Sziget 2017 Wins “Best Lineup” at European Festival Awards

January 18, 201886

Last night, Europe's festival scene - along with its many fans around the world - sat on the edge of their seats to see whether they will receive any of the accolades awarded at the European Festival Awards. The ceremony was, as usual, exciting, with many great artists taking the scene. This year, the organizers handed out 15 awards, some of them based on the vote of a committee, others relying entirely on votes from the public. "Take A Stand Award" was given out for the first time this year, based on a Yourope initiative meant to encourage social cohesion. Best

Sziget: Here’s to the Next 25 Years

August 23, 201735

Two sold-out days, attendees from 103 countries, 452,000 visitors: this is what the organizers of the 25th Anniversary Sziget Festival can take pride in this year. This year, the event has seen its 8 millionth visitor, and its youngest, too - an 11-months old baby from Hong Kong. Next year, the festival returns between the 8th and the 15th of August (once again, Wednesday to Wednesday). The first 25 years of the festival are gone - here's to the next. After 25 years - The year of change For 25 years, Genendai Károly was the lead organizer of the event. Starting with the

Sziget 2017 Day 5 Live Streams – The Kills, End Show & Others

August 15, 201718

The final day of the 25th anniversary Sziget Festival has come. Over the last week, Szitizens had the chance to see amazing acts both on and off the stages of the event, enjoy the performances of illusionists, acrobats, clowns, and dancers, chill out and relax or even get their blood pumping to the music played or mixed by various musicians, artists, and DJs. Today, as a last hurrah, the stages and alleys of the event will be filled with an amazing variety of artists and shows, so that all the Szitizens will be able to go home with a set

Sziget 2017 Day 4 Live Streams: TDCC, Jagwar Ma, Others

August 14, 20171

It's Monday in the rest of the world but this doesn't count on the Island of Freedom, where - for seven days - you can forget about the traditional flow of time. Headlining the Dan Panaitescu Main Stage today will be Major Lazer, preceded by bands like George Ezra, Glass Animals, and TDCC (Two Door Cinema Club). Other notable performances to make your Monday great: Jagwar Ma, Flume, and Cashmere Cat on A38, Bassjackers at the Electronic Beats Arena, Klezmatics on the World Music Stage, and many others. Today, those at home can follow streams from the Island of Freedom once

Sziget 2017 Day 3 Live Streams: White Lies, Garmiani, others

August 13, 20171

Although we were prepared for a storm, it didn't come early, so PJ Harvey could finish her performance on Sziget's Main Stage without interruption. Today, in turn, there is much more to expect, even though the weather is a bit more chilly than yesterday. Headlining the Main Stage today are The Chainsmokers, preceded by performances by acts like Metronomy, Hurts, and White Lies, who will be streamed live later in the day. The A38 stage will be taken by acts like The Pretty Reckless, The Naked and Famous (who will likely perform fully clothed, though), and Tycho. The Electronic Beats Arena

Sziget 2017 Live Streams – Day 2

August 12, 20170

Another day, another collection of amazing acts at the Island of Freedom. The second (fourth) day of the event is headlined by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and before them, the stage will be taken by Halott Pénz, Iggy Azalea, and Galantis. A38 will host punk rock legend Bad Religion at 6 PM (local time), followed by Crystal Fighters and GusGus. The Electronic Beats Arena will be taken over by Oliver Heldens and his friends, Danny Howard, Throttle, Deepend, Digital Farm Animals, and Oliver Heldens himself (1 AM). And on the World Music Stage, the high spirits will be assured by

Sziget Festival 2017 Live Streams, Day 1 – Stadium X, GTA, Others

August 11, 20171

The first (third) day of Sziget Festival's 25th-anniversary edition has arrived. The weather favors the participants and seems to stay favorable for the remainder of the event (with a few thunderstorms expected next Thursday, though). Today, many great acts and performers are expected to take the stage again. Headlining the evening we'll see Kasabian, preceded by performances by Rudimental and PJ Harvey. A38 will host acts like DJ Shadow, GTA, and Danny Brown, Stadium X and Nervo will take the Electronic Beats Arena, and the Classical, Opera and Jazz Stage will also open today. Those at home will have the chance

Sziget 2017 Day 0 Live Streams: Watsky, Zoord and Many Others

August 10, 2017August 10, 20170

The second (zeroth?) day of the 25th Anniversary Sziget Festival is here! Today, all venues are open and filled with performers and participants, turning the Sziget vibe up to the max. As you already know, Sziget's stages host a series of great performers today - and some of them are streaming live, too. The day is headlined by Wiz Khalifa on the Main Stage, preceded by artists like Tom Odell, Biffy Clyro, and Jamie Cullum. It will also host a Ball Party at 19:00 local time. The A38 stage will host artists like Watsky, The Vaccines, and Kensington, the Electronic Beats

Sziget 2017 Day -1 – Live Streams

August 9, 20178

And it starts. Today is the first - or "minus first" day of the 25th Anniversary Sziget Festival. The weather is great, the stages are built, and the beer is cold and refreshing as ever. Today, the Dan Panaitescu Main Stage of the festival will host performers like Billy Talent and P!NK, and a special Clapping Stick Party at 19:00 local time. The other stages to be open today are Colosseum, Europe Stage, the Tribute Stage, the Campfire venue, and the VOLT Festival Stage, along with the Sziget Beach, the Magic Mirror, the Music Box, and the Traveling Funfair, offering

Sziget Israel Next Year, Lower Profits in 2017

July 26, 201793

When the ownership of the Sziget Festival has changed earlier this year, many spoke of the brand's potential international expansion. Today, the Hungarian press has revealed that the first steps in this direction have already been taken: according to Hungarian online newspaper Népszava citing Sziget KFT manager Kádár Tamás, discussions are already under way about a similar festival to be organized in Israel, maybe as early as next year. The event might take place in a location close to Tel Aviv, at a distance from the capital similar to that of the Óbudai Island is from Budapest. The "Sziget" brand will