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09:46:00

 


Six primal emotions guide the journey toward Tomorrowland

With just 50 days to go until Tomorrowland Belgium opens a new chapter in its history, the iconic festival reveals the first glimpses of Consciencia: a new frontier within the Tomorrowland Universe, shaped by the force of human emotion. Through a global cinematic trailer, a limited‑edition fantasy novel, and an exclusive fashion collection, the People of Tomorrow are invited to embark on an emotional journey and discover a new narrative that will unfold across three festival editions: Belgium, Thailand, and Brazil.




BOOK | The Legend of Consciencia
​Tomorrowland unveils its fourth fantasy novel, The Legend of Consciencia, the official origin story behind the 2026 festival theme, now in its second print following an enthusiastic reception. The book introduces the characters, symbols, and emotions that will come to life at the festival grounds. Whether attending the festival or not, readers worldwide are invited to immerse themselves in Tomorrowland’s rich storytelling universe and uncover the magic woven throughout the book.

Discover the story
​Welcome to the magical World of Emotions, where the near-immortal Fae inhabit the Provinces of Wonder, Desire, Anger, Joy, Love and Sadness. When Consciencia of Wonder is about to bind herself to Galathyr of Desire, something terrible happens and her great love is violently taken from her. Determined to find him again, she embarks on a dangerous journey across the six Provinces, where she must confront her past and learn to master her emotions.

Released as a premium collector’s edition, the book features: a gold‑foiled hardcover, exclusive original artwork, two intricately illustrated maps and rich visual storytelling throughout.

The Legend of Consciencia is available via store.tomorrowland.com/pages/books in English (€29,99) and Dutch (€34,99).





FASHION | Limited event collection with emotional layers

​The event collection translates the Consciencia theme into a series of fashion pieces designed to carry the magic of the experience beyond the moment itself. Anchored by three powerful statement icons - The Grand Visage of Amutaz, ascending staircase, and the six primal emotions - each item becomes a wearable memory.

​The collection is available on store.tomorrowland.com



VIDEO | Tomorrowland 2026


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With Consciencia, Tomorrowland introduces a powerful artistic thread that begins in Belgium, journeys onward to Thailand, and ultimately culminates at Tomorrowland Brasil.

The official trailer video offers a first cinematic introduction to the festival theme. More than a theme, Consciencia is a living narrative that travels across continents, connecting cultures and communities through one unified vision.

Consciencia unveils a mysterious dimension where six primal emotions form the foundations of existence: Wonder, Love, Anger, Joy, Desire, and Sadness. Within this world, these emotions take shape as six distinct factions, each defined by its own visual language, rituals, and symbolic universe. Together, they create a realm that feels both otherworldly and deeply human, a place where emotions become landscapes, and imagination takes form.

CONSCIENCIA


​Tomorrowland Belgium - July 16-19 & July 23-26, 2026 | Boom, Belgium
​Tomorrowland Thailand - December 11-13, 2026 | Wisdom Valley, Thailand
​Tomorrowland Brasil - April 30 - May 2, 2027 | São Paulo, Brazil

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10:47:00

 




The anticipated sequel to the international bestseller 'The Great Library of Tomorrow'

 Following last year’s successful launch of 'The Great Library of Tomorrow', Tomorrowland is once again taking a prominent spot at FACTS this autumn, presenting the English language edition of the second book 'The Sky of Sacrifice' in a premiere ahead of its worldwide release later on November 18. The Dutch language edition, which will be released around October 21, will also be available for purchase and signing at the fantasy convention.

'The Sky of Sacrifice' is Book Two of 'The Book of Wisdom trilogy', and the anticipated sequel to international bestseller 'The Great Library of Tomorrow'. This second book of Tomorrowland’s portal fantasy trilogy takes you on a journey through both familiar and undiscovered magical realms. The battle between good and evil flares up once again, drawing you into a story full of wonder and adventure. When secrets cause sacrifice, friendships will be tested…




When secrets arise, friendships will be tested. 

As The Great Library of Tomorrow prepares for a momentous celebration, Nu embraces both newfound love and her role as the Sage of Truth. However, if fresh nightmares prove to be the harbingers of Suttaru’s malevolent forces, romance must take a back seat to her responsibilities.

When a savage act sends shockwaves through the Great Library, the return of an old friend brings to light a hidden relic from the Book of Wisdom’s past.

