Amber Broos and Father to DJ at Tomorrowland for First Time
Belgian techno DJ Amber Broos will share the decks with her father, Joeri Broos, at Tomorrowland 2026 for the very first time, describing the upcoming performance as “very emotional” in a recent interview. The 23-year-old rising star, who has quickly become one of Belgium’s most prominent electronic music exports, will make the milestone appearance alongside the man who first introduced her to the craft.
“It’s the first time we’ll be standing behind the turntables together,” Broos told Friedl’ Lesage on the Radio 1 program Touché, as reported by VRT NWS. “I got my love for music from my dad. He introduced me to old-school Belgian techno records and taught me everything about DJing.”
A Musical Upbringing
Born in Leuven in 2002, Amber Broos grew up surrounded by her father’s vinyl collection. Joeri Broos, himself a DJ and producer, provided what she considers the best possible education for an aspiring electronic musician. From age 12, she immersed herself in his records, discovering the sounds that would define her career.
Her professional journey began at just 14 when she won the Robert Abigail Academy DJ Contest, beating out more than 1,000 candidates. By 16, she was hosting the dance program UNTZ on Studio Brussel, having boldly asked for the opportunity live on air during Eva De Roo’s broadcast. “The next day I already got an email that I could come for an interview,” she recalled.
According to Wikipedia, Broos has since become a resident DJ at the Ancienne Belgique concert hall in Brussels, Studio Brussel, and One World Radio, Tomorrowland’s official radio station, where she has hosted her own show “Sorry For The Noise” since 2023.
A Champion of Belgian Techno Heritage
Broos has carved out a distinctive niche by championing Belgian old-school techno from the 1990s. At a time when many DJs chase the latest trends, she deliberately reaches back into her country’s rich electronic music history.
“We have an incredibly rich history within dance and techno culture,” Broos said in the Touché interview. “As Belgians, we should be a bit prouder of that, because with pioneers like Yves Deruyter and Mike Push, we’ve played an important role in the development of that scene.”
She regularly plays decades-old Belgian records at international gigs, watching audiences respond with unexpected enthusiasm. “Sometimes I’m on the other side of the world playing a Belgian track that’s already 20 years old,” she said. “People go completely crazy. It’s fantastic to see.”
Tomorrowland 2026: A Family Milestone
Tomorrowland 2026, the festival’s 21st edition, runs from July 17-26 in Boom, Belgium, under the theme “CONSCIENCIA.” The Tomorrowland lineup features major international acts including Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, and Hardwell. Tickets sold out rapidly, reflecting the festival’s enduring global demand.
For the Broos family, however, this year’s edition carries deeply personal significance. The father-daughter DJ duo is a rare sight in electronic music, and the performance represents a full-circle moment: the mentor and protégé sharing the same stage at one of the world’s most prestigious festivals.
Techno as Community
Beyond the personal milestone, Broos also reflected on techno’s broader cultural role, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think a lot of young people miss a kind of community,” she told Touché. “Or a sense of togetherness. And that’s actually what techno offers: a place where you can be who you want to be.”
She also pushed back against lingering stereotypes about the DJ lifestyle. “DJs these days aren’t as rock ‘n’ roll as people often think,” she said. “For many artists, it’s just their job.” Broos maintains a strict personal rule of never drinking before or during her sets, reflecting a broader industry shift toward healthier touring habits.
What to Watch For
As Tomorrowland 2026 approaches, fans will be watching for details on which stage and day the father-daughter duo will perform. Whether this marks the beginning of more collaborations between Amber and Joeri Broos remains an open question, but for now, the focus is on a singular, emotional moment: two generations of the same family, united by a shared love of music, standing together behind the turntables on one of the world’s biggest stages.
“It’s going to be very emotional,” Broos said. And for anyone who has followed her remarkable rise from a teenager digging through her father’s vinyl to a Tomorrowland MainStage performer, it will be a moment worth watching.