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<item><title>Madonna at the 2026 VMAs: At 68, She Still Does Whatever She Wants</title><link>https://musicfestguide.com/news/music/madonna-at-the-2026-vmas-at-68-she-still-does-whatever-she-wants/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://musicfestguide.com/news/music/madonna-at-the-2026-vmas-at-68-she-still-does-whatever-she-wants/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Music Festival Guide]]></dc:creator><category>Music</category><enclosure url="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/grok-image-09fada06-c8d5-4ae8-933b-8ef1f522a4e2.jpg" length="673105" type="image/jpeg"/><description><![CDATA[answered it by letting her do the most Madonna thing available. She kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera on this stage in 2003 and then stayed away for 23 years. She came back not as a legacy act singing “Like a Virgin,” but as the center of a new dance record, borrowing the two pop stars who currently own the lane she invented.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/grok-image-09fada06-c8d5-4ae8-933b-8ef1f522a4e2.jpg" alt=""></p>Madonna did not ease back onto the MTV Video Music Awards stage. On September 27, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, she opened the show for the first time in 23 years, announced herself with “It’s mother…,” and spent the next eight minutes reminding a room full of younger stars who built this circus. Sabrina Carpenter was at the piano. Charli XCX walked out of a bathroom stall. Seth Rogen smoked a joint somewhere in the chaos. By the end of the night Madonna had seven Moonmen, including Artist of the Year.
She is 68. The interesting part is that the number never became the story. The performance did.
What actually happened in the opener
The medley came from Confessions II, the July 2026 sequel to Confessions on a Dance Floor. First up was “Bring Your Love,” the house-pop single with Carpenter. Madonna started spread-eagle on a black grand piano while Carpenter played underneath, then the two dropped into choreography as bondage-clad dancers doubled as steadicam operators. A platform carried Madonna across the stage. A choir in veiled white habits sang the chorus. She changed into red and writhed on a table ringed by that choir.
Then the set became the men’s room at Danceteria, the early-’80s New York club the song is named for. Charli XCX stepped out of a stall in shield sunglasses, fishnets, and a tight black dress, cigarette in hand, for “Danceteria Afterhours,” the remix released the week of the show. The bathroom had a hand dryer (a wink at Desperately Seeking Susan), a platform of dancers dressed as Madonna’s old eras, and a snatch of Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side.” Julia Garner, Debi Mazar, Sombr, and Andrew Watt popped through the frame. Rolling Stone later called the “Danceteria” half one of the great moments in VMAs history.
It was messy on purpose. The New York Times found the Carpenter section serviceable and a little disjointed, and said the night peaked once Charli arrived in the grimy club bathroom. That split is fair. “Bring Your Love” was the hit. “Danceteria Afterhours” was the thesis.
The 68-year-old problem that isn’t one
Every Madonna return gets the same preview question: should she still be doing this? The 2026 VMAs answered it by letting her do the most Madonna thing available. She kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera on this stage in 2003 and then stayed away for 23 years. She came back not as a legacy act singing “Like a Virgin,” but as the center of a new dance record, borrowing the two pop stars who currently own the lane she invented.
Carpenter, in glitter shorts, played the eager collaborator and the punchline. Charli played the heir who already talks like the club never closed. Madonna played the only person in the building who does not have to ask permission. At 68 she was on her back on a piano, in a nun-choir fever dream, then in a nightclub toilet with a cigarette-flicking guest. CBS aired it. Nobody credible argued she had misread the assignment.
That is the actual privilege of the age. Younger stars still negotiate how much skin, how much joke, how much chaos a broadcast will tolerate. Madonna negotiated that in 1984, when she was told her career was over after she fell during “Like a Virgin” at the first VMAs. Four decades later she is still the one the show books to open, still the one who leads the nominations (13 this year), still the one who can make a bathroom set feel like a historical argument.
The speeches were the second performance
The wins piled up: Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration for “Bring Your Love,” Best Dance, Best Album, plus long-form, choreography, and cinematography honors tied to Confessions II and its film. She accepted several of them like someone who had not rehearsed and did not intend to. Accepting Best Collaboration, she told the room she waited five days for Carpenter’s team, got impatient, and DM’d her directly. They were in the studio within weeks. Carpenter laughed and recovered on mic. One account has her getting bleeped for saying her team was losing it backstage.
It was awkward, unprepared, and more famous by Monday than half the performances. That is also the point. Award-show gratitude is a genre. Madonna treats the podium the way she treats the stage: as a place where polish is optional and attention is not.
Who won the trio
Carpenter was precise. She hit the steps, sold the glitter, and gave the duet a center of gravity when the staging got busy. Charli was the spark. The stall entrance, the shades, the fishnets, the refusal to look impressed: “Danceteria Afterhours” is the clip people will still send around when the rest of the telecast has blurred. Snoop Dogg was the host. Madonna was onstage more.
Madonna did not out-dance either of them. She did not need to. She out-authored the night. The guests, the club-bathroom set, the old-era doppelgängers, the joint, the biopic joke with Julia Garner, the seven trophies: all of it only works if the room already agrees she can do whatever she wants. At 68, that agreement is the performance.]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>EDC Orlando 2026 Lineup: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Artists</title><link>https://musicfestguide.com/news/music/edc-orlando-2026-lineup-by-day/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://musicfestguide.com/news/music/edc-orlando-2026-lineup-by-day/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Music Festival Guide]]></dc:creator><category>Music</category><enclosure url="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/edc-orlando-2026-lineup.jpg" length="442244" type="image/jpeg"/><description><![CDATA[Explore the EDC Orlando 2026 lineup by day, including David Guetta, Kaskade, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, house, techno, bass and special B2B sets.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/edc-orlando-2026-lineup.jpg" alt=""></p><p>The EDC Orlando 2026 lineup has landed, and choosing a day may be harder than choosing an outfit. EDC returns to <strong>Tinker Field</strong> in Orlando, Florida, <strong>November 6&ndash;8, 2026</strong>, with three days spanning big-room favourites, house, techno, trance-leaning sounds and plenty of bass. The official lineup is already organised by day, which makes the first round of planning a little easier. Your inevitable set-time conflicts are a problem for future you.</p>

