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Tomorrowland 2025: A Celebration of Unity

Every summer, Tomorrowland transforms Boom, Belgium, into a vibrant hub where 'People of Tomorrow' gather to celebrate not just music, but the essence of creativity and human connection. The festival is guided by its enduring motto: Live Today, Love Tomorrow, Unite Forever. This motto emphasizes a collective spirit that transcends barriers and unites individuals from all walks of life.

However, the 2025 edition faced a significant challenge that put this motto to the test. Just days before the festival's opening, a devastating fire severely damaged the iconic main stage, Orbyz. This mishap raised concerns about the festival's potential cancellation, especially as thousands of attendees were already en route to experience the magic of Tomorrowland.

Rising to the Challenge

In the face of adversity, the festival’s production team, led by PIXELSCREEN.eu, sprang into action. They collaborated with technical experts from INFiLED and other partners to minimize disruptions and maintain the immersive festival atmosphere. The incident became a powerful narrative of resilience, demonstrating the determination of a community that refused to accept defeat. As the festival approached, the entire team rallied together to ensure that the show would go on.

The original design of the Orbyz stage was a jaw-dropping spectacle, resembling a cosmic iceberg at a staggering height of over 50 meters (164 feet) and spanning 140 meters (459 feet) in width. It was an artistic marvel, featuring luminous surfaces and crystalline forms that captivated audiences.

During the final pyro rehearsal, disaster struck when flames engulfed the construction. Remarkably, there were no injuries, but over 75% of the main stage was destroyed. Despite the setback, canceling the event was never an option. The organizers expressed their disappointment over losing a “living and breathing world” but reaffirmed their commitment to continue.

Rebuilding a Dream

Under tight deadlines, PIXELSCREEN.eu quickly coordinated reconstruction efforts. Frank Verstraeten, the Managing Director, stressed the urgency: "We had less than 24 hours to rebuild the stage. It was only possible due to extremely reliable equipment and rapid installation capabilities."

Within this short time frame, teams reassembled a clean, modern stage standing 8 meters (26 feet) high and 70 meters (230 feet) wide, using nearly 700 LED panels. Precision logistics and technical flexibilities were essential to the success of the operation. Some of the critical features included:

• - Lightweight magnesium alloy frames that provided rigidity and stability for precise adjustments.
• - Effortless assembly through magnet connections for quick installation.
• - Positioning pins that ensured rapid and precise alignment.
• - Quick-lock systems that allowed for one-handed locking.
• - Robust touring carts designed for stackable storage and transport fitting standard trucks.

Thanks to these innovations, hundreds of LED panels were installed, enabling the control team to adjust the visual output using a 5G COEX system featuring NovaStar, ensuring smooth operations that seamlessly adapted to the new stage layout. The newly constructed stage, despite its simpler form, retained a full sensory impact, offering bright displays, synchronized lighting, and powerful sound—a testament that the Tomorrowland spirit remained undeterred.

Keeping The Magic Alive

While the main stage was being swiftly rebuilt, other stages across the festival continued to deliver immersive experiences with stunning visuals and meticulous execution.

Freedom Stage

One of the most technically ambitious venues, the Freedom Stage, showcased a "floating sky" kinetic LED ceiling that transformed above the crowd. Built with lightweight AMT panels from INFiLED, the transparent structure allowed for overlapping visuals while enabling sound and light to permeate, creating a constantly evolving atmosphere.

The Great Library

Another highlight, the Great Library, designed in a dome shape, incorporated curved LED screens along its arches to display dynamic visuals and live camera feeds. The installation’s seamless curvature created an intimate and cinematic ambiance, immersing visitors even further into the festival experience.

CORE Stage

Nestled within Tomorrowland's woodlands, the CORE Stage returned with a distinctive visual identity, featuring a centerpiece built around a shared display screen, surrounded by natural landscapes. This immersive design offered a contemplative counterpoint to the adrenaline-fueled main areas, emphasizing the range of experiences possible within the festival grounds.

Throughout the weekend, the continuous deployment of LED visuals highlighted their crucial role not just as decoration, but as an integral part of Tomorrowland's production fabric. The show went on without interruption, and the visual magic persisted, proving that the commitment to the festival’s ethos remained strong.

A Legacy of Unity

Frank Verstraeten remarked, "PIXELSCREEN.eu has exclusively supplied all the video screens for Tomorrowland for the past 22 years, without interruption." Tomorrowland 2025 will be remembered not merely for the fire but for how the festival defied the odds. In a matter of hours, engineers, designers, and planners rebuilt what had taken months of preparation, demonstrating that unity and shared purpose can triumph over adversity.

‘Unite Forever’ was not just a slogan on the screen; in 2025, it became a living testament to the power of community.