To stop the enemy, the Sages must pursue multiple paths. For Nu and Robin, this means travelling the realms in search of a mysterious figure from long ago. Meanwhile Veer and his companions brave a realm of darkness and despair, where even the strongest can become undone…

The English edition of the book in premiere at FACTS

​During FACTS, the largest pop culture event in the Benelux, taking place on November 1 and 2 at Flanders Expo in Ghent, Tomorrowland will exclusively unveil the English language version of the second book in its trilogy: 'The Sky of Sacrifice'.

The Dutch language edition, which will be released around October 21, will also be available for purchase there. Attendees will have the exclusive chance to explore the second part of the Tomorrowland trilogy in an interactive, magical environment and enjoy a secret signing session with mysterious author Rosalia Aguilar Solace.

'The Sky of Sacrifice' will also be presented at Frankfurter Buchmesse (15-19 Oct) & MCM Comic Con (24-26 Oct).

Global release

​After its premiere on FACTS, 'The Sky of Sacrifice' ​ will be available on thegreatlibraryoftomorrow.com starting November 18 (published by Text Publishing & Blackstone Publishing (USA and Canada)), and will soon expand its reach with upcoming releases in German, Polish, and French.

Dutch release

​The Dutch language edition, will be released on October 21 (published by Standaard Uitgeverij) on thegreatlibraryoftomorrow.com and in stores.


ABOUT TOMORROWLAND FICTION

The move into fiction creates a new chapter in Tomorrowland’s storytelling legacy and marks the latest step in the evolution of an entertainment brand with truly global reach. Tomorrowland Fiction is developed and written by its creative and editorial team including diverse international talent. Delivering stories set in magical worlds for adult readers to enjoy. ​

As well as the novels, Tomorrowland Fiction is planning more literary and creative adventures tied to the Tomorrowland universe and screen adaptations. The festival tie-in standalone books and The Odes of Orbyz comic tell the origin story of Tomorrowland’s themes and the linked fantasy realm. The 'Book of Wisdom trilogy' is a portal fantasy series taking place in the present, in different realms that are all part of the Tomorrowland universe.

AUTHOR

​'The Book of Wisdom trilogy' is written by Rosalia Aguilar Solace. Rosalia Aguilar Solace grew up in Mexico City, the scion of a long line of writers. Finding Rosalia can be a challenge as she splits her time between her hometown, where you might catch a glimpse of her writing in a bookshop café, and The Great Library of Tomorrow. But whether she’s at home with family or researching future work, you can be sure of one thing: magical stories follow. To follow Rosalia’s writing adventures, check out https://www.instagram.com/thegreatlibraryoftomorrow/

ABOUT FACTS

Since 1993, FACTS has been a haven for fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and comics, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to its 54,000-square-meter venue, filled with iconic actors, international comic artists, cosplay, and countless other activities. This makes it the ideal stage to launch a story that stretches the limits of imagination. Over 45,000 visitors from around the world are expected to attend the 40th edition of FACTS in Ghent on November 1 and 2.

About Text Publishing

​Text is one of Australia’s leading independent publishers. It publishes a broad range of bestselling and prize-winning authors including Helen Garner, Garry Disher, Ruth Ozeki, Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Kate Grenville, James Islington, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Christelle Dabos and Graeme Simsion, along with many others. Books published by Text have won multiple international and domestic awards.

About Blackstone Publishing

Founded in 1987, Blackstone continues to pioneer new and creative ways to bring stories to life. With multiple New York Times Best Sellers, Grammy award-winning audio productions, and three books placed on the New York Times Best Books of the Year list, Blackstone has firmly positioned itself as one of America's fastest growing and respected publishing houses. A true independent, privately owned publisher, with offices on both coasts, Blackstone is home to a vibrant and eclectic community of storytellers and story lovers, offering hundreds of new titles each month to its catalogue of 17,000+ books. The authors published are as varied as the books themselves, with works by some of the biggest names in literature including Gabriel García Márquez, Ayn Rand, Ian Fleming, George Orwell, Robert Heinlein, James Clavell, as well as more contemporary authors like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Karin Slaughter, Don Winslow, Robert Downey Jr., Jeneva Rose, Norman Reedus, and many more.

About Standaard Uitgeverij

Standaard Uitgeverij is an independent publishing company. Its various publishing houses (o.a. Standaard Uitgeverij Strips, Manteau, Davidsfonds, Ballon, Oogappel) and other activities (Art Stories) make up the largest Flemish publishing group.


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04:28:00


Trance is a musical style capable of inspiring passions like few others, and one that - over its considerable lifetime - has been much-documented. Arguably though, never as comprehensively as within the pages of Hypnotised – A Journey Through Trance, which is released this month. Authored by Dutch writer Arjan Rietveld, and based on three years of exhaustive research and interviews that sit alongside his personal reflections on the subject, the book is the most definitive account yet of the music’s history.

