Collector Spotlight — festival nostalgia from r/festivals
A Reddit user in r/festivals posted a clean shot of a festival keepsake: a 2013 Tomorrowland “Full Madness Pass” confirmation sheet. The paperwork confirms the 26–27–28 July 2013 weekend at Recreation Area De Schorre in Boom and carries the familiar Tomorrowland branding and the large warning: “ATTENTION: THIS IS NOT YOUR FESTIVAL TICKET!”
- Festival: Tomorrowland
- Dates shown: 26–28 July 2013
- Location printed: Recreation Area De Schorre, Boom (Belgium)
- Price shown on the form: €182 (confirmation paperwork, not the wristband)
- Note: organisers mailed the actual festival bracelet/treasure case to ticket buyers later — this sheet served as purchase confirmation.
Why festival paper memos still resonate
It’s a small thing, but physical confirmations like this are festival culture relics — especially from events with huge global followings. The Reddit thread leaned into nostalgia: collectors love the design, the dates, and the story behind how messy/hyped ticketing used to feel. Tomorrowland’s early-2010s era in particular has its own aesthetic, and pieces like this land in that sweet spot between art and proof-of-attendance.
- Collectors’ tip: keep paper passes flat, out of direct sunlight, and stored in an acid-free sleeve to preserve color and print.
- Provenance matters: a clear photo of the item and the purchase confirmation date helps if you ever want to trade or sell memorabilia.
- Share safely: crop out any personal data, barcodes or names before posting scans online.
Want to see more festival memorabilia highlights? Keep an eye on community threads — fans keep digging up gems.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/festivals/comments/1o4tuyf/a_few_of_my_fav_music_festival_items_in_my/