<h2>Friday, November 6: David Guetta, Afrojack and a packed opening day</h2>

<p>Friday makes a strong case for arriving early. <strong>David Guetta</strong>, <strong>Afrojack</strong> and <strong>Alesso</strong> are on the bill, with Alesso listed for a sunset set. <strong>Adventure Club</strong> also has a sunset set scheduled, while Chris Lorenzo, Mau P, Josh Baker and Prospa give house fans several reasons to keep moving.</p>

<p>There are some particularly tempting pairings, too: <strong>Bou b2b Kanine</strong> and <strong>Prospa b2b Josh Baker</strong> appear on Friday's lineup. Bass fans can add Wooli, Kompany, Level Up and Levity to the shortlist. It is a varied opening day, so a single must-see list probably will not survive contact with the eventual set times.</p>

<h2>Saturday, November 7: Kaskade, Alison Wonderland and a darker edge</h2>

<p>Saturday brings <strong>Kaskade</strong>, <strong>Alison Wonderland</strong> and <strong>Steve Aoki</strong>, plus an <strong>Alan Walker</strong> sunset set. ACRAZE b2b CID, Dennis Cruz, Franky Rizardo and Disco Lines give dance-floor-focused fans plenty to work with.</p>

<p>If you like your night heavier, Saturday also features <strong>Nico Moreno</strong>, <strong>Ray Volpe</strong>, <strong>LAYZ</strong> and <strong>Skull Machine</strong> &mdash; the Black Tiger Sex Machine and Kai Wachi project. It may be the day with the widest swing between melodic singalong moments and full-send intensity.</p>

<h2>Sunday, November 8: Martin Garrix, Hardwell and big b2b energy</h2>

<p>EDC Orlando is closing with a serious lineup. <strong>Martin Garrix</strong>, <strong>Hardwell</strong>, <strong>Alok</strong> and <strong>Meduza</strong> appear on Sunday. The techno end of the day is covered by <strong>Ki/Ki</strong>, <strong>I Hate Models</strong> and <strong>Klangkuenstler</strong>, with Holy Priest also on the bill.</p>

