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Obama, Kerry Send August 20 Greetigs To Hungary
- 19 Aug 2015 1:00 AM
- current affairs
US President Barack Obama has sent his congratulations in a letter to János Áder, his Hungarian counterpart, on the occasion of Hungary’s national holiday. “St. Stephen’s success in anchoring Hungary in Europe more than 1,000 years ago remains a historic achievement,” he said, in reference to Hungarians celebrating the birth of their first state led by King Stephen I. “On this day, we celebrate ...
441 000 Szitizens @ Sziget Festival Budapest 2015
- 18 Aug 2015 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival has just ended and 2015 was a record-breaking year for the event, as the Island of Freedom hosted more visitors than ever before. A total of 441 000 Szitizens from 95 countries joined the non-stop week of fun.
Foals (UK), Sziget Budapest, 13 August 7.30pm
- 13 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- entertainment
2013 was the year that Foals broke through the barriers. Relentless touring saw Foals play 155 shows across the world and travelling 135,110 miles, appearing high up the bill at festivals around the world and playing their first ever UK festival headline slot (Latitude), it’s no surprise then, thatBritish media coined Foals as one of the hardest working acts of the year.
Xpat Guide: Top Sounds @ Sziget 2015
- 13 Aug 2015 3:55 AM
- entertainment
Sziget o'clock has arrived, and as your (p)leisure time is valuable we've reviewed the whole line-up and come up with a short-list of the top names playing live this year. We've been picky, and kept it all focused on the most famous names in the music biz. It goes without saying that tastes vary, so we're just aiming to remind you of the top headliners, plus one or two special picks from the vast ...
The Script (IRL), Sziget Budapest, 12 August 7.30pm
- 12 Aug 2015 9:10 AM
- entertainment
The Script is a Irish pop rock band formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist/pianist Danny O'Donoghue, vocalist/guitarist Mark Sheehan, and drummer Glen Power. Based in London after signing to Sony Label Group imprint Phonogenic, the band released their eponymous debut album in August 2008, featuring the hit songs "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" and "Breakeven (Falling to Pieces)". The ...
Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra (H) @ Sziget Budapest, 16 August 9.15 pm
- 12 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra (PASO) is the traditional ska ambassador to Hungary and one of the most energetic young bands with distinct Eastern European roots. Formed in 2003, PASO played countless concerts in Budapest clubs cheered by an ever growing local crowd. As years passed by the band has crystallized form and style eventually finding itself leading a ska revival from Hungary to the ...
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 ...
Florence + The Machine (UK) @ Sziget Budapest, 11 August 9.30 pm
- 11 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Florence and the Machine (styled as Florence + the Machine) are an English indie rock band, consisting of lead singer Florence Welch, Isabella Summers, and a collaboration of other artists. The band's music had received praise across the media, especially from the BBC, before they gained mainstream success. Specifically, the BBC played a large part in their rise to prominence by promoting ...
Ella Eyre (UK) @ Sziget Budapest, 13 August 8.15 pm
- 11 Aug 2015 1:00 AM
- entertainment
Despite venturing into songwriting just three years ago, 20 year-old Ella Eyre has already attracted the enthusiastic attention of Professor Green, Tinie Tempah and Rudimental. Initially working with unknown writers in order to sharpen her skills, Ella quickly found herself in Copenhagen with Cutfather (Kylie, Brandy) and Sweden with Ishi and Eric Turner (Tinie Tempah, Professor Green, Cheryl ...
Obama, Kerry Send August 20 Greetigs To Hungary
- 19 Aug 2015 1:00 AM
- current affairs
US President Barack Obama has sent his congratulations in a letter to János Áder, his Hungarian counterpart, on the occasion of Hungary’s national holiday. “St. Stephen’s success in anchoring Hungary in Europe more than 1,000 years ago remains a historic achievement,” he said, in reference to Hungarians celebrating the birth of their first state led by King Stephen I. “On this day, we celebrate ...
441 000 Szitizens @ Sziget Festival Budapest 2015
- 18 Aug 2015 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival has just ended and 2015 was a record-breaking year for the event, as the Island of Freedom hosted more visitors than ever before. A total of 441 000 Szitizens from 95 countries joined the non-stop week of fun.
Foals (UK), Sziget Budapest, 13 August 7.30pm
- 13 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- entertainment
2013 was the year that Foals broke through the barriers. Relentless touring saw Foals play 155 shows across the world and travelling 135,110 miles, appearing high up the bill at festivals around the world and playing their first ever UK festival headline slot (Latitude), it’s no surprise then, thatBritish media coined Foals as one of the hardest working acts of the year.
Xpat Guide: Top Sounds @ Sziget 2015
- 13 Aug 2015 3:55 AM
- entertainment
Sziget o'clock has arrived, and as your (p)leisure time is valuable we've reviewed the whole line-up and come up with a short-list of the top names playing live this year. We've been picky, and kept it all focused on the most famous names in the music biz. It goes without saying that tastes vary, so we're just aiming to remind you of the top headliners, plus one or two special picks from the vast ...
The Script (IRL), Sziget Budapest, 12 August 7.30pm
- 12 Aug 2015 9:10 AM
- entertainment
The Script is a Irish pop rock band formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist/pianist Danny O'Donoghue, vocalist/guitarist Mark Sheehan, and drummer Glen Power. Based in London after signing to Sony Label Group imprint Phonogenic, the band released their eponymous debut album in August 2008, featuring the hit songs "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" and "Breakeven (Falling to Pieces)". The ...
Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra (H) @ Sziget Budapest, 16 August 9.15 pm
- 12 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra (PASO) is the traditional ska ambassador to Hungary and one of the most energetic young bands with distinct Eastern European roots. Formed in 2003, PASO played countless concerts in Budapest clubs cheered by an ever growing local crowd. As years passed by the band has crystallized form and style eventually finding itself leading a ska revival from Hungary to the ...
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 ...
Florence + The Machine (UK) @ Sziget Budapest, 11 August 9.30 pm
- 11 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Florence and the Machine (styled as Florence + the Machine) are an English indie rock band, consisting of lead singer Florence Welch, Isabella Summers, and a collaboration of other artists. The band's music had received praise across the media, especially from the BBC, before they gained mainstream success. Specifically, the BBC played a large part in their rise to prominence by promoting ...
Ella Eyre (UK) @ Sziget Budapest, 13 August 8.15 pm
- 11 Aug 2015 1:00 AM
- entertainment
Despite venturing into songwriting just three years ago, 20 year-old Ella Eyre has already attracted the enthusiastic attention of Professor Green, Tinie Tempah and Rudimental. Initially working with unknown writers in order to sharpen her skills, Ella quickly found herself in Copenhagen with Cutfather (Kylie, Brandy) and Sweden with Ishi and Eric Turner (Tinie Tempah, Professor Green, Cheryl ...