Every EDM fan and festival-going fanatic will tell you that Tomorrowland, EDM music’s most legendary music festival, ranks high (if not at the very top) of their bucket list. With Covid-19 affecting the entire world, news that this annual powerhouse event would be cancelled broke the hearts of millions worldwide—until now. Yes, our prayers have been answered. Tomorrowland will be organising its own virtual show entitled: Tomorrowland Around The World.
With every high-key music festival having to resort to live-streaming in light of the global cancellation of events, it’s unsurprising that Tomorrowland would soon follow suit. Among the ranks of this year’s lineup, get stoked for the likes of David Guetta, Afrojack, Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Garrix and many, many more.
If you’ve never physically been to Tomorrowland, here’s your chance to experience it!
Tomorrowland Goes Virtual
Set to entertain fans of EDM from across the world, many of whom probably had their Tomorrowland 2020 plans stifled due to the pandemic, Tomorrowland Around The World will be happening over the course of two days, offering a jam-packed schedule of things to see, do, and experience—all from the comfort and convenience of home.
Similar to former real-life editions of Tomorrowland, the festival will be segregated into multiple (virtual) stages, with each one featuring a host of iconic acts. Oh and don’t worry, pyrotechnics, lasers and firework displays will very much pay a pivotal role in the festival.
The festival will feature eight virtual stages designed and created by Tomorrowland’s 3D artists and creative teams, modelled after Tomorrowland’s whimsy stages. Replete with cutting-edge effects, light and laser displays and more, sit tight because it’s going to be a bumpy ride. You’ll even get to “explore” the festival grounds as though you were physically there. The eight stages are MainStage, Atmosphere, Core, Cave, Moosebar, The Wall, Elixir and lastly, Freedom.
Artist Lineup
Among the list of acts that will grace the festival Main Stage are EDM festival favourites:
- Afrojack
- Andrew Rayel
- Alan Walker
- Armin van Buuren
- David Guetta
- Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
- Don Diablo
- Martin Garrix
- NERVO
- Paul Kalkbrenner
- Steve Aoki
- Tiësto
- Timmy Trumpet
- Yellow Claw
- Vintage Culture
Other sub-genres include techno, with techno powerhouses, ANNA, Dixon and Tale Of Us, alongside hard-style, bass and tech house. These acts can be caught at the Atmosphere, Core and Elixir stages—three of the festival’s eight virtual stages.
Getting Tickets to Tomorrowland Around The World
Day tickets cost €12.50 (Approx. US$15) and weekend passes are €20 (Approx. US$20) and include an on-demand option for revisiting up to one week after the event. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, 18 June 2020 and can be purchased via this link. Tomorrowland Around The World will be accessible by tablet, smartphone, or laptop.
Aside from a host of stellar acts, audiences can also take part in a slew of interactive experiences, inspirational webinars along with other games and workshops related to lifestyle, food, fashion, and the Tomorrowland Foundation. A multi-sensory experience from the comfort of your own home, we suppose it’s safe to say that not even a pandemic like COVID-19 can stop the unbeatable force that is our combined love for music.
“We hope that hundreds of thousands of people will unite in a responsible way and that small Tomorrowland gathering at people’s homes – from Canada to Australia, from Japan to Brazil and everywhere in between – will be organised,” says Tomorrowland co-founder, Michiel Beers.
“Especially during the weekend where normally Tomorrowland Belgium would take place, we really have the power to unite the world.”
When: 25 & 26 July 2020
Where: Home Sweet Home
All photos are credited to Tomorrowland.
Read our guide to virtual music festivals.
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