<p>Sunday's special sets deserve their own shortlist. The official lineup includes <strong>Boys Noize b2b Brutalismus 3000</strong>, <strong>Deorro b2b DJ Diesel</strong>, a <strong>Marlon Hoffstadt</strong> sunset set, a <strong>SLANDER</strong> sunset set and <strong>San Holo's Wholesome Riddim Set</strong>. Bass fans can also look for ATLiens, Boogie T, Jessica Audiffred and TroyBoi.</p>

<h2>Which EDC Orlando 2026 day should you choose?</h2>

<p>Friday is particularly appealing for fans of major festival names mixed with house and bass. Saturday balances familiar headliners with harder sounds. Sunday brings Martin Garrix and Hardwell together with some of the weekend's most distinctive b2b and specialty sets.</p>

<p>That is our read of the lineup, not a promise about stage placement or set times. <a href="https://musicfestguide.com/festivals/edc-orlando-2026/">Our EDC Orlando page has the full lineup split by day</a>, plus venue, hours and ticket details.</p>

<p class="source-note">Check the <a href="https://orlando.edc.com/lineup/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">official EDC Orlando 2026 lineup</a> as your trip gets closer, especially before making a one-day ticket decision.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Tomorrowland 2026 Official Aftermovie Is Here: Watch the Festival Again</title><link>https://musicfestguide.com/news/media/tomorrowland-2026-official-aftermovie/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://musicfestguide.com/news/media/tomorrowland-2026-official-aftermovie/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Music Festival Guide]]></dc:creator><category>Media</category><enclosure url="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/tomorrowland-2026-aftermovie.jpg" length="201369" type="image/jpeg"/><description><![CDATA[The official Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 aftermovie is here. Watch the highlights from Boom, explore the soundtrack, and relive the festival from home.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/tomorrowland-2026-aftermovie.jpg" alt=""></p><p>You know the feeling after a festival ends: your camera roll is full, your sleep schedule is questionable, and you'd give just about anything to hear that crowd roar one more time. <strong>The official Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 aftermovie is now available</strong>, bringing the music and spectacle of Boom straight to your screen.</p>

<p>Across two weekends, more than 400,000 People of Tomorrow gathered in Belgium. The official film revisits a festival spread across 16 stages, with performances from hundreds of electronic music artists. It's an easy way to revisit the summer if you were there &mdash; and a pretty compelling introduction if Tomorrowland is still on your wish list.</p>

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<h2>What's in the Tomorrowland 2026 aftermovie?</h2>

<p>Expect the scale Tomorrowland is known for: elaborate stages, enormous crowds, late-night energy and the moments when thousands of strangers seem to move as one. This year's <strong>Consciencia</strong> world gives the film its visual backdrop, while the soundtrack carries it from emotional builds to full festival release.</p>

<p>Tomorrowland has published the aftermovie tracklist, too. It includes music from <strong>Alok, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren and Argy, Steve Angello and Still Young, K&ouml;lsch, Novah</strong>, and others. So if you finish watching with a song stuck in your head, you have somewhere to start looking.</p>

<h2>Can you enjoy Tomorrowland from home?</h2>

<p>Absolutely. An aftermovie won't reproduce the feeling of standing in Boom with the bass in your chest. It <em>can</em> give you a window into the production, the music and the joy that bring people together there. Put it on the biggest screen you have, turn up the sound to a neighbour-friendly level, and let yourself have 22 minutes back at the festival.</p>

<p>If the film leaves you curious about the people behind those crowd shots, watch <a href="https://musicfestguide.com/news/media/we-are-tomorrow-2026-documentary-miss-monique/">We Are Tomorrow</a> next. The new documentary follows Miss Monique and three People of Tomorrow whose stories go well beyond a festival weekend.</p>

<p>For more festival films, artist stories and ways to experience music wherever you are, keep exploring <a href="https://musicfestguide.com/festivals/">Music Festival Guide</a>. The festival may end; the discovery part doesn't have to.</p>

