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Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 Unveils Names: Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Hardwell And Dozens More

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Jan 24, 2026

Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 Unveils Names: Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Hardwell And Dozens More

During the last two weekends of July, De Schorre in Boom will once again transform into the magical world of Tomorrowland. In 2026, the festival introduces CONSCIENCIA as its new theme. All Global Journey packages are already sold out, while festivalgoers worldwide are now preparing for the upcoming pre-sales and worldwide ticket sale. Just ahead of the pre-sale moments, Tomorrowland reveals a wave of artists. Once again, the festival delivers something for everyone: from timeless electronic classics to cutting-edge sounds, rising young talent and global icons. From the Mainstage to CORE, Freedom, Atmosphere and many more stages, artists from Belgium and all over the world will take the stage. CONSCIENCIA presents a powerful and diverse line-up, bridging generations, genres and global sounds.

Calvin Harris to perform at Tomorrowland Belgium for the first time.

Calvin Harris returns to the Tomorrowland universe and will make his very first appearance at Tomorrowland Belgium. After his iconic performance at TomorrowWorld in the United States in 2013, the Scottish superstar now finally takes the Mainstage in Boom. With an unparalleled catalogue of global hits, his set promises to be a standout moment for the People of Tomorrow.

More world-class names confirmed for the Mainstage include David Guetta, NERVO, Martin Garrix, Fisher, Miss Monique, Hardwell, Indira Paganotto, Sebastian Ingrosso, Sara Landry, John Summit, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Henri PFR, Kevin de Vries, Lost Frequencies, Agents of Time and Chainsmokers.

For the very first time, Marlon Hoffstadt will also make his Mainstage debut. Belgian hard techno powerhouse NOVAH joins the list of debuting Mainstage artists as well.

NOVAH, from Antwerp underground to global techno force

Rising from Antwerp’s underground scene, NOVAH is a driving force known for her intense energy, genre-fluid sound and commanding presence behind the decks. Her breakout single Papi exploded into a global anthem, amassing more than 5.5 million streams, laying the foundation for her latest release ACID on Tomorrowland Music. In 2025, NOVAH dominated dancefloors worldwide with 168 shows, including a standout performance at The Gathering at Tomorrowland Belgium.

In 2026, NOVAH is set to perform at Tomorrowland Winter and Tomorrowland Belgium, marking another major milestone in her career.

Face 2 Face

This concept places DJs either sideways to the crowd or positioned in the middle of the venue, creating a fresh and immersive experience. Confirmed Face 2 Face sets include:

Adrian Mills F2F SISU
Serafina F2F Zwilling
Emilija F2F Frederic Selected
David Lohlein F2F Yasmin Regisford
FUMI F2F Hujus
Hurts F2F ROW 1
Klaps F2F Miamor

Tribute to Belgium: Cherry Moon

After the tribute to Illusion last summer, Tomorrowland continues to honour Belgium’s rich electronic music heritage with ‘Tribute to Belgium: Cherry Moon’.

A wide range of genres, new hosts and artists to discover

From EXHALE by Amelie Lens to hard techno at Atmosphere, Tomorrowland once again embraces musical diversity.

Atmosphere will host heavy-hitting names such as Sara Landry, Nico Moreno, I Hate Models, NOVAH, Holy Priest, Onlynumbers, Azyr, Dyen b2b Maddix, BYORN b2b Shlømo and many more.

World première: Hardwell b2b Sub Zero Project at the Library.

CORE continues its global journey with editions in Medellín, Alpe d’Huez and Los Angeles, before returning to its iconic home at Tomorrowland Belgium. On stage: The Blessed Madonna b2b HAAi, Oscar and the Wolf, Job Jobse, Avalon Emerson b2b Ben UFO, Antdot, Modeselektor (DJ set), Sasha b2b Young Marco, Sally C, Bibi Seck, Helena Lauwaert, and more.

New in 2026 is a stage dedicated to (deep) Afro-house vibes, featuring Da Capo b2b Caiiro b2b Enoo Napa, AWEN, Danni Gato, Thakzin, Rosey Gold and Vanco.

