN2712 goodbye. Global Journey is flying thousands of people 07h00 LYS SN3588 home again. As Brussels Airport is expected to be very 07h00 CPH SN2268 busy on Monday 27 July, please remember to allow plenty 07h00 TLS SN3668 of time to drop off your baggage and to clear security 07h00 AGP SN3736 screening. Here are a few tips on how to enjoy a smooth 07h00 LHR SN2104 departure at Brussels Airport. Do check them out!

07h00 DME SN2836 07h00 MAN SN2174 Check in for your Brussels Airlines flight starting 24 hours 07h00 PRG SN2810 before time of departure.

07h00 LIS SN3816 Online via checkin.brusselsairlines.com 07h30 DXB SN1942 Mobile on m.checkin.brusselsairlines.com 07h30 OPO SN3812 07h30 JFK SN0502 Receive your mobile boarding pass on your smartphone 08h00 BIO SN3716 via email or SMS. 08h00 YUL LH1006 Via email: your mobile boarding pass will appear as an HTML 08h00 BOM LH2282 image and is stored in your mobile phone. The .pkpass attachment will allow you to store the boarding pass in your passbook/passwallet application.

Departure schedule 27/07: Via SMS: iPhone users can store it in their passbook by clicking Shuttle to Brussels Midi train the “add to passbook” button. Android, Windows Phone and station BlackBerry users, please take a screenshot of the mobile boarding There will be a continuous shuttle to pass and store it as a picture.

Brussels midi train station between 7h30 If you do not have a smartphone, use the online check-in desk at the and 14h00.

Global Journey Desk by Dreamville Entrance 1 to obtain a printed boarding pass. Take it with you to Brussels Airport.

Pick-up Destination Train 05h30 Düsseldorf 07h28 Arrive at Brussels Airport 3 hours before the departure 05h30 Cologne 07h28 of your flight.

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If you arrive more than 3 hours in advance, you can drop off your baggage as follows: Flights departing before 11:00 - from 05:00 Flights departing before 17:00 - from 10:00 Flights departing after 17:00 - from 13:00 Report at the gate at least 40 minutes before time of departure.

Departure schedule 27/07: Shuttle to Antwerp Central station Take the shuttle of ’De Lijn’ to parking 8 at DreamVille main entrance 1. At parking 8 you can take the bus to the train station.

Pick-up Destination Train 09h00 Amsterdam 10h30 11h00 Amsterdam 12h27 12h00 Amsterdam 13h27

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Discover Europe Shuttle to Paris leaves at 08h30 Shuttle to Amsterdam leaves at 09h00 Take the shuttle of ’ De Lijn’ to parking 8 at DreamVille main entrance 1. At parking 8 you can take the bus to Paris or Amsterdam.

Hotel shuttles Shuttle from DreamVille to the hotels in Brussels leaves at 12h00 Take the shuttle of ’ De Lijn’ to parking 8 at DreamVille main entrance 1. At parking 8 you can take the bus to to your hotel.

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The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man.

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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.

PUSSY LOUNGE Freestyle meets fantasy at Tomorrowland!

Today b2s – a Netherlands based event promoter – will take over stage number 13. It’s time for Pussy Lounge! For the people that don’t know the concept yet: Pussy Lounge is a Freestyle concept in the harder styles of dance music. Nothing is too outlandish here; as long as it’s hard and makes the crowd go crazy, it goes. Last year was theTomorrowland debut of this Freestyle circus and today promises to get even crazier. Prepare for sexy entertainment shows and beats by DJs like Darkraver, Mark with a K and The Viper. Prepare for madness!

DAVE CLARKE

FORMA.T INVITES MK

At 4 p.m. today Dave Clarke will take over the Opera Stage for the 4th time in a row. Reviewing his presence over the years before, this will probably be an epic show again. Clarke is supported by Chris Liebing, Green Velvet, Paul Kalkbrenner and Pierre. Paul will take over the stage – the second biggest of the festival, by the way – to bring a broad range of cuttingedge underground dance. Dave will share his unconditional love for techno with all of you. Make sure you pay this stage a visit today to find out what techno is supposed to sound like.

Forma.T invites new forces to help them build a massive and diverse party at Tomorrowland this year. Detroit househead Mark Kinchen (aka MK) and his area Area 10 concept are joining the team this year. Forma.T Records is a Belgium based party crew that doesn’t like to put a label on their sound. They’ll play and program whatever they feel like, from techno to house, electo to dubstep and even some hip-hop. MK’s presence ensures a loose focus on house, but still, expect the unexpected. You are sure to be surprised at the Forma.T stage!

