In July 2024, the Tomorrowland Music Festival took place successfully at Belgium's Provinciaal Recreatiedomein De Schorre. During this extraordinary celebration of joy, the Tomorrowland organizers partnered with PIXELSCREEN, a prominent player in the rental and sale of LED screens, to develop an exceptional ProAV solution.
The solution incorporated INFiLED screens and 5G transmission from NovaStar, enhancing the visual experience for music enthusiasts at the venue.
The story of Tomorrowland 2024
Tomorrowland, a renowned annual EDM festival, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the theme LIFE. The event features an exceptional lineup of artists, bringing a thrilling six-day celebration, captivating tens of thousands of fans from across the globe.
The LIFE mainstage reaches an impressive height of 36 meters and spans 160 meters in width. It is adorned with 1600 square meters of video tiles, comprising 3136 individual tiles. Furthermore, the stage is outfitted with 230 speakers, subwoofers, and 1100 custom LED lights, delivering an extraordinary audiovisual spectacle for all participants.
Challenges in the project's visual layout
First and foremost, the festival is renowned for its innovative and imaginative stage designs, which often feature unconventional shapes and layouts. This uniqueness poses a significant challenge when integrating LED screens seamlessly into these artistic setups.
Secondly, the festival organizers have set elevated expectations regarding visual effects. They seek stunning visuals that captivate the audience and enhance the performances significantly.
Lastly, the huge amount of work involved in the installation process cannot be overlooked. With a staggering total of 1,600 square meters of LED screens to be set up, the scale of the operation is immense.
INFiLED’s innovative solutions
To merge captivating melodies and dynamic rhythms with visually impressive effects, enhancing the excitement of the artists' remarkable stage performances, the event organizers utilized ARmk2 series LED cabinets to construct screens of various shapes, along with the NovaStar COEX MX6000 Pro which offers 5G signal transmission.
Regarding professional visual equipment application, the ARmk2 series screens utilized on the stage featured a contrast ratio of 12000:1 and a brightness of 5000nit, guaranteeing optimal visibility for all attendees at the large outdoor festival venue. Moreover, these screens featured a high refresh rate of 3840Hz and vivid colours, providing a joyful visual experience for the music audience.
Alongside their exceptional display capabilities, the ARmk2 series cabinets come in size options of 500x1000mm and 500x500mm, allowing for the flexible installation of screens in various dimensions. The cabinets can be rapidly aligned and securely connected, simplifying the screen assembly process.
Why did PIXELSCREEN choose INFiLED?
The alliance between PIXELSCREEN and INFiLED is born from a mutual commitment to pioneering advancements in display technology.
We went with INFiLED because they are doing everything on a high level. Their expertise and reputation in this industry stood out to us. With their 15 years of consistent investment in LED display technology and delivering high-quality and reliable products and services, we knew we could trust them, shared Frank Verstraeten, the CEO of PIXELSCREEN.
The project's final outcome
Regarding the event’s setup and preparation process, we were impressed with INFiLED's on-site project support capabilities. They were right there with us every step of the way, ensuring everything went smoothly. The installation of the screens was super easy. The cabinets can be easily aligned, secured, and connected, saving us significant time. This made the whole process trouble-free, especially considering the scale of the event and the large screens we were involved in, Frank said.