Belgian pride Pegassi delivers an exclusive audiovisual show at the Freedom stage, and the legendary Symphony of Unity returns with a breathtaking 50-piece orchestra.

and yes… Omdat Het Kan & Average Rob are back. On met la patate!

Tomorrowland & One World Radio present: the 20 of 2026

Last week, Tomorrowland and One World Radio unveiled the 20 of 2026, highlighting the most promising artists to watch this year. Several of these rising stars will perform at Tomorrowland Belgium this summer, including: Shimza, Lisa Korver, Lammer, NOSI, IDEMI, BYORN, Oskar Med K, Malive, Bullet Tooth, Marsolo, Portex, Rosey Gold, and Sam Shure.

Bassrush

Following successful collaborations at UNITY in Sphere Las Vegas and the first CORE edition in Los Angeles, Tomorrowland teams up once again with Insomniac. This time, the collaboration lands in Belgium with Bassrush hosting a dedicated stage. Founded in 2002, Bassrush is Insomniac’s longest-running genre-focused brand and a cornerstone for drum & bass culture, hosting stages and events at festivals worldwide.

Celebrating 30 years of DIM MAK

Tomorrowland will also celebrate 30 years of DIM MAK, the iconic label founded by Steve Aoki, marking three decades of boundary-pushing electronic music.

Ticket sales – Tomorrowland Belgium 2026

Belgian Pre-Sale: January 24, 11:00 CET
Worldwide Pre-Sale: January 24, 17:00 CET
Worldwide Ticket Sale: January 31, 17:00 CET

Use the Tomorrowland Account or create one via my.tomorrowland.com to pre-register and gain access to the ticket sales.

Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 – CONSCIENCIA

July 17–19, 2026
July 24–26, 2026

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Soundtrack Brings a Classic Inside the Music

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Jan 24, 2026

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The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Soundtrack Brings a Classic Inside the Music

Sphere Entertainment Co. and WaterTower Music have announced the release of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere: The Soundtrack, featuring the original film score newly re-recorded exclusively for the immersive experience currently running at Sphere. Alongside the re-learned orchestral score, the album includes a previously unheard a cappella recording of Judy Garland performing “Over the Rainbow,” presented for the first time in its isolated vocal form.

To create the music for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, the original vocal stems were carefully separated while the Academy Award-winning orchestral score was completely re-recorded to suit Sphere’s immersive sound environment. Garland’s vocals remain untouched, allowing “Over the Rainbow” to be heard exactly as it was performed live in the studio in 1939, now stripped of orchestration. “I am incredibly excited for everyone to hear my mother’s a cappella recording of ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow,’ which captures her incredible artistry at 16 years old,” says Lorna Luft. “This a cappella version highlights not only her incredible ability as both a singer and actor, but also how she brilliantly internalized the lyrics of E.Y. Harburg and the music of Harold Arlen.”

Preserving authenticity was central to the project, with the score performed and re-recorded by an 80-plus-piece orchestra on the same historic scoring stage used for the original 1939 sessions. Period-accurate techniques were employed throughout, including vintage vibrato phrasing and pizzicato string styles, and even the original ocarina used on “If I Only Had a Brain” was sourced and played again, passed down through generations of musicians. Inside Sphere, the new recording is experienced through the venue’s Sphere Immersive Sound system, placing each instrument precisely within a three-dimensional sound field that allows audiences to step directly inside the music.

“At Sphere, audiences hear and experience the beloved score like never before — and now they can take a part of that experience home with them,” says Carolyn Blackwood, Head of Sphere Studios. Grammy Award-winning music supervisor Julianne Jordan adds, “We’re able to hear things in the music that have never been heard before.” The album also features binaural versions of “Cyclone” and “I Am Oz,” incorporating sound design from the in-venue experience for headphone listeners. The soundtrack is now available digitally, offering a new way to experience one of cinema’s most enduring scores.

