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Gogol Bordello (USA) @ Sziget Budapest, 12 August 4pm
- 12 Aug 2015 1:00 AM
- entertainment
“I’ve come full circle and I’m comfortable being a total outsider,” says Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz, explaining the philosophy behind the band’s new album, Pura Vida Conspiracy. Like everything they’ve ever done, this outing is an uncategorizable blend of international influences, anchored by the gypsy rhythms Hutz grew up with in Ukraine. “Most people are looking for a box to put stuff in,” he ...
Always Drinking Marching Band (E) @ Sziget Budapest, 16 August 6.15 pm
- 11 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Always Drinking Marching Band is a company made up by musicians, actors, technicians, dancers, pub poets (and many others, of course), that has been performing in the streets since 1997, throughout Spain but also elsewhere in Europe, Asia, Africa and America.Our name refers to the Mediterranean “ mode de vie”, which includes socializing with buddies on streets and squares, having some beers ...
alt-J (UK) @ Sziget Festival Budapest, 12 August, 9.30 pm.
- 10 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
There is a process we all go through when we first play the new album by a band whose debut we evangelised about. Nerves need to be steadied and fears dispelled before we can pass anything approaching calm and clear-headed judgment. With luck, our ardour will be rekindled, our faith reaffirmed. And all of us will, at some time or another, have had the unhappy experience of dashed hopes and ...
Interpol (USA), Sziget Budapest, 13 August 11.45pm
- 10 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
There were no guarantees that Interpol would make another record. Following the departure of bassist Carlos Dengler at the end of sessions for their 2010 self-titled LP and a relentless marathon of more than 200 shows in support of it, the band's remaining members—guitarist Daniel Kessler, singer/guitarist Paul Banks, and drummer Sam Fogarino—took a two-and-a-half year break. For the first time, ...
Hungaricum Village @ Sziget Budapest 2015
- 10 Aug 2015 2:45 AM
- entertainment
The Hungaricum Village will once again conjure the Hungarian countryside to the Island of Freedom, so Szitizens can get a taste of Hungarian tradition and virtue. The venue is situated around a special, wooden, polygonal "cifra" barn, where many activites, fun and dancing will take place.
Uniquely Hungary: The Budapest Festival Orchestra, By Anne Zwack
- 30 Jul 2015 10:30 AM
- community & culture
If asked what is the most famous Hungarian export one might mumble about salami and paprika and foie gras and then look vague. Meanwhile, I wonder how many people know on the other hand that the Budapest Festival Orchestra today is bringing the best of Hungary all over the world.
Interview 3: Christopher Mattheisen, Former Chairman & CEO, Magyar Telekom
- 24 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
1. What is your fondest musical memory?
Catching the 1977 Police concert in America.
Rakéta Fesztivál Around Budapest, Until 26 July
- 23 Jul 2015 11:50 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Known as the Hungarian SXSW, the Rakéta Festival blasts into this week with high-flying young musicians filling the city’s coolest clubs during July 20-26. The Hungarian bedroom-pop and rock scene is only the top of the pops: we have doll-metal bands, chemical protective Nintendopunk, and a lot more. If you want to ...
WAMP Design Fair, Erzsébet Square, Budapest, 19 July
- 15 Jul 2015 10:00 AM
- shopping
The hottest month of the year has brought not only heat but also the festival season. If you need some inspiration or you would just spice up your wardrobe with some unique pieces that match all kinds of summer programs, WAMP should be your destination this Sunday in Budapest. If you are not that much into festivals, but would fancy some more special items for your vacation, we also have some ...
Gogol Bordello (USA) @ Sziget Budapest, 12 August 4pm
- 12 Aug 2015 1:00 AM
- entertainment
“I’ve come full circle and I’m comfortable being a total outsider,” says Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz, explaining the philosophy behind the band’s new album, Pura Vida Conspiracy. Like everything they’ve ever done, this outing is an uncategorizable blend of international influences, anchored by the gypsy rhythms Hutz grew up with in Ukraine. “Most people are looking for a box to put stuff in,” he ...
Always Drinking Marching Band (E) @ Sziget Budapest, 16 August 6.15 pm
- 11 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Always Drinking Marching Band is a company made up by musicians, actors, technicians, dancers, pub poets (and many others, of course), that has been performing in the streets since 1997, throughout Spain but also elsewhere in Europe, Asia, Africa and America.Our name refers to the Mediterranean “ mode de vie”, which includes socializing with buddies on streets and squares, having some beers ...
alt-J (UK) @ Sziget Festival Budapest, 12 August, 9.30 pm.
- 10 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
There is a process we all go through when we first play the new album by a band whose debut we evangelised about. Nerves need to be steadied and fears dispelled before we can pass anything approaching calm and clear-headed judgment. With luck, our ardour will be rekindled, our faith reaffirmed. And all of us will, at some time or another, have had the unhappy experience of dashed hopes and ...
Interpol (USA), Sziget Budapest, 13 August 11.45pm
- 10 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
There were no guarantees that Interpol would make another record. Following the departure of bassist Carlos Dengler at the end of sessions for their 2010 self-titled LP and a relentless marathon of more than 200 shows in support of it, the band's remaining members—guitarist Daniel Kessler, singer/guitarist Paul Banks, and drummer Sam Fogarino—took a two-and-a-half year break. For the first time, ...
Hungaricum Village @ Sziget Budapest 2015
- 10 Aug 2015 2:45 AM
- entertainment
The Hungaricum Village will once again conjure the Hungarian countryside to the Island of Freedom, so Szitizens can get a taste of Hungarian tradition and virtue. The venue is situated around a special, wooden, polygonal "cifra" barn, where many activites, fun and dancing will take place.
Uniquely Hungary: The Budapest Festival Orchestra, By Anne Zwack
- 30 Jul 2015 10:30 AM
- community & culture
If asked what is the most famous Hungarian export one might mumble about salami and paprika and foie gras and then look vague. Meanwhile, I wonder how many people know on the other hand that the Budapest Festival Orchestra today is bringing the best of Hungary all over the world.
Interview 3: Christopher Mattheisen, Former Chairman & CEO, Magyar Telekom
- 24 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
1. What is your fondest musical memory?
Catching the 1977 Police concert in America.
Rakéta Fesztivál Around Budapest, Until 26 July
- 23 Jul 2015 11:50 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Known as the Hungarian SXSW, the Rakéta Festival blasts into this week with high-flying young musicians filling the city’s coolest clubs during July 20-26. The Hungarian bedroom-pop and rock scene is only the top of the pops: we have doll-metal bands, chemical protective Nintendopunk, and a lot more. If you want to ...
WAMP Design Fair, Erzsébet Square, Budapest, 19 July
- 15 Jul 2015 10:00 AM
- shopping
The hottest month of the year has brought not only heat but also the festival season. If you need some inspiration or you would just spice up your wardrobe with some unique pieces that match all kinds of summer programs, WAMP should be your destination this Sunday in Budapest. If you are not that much into festivals, but would fancy some more special items for your vacation, we also have some ...