<p class="source-note">Details and tracklist via <a href="https://www.tomorrowland.com/article/tomorrowland-belgium-2026-aftermovie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tomorrowland.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Tomorrowland Thailand 2026: Dates, Location and Potential Economic Impact</title><link>https://musicfestguide.com/news/festivals/tomorrowland-thailand-2026-economic-impact/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://musicfestguide.com/news/festivals/tomorrowland-thailand-2026-economic-impact/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Music Festival Guide]]></dc:creator><category>Festivals</category><enclosure url="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/tomorrowland-thailand-economic-impact.jpg" length="285364" type="image/jpeg"/><description><![CDATA[Tomorrowland Thailand arrives in Pattaya on December 11–13, 2026. Explore the festival plans and how the event could benefit Thai tourism, hospitality and creative businesses.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/tomorrowland-thailand-economic-impact.jpg" alt=""></p><p>Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 is shaping up to be more than a three-day electronic dance music festival. From <strong>December 11&ndash;13, 2026</strong>, the Belgian festival brand will bring its first full-scale Asian edition to <strong>Wisdom Valley in Pattaya, Chon Buri</strong>. With six planned stages and an expected crowd of around <strong>50,000 people per day</strong>, the event gives Thailand a chance to show the world what it can do as a destination for major live music experiences.</p>

<p>The immediate draw is obvious: Tomorrowland's elaborate stages, international electronic music lineup and immersive storytelling, this time against the backdrop of a trip to Thailand. The festival's <em>Consciencia</em> theme will connect its Thailand edition with events in Belgium and Brazil. Fans can expect the Tomorrowland Mainstage, plus the first Asian appearances of its CORE and Freedom stages. An additional stage concept is being created for Thailand.</p>

<h2>How could Tomorrowland Thailand benefit the Thai economy?</h2>

<p>A festival visitor's spending rarely ends at the entrance gate. International and domestic attendees may book hotels, use local transport, eat at restaurants, shop and add extra days to explore Pattaya or other parts of Thailand. The event also creates opportunities for Thai production crews, hospitality workers, suppliers and creative professionals. How much of that spending stays with local businesses will be an important measure of its success.</p>

<p>The <strong>Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)</strong> projects at least <strong>1.426 billion baht in direct visitor spending</strong> and an <strong>overall economic impact of approximately 5.3 billion baht</strong>. Those are forecasts for the event, not money already earned. The final result will depend on actual attendance, how long visitors stay and where they spend.</p>

<p>There may be a longer payoff, too. For someone travelling internationally to attend Tomorrowland Thailand, the festival could be their introduction to the country. A great experience might turn a three-day music trip into a longer holiday &mdash; or bring that visitor back in another year. For Thailand's events industry, successfully hosting a production of this scale could also help attract future concerts and festivals. That is the opportunity; the lasting effect will take time to measure.</p>

<h2>Why Pattaya and Wisdom Valley?</h2>

<p><strong>Wisdom Valley</strong>, in the Pattaya area of Chon Buri Province, is the confirmed venue. The Tourism Authority describes it as a <strong>560-acre site</strong> planned to accommodate the festival's six stages. There will be <strong>no DreamVille camping</strong> at the Thailand edition; hotel packages with shuttle transfers have been part of the festival's accommodation plan.</p>

<p>That setup could make accommodation, transport and nearby services a substantial part of the visitor experience &mdash; and a significant part of the local economic story. It also makes planning ahead especially important for fans travelling to Pattaya.</p>

<h2>A festival with something to prove</h2>

<p>Tomorrowland Thailand has the ingredients for an extraordinary debut: a globally recognised festival, a major Thai destination and a crowd eager to see what the first full-scale Asian edition will look like. The bigger question is what remains after the final set. If the event delivers a strong visitor experience while creating meaningful work and sales for Thai businesses, its value could reach well beyond one December weekend.</p>

<p>For official updates, check the <a href="https://thailand.tomorrowland.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tomorrowland Thailand website</a> and its <a href="https://thailand.tomorrowland.com/en/line-up/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lineup page</a>. The official homepage currently says the <strong>2026 event is sold out</strong>, so fans should rely on the festival's own channels for any ticket or package updates.</p>

<p>Full details, dates and what we know so far are on our <a href="https://musicfestguide.com/festivals/tomorrowland-thailand-2026/">Tomorrowland Thailand festival page</a>.</p>

<h2>Tomorrowland Thailand 2026: quick FAQ</h2>

<p><strong>When is Tomorrowland Thailand 2026?</strong><br>December 11&ndash;13, 2026.</p>

