**Despite the destruction of the main stage by fire just days before the event, Tomorrowland’s organisers are committed to ensuring the festival in Belgium goes ahead without interruption.**
**Tomorrowland to Proceed Despite Devastating Main Stage Fire**
**Tomorrowland to Proceed Despite Devastating Main Stage Fire**
**Organisers assure attendees of festival continuance while seeking solutions post-blaze**
Tens of thousands of music fans are descending on Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium, after a fire blazed through the festival’s main stage just one day before the event was set to commence. The festival's organisers confirmed that the iconic electronic dance music celebration, which is planned to host around 400,000 attendees over two weekends, will continue despite the incident.
No injuries were reported from the fire, which broke out on Wednesday evening, and local fire services have since declared the site secure. Investigators are currently looking into the cause of the fire, which left the main stage, known as Orbyz, in ruins.
Tomorrowland expressed its sentiments on social media, stating, "It is impossible to put into words what we're feeling," emphasizing the significance of the main stage as more than just a venue. Festival officials have been tirelessly working to develop a contingency plan, holding discussions with safety experts and local government officials. Jurgen Callaerts, the mayor of Rumst, revealed that alternative options for staging performances would be evaluated, underscoring that cancelling the festival is the last resort.
Additionally, the campsite DreamVille has opened to welcome attendees, and while the main stage is lost, 14 smaller stages will still be operational for the festival. The electronic music lineup includes renowned DJs such as David Guetta, Lost Frequencies, and Swedish House Mafia.
Witness accounts described the scene as chaotic, with thick smoke billowing from the stage and sounds of explosions adding to the emergency atmosphere. One worker recounted the horror of seeing the venue, which had required months of preparation, consumed in minutes.
Since its inception in 2005, Tomorrowland has grown into the largest electronic dance festival globally, drawing participants from all corners of the world. The fervor for this beloved festival continues to resonate, as fans await the creative solutions organisers plan to implement following this unexpected setback.
