ConorC Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, swelsbyuk said: I was being slightly facetious with my comments and thanks for the advice on other things to do at the festival - this will be our first visit. Compared to Post Malone I'd take Coldplay every day of the week. Although, in fairness, I'd take Bananarama over Post Malone. No worries - Last year was my first time and it struck me how much there is to do. Think Shawn Mendes/Kygo were the headliners one night so we went to the circus then spent a couple of hours in the comedy theatre (wouldn't have had time for it otherwise). It was great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On The Blend Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 How many A38 headliners do people think we have? I know Chvrches are headlining on Thursday, maybe Years and Years on the Sunday if they're not subbing Post and Catfish on the Monday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FestivalJamie Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, On The Blend said: How many A38 headliners do people think we have? I know Chvrches are headlining on Thursday, maybe Years and Years on the Sunday if they're not subbing Post and Catfish on the Monday? Catfish will be main stage not a38? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohan14 Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, FestivalJamie said: Catfish will be main stage not a38? Based on where people are listed on the website it definitely seems like catfish will be main stage and following the same logic, as razorlight are 4th down on Wednesday below the blaze and kodaline maybe they'll headline a38 rather than be on main stage (logic being based on listing of chvrches- also 4th down on their day and confirmed on a38) . Hard to tell though I think because they're on the first day so they'll want to have a strong start Edited February 12, 2019 by Rohan14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eivomracsy Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 a newsletter i got also confirmed "i don't know how but they found me" but i can't find them elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxxx Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 pretty weak bandwave for my taste... however I hope as last headliner we get a cool indierock act like the killers or the strokes or some really big name like coldplay or RHCP. ariana grande would be make sziget rather a "top of the pops" show than a well regarded festival with diverse lineup. my two cents tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelo, the Parmiggiana Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, On The Blend said: How many A38 headliners do people think we have? I know Chvrches are headlining on Thursday, maybe Years and Years on the Sunday if they're not subbing Post and Catfish on the Monday? Maybe I read too much into ticket list, but I'd go for Kodaline, Chvrches, Jungle and maybe Son Lux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FestivalJamie Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Baxxx said: pretty weak bandwave for my taste... however I hope as last headliner we get a cool indierock act like the killers or the strokes or some really big name like coldplay or RHCP. ariana grande would be make sziget rather a "top of the pops" show than a well regarded festival with diverse lineup. my two cents tho I would argue that it's pretty well rounded. Got Ed Sheeran for pop, Post for rap, Florence, 1975 & Foo for indie, 21 pilots for Hip/hop, Garrix for EDM. A wide range of foreign bands as well as UK/US artists. Only thing it's missing is "rock" but in my eyes Sziget seem to be steering away from rock artists as presumably they don't sell as many tickets as the big "pop" names do. For example, Ed Sheeran's day has already sold out, so its evident artists like this are big ticket sellers, so they are going to keep going down this trend as far as I can see as it's what people will willingly pay to see. Honestly don't know who the strokes are but would be happy with RCHP/Killers/Coldplay and also think they would sell well for the festival Edited February 12, 2019 by FestivalJamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeliam Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, FestivalJamie said: Honestly don't know who the strokes Try this they're good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1SzigetFan Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, FestivalJamie said: I would argue that it's pretty well rounded. Got Ed Sheeran for pop, Post for rap, Florence, 1975 & Foo for indie, 21 pilots for Hip/hop, Garrix for EDM. A wide range of foreign bands as well as UK/US artists. Only thing it's missing is "rock" but in my eyes Sziget seem to be steering away from rock artists as presumably they don't sell as many tickets as the big "pop" names do. Since when Foo Fighters are an indie act and not a proper rock band? I think that they're the most "hard rock" Sziget can get in its current format... definitely the hardest rock band in the last few years at this festival and a better live act than Muse or (the current) RHCP in my opinion. Edited February 12, 2019 by #1SzigetFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, #1SzigetFan said: Since when Foo Fighters are an indie act and not a proper rock band? I think that they're the most "hard rock" Sziget can get in its current format... definitely the hardest rock band in the last few years at this festival and a better live act than Muse or (the current) RHCP in my opinion. Muse have always been miles better live than RHCP? And i was gonna comment this, Foos are far more rock than any of RHCP, Coldplay and Killers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1SzigetFan Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, gfa said: Muse have always been miles better live than RHCP? And i was gonna comment this, Foos