# Giant Story Book Stages The 2012 Tomorrowland Festival Main Stage is Fantastical By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-tomorrowland-festival-main-stage References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/tomorrowland-music-festival-stage-books) & [tomorrowland.be](http://www.tomorrowland.be/) Built for dreamers all around the world, the 2012 Tomorrowland Festival main stage gave performers a run for their money as top attraction this year. Touted as one of the [world's largest musical festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomorrowland-brasil) and renowned for the surrounding unique fantasy amusement park setting, the festival has pulled all the stops to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all attendees. Essentially, the 2012 Tomorrowland Festival main stage is made up of [giant fairy tale books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-inflatables), the largest of which can open and close in the center of the stage. This mechanized book is equipped with an [huge LED screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-lightshow) that is tailored to each performance on the stage. Truly embracing the magical atmosphere that this festival is famous for, the main stage is straight out of a fairy tale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Stage Design:** There is an opportunity for the development of interactive stage designs that enhance the overall festival experience. - **Immersion Technology:** The use of immersive technology, like LED screens, allows for a more captivating and visually stunning festival performance. - **Fantasy-themed Events:** Creating fantasy-themed events can attract a wider audience and provide a unique and memorable experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Production:** Event production companies can explore incorporating immersive and interactive stage designs to create unforgettable experiences for attendees. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage immersive technology to enhance live performances and create visually captivating experiences for audiences. - **Tourism & Travel:** Incorporating fantasy-themed events within the tourism and travel industry can attract tourists looking for unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Miniature Music Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-fan-stage.md) - [Music Festival Fabric Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-mushrooms.md) - [Music Festival-Inspired Alcohol Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomorrowland-x-absolut.md) - [Immersive Light Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights.md) - [Tropical Modernism Stage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-asian-stage.md) - [Metaverse Music Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-festival.md) - [Light Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium360.md) - [Portable Pop-Up Performance Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-stage.md) - [Environment-First Tourism Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradise-city-festival.md)