Overview

• The Antwerp Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a judicial investigation into the July 16 fire that destroyed the Orbyz-themed mainstage.
• No injuries were reported after emergency services evacuated about 1,000 workers and warned nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed due to dense smoke.
• Organizers confirmed DreamVille camping and Global Journey activities opened on July 17 as planned, with side stages prepared for early performances.
• A technical team constructed a temporary replacement stage overnight, though it measures roughly one-third of the original Mainstage’s size.
• Decisions on headline artists and Mainstage shows remain pending as contingency plans are finalized under extreme time pressure.