Track Listing:

Main Titles (The Wizard of Oz)
Trouble in School
“Over the Rainbow”
Miss Gulch
Leaving Home
Crystal Gazing
Cyclone
Arrival in Munchkinland
Munchkinland / Threatening Witch
Leaving Munchkinland
Good Fairy Vanishes / Follow the Yellow Brick Road / You’re Off to See the Wizard / The Cornfield
“If I Only Had a Brain”
“We’re Off to See the Wizard” (Duet)
The Apple Orchard, Pt. 1
The Apple Orchard, Pt. 2
“If I Only Had a Heart”
Witch on Roof
Lament / “We’re Off to See the Wizard” (Trio)
Into the Forest of Wild Beasts
“If I Only Had the Nerve” / “We’re Off to See the Wizard” (Quartet) / Poppies / The Spell
Optimistic Voices
The City Gates Open
The Merry Old Land of Oz
At the Gates of Emerald City
Magic Smoke Chords
The Haunted Forest / The Jitterbug’s Attack, Pt. 1
The Jitterbug’s Attack, Pt. 2
The Witch’s Castle, Pt. 1
Toto’s Escape
The Witch’s Castle, Pt. 2
Toto Brings News
March of the Winkies
Dorothy’s Rescue
On the Castle Wall
March of the Winkies (Reprise)
The Wizard’s Exposé / Emerald City Graduation / Fill-In Awards
Fill-In Awards / Balloon Ascension
I Hereby Decree / Glinda Returns
Delirious Escape / Delirious Escape Continued / End Title / End Cast
“Over the Rainbow” (A Cappella Version)
Cyclone (Binaural Version)
I Am Oz (Binaural Version)

Giveon Brings ‘Dear Beloved’ Tour to the UK and Europe

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Jan 24, 2026

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Giveon Brings ‘Dear Beloved’ Tour to the UK and Europe

Multi-platinum R&B star Giveon has announced the UK and Europe leg of his Dear Beloved Tour, following a hugely successful North American run. The tour heads overseas in March 2026 for nearly a dozen dates, marking Giveon’s long-awaited return to European stages. Produced by Live Nation, the run will feature special guests Sasha Keable and Baby Rose.

The tour arrives alongside a major creative chapter for Giveon, following the release of his sophomore album ‘Beloved’, his first full-length project since ‘Give or Take’. The new album marked a career milestone, becoming his first solo release to debut inside the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. With his unmistakable baritone, refined live show, and renewed momentum, the Dear Beloved Tour promises an intimate yet grand experience for fans across Europe.

Giveon – Dear Beloved Tour (UK & Europe 2026):

Mar 6 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Annexet
Mar 8 – Oslo, Norway @ Unity Arena
Mar 10 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ KB Hallen
Mar 12 – Berlin, Germany @ Uber Eats Music Hall
Mar 14 – Paris, France @ Adidas Arena
Mar 17 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
Mar 19 – London, UK @ The O2 Arena
Mar 20 – Manchester, UK @ AO Arena
Mar 22 – Düsseldorf, Germany @ Mitsubishi Electric Halle
Mar 24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
Mar 26 – Zurich, Switzerland @ The Hall

River Rise Band Surge Forward on Bold New Album ‘Changing Seasons’

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Jan 24, 2026

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River Rise Band Surge Forward on Bold New Album ‘Changing Seasons’

River Rise Band have released their third studio album ‘Changing Seasons’, a sonically dense and emotionally reflective record that marks a clear turning point in the band’s journey. Formed by Juliana von Mühlen on vocals, Márcio Arend on guitar, Marcelo Pesh on drums, and Ozéias Rodrigues on bass, the band lean into themes of transformation, loss, resilience, and renewal. The album explores the idea of cyclical movement in both life and art, where calm follows chaos but traces of what came before always remain.

