Armin Van Buuren’s ‘Pillars Of Creation’: The Future Of Festival Visuals

A couple months ago in the jaw dropping desert dunes of Ras Al Khaimah, Armin Van Buuren debuted his new ‘Pillars of Creation’ concept. This new concept for visuals is incredibly innovative and the full set has now been released unveiling this outstanding creation to the world.

The stage is surrounded by huge LED-lit pillars with more pillars behind them for pyro which would all be great in of itself, but there’s more. Up in the sky the show is accompanied by nearly 800 drones fitted with lights creating some stunning imagery above the stage that really takes this concept to the next level. Armin Van Buuren has described this new visual direction as “the transformation of energy, sound and emotion. The show will take you on a journey through space and time, with a focus on growth, connection and creativity.”

In the past few years visuals at festivals and clubs have been evolving rapidly with laser programming being taken to an insane level, the advent of 360-degree stages, and the marvel that is The Sphere in Las Vegas. Everywhere wants to have the newest and best visuals for their sets and now Armin Van Buuren and his team look to have made the next step with ‘Pillars of Creation.’ The inclusion of drones paired with the 360-degree stage could be the next trend to sweep festivals and in years to come may be a regular feature at events.

As to where things will go with this new concept is yet to be seen, however ‘Pillars of Creation’ is an inspired idea that made for a very unique show in a time where it’s hard to stand out with everyone upping their game. It is a spellbinding experience that will be intriguing to see more of.