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PROGRAMME SUNDAY MAINSTAGE [12]

3 Are Legend Tiësto Hardwell Afrojack Steve Angello Nervo Chuckie DVBBS Dannic Arty

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Manone Go!Diva Mirella Kroes Svemirski Steve Cop A.Brehme Tom Dazing Nukov & Yelmet Rafi Khan

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PUSSY LOUNGE [13] Vince 22h30 - 00h00 The Viper 21h30 - 23h00 Paul Elstak 20h30 - 22h00 Darkraver 19h30 - 21h00 Luna 18h30 - 20h00 Ruthless 17h30 - 19h00 Dr Rude 16h30 - 18h00 Mark with a K 15h30 - 17h00 Lowriderz 14h30 - 16h00 Ronald V 13h30 - 15h00 Francois 12h00 - 14h00 Hosted by MC Ruffian

B2B [7] Astrix 22h30 - 00h00 Witness Hosted by MC Stretch Astral Projection 21h00 - 22h30 TH MAGICAL FRIDAY Firaga 19h30 - 21h00 MAZDA REBEL’S ISLAND [14] DAVE CLARKE [1] Electro Sun 18h00 - 19h30 Steve Romani 22h00 - 23h00 The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man.

Yesterday is history. TomorrowDave is a mystery.

Today it is called the present. Bizarre Tribe Clarke is a gift. That's why 22h30 - 00h00 16h30 - 18h00 & The Addiction Paul Kalkbrenner (live) 21h00 - 22h30 Day.Din 15h30 - 16h30 Julia Carpenter 21h00 - 22h00 Chris Liebing 19h00 - 21h00 Jacki White 14h00 - 15h30 Tom Swoon 20h00 - 21h00 The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man.

Velvet 17h30 - 19h00 DJ Domi Rè 12h00 - 14h00 Jay Cosmic 19h00 - 20h00 Today isGareen gift. That's why it is called the present.

Pierre 16h00 - 17h30 Albin Myers 18h00 - 19h00 Symphony of Unity 14h30 - 15h30 AGE OF LOVE [8] Didrick 17h00 - 18h00 Delafino 12h30 - 14h30 Zzino 23h00 - 00h00 Kenneth G 16h00 - 17h00 Hosted by MC Gunner M.I.K.E. Push 22h00 - 23h00 Back To Basicz 15h00 - 16h00

Franky Jones 21h00 - 22h00 Soundsystem FORMA.T INVITES Joe T Vannelli 20h00 - 21h00 Mathy 14h00 - 15h00 Zolex 19h00 - 20h00 Dave 202 12h30 - 14h00 MK & FRIENDS [2] Bob Moses 22h30 - 00h00 Jam El Mar 18h00 - 19h00 Route 94 21h00 - 22h30 Quincy 17h00 - 18h00 DESPERADOS [17] MK 19h30 - 21h00 Youri Parker 16h00 - 17h00 Moonlight Matters 21h00 - 22h00 MARKUS SCHULZ HAS PLAYED A STARRING Pete Tong 18h00 - 19h30 Marko de la Rocca 15h00 - 16h00 Dominik Eulberg 19h30 - 21h00 ROLE AT TOMORROWLAND IN RECENT YEARS, Huxley 16h30 - 18h00 Systematic Parts 14h00 - 15h00 De Sluwe Vos 18h00 - 19h30 Surfing Leons 15h30 - 16h30 The Mackenzie 13h00 - 14h00 Goldfox 17h00 - 18h00 WITH A RECORD-BREAKING 12 HOURS SET IN Arches 14h30 - 15h30 Sven van Hees 12h00 - 13h00 Gewelt 16h00 - 17h00 2013 AND A COLLECTIVE 16 HOURS ACROSS DC Salas 13h30 - 14h30 Robbert Humble

15h00 - 16h00 TWO WEEKENDS IN 2014. AND FOR THIS Kong 12h30 - 13h30 BARONG FAMILY [10] Christian82 14h00 - 15h00 YEAR, HE HAS BEEN ASKED TO HOST THE

Rotterdam Terror Corps 23h00 - 00h00 MVMNT 13h00 - 14h00 DAYBREAK SESSION ON SUNDAY. BAKERMAT & FRIENDS [3] Headhunterz 22h00 - 23h00

