Above & Beyond’s set at Lollapalooza Argentina took an unexpected turn when their DJ booth decided to take a tumble! Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the trance legends handled the situation like champs.
The incident happened during their set on Perry’s Stage. The energy was electric, and the crowd was loving their setlist. Everything was going smoothly until, mid-track through Ilan Bluestone’s remix of their hit “We’re All We Need,” disaster struck. The DJ booth inexplicably tipped forward, sending equipment crashing to the ground.
The music cut out abruptly as cables snapped and laptops tumbled. Jono and Paavo, understandably speechless for a moment, quickly regained their composure and took the situation in stride. Thankfully, despite the chaos, not a single attendee was harmed.
The cause of the mishap? The finger is being pointed at the festival organizers. Allegedly, the rushed construction of the booth, built quickly after performances involving live bands with heavier equipment, may have been to blame. Some defend Above & Beyond, pointing out footage that shows them nowhere near the booth when it tipped. In the heat of the moment, it seems a little DJ enthusiasm is to be expected!
Thankfully, the crew at Lollapalooza sprang into action, and within five minutes, Above & Beyond were back behind the decks, even managing to salvage their iconic on-screen messaging laptop. The show went on, with the duo even managing to squeeze in their signature “Push The Button” moment before closing the set in style.
While the damaged equipment is a bummer, the bigger picture is clear: everyone’s safe, and the music continued. This incident serves as a hilarious reminder that even at the biggest festivals, things can go sideways. But with a little adaptability and good humor, the show can still go on!
