1,108 result(s) for world record
Xpat Opinion: First Border Fence Stretch In Place In Hungary
- 17 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the government tries to divert the current massive migration wave from Hungary, commentators tend to agree that Europe cannot take more migrants without seriously jeopardising its way of life. Opinions differ solely on whether that is inevitable or not.
Bad Religion (USA) + Mad Caddies (USA), Budapest Park, 18 August
- 15 Aug 2015 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Bad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1980. The band makes extensive use of soaring 3-part vocal harmonies (which they refer to in their album liner notes as the "oozin' aahs"), guitar solos and lyrics that often contain religious and political commentary.
Famous World Travellers On Margaret Island In Budapest
- 14 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
This August, the adventures of two famous world travellers are reproduced in the form of spectacular dance shows at the Open-Air Theatre on Margaret Island. The story of the Hungarian world traveller and memorial writer Móric Benyovszky, will be presented by the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble on 14 August to the music of the Ghymes band, while on 26-27 August, the authentic music and dances of ...
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.
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 ...
Martin Garrix (NL), @ Sziget Budapest, 16 August 9.30 pm
- 10 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Martin Garrix may not be a superhero or a secret agent, but he does possess two identities. A 17-year-old student by day, but when the sun goes down he can be found behind the decks in front of packed hotspots and festivals across the globe, fraternizing with electronic dance music royalty, tirelessly producing in the studio, and dropping records.
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 ...
Mehdi Othmani: Creating An Inspiring Expat Example, Via Compassionate Leadership
- 5 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Mr. Mehdi Othmani, a German national born in Tunisia, has extensive experience in international hospitality management. As a multi-lingual, he has an innate communicative skill that has proven effective in the industry and extremely successful with his colleagues, staff, and most importantly with his guests that has allowed him to make a positive impact wherever he goes.
Xpat Opinion: First Border Fence Stretch In Place In Hungary
- 17 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the government tries to divert the current massive migration wave from Hungary, commentators tend to agree that Europe cannot take more migrants without seriously jeopardising its way of life. Opinions differ solely on whether that is inevitable or not.
Bad Religion (USA) + Mad Caddies (USA), Budapest Park, 18 August
- 15 Aug 2015 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Bad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1980. The band makes extensive use of soaring 3-part vocal harmonies (which they refer to in their album liner notes as the "oozin' aahs"), guitar solos and lyrics that often contain religious and political commentary.
Famous World Travellers On Margaret Island In Budapest
- 14 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
This August, the adventures of two famous world travellers are reproduced in the form of spectacular dance shows at the Open-Air Theatre on Margaret Island. The story of the Hungarian world traveller and memorial writer Móric Benyovszky, will be presented by the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble on 14 August to the music of the Ghymes band, while on 26-27 August, the authentic music and dances of ...
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.
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 ...
Martin Garrix (NL), @ Sziget Budapest, 16 August 9.30 pm
- 10 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Martin Garrix may not be a superhero or a secret agent, but he does possess two identities. A 17-year-old student by day, but when the sun goes down he can be found behind the decks in front of packed hotspots and festivals across the globe, fraternizing with electronic dance music royalty, tirelessly producing in the studio, and dropping records.
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 ...
Mehdi Othmani: Creating An Inspiring Expat Example, Via Compassionate Leadership
- 5 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Mr. Mehdi Othmani, a German national born in Tunisia, has extensive experience in international hospitality management. As a multi-lingual, he has an innate communicative skill that has proven effective in the industry and extremely successful with his colleagues, staff, and most importantly with his guests that has allowed him to make a positive impact wherever he goes.