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    "body": "<p><span class=\"rls-date\">Thursday, October 9, 2025</span> <strong>- Tomorrowland Brasil announced the winner of the Tomorrowland Academy DJ Competition: S&atilde;o Paulo&ndash;based DJ and producer Meszo (Matheo Lissandre), 24. With a powerful and distinctive mixtape, Meszo impressed the judges and earned a spot to perform at The Gathering, the official opening party of Tomorrowland Brasil.</strong></p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9de47444-e6ee-432d-b3ed-8721c3e8bee6/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                    srcset=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9de47444-e6ee-432d-b3ed-8721c3e8bee6/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/ 1x, https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9de47444-e6ee-432d-b3ed-8721c3e8bee6/-/resize/2400x/-/format/auto/ 2x\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-9de47444-e6ee-432d-b3ed-8721c3e8bee6\"\n                data-id=\"9de47444-e6ee-432d-b3ed-8721c3e8bee6\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9de47444-e6ee-432d-b3ed-8721c3e8bee6/-/inline/no/251009-192531-TL25BR-HL.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9de47444-e6ee-432d-b3ed-8721c3e8bee6/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>Inspired by Brazilian icons such as Alok and Bhaskar, Meszo has been honing his craft for years behind the decks, developing a unique style that blends progressive, melodic techno, and afro-house. </p><p>His sets&nbsp;offered&nbsp;an electrifying journey that&nbsp;balanced&nbsp;high energy with deep emotional layers. &ldquo;<em>Being part of Tomorrowland &ndash; especially here in Brazil &ndash;&nbsp;was&nbsp;nothing short of a dream come true,</em>&rdquo;&nbsp;said&nbsp;Meszo, who&nbsp;had already performed&nbsp;at clubs and events across the country.</p><p>The Tomorrowland Academy, the festival&rsquo;s educational platform for DJs and producers, offers courses, masterclasses, and competitions to nurture new talent. Through this platform, Meszo found the perfect opportunity to take his career to the next level, joining the ranks of rising artists who have already made their mark on Tomorrowland stages around the world.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/14065f7f-c24e-4671-8bf7-ca12bea90d0f/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                    srcset=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/14065f7f-c24e-4671-8bf7-ca12bea90d0f/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/ 1x, https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/14065f7f-c24e-4671-8bf7-ca12bea90d0f/-/resize/2400x/-/format/auto/ 2x\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-14065f7f-c24e-4671-8bf7-ca12bea90d0f\"\n                data-id=\"14065f7f-c24e-4671-8bf7-ca12bea90d0f\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/14065f7f-c24e-4671-8bf7-ca12bea90d0f/-/inline/no/251009-150026-TL25BR-PF.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/14065f7f-c24e-4671-8bf7-ca12bea90d0f/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>With the &ldquo;LIFE&rdquo; theme setting the tone for this year&rsquo;s edition, Tomorrowland Brasil 2025 promises unforgettable moments and a vibrant celebration of music and culture. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tomorrowland Brasil 2025<br>\u200bOctober 10-12, 2024<br>\u200b\u200bParque Maeda, Itu<br>\u200b</strong><a href=\"https://brasil.tomorrowland.com/en/festival/\"><u><strong>brasil.tomorrowland.com</strong></u></a></p>",
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