<p><strong>Where is Tomorrowland Thailand?</strong><br>At Wisdom Valley in Pattaya, Chon Buri Province, Thailand.</p>

<p><strong>How many people are expected?</strong><br>TAT projects approximately 50,000 visitors per day. That is an attendance forecast, not a final count.</p>

<p><strong>What is the projected economic impact?</strong><br>TAT estimates about 5.3 billion baht in overall economic impact, including at least 1.426 billion baht in direct visitor spending. Actual results will only be known after the event.</p>

<p class="source-note">Figures and venue details via the <a href="https://www.tatnews.org/2026/02/tat-announces-tomorrowland-thailand-full-scale-asian-debut-in-december-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tourism Authority of Thailand</a> and <a href="https://thailand.tomorrowland.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">thailand.tomorrowland.com</a>. Projections are forecasts, not confirmed results.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 Lineup: Artists, Genres and Highlights</title><link>https://musicfestguide.com/news/music/tomorrowland-thailand-2026-lineup-artists/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://musicfestguide.com/news/music/tomorrowland-thailand-2026-lineup-artists/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Music Festival Guide]]></dc:creator><category>Music</category><enclosure url="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/tomorrowland-thailand-lineup.jpg" length="206717" type="image/jpeg"/><description><![CDATA[Explore the Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 lineup, from Martin Garrix and Swedish House Mafia to trance, techno and more than 20 Thai artists.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/tomorrowland-thailand-lineup.jpg" alt=""></p><p>Tomorrowland Thailand has revealed the lineup for its first full-scale Asian festival, and it is giving electronic music fans plenty to explore. <strong>Martin Garrix</strong> and <strong>Swedish House Mafia</strong> lead a bill of more than 100 artists performing at Wisdom Valley in Pattaya from <strong>December 11&ndash;13, 2026</strong>. The festival says the debut is sold out.</p>

<p>The biggest names will draw attention, naturally. Garrix and Swedish House Mafia are joined by Afrojack, Alan Walker, Steve Aoki, Dimitri Vegas &amp; Like Mike, Alok, Lost Frequencies, Laidback Luke, R3HAB and Yellow Claw. That is a substantial collection of festival favourites in one place. But the most interesting part of the Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 lineup may be how much ground it covers beyond the headline names.</p>

<h2>More than a mainstage lineup</h2>

<p>Trance fans have <strong>Aly &amp; Fila</strong>, <strong>Cosmic Gate</strong> and <strong>Ferry Corsten</strong> to look forward to. For listeners who prefer a deeper or tougher sound, <strong>Kevin de Vries</strong>, <strong>K&ouml;lsch</strong> and <strong>Lilly Palmer</strong> are among the names to find. NERVO, Netsky and Infected Mushroom add even more range to a program built for wandering between styles rather than staying in one musical lane all weekend.</p>

<p>That variety matters at Tomorrowland. The best festival days often start with an artist you already love and end with a set you discovered by taking a chance on another stage. With three days of music, Thailand's debut should offer plenty of opportunities for both.</p>

<h2>Thai talent belongs on your must-see list</h2>

<p>This is the part of the lineup worth paying particular attention to: <strong>more than 20 local artists</strong> are scheduled to perform. Tomorrowland highlights Thai names including <strong>Botcash, Honey Gee, Lonskii, Yukio, Pixzy, Maysaa, Riviere, KARTY, Meltmode, Tiger Drama, Mike Bond</strong> and <strong>Nakadia</strong>.</p>

<p>For international visitors, those sets are a chance to discover artists connected to the country hosting the festival. For Thai performers, the event offers a major platform alongside international acts. Our advice? Save space in your schedule for at least a few unfamiliar names. Flying to Thailand only to watch the same artists you catch everywhere else would be a bit of a missed opportunity.</p>

<h2>Who should you see at Tomorrowland Thailand 2026?</h2>

<p>If you want the huge shared moments, start with Martin Garrix and Swedish House Mafia. If trance is your thing, put Aly &amp; Fila, Cosmic Gate and Ferry Corsten on your shortlist. If you are heading for techno, look up Kevin de Vries, K&ouml;lsch and Lilly Palmer. Then explore the Thai artists and build the rest of your weekend around what catches your ear.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://musicfestguide.com/festivals/tomorrowland-thailand-2026/">full Tomorrowland Thailand lineup is on our festival page</a>, along with dates, venue details and what we know about the site.</p>

