Serea Amalia

REVIEW OF A FESTIVAL
Tomorrowland festival is the first of its kind in Liverpool – the vibrant dose of adrenaline
that the city needed very dearly. It is needless to say that the expectations for this newly-created
event were extremely high, but they were also met accordingly by the many attendees of this
edition. The atmosphere was absolutely enchanting and I strongly believe that it has brought many
benefits to the metropolitan area as a whole.
Tomorrowland is a place where everything must provide an idea of an idyllic world, aimed
at allowing participants to live a mystical experience in a fairy tale land inside a vast natural
location surrounded by rides and attractions. Running for ten days and accompanied by twelve
hours of daily music, everyone is free to pick up a map of the park and turn it around as they wish.
It is like being in cosmic park, so much so that Tomorrowland resembles a Disneyland of festivals,
where carnival rides are replaced by the DJs ranging from Martin Garrix to Dimitri Vegas & Like
Mike, Steve Aoki, to Angello, only to mention some of the top names.
I was greatly attracted by this new concept and immediately decided to embark on this
unforgettable journey. I felt as if reality and fiction merged together into one dreamlike dimension
between the hills and rivers of the park, while fireworks were fired to the rhythm of music during
the nightly performances. It was like being in an imaginary world full of energy, shapes and
colours, living within a spirit of brotherhood. One of my favourite parts of the festival were the
extremely lively performances held by super popular artists – they made me feel out-of-this-world.
There were also many more options available during day time, such as water fights, fun rides,
multiple culinary choices and an overall aesthetically pleasing design.
I personally believe that, for its first edition, the organisation of the festival went
surprisingly well. It attracted a great deal of participants from all around Europe and made its name
known internationally. What I admired the most about the ideas of the administration was the fact
that there was a zero tolerance for anyone trying to touch or damage the stands in the park. I noticed
there is particularly a strong sense of respect for the rules typical of the countries in Western
Europe where EDM events are particularly widespread. This is why I believe that the festival
should not change anything crucial to its concept, as it was already well planned out.
In conclusion, taking into consideration the aforementioned details, Tomorrowland became
an excellent showcase in which to perform. Being called by the organizers was a privilege, and to
play on the main stage an ambition. It is something that goes beyond standard notions, an event
open to all types of customers, from the 18-year-old kid to a more demanding adult. This is what
makes the festival tremendously special.