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# Super-Choreographed Flash Mobs
VTM and LDV United Bring 'The Sound of Music' to Belgium

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-03-25 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtm-ldv-united-the-sound-of-music-flash-mob
References: [chunnel](http://chunnel.tv/news/589/flemish-flash-mob) & [theunitednetwork.net](http://www.theunitednetwork.net/)

This choreographed flash mob for "The Sound of Music" is a collaboration between VTM and LDV United, and it's intense. Frankly, "Do-Re-Mi" has never sounded better than in this guerrilla publicity stunt, where it's broadcast and sung throughout Antwerp's Central Station.

I love a good flash mob, and this one ranks among the greatest. It's a promotion for a Flemish version of "The Sound of Music," which VTM and LDV are planning to produce by the end of the year. If you have the chops, Chunnel says that they're looking for someone to play Maria...

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 69% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Choreographed Flash Mobs:** Opportunity to create unique, engaging marketing campaigns through choreographed flash mobs.
- **Guerrilla Publicity Stunts:** Chance to generate buzz and create memorable experiences with well-executed guerrilla publicity stunts.
- **Flemish Musical Productions:** Market demand for culturally relevant adaptations of popular musicals in the Flemish region, presenting opportunities for new productions.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Entertainment:** Innovative use of choreographed flash mobs and guerrilla publicity stunts in the entertainment industry can drive audience engagement and promote new releases.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity to leverage choreographed flash mobs and guerrilla publicity stunts as creative marketing strategies for brands to stand out and gain attention.
- **Performing Arts:** Market potential for new Flemish musical productions, including adaptations of popular shows like 'The Sound of Music,' to entertain and captivate audiences.

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