<p class="source-note">Tomorrowland's official festival page says more artists may be announced. Check the <a href="https://thailand.tomorrowland.com/en/line-up/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">official lineup page</a> for additions and final scheduling.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>We Are Tomorrow Documentary: Watch Miss Monique&#039;s Tomorrowland Story</title><link>https://musicfestguide.com/news/media/we-are-tomorrow-2026-documentary-miss-monique/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://musicfestguide.com/news/media/we-are-tomorrow-2026-documentary-miss-monique/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Music Festival Guide]]></dc:creator><category>Media</category><enclosure url="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/we-are-tomorrow-documentary.jpg" length="154458" type="image/jpeg"/><description><![CDATA[Watch We Are Tomorrow, the new Tomorrowland and Amazon Music documentary featuring Miss Monique and three personal stories from the festival community.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://musicfestguide.com/assets/img/news/we-are-tomorrow-documentary.jpg" alt=""></p><p>Tomorrowland's aftermovies show you what the festival looks and sounds like. <strong>We Are Tomorrow</strong> asks a more personal question: what can music mean to someone long after the lights come up?</p>

<p>The new documentary from Tomorrowland and Amazon Music follows Ukrainian DJ and producer <strong>Miss Monique</strong> alongside three People of Tomorrow: photographer <strong>Olav Stubberud</strong>, Bangkok bar owner <strong>Fahbeer</strong>, and festivalgoer <strong>Luca</strong>. It's available to watch on YouTube, Amazon Prime and Amazon Music.</p>

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<h2>Four lives connected by music</h2>

<p>For <strong>Miss Monique</strong>, the film follows a career built in Kyiv and carried forward after she was forced to leave Ukraine because of the war. Her rise through the <em>MiMo Weekly</em> mix series and her performance at Tomorrowland are part of a story about creating under profoundly changed circumstances.</p>

<p><strong>Olav Stubberud</strong> has photographed major artists around the world. After touring stopped during the pandemic, he lost his connection with the craft that had shaped his life. Returning to analog photography helped him find a more deliberate way to work.</p>

<p>In Bangkok, <strong>Fahbeer</strong> turned her love of Thai food and flavour into her cocktail bar, <em>Lost in Thaislation</em>. Her story connects to Tomorrowland Thailand, where she is set to bring her own bar concept to the festival.</p>

<p>And for <strong>Luca</strong>, a ticket won through a radio contest in 2017 led to something lasting. After a difficult childhood and years of instability, he found friendships at Tomorrowland that grew into a sense of family. His story is a reminder that the connections made at a festival can matter far beyond the weekend itself.</p>

<h2>Why watch We Are Tomorrow?</h2>

<p>Because the best festival stories aren't always about who played the closing set. Sometimes they're about finding your craft again, making a place for yourself, or meeting people who keep showing up for you.</p>

<p>The film also features <strong>&ldquo;Million Miles Away (VIP Remix)&rdquo;</strong> by Miss Monique, P.O.U. and Susie Ledge, created for this edition of <em>We Are Tomorrow</em>.</p>

<p>Watch the documentary when you want the human stories behind the festival. Then, if you're ready for the scale and sound of Boom, put on the <a href="https://musicfestguide.com/news/media/tomorrowland-2026-official-aftermovie/">official Tomorrowland 2026 aftermovie</a>. Together, they offer two very different ways to spend a little more time with Tomorrowland.</p>

<p class="source-note">Details via <a href="https://www.tomorrowland.com/article/tomorrowland-amazon-present-we-are-tomorrow-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tomorrowland.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>PLACEHOLDER — Fashion headline goes here</title><link>https://musicfestguide.com/news/fashion/sample-fashion-story/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://musicfestguide.com/news/fashion/sample-fashion-story/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Music Festival Guide]]></dc:creator><category>Fashion</category><description><![CDATA[PLACEHOLDER — festival fashion, what people are actually wearing, and what survives four days in a field.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PLACEHOLDER — article body.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
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