Subtitled 1990 To 2005, Rietveld covers its proto to seminal periods, through to its ascendance and glory years reign. For Hypnotised, he spoke to some of its foremost operators, with the likes of Solarstone, Laurent Veronnez, Banco de Gaia, Sander Kleinenberg, Cosmic Baby, Delirium, Jam El Mar, Marco V, Nu NRG and Push all contributing empirical context and ringside insight. In doing so, they relate the production backstories of some of trance’s most renowned musical moments, lending observations that will fascinate fans, both casual and dedicated.


Further, Hypnotised includes extensive conversations with the label heads and owners – the people tasked with meeting the rapidly expanding demand for the new musical form. Acclaimed Black Hole Recordings head Arny Bink, Bonzai’s Christian ‘Fly’ Pieters, Eric Morand of France’s F Communications, Benjamin Woods’ Hooj Choons offshoot Lost Language and MFS’s Mark Reeder collectively provide a pan-European account of its label origins.

The book also examines what’s lent the style its enduring appeal and takes a forensic look at the labyrinthine architecture of its sub-genres, objectively weighing their pros and cons. Collectively, Hypnotised reconstructs trance’s earliest years, building the clearest-yet picture of how it all began. Stripping back the glitz and glamour of the superclub era, it uncovers the organic bare bones and cottage industry-nature of its beginnings. Who stayed in and who departed (and why), who got paid and who didn’t, the lows, the highs, the rock, roll & indisputable soul of the genre are all to be found between its pages.

The book’s release is also complemented by a companion CD, vinyl & digital album release, which places ‘A Journey’s spotlight on the Dutch contribution to trance’s nascence. Featuring both embryonic and breakout moments, it includes landmark tracks like Armin’s ‘Blue Fear’, ‘Out Of The Blue’ by System F, ‘Janerio’ from Solid Sessions and Vincent de Moor’s ‘Fly Away’. Equally the album covers inspirational, seminal, ‘trance-before-trance’ tracks, including World Tour’s ‘You Wanna Be Loved’, Armin’s ‘Electronically Entertained’ release (under his Technology alias), Fractals’ ‘Lifelab’, ‘Mirror’ by Stray Dog (a.k.a. Tiësto), Geert Huinink’s Photon Project and others. In doing so it also puts a rare spotlight on trance’s lesser-known label beginnings, incorporating music from there-at-the-start imprints like Cyber, Massive Drive and Alien Recordings.


Hypnotised: A Journey Through Trance Music (1990 - 2005), the book and ‘Hypnotised: A Journey Through Dutch Trance Music (1994 - 2005)’ the music release can be ordered through the following link here: https://blackhole.lnk.to/hypnotised. 

Hypnotised: A Journey Through Dutch Trance Music (1994 - 2005)

CD 01 - Cyber Records / Black Hole Recordings / Tsunami
01. World Tour - You Wanna Be Loved (6:51)
02. Technology™ - Electronicly Entertained (7:10)
03. Armin van Buuren - Blue Fear (7:55)
04. Kamaya Painters - Northern Spirit (6:26)
05. Stray Dog - Mirror (6:36)
06. Photon Project - Enlightenment (11:51)
07. Eon - Talk To Me (Original Extended) (7:22)
08. Kid Vicious - Re-Form (Original Extended) (7:55)
09. System F - Out Of The Blue (Original Extended) (6:41)

CD 02 - Alien / Combined Forces / Massive Drive
01. Riva - Stringer (Extended Mix) (6:29)
02. Fractals - Lifelab (Experiment 1) (7:29)
03. Classified Project - Sub-Culture (7:10)
04. Solid Sessions - Janeiro (Instrumental) (10:54)
05. Sander Kleinenberg - Sacred (Dub Mix) (9:17)
06. Vincent De Moor - Fly Away (Original Vocal Mix) (6:46)
07. Attractive Fusion - Extra Sightseeing (9:37)
08. Floor Divisions - Yellow Reactor Room (9:38)
09. Three Drives - Sunset On Ibiza (7:57)

CD 03 - Armind / In Trance We Trust / Fundamental
01. Mark Otten - Tranquility (9:26)
02. Perpetuous Dreamer - Dub.Wav (8:52)
03. Alibi - Eternity (7:35)
04. Midway - Monkey Forest (10:59)
05. Fictivision vs. C-Quence - Symbols (8:33)
06. Tangled Universe - I Miss You (9:00)
07. Solid Globe - Sahara (8:05)
08. Progression - In Deep Sounds (7:43)
09. Re:Locate - Waterfall (8:21)


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