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When created a spectacular show at The Lions Den.

Who was there?

Vengaboys at Boomtown was more than a nostalgic singalong.

It was a reminder that great festival programming isn't just about genre alignment. It's about understanding how people feel.

As soon as those familiar songs started, the crowd moved from spectators to participants. People sang with strangers, laughed with friends and momentarily forgot about everything except what was happening right in front of them.

Familiar music can unlock memories, create emotional comfort and strengthen social connection. But what made this moment particularly effective was its timing.

By Sunday afternoon, many festival-goers had already spent days immersed in high-energy experiences. Rather than demanding more from the crowd, Vengaboys offered something different: permission to let go.

Their playful, self-aware energy created a shared sense of joy that cut across age groups, music tastes and social circles. For some, the songs brought back memories of childhood, school discos and family holidays. For others, they were simply an excuse to be silly, silliness matters.

In a world where we're constantly being asked to perform, optimise and keep up, moments of collective playfulness can be incredibly powerful. They lower barriers, encourage connection and turn individual experiences into shared ones.

Between the drum & bass, garage and heavier sounds of the weekend, the set provided a perfectly placed moment of contrast.
Not louder.
Not harder.
Just human.