Oliver Heldens 22h30 - 00h00 GTA 21h00 - 22h00 LEAF BY MASTERCARD [15] Bakermat 21h00 - 22h30 Yellow Claw 20h00 - 21h00 Yamo 21h30 - 23h00 Robin Schulz 19h30 - 21h00 Wiwek 19h00 - 20h00 Barry Fore 20h00 - 21h30 Schulz was born in Germany, but immigrated to Alle Farben 18h00 - 19h30 Dillon Francis 18h00 - 19h00 Luis Del Villar 18h30 - 20h00 the United States. His dance music awakening Thomas Jack 16h30 - 18h00 Moksi 17h00 - 18h00 Parra For Cuva (live) 17h30 - 18h30 started with the breakdance hype that went on Klingande 15h00 - 16h30 Cesqeaux 16h00 - 17h00 Trashlagoon (live) 16h30 - 17h30 in his country in the late nineties. His interest The Avener 13h30 - 15h00 Jebroer ft.

15h30 - 16h00 OZAN 15h00 - 16h30 shifted to dance music soon after and he became Dante Klein 12h30 - 13h30 Stepherd & Skinto Const 13h00 - 15h00 successful quite fast. Throughout the mid to late

Vicetone 14h45 - 15h30 nineties he continued to accrue acclaim with a SMASH THE HOUSE [4] San Holo 14h00 - 14h45 RADIO ULTRA MODERN [5] range of releases on numerous luminary U.S. Wolfpack 23h00 - 00h00 Mike Cervello 13h15 - 14h00 Interactive entertainment & DJs playing the best labels. In 1998 Markus recorded You Won’t Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 22h00 - 23h00 Davoodi 12h30 - 13h15 funky vibes during the whole day See Me Cry for Plastik Records (his first label), Benny Benassi 21h00 - 22h00

Stompin’ Stoff, Rakesh, Rakka, Kinky which was picked up by the UK’s Eve Records Ummet Ozcan 20h00 - 21h00 VERSUZ [11] Rinky, Groove Merchant & many moore. and became his first non-domestic release. Over Regi b2b Dave Till 19h00 - 20h00 Bob Sinclar 23h00 - 00h00 the last 10 years Markus Schulz has crafted the

Carnage 18h00 - 19h00 Fedde Le Grand 22h00 - 23h00 individual musical identities of progressive, trance,

Bassjackers 17h00 - 18h00 Bingo Players 21h00 - 22h00 and house into his own unique fusion sound. You Danny Howard 16h00 - 17h00 Sunnery James 20h00 - 21h00 could easily call his status legendary now.

Lost Frequencies 15h00 - 16h00 & Ryan Marciano Fox Stevenson 14h00 - 15h00 Funkerman 19h00 - 20h00 Earlier this year, Markus started a new City Mambo Brothers 13h00 - 14h00 Dave Lambert 18h00 - 19h00 Series. This is a series of releases inspired upon Boostedkids 12h00 - 13h00 Kenn Colt 17h00 - 18h00 cities he is set to perform at in the course of his Manuel de la Mare 16h00 - 17h00 extensive touring schedule. And you can already MINUS [9] Sem Thomasson 15h00 - 16h00 guess what he did: he produced one for the town Richie Hawtin 22h00 - 00h00 Peter Luts 13h30 - 15h00 of Boom as well. On the 20th of July he released Matador 20h45 - 22h00 Tom Leclercq 12h00 - 13h30 a track called Daybreak (Boom). The straightGaiser 19h30 - 20h45 Hosted by MC Shurakano up trance production promises a mind-blowing Marc Houle 18h15 - 19h30

Daybreak Session this Sunday, so make sure you Julian Jeweil 17h00 - 18h15

will be there to witness it!

Justin James 15h30 - 17h00 Fabio Florido 14h00 - 15h30 Bollen & Fichtner 12h00 - 14h00

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FUNKERMAN FOCUS ON GLORIOUS SUNDAY VERSUZ | 19h00 - 20h00

Funkerman, a.k.a. Ardie van Beek, started working on his career at a young age and it finally skyrocketed in 2006, thanks to his monster track Speed Up. Almost ten years later, he keeps on going strong and has been invited to play the Versuz stage. We went to have a little chat with the house legend before today’s performance at Tomorrowland.

When it comes to music, you’re a real househead. But what did you do before you started to play records?

“That’s a hard question, because I started doing music at a young age. I think I was twelve when I bought my first record player. Before that I did a little bit of skateboarding. But I was already far more interested in music. And I was still a kid, you know, just starting to comprehend everything that happened around me.

When I was in high school I also started making my own music, which was a little more difficult then than it is now.