are far more rock than any of RHCP, Coldplay and Killers. I agree with Muse being better live than the current RHCP (however RHCP have more great albums & songs, I love their '90s era the most and I enjoy their 2000s era as well) and I agree about Foos being more rock and even better live than any of Muse, RHCP, Coldplay or The Killers. If they would want something even more harder than Foo Fighters they would have to book Tool, Rammstein or something like that... I would love to see this, but don't really think it's possible for the current Sziget standards. Maybe Green Day would fit the line-up too, but as far as I read elsewhere, they won't tour this year. I think that Foos were the best hard rock band that we could get because they're also mainstream, so they're "good for business". Edited February 12, 2019 by #1SzigetFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 hours ago, #1SzigetFan said: I agree with Muse being better live than the current RHCP (however RHCP have more great albums & songs, I love their '90s era the most and I enjoy their 2000s era as well) and I agree about Foos being more rock and even better live than any of Muse, RHCP, Coldplay or The Killers. The thing is with RHCP and Muse they can't fit all their tunes into a setlist due to their recent albums clogging it up with worse songs. RHCP don't do a greatest hits set really they play like half their tunes most nights. Muse do but they miss out loads of good ones (for me at least) They all have some pop appeal though (unlike Foos) so I think they're all alright choices. Just want another (proper) announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swelsbyuk Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, gfa said: The thing is with RHCP and Muse they can't fit all their tunes into a setlist due to their recent albums clogging it up with worse songs. RHCP don't do a greatest hits set really they play like half their tunes most nights. Muse do but they miss out loads of good ones (for me at least) They all have some pop appeal though (unlike Foos) so I think they're all alright choices. Just want another (proper) announcement. Agreed. Quite a lot of bands who have been going for a long time need a bit more self-awareness. Fans pay a lot of money to see them and they want to see and hear the hits interspersed with new songs, not new songs interspersed with hits. I'm not particularly a fan but U2 do this well, as do Coldplay. Red Hot Chili Peppers do it badly - Anthony chooses a different setlist each night so it really depends on his mood whether you get the songs you want or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandohoff Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Hi guys looking for a bit of advice, has anyone ever paid for pre pitched tent, if so what’s it like camping in the heat on site? Also what sort of prices are we looking at for food and drink on the site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_ts Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Brandohoff said: Also what sort of prices are we looking at for food and drink on the site? Cheaper than elsewhere, a pint is about 2,5€, cocktail 4€, palinka 3€. Food is really varied and also the prices. Consider that camping area is mixed with festival site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelo, the Parmiggiana Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 14 minutes ago, Brandohoff said: Hi guys looking for a bit of advice, has anyone ever paid for pre pitched tent, if so what’s it like camping in the heat on site? Also what sort of prices are we looking at for food and drink on the site? Prepitched in 2015, not worth it as they were set in plain lack of shade and their quality was so low that it rained inside completely flooding the tent. If you really don't wanna bring a tent, make in order to be there 1 day before or early morning and buy one in loco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Only real advantage of the upgrades is less queues for showers. I went VIP in 2017 and it was a waste of money to be honest, not queuing for the showers was nice but not worth the 250 euros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandohoff Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Thanks guys, would you recommend booking a hotel in the city then and traveling each day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdo Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 @Brandohoff This will be my third Sziget. I've never camped and always stayed in an Airbnb in the city. We much prefer this because it feels more like a holiday but I know there are a lot of things that you miss out on not staying on the island. It depends if you want the full festival vibe or a holiday with music and festival thrown in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eivomracsy Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 no 12 minutes ago, Brandohoff said: Thanks guys, would you recommend booking a hotel in the city then and traveling each day? haven't done it myself but no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandohoff Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 22 minutes ago, eivomracsy said: no haven't done it myself but no. Reasons for not doing that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eivomracsy Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Brandohoff said: Reasons for not doing that? travelling back and forth is exhausting, and mire important my caravan. but it sure depends onhow long you stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 We booked hotels, we’ve just cancelled as it seems cheating on the fest. so we are going basic this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eivomracsy Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 basic camping, seven days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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