Written lyrically by Juliana von Mühlen and composed, produced, and recorded alongside Márcio Arend in their home studio, ‘Changing Seasons’ expands the band’s sound through heavier textures, varied tunings, shifting time signatures, and a progressive edge. Arend’s guitars drive the record with intense riffs and unexpected rhythmic turns, locked tightly with incisive bass lines and explosive drumming. Juliana’s vocals move fluidly between force and restraint, cutting like a cold river current before softening into moments of release. Mature, ambitious, and deeply intentional, the album stands as a watershed moment for River Rise Band.

Mourning Coffee Shares Haunting New Single “One Last Time”

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Jan 24, 2026

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Mourning Coffee Shares Haunting New Single “One Last Time”

Emerging artist Mourning Coffee invites listeners into an introspective space with his new song “One Last Time,” a reflection on love, loss, and identity once the things that define us begin to disappear. Written in Warwick, New York, in the quiet stillness of a cemetery, the setting shaped both the mood of the song and its accompanying visual world. “Cemeteries have an eerie sense of yearning to them,” he shares. “I tend to wonder where the hopes and dreams of all those people went. What if a ghost is nothing but that burning desire refusing to let go? Something deep stirs within me when I think about that.”

Musically, “One Last Time” balances motion and melancholy, pairing an upbeat pulse with a haunting piano line that gives the track a cinematic weight. Dynamic percussion sits beside mournful instrumentation, mirroring the song’s core tension between sorrow and light. Lyrically, it explores the fleeting nature of love and life, underscored by the repeated line “Because we do not know when we will die,” urging listeners to hold tight to every moment. Recorded in Mourning Coffee’s home studio with friend and producer Sam Stauff, the track captures an intimate and fully realized vision, inviting reflection on who we are when everything familiar is stripped away.

Betty Taylor Return With Infectious New Single ‘Sucker Punch’

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Jan 24, 2026

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Betty Taylor Return With Infectious New Single ‘Sucker Punch’

Australia’s breakout indie-pop BFFs Betty Taylor are back with their highly anticipated new single ‘Sucker Punch’, continuing a rapid rise fueled by homegrown and international momentum. The track was co-written with acclaimed Australian producer Robby De Sa and arrives via Hello Gardener and Pals. Sun-soaked and heart-thumping, the song captures the rush of unexpected connection, pairing dreamy pop textures with a rush of emotion that hits when you least expect it.

“This is a story about swearing off dating and being content on your own, only to suddenly meet someone who changes everything. ‘It’s like BAM you meet someone out of nowhere and you’re like ‘oh wow you amazing’ but also ‘oh no, this wasn’t a part of the plan and I and don’t want to get my heart broken again,’” says Sophie Patrick. Fronted by Sophie alongside Kayla Smart, Claire Chittick, and Katie Ishaque, the band’s journey from backyard open mics to packed rooms worldwide has been fast and fearless. With millions of streams, major radio support, and standout performances across Australia, the US, and Europe, Betty Taylor continue to carve out their place as one of indie pop’s most heartfelt and exciting rising acts.

The Mendozaz Unleash Wild New Concept EP

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Jan 24, 2026

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The Mendozaz Unleash Wild New Concept EP

Toronto pop-punk mainstays The Mendozaz return with their most ambitious and unhinged release yet, the eight-song concept EP ‘The Completely Fictional History of This Great Nation of Canada’. Fronted by guitarist-vocalist Jonny alongside Michael on vocals and bass and Dic on drums, the band double down on everything they do best: breakneck energy, razor-sharp hooks, and self-aware humor dialed to absurd extremes. Built to turn basements, bars, and festival stages into full-blown chaos, the EP captures the reckless spirit that’s made The Mendozaz a staple of Toronto’s punk underground.

Recorded between This Place Needs A Name and Arc Recording Studio with producer Matt Gauthier, the EP pushes their storytelling into stranger, louder territory, with help from members of Joan Smith and the Jane Does and The Meringues on its most profane moments. The video single “A Piercing Shriek of Death” sets the tone, inspired by what Jonny describes as “a very-true Canadian legend that we made up” involving ice fishers, great white sharks, and a blood-curdling scream that left their engineer in hysterics. Across all eight tracks, the EP barrels through tall tales, late-night disasters, and satirical folklore with feral guitars and gang-shout choruses, cementing The Mendozaz as one of the city’s loudest, funniest, and most fearless punk outfits.

