sionell Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 The train station is at the bottom of the hill - get off train, walk out of the station and up the hill, the entry gates to the festival are at the top. Usually you just follow the crowd! The festie hasn't sold out and not everyone camps there, so you shouldn't have too much bother finding somewhere to put your tent, can't say whether you'll find any shade or not though. You could always just use the tent for storage and sleep outside at night instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_man Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 its all gone wrong for me! Ive just gone and broken my ankle in plaster for 6 weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarbaz Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 its all gone wrong for me! Ive just gone and broken my ankle in plaster for 6 weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madalien Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 its all gone wrong for me! Ive just gone and broken my ankle in plaster for 6 weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_man Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I tripped over a football Ive thought about giving it a go - especially as i have all my flights booked and we was goin straight on to the frequency festival in austria from Sziget. But i just dont think it will work on crutches - especially carrying all the camping equipment and camping itself. it really is a race for fitness as its still 4 weeks away! I did it last week so i dont think its going to happen! so if anyone wants a sziget ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sionell Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Ive thought about giving it a go - especially as i have all my flights booked and we was goin straight on to the frequency festival in austria from Sziget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allantrotter Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 pretty unlucky that mate. hope you can go. im sure it will be quite painful if you fly with your leg in plaster cos of the pressure in the cabin of the plane. not 100% sure of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarbaz Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 if you're all potted up i don't think you'll be allowed to travel. just have to hope the cast is off by then. me mate broke his foot in 2 places at IOW in 2006 (fell off a table!) and we were due to go to Benicassim as well that year, he got the pot off just in time and had this removeable cast to take with him so he got over there ok. i'll keep me fingers crossed for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sionell Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 How's the foot, Mr Random? Sziget News is carrying an article about the Day Zero artists, reading the comments at the end of it makes it look like it's being universally hailed as shite. Ho hum. 12 days to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipe Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Figured it was going that way after all the lack of money talk. However Id rather see them have a couple of weak days lineup wise than take out money from any of the other things that I've heard go on in the festival. A couple of days settling in time without having to worry about gigs can be nice. See Glastonbury for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_man Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 How's the foot, Mr Random? Sziget News is carrying an article about the Day Zero artists, reading the comments at the end of it makes it look like it's being universally hailed as shite. Ho hum. 12 days to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactusgirl Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 not so good! I'm in hospital as I type about to go for an operation (have pins put in) also means it will all run into September so I now miss bestival too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sionell Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I'm just gutted for you, Random. It's a real shame that you will miss out this year and I wish you all the best for a good recovery. Cactus, I'm not so bothered about the Day Zero stuff either but I wish they'd swapped the days around and put that on Day -Zero instead. I really want to see Tankscapda but as our flight doesn't land until 5pm, it will be a real rush to get to the mainstage by 8.30pm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarbaz Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 not so good! I'm in hospital as I type about to go for an operation (have pins put in) also means it will all run into September so I now miss bestival too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarbaz Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 yeah and on the subject of Day Zero, meh. there will be plenty of cold beer on site so i see no issue bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonanza* Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hey Everyone! So excited for Sziget!!! Can't believe I've only one full working week left - Yeow! There's 5 of us Irish going - we're staying in an apartment on Kiraly Utca quite near Terez korut... I'm hearing this is a good area with plenty of cafes, restaurants etc. Two of our group arrive early Tues morn and the rest of us don't get in til 8pm Tues night so think we'll just settle for some fun times in the city rather than tryin to get to Day Zero... plus from the sound of what people have said on here we could have difficulty returning home as the trains don't run through the night... We're all Sziget virgins hehe so we are MEGA excited! We were at Benicassim last year which was so amazing and we were in mourning when we couldn't make it this yr... so we chose Sziget instead. (After hearing of the high winds at Beni this year we're glad we didn't go now!) Beni is such an easy going, small fest - I imagine Sziget (being 10 times bigger!) is much more Crrraazy! But I am a huge fan of European fests as the crowd seems to be really friendly, considerate and you get to meet lots of nationalities! :-) I had a peek at a 15 day weather forecast for Budapest and it would seem temperatures are soaring at the minute being plus 30°C! Gonna have to pack plenty of suncream :-) In terms of footwear I'm thinking sandals and some trainers? Would this be appropriate footwear? Anyways ahhhhh can't wait to go! If anyone has any tips on good places to eat/drink/party in Budapest please feel free to share! :-) Bonanza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madalien Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hey Bonanza Sziget can be crazy but it has a chilled out vibe, depends where you go and Sziget is a very friendly festival, you will meet so many people. It will be hot so you will need plenty of suncream, I think sandals and trainers is pretty much what you need on your feet, something you are comfortable in, my feet were knackered after last year! Enjoy Sziget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madalien Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 not so good! I'm in hospital as I type about to go for an operation (have pins put in) also means it will all run into September so I now miss bestival too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_man Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hey, hope the operation went well, I had pins and plates put in my leg, they will help, with me it meant I didn't have to have the cast on for long, 2 weeks. So you may be able to go to Bestival yet. What bones did you break? I broke my Tibia and Fibular, the first few weeks are tough but you will be on your feet before you know it. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactusgirl Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) OMG - ONE WEEK!!!!! How exciting - just looked up the 5 day forecast - heavy rain for Weds and Thurs but sunny intervals on Friday. High 20's-30 degrees! Got a crappy week at work this week but going to be worth it come next Monday! Edited August 3, 2009 by Cactusgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sionell Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 just looked up the 5 day forecast - heavy rain for Weds and Thurs but sunny intervals on Friday. High 20's-30 degrees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactusgirl Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 My friends, who live in the Tisza plains area, recorded temps of over 50 degrees in their garden yesterday. Hopefully Sziget will be a bit cooler than that! I checked in online for my flights today too, I am so excited now!! This time next week I will have dropped the cats off at the moggery and I'll be heading to sunny Manchester to catch a plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonanza* Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) Oh my! one week left - I've a hectic one too, lots of work to get done! But it shall defo be worth it! Can i just check - is it wise to even wear sandals at the fest - even if it's sunny can it be muddy? In other words is it better to wear trainers/ankle boots so your feet are covered? Also, at night time does it get cooler? should you bring a cardi? Sorry if I sound stuuupid - we're stayin in an apartment so want to make sure we are well equipped once we're in the festival grounds! I CAN'T WAIT!!! P.S. We arrive late Tues night so not gonna bother with Day Zero - can anyone recommend good late night bars/clubs in the city? We're staying in Kiraly Utca near the Oktogon Metro. Bonanza* Edited August 3, 2009 by Bonanza* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capzilla Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Not going myself this year - in fact it's been a while - but to everyone who's going next week: have fun! And see you next year.. I'll be doing the Sziget-Lowlands double! (seven days Sziget, fly home Weds, shower/wash/sleep, queue for Lowlands Thurs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sionell Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 oooh are you on the Jet2 flight from Manchester in the afternoon getting into Budapest about 5:50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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