Nowadays everybody has a computer; back in the day I had to rent a studio with loads and loads of equipment to hone my skills there. I never really started out with the idea of becoming a DJ. I mean, I didn’t even know what it was to be an actual DJ. I just loved playing records in my bedroom. Doing it in public only came around the time I started to go out and party.”

Did you start out playing house or hip-hop?

Which was more popular at that time?

“Yeah, I started out with hip-hop because house was really small and up and coming back then. I started playing it when I was fourteen and it was really obscure.

You couldn’t buy it at every record store or hear it in

every club that you went to. There was just a small group of people who played it, sold it and listened to it. That’s also the reason I hung out at record shops a lot. I wasn’t allowed in clubs and bars yet.”

less nervous, but it still shows sometimes. I will probably be a bit more tense than usual tomorrow.”

In 2006 you released Speed Up, which became a worldwide hit. How did that feel back then?

Dance wasn’t as popular yet, after all, and there were no online music platforms yet.

“Around the time ‘Speed Up’ came out dance music was in a transition from vinyl to the compact disc (CD).

So it still was a bit vintage or underground. Nowadays everybody knows dance music and even my parents have dance records in their cupboard. Back then it was amazing to see that my song was in all the charts and everybody knew it.”

You have been working hard and steady on your career. Recently you took a sabbatical, was that to focus on new music?

“Haha, well, ‘sabbatical’ might be overly fancy in this context. I just had a few months of alone time in the studio and didn’t do too many gigs. Instead of losing track I was actually on track with my music. I started to notice that house was making a comeback and wanted to make new music and let people know I am still on top of my game. I made a new album but I haven’t released it yet.

But I feel more and more comfortable with the stuff I started making. I consider it to be a new anchor point in my career.”

And what did that do for you and your career?

“Everything. But such a period has two sides to it. It’s exciting as well as hard. You’ve been working on music for years and then suddenly one of your songs explodes.

I didn’t know really how to handle it because I didn’t see it coming. The first time playing abroad, the first time doing a tour in America and stuff like that is really special. The extensive touring might have made me a little

You’ve seen a lot of places. What makes Tomorrowland stand out for you?

“Well, I’ve been to Tomorrowland a few times before, so I know what to expect. But it really is that one festival of the year where everybody from the whole world is involved.

Everything about it is top notch: the artists, the stages and the whole production. So I am sure it will be really fun tomorrow.”

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PETE TONG

MAGICAL FRIDAY Bakermat & Friends | 21h00 – 22h00

Forma.T invites MK | 18h00 – 19h30

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Young Dutch producer Lodewijk Fluttert – alias on his eponymous stage. Bakermat has had a quick rise to stardom. Within just a couple of months he gained lots of views, likes and The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. followers withthehis jazzy deep house music. His sounds Today is a gift. That's why it is called present. always make you happy and are full of joy. Young Bakermat was a lot into Jazz and Blues, and discovered house as a teenager. At the age of 18, he went to the University of Utrecht to study psychology. It was Utrecht that made him discover deep house and production. He went from being an ordinary student with no musical network at all to being a producer with labels and agencies knocking on his door in just a couple of years – all of this no doubt thanks to his friendly style. So, for a dance and a big smile, head to the Bakermat & Friends stage tonight at nine.

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.will That'sfinally why it is called the present.

Bakermat perform today

Pete Tong is the renowned voice of Britain’s BBC Radio 1’s dance programming. There are few individuals in the world of dance music who can claim to have had the kind of influence Pete Tong has over the past twenty years. Hosting several British radio shows, club nights all around the globe and being a successful DJ as well, he is a flagship of the international dance industry. His BBC Essential Mix show continues to be the international holy grail of mix shows, while his other show Essential Selection is – after almost two decades – still one of the best places to premiere a new record. On the DJ front, you can find Pete playing in Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas once a month. His All Gone Pete Tong brand has achieved global recognition through parties in Ibiza and in Miami during WMC, as well as stages at festivals like Creamfields, SW4 and Tomorrowland.

