And while we’re speculating on New Order or The Killers, how about some certain stuff, to make the day better? Another band has self-confirmed its presence at Sziget 2012, and we think our Dutch friends will be happy. Heideroosjes will play Sziget 2012, according to their official website. The date listed on the website is [ Read More ]
Just a quick reminder that early bird tickets for Sziget Festival 2012 are only available for one more month. After April 30th, prices go up, so make sure you get yours soon. Also, if you plan on staying in the city, make sure you book your Sziget accommodation soon, too, as prices tend to go [ Read More ]
Now, here’s a huge surprise! Most of the Sziget Facebook accounts have just released a huge lineup update (all of the World Music Stage lineup). Besides from some names we already knew (like Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra, La Selva Sur, Che Sudaka), it also includes some very important names, like The Pogues, [ Read More ]
This very busy day continues with even more news. One of the contributors of our friends at the German Sziget board has noticed a rather interesting reply to a comment on the official Rotfront Facebook. When asked whether they would come to Sziget this year, the answer from the band (in German) was “most likely”, [ Read More ]
And, just in time to make your Monday easier, another name has self-confirmed its presence at Sziget 2012. We’re talking about Che Sudaka, and, while you wait for them to play Sziget 2012, you can download their latest album for free on their official website. According to that same website, they will be playing Sziget [ Read More ]
A very interesting post on the @szigetfest Twitter account in reply to one of the users confirms that new acts will be announced later this week. We’re really curious to see if there will be anything else except the ones we already know.
Some more good news for today. According to a Tweet on the Ostfest Twitter account, those of you arriving a few days earlier in Budapest for Sziget will get the chance to see Baskerville. The band is playing the official Sziget warm up party, on the A38 ship, on August 5. Ostfest is promoting Eastern [ Read More ]
Sziget News friends Mizgebonez made a song and a video during their visit at Sziget 2011. And they asked us if we would like to post it on the site, which we sure did, for you to enjoy! Click Read more to see it. This really made us miss the summer and, of course, the [ Read More ]
UPDATE: Festivalinfo also adds Ministry (but we knew about them for a while), Bebel Gilberto, Axwell and The Vaccines. UPDATE: Sziget Italia says on Facebook that there was a problem and that the official announcement should follow shortly. They also say that some names have already surfaced via unofficial channels. Hopefully, there will be more. [ Read More ]
Before the big announcement comes (probably in about 10 minutes), here’s another cool name for Sziget 2012. Beatsteaks have just confirmed their appearance at this year’s Sziget Festival. The information is confirmed on their official website. Their official site is also where you can also check out their video “House on Fire.” (thanks go to [ Read More ]