Chrome Daphne Return With New Single “Stuck (On You)”

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Jan 24, 2026

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Chrome Daphne Return With New Single “Stuck (On You)”

Toronto duo Chrome Daphne return with “Stuck (On You),” a hazy and bittersweet meditation on yearning, attachment, and the quiet ache of not being able to let go. Drifting on lush harmonies and hypnotic grooves, the track captures romantic melancholy with a dreamlike intimacy. “I had a relationship that ended very abruptly,” shares Ben. “We went from best friends to complete strangers overnight. There was a lot left unsaid, and I kept catching myself thinking ‘What if I ran into her?’… Eventually, that anxiety started colouring my day-to-day life.”

“There’s this interesting duality of love, obsession, and self-entrampment,” Ben continues. “There’s sweetness in the devotion, but also pain in the inability to move on. Parts of this song feel like a diary entry – I like the honesty and the vulnerability. It feels like I’m in the room with my therapist.” Chris brings that emotional tension to life through layered production that mirrors the push and pull at the song’s core. “It feels like trying to reach someone through fogged glass,” Ben adds. “There’s this cocoon-like warmth in the harmony, especially when the chorus hits.” Following earlier releases “There,” “Little Bit,” and “Location,” the new single further sharpens Chrome Daphne’s late-night, introspective voice.

Original Pairs Return With New Album ‘Surface Tension’

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Jan 24, 2026

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Original Pairs Return With New Album ‘Surface Tension’

Toronto-based rock ensemble Original Pairs return with ‘Surface Tension’, their fourth studio album and a charged exploration of personal longing, existential dread, and the human condition. Anchored by Andrew Frontini’s resonant baritone, the record unfolds across ten striking musical parables, blending twangy, reverb-soaked guitars, bluesy organ lines, and retro-leaning synth textures from keyboardist Jon Loewen. With Lynda Kraar’s melodic bass and Lisa Logan’s precise, orchestral drumming, the album balances moments of haunting introspection with bursts of raw rock intensity.

“Surface Tension taught us to experiment and improvise. To lean into our musical backgrounds, drawing upon a lifetime of playing and listening to music,” says Frontini. “It’s always intense, trying to get a lot done in a very compressed time period. The whole album was recorded, including overdubs in five days.” At the heart of the album is “Curiosity,” which Frontini describes as “a cautionary tale about the dangers of curiosity – art’s catalyst that can make you crazy.” Recorded live-off-the-floor with no click tracks or digital shortcuts, ‘Surface Tension’ leans into imperfection and emotional honesty, stretching the band into their most ambitious and unflinching work to date.

Dalton Davis Shares Official Video for “Cows In The Front Yard”

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Jan 24, 2026

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Dalton Davis Shares Official Video for “Cows In The Front Yard”

North Carolina native Dalton Davis has released the official music video for his latest single “Cows In The Front Yard” via MCA Records and Republic Records. Directed by Ben Christensen, the clip brings Davis’s larger-than-life vision to the screen with a playful confidence that matches the song’s personality. “I always love working with Ben Christensen. He is able to bring my wild visions to life even better than I can imagine them myself,” says Davis. “I’m over the moon with what we were able to do with the ‘Cows In The Front Yard’ video and can’t wait for my mama and everyone else to see it.”

The release follows Davis’s recent signing to MCA/Republic Records and continues his rapid rise as one of country music’s most distinctive new voices. Raised on dirt roads in Gastonia, North Carolina, Davis’s sound reflects a singular upbringing shaped by rural life, time with touring gospel artists, and later mentorship from hip-hop engineers. That blend of influences fuels a style that carries outlaw grit and soulful swagger, building on earlier independent releases including “Sit Crooked,” “So Far So Good,” and “Blue Ridge Sky.”