Tomorrowland has long been a melting pot of people, with those from all walks of life uniting in De Schorre on the magical festival grounds. How does the festival ensure everyone is welcome and foster a harmonious environment for attendees and artists?
Tomorrowland has always believed, and succeeded, in transcending borders. As a festival that has been uniting people from across the globe for almost 20 years, the grounds are a space where people of all ages, nationalities and walks of life unite through a love of music. Everyone is welcome, and this is reflected and enabled by the policies and systems put in place by the team.
From the artists to the attendees, inclusion can be found at every step of the festival. The line up consistently showcases the best of the talent from across the globe, regardless of home country – no nationality is favored over another.
Accessibility is also of the utmost importance. Whilst festivals can be a notoriously difficult place to navigate for many, there are measures in place to ensure that visitors with disabilities are able to access the festival with ease. Upon arrival, there are disabled parking places close to the main entrance of the festival, with an elevator reserved for visitors upon entry. Across the festival, there are wooden floors and other pavements in place to guarantee accessibility, as well as adapted toilets situated in locations across the grounds. Additionally, camping is also adapted to welcome all guests, with a specially provided space at DreamVille. This means that all visitors can experience the same magic of the festival.
On the festival grounds, The United Care team have been established to ensure a harmonious experience for all. With several first aid locations across the site, as well as volunteers walking the grounds, you can find the first aid team ready to help in any way possible. From drug and alcohol related incidents to anxiety and emotional problems, the team are trained to help and not judge, ensuring that everyone feels safe to get the help they require. And it’s not just the attendees that are looked after. Psychologists are also on site to help the crew with any problems they may be facing, too.
Outside of the event itself, there is constant work being done to ensure a better world in any way possible. Take the Tomorrowland Foundation, for example, that fosters creativity for vulnerable children by providing education and personal development skills, allowing them to express themselves through music, dance and art. This is done through collaborations with independent, non-profit organisations across the globe.
Looking forward, Tomorrowland is constantly committed to discovering new ways to make sure the festival is a place for all visitors to unite and experience the magic.