ROTTERDAM TERROR CORPS Barong Family | 23h00 – 00h00 Founded in 1993, Rotterdam Terror Corps could be called one of hardcore music’s live-act pioneers. DJ Distortion started the infamous formation to give another sound to the already existing happy hardcore music. That was the start of something nigh eternal: with more than twenty years of experience RTC are real veterans of the hard dance scene. Over these years they did more than a thousand live performances and over 500 DJ bookings, spreading their raw, fast, sharp-edged sound to people all over The Netherlands and beyond. But this act is something entirely novel for Tomorrowland, something unheard of and never seen before. So are you ready for something new? For something extremely hard, probably the hardest music you’ve ever seen on stage? Then you should join them for the closing at the Barong Family stage tonight. Don’t forget your black flag with the white skull…

FRANK ZOLEX

Age of Love | 19h00 – 20h00

With such a long history it’s hard to describe this man in just a few sentences. Frank dropped out of school at the age of 19 to become a professional DJ, and not without success. In the early 90’s he started to focus on electronic music only and became one of the most popular DJs in the Benelux in an instant. When he launched his own label Zolex Records things went fast. He started playing on almost all bigger events in Europe and other places around the world.

In the meanwhile, Frank became the resident DJ of several big techno/house institutions like Barocci and Katsu. It’s difficult to label his musical style: he spins from Techno to house to breakbeat to progressive. His sets are sparked by the heart & mind and mixed from a gut feeling. Curious what his gut tells him today? Join him at the Age of Love stage around 7 o’clock!

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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.

STEVE ANGELLO Mainstage | 19h10 – 20h30

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.

Steve was once part of the Holy Trinity called Swedish House Mafia. But before that, he was already performing magic on the turntables with hip-hop, breakbeats and 1970’s classics. He only switched to our precious EDM afterwards. For the past decades he’s been a key element in the international dance scene. Besides being DJ and producer Angello is a versatile entrepreneur. He runs his own label SIZE in which he covers the roles of creative director, music director and art director. Steve monitors the label’s progress without forgetting its intention: spreading new music. Before this, for a very brief time Steve was signed to Def Jam Recordings, but the man soon took matters into his own hands and became independent with SIZE. If everything goes according to plan Steve will release his solo album called Wild Youth on his own label very soon. And a little bird told us that some songs even have a matching video as well.

Yeah it’s that time of the year again! Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano checking in! We’re really excited about this one. Back in the days when we started DJ’ing, we dreamed about playing all the big festivals. In 2012 this dream became a reality, we got to play the HOLY GROUNDS of Tomorrowland. We remember the energy level was way up, the crowd was massive and there was such a good overall vibe. Tomorrowland brought us some amazing experiences. Last year we got to play at Tomorrowland Brasil. We were invited by Laidback Luke to play his Super You&Me stage. Funny fact, the stage had one key rule: when playing the stage, you must transform into a superhero! At first it felt a bit awkward performing in our Batman (Ryan) & Spiderman (Sunnery) costumes, but in the end it was so much fun! During our set we really became Batman & Spiderman – on top of the world! It just gave things that little bit extra.

Overall we made some amazing Tomorrowland memories and we’re about to add a brand new one! This all will take place at one of the most exciting places at Tomorrowland; the VERSUZ stage. We play after the talented Funkerman, and the Bingo Players will take over after our set. So you can count on it to be a sexy, steamy and groovy night.

Expect from us some of our own festival bangers alternated with tracks of other artists we dig at the moment. This night is going to be one for the books! We are more than ready, are you?

STEVE COP

TOM SWOON

Coincidence | 17h30 – 19h00

Mazda Journey Island | 20h00 – 21h00

and is now enjoying family life. He has shared DJ booths with guys like Carl Craig, Laurent Garnier, Sven Väth, and many more. Steve played at clubs including La Rocca, Café d’Anvers, Bocaccio Life, Exposure and FUSE; he knows what he is doing.

He even did a DJ set on the catwalk for Dirk van Saenen’s Transformations fashion show in Paris.

On the production side of things, Cop has worked at R&S Records together with CJ Bolland under the name of Sonic Solution. Not very long ago he started a new concept with Peter Decuypere, called The Hipson Brothers. Having been in the scene since the early 90’s, Steve is making more time for his family right now, making his performances real rarities. Today he joins us at Tomorrowland for a set at Coincidence at 17:30.

Tom Swoon (formerly known as Pixel Cheese) first felt his passion for music at a very young age. When he was 14 he started his very own rock band, and at the age of 17 he discovered electronic dance music.

This was the start of his pioneering tour; he started teaching himself the art of DJ’ing and got used to it very fast because of his gigs in the weekends. After making the first bootlegs and unofficial remixes in his makeshift studio things went fast for Tom. His productions received solid support from artists like Nervo, Gareth Emery and Laidback Luke.

His first single production got released on Ultra Records, he got his own radio show and things just skyrocketed for Tom Swoon. His achievements of the past few years show that this is an artist that is definitely worth watching – so see you at the Mazda Journey Island at 8:00 p.m.!

Steve Cop has been performing globally for years

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