Tomorrowland DJs Panic as Fire Destroys Main Stage: “We Might Have to Actually DJ”
A massive fire that engulfed the main stage at Belgium’s world-famous Tomorrowland festival has left many DJs in a state of panic—fearing they’ll now be forced to rely solely on their music to entertain the crowd.
Without the usual arsenal of LED walls, lasers, pyrotechnics, and smoke cannons, some performers are unsure how to keep the audience engaged. “How are people supposed to record cool clips for Instagram now?” one DJ asked, pacing nervously backstage.
With no flashy visuals or confetti showers to steal the spotlight, artists will now have to focus on the one thing they’ve managed to avoid for years: actually DJing. “People will notice how we transition between tracks,” another performer admitted. “This could expose half the lineup.”
One headline act, speaking off the record and through layers of Auto-Tune, joked, “Usually I press play, wave my hands, and collect €200k. Now I’ll need to actually earn it? That’s a hard no—I’m doubling my fee.”
As the town of Boom prepares to welcome over 100,000 festivalgoers, many attendees are rethinking their expectations. “I just bought a new iPhone for this,” a disappointed fan said. “What’s the point if I can’t slow-mo record fireworks going off with every drop?”
Organizers say they’re scrambling to find “backup distractions” to prevent mass boredom, including glow sticks, dancers in cages, and oversized inflatable balls.
Despite the chaos, one thing is clear: this year’s Tomorrowland might bring music back to the forefront—whether the DJs are ready or not.