Sziget 2025

[Akujin]

21 hours ago, CS2110 said:

New revolut tent confirmed?

under which post was this? In reaction to what? I cannot find this.

[CS2110]

10 minutes ago, Akujin said:

under which post was this? In reaction to what? I cannot find this.

It’s under the empire of the sun stage announcement post. It’s in reaction to people not being happy that they’re playing revolut 

[kristofm]

there are no free spots on the main stage / tent / europe stages, right? i shouldn't hope for more mid-sized names?

[thetime]

55 minutes ago, Akujin said:

under which post was this? In reaction to what? I cannot find this.

It's the best stage imo, can't say I've felt over hot in there. 

[sandorbeni]

1 hour ago, kristofm said:

there are no free spots on the main stage / tent / europe stages, right? i shouldn't hope for more mid-sized names?

I think some names from Europe stage/the buzz and dropyard are missing, but I don't really expect much

[billybigballs]

51 minutes ago, thetime said:

It's the best stage imo, can't say I've felt over hot in there. 

Same. Editors last year was pretty hot but I was right at the front. Nothing unbearable though.

 

Those moaning should've attended gigs at Manchester Ritz and International in the early 90s. Sweat dripping off the ceiling.  

[eivomracsy]

3 hours ago, billybigballs said:

Same. Editors last year was pretty hot but I was right at the front. Nothing unbearable though.

 

Those moaning should've attended gigs at Manchester Ritz and International in the early 90s. Sweat dripping off the ceiling.  

nice melange of strangers sweat after a long festival day ❤️

[So Sad Simon]

40 minutes ago, eivomracsy said:

nice melange of strangers sweat after a long festival day ❤️

Perfect end to a perfect day.....

[billybigballs]

Anyone discovered a decent 'unknown' act so far this year?

 

 

 

 

[thetime]

4 minutes ago, billybigballs said:

Anyone discovered a decent 'unknown' act so far this year?

 

 

 

 

 

Unsure how you are describing unknown. Really liking RORY and luvcat, just as well luvcat is playing 3 festivals I'm at this summer. 

[billybigballs]

9 minutes ago, thetime said:

 

Unsure how you are describing unknown. Really liking RORY and luvcat, just as well luvcat is playing 3 festivals I'm at this summer. 

 

Maybe 'previously unknown to you' would've been better wording. Royel Otis was the big one for me last year.

 

This year, I'm really enjoying Carlita's recent album and The Blessed Madonna too - I was aware of the latter but didn't know their music. Trying to get into Fat Dog and mostly failing, which is annoying and they should be right up my street.

 

Already knew RORY, as a woman I work with is a big fan. Will take another listen to Luvcat.

 

Edited March 27, 2025 by billybigballs

[So Sad Simon]

34 minutes ago, billybigballs said:

Anyone discovered a decent 'unknown' act so far this year?

 

 

 

 

Well, one of the acts I've been really enjoying and looking forward to is Elefant until I discovered earlier today that there are two bands by that name and I've been listening to the wrong one!

[thetime]

11 minutes ago, So Sad Simon said:

Well, one of the acts I've been really enjoying and looking forward to is Elefant until I discovered earlier today that there are two bands by that name and I've been listening to the wrong one!

 

🫣

[CCester]

51 minutes ago, So Sad Simon said:

Well, one of the acts I've been really enjoying and looking forward to is Elefant until I discovered earlier today that there are two bands by that name and I've been listening to the wrong one!

No way xdddddd

From the real one I recommend Kár. 

[sandorbeni]

2 hours ago, billybigballs said:

Anyone discovered a decent 'unknown' act so far this year?

 

 

 

 

Luvcat and Ecca Vandal are the two main discoveries for me. I also really enjoyed Andrea Lane's set in the livestream so I'm looking forward to that as well.

 

I also recommend Bartees Strange from the lesser known names. I've seen him a few weeks ago at an intimate gig and he was great.

[2_d]

14 hours ago, billybigballs said:

Anyone discovered a decent 'unknown' act so far this year?

 

 

 

 

check out Julien Granel! really cool, groovy electro-pop stuff. gave him a listen yesterday, been vibing to it since

[lukatej]

15 hours ago, billybigballs said:

Anyone discovered a decent 'unknown' act so far this year?

 

 

 

 

Looking forward to Kneecap. They released a movie which was quite succesfull. 

Something like Irish 8 mile, but more fresh 🙂

[Akujin]

For me, Fat Dog by far. They are incredible! (It's from the previous, sadly I can't say anything impressed from this drop that I didn't know)

[Matt86]

 

For me it's this guy, never heard of him before, and he has quite beautiful songs ... a late evening act at The Buzz stage maybe ?

[Newjem]

12 minutes ago, Matt86 said:

 

For me it's this guy, never heard of him before, and he has quite beautiful songs ... a late evening act at The Buzz stage maybe ?

Revolut 100%

[sandorbeni]

Hm...

https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/03/27/hungary-lgbtq-chappell-roan-peter-tatchell-pride-ban/

[#1SzigetFan]

42 minutes ago, sandorbeni said:

Hm...

https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/03/27/hungary-lgbtq-chappell-roan-peter-tatchell-pride-ban/

That's so dumb, especially because most of those who would be affected by a potential boycott are those who support LGBT+

[sandorbeni]

10 minutes ago, #1SzigetFan said:

That's so dumb, especially because most of those who would be affected by a potential boycott are those who support LGBT+

Yeah I agree! I don't think her boycotting would put any pressure on the Hungarian goverment.

 

Also sziget was among the first ones who expressed their support towards pride and the CEO even said that if it comes to that sziget would happily accommodate the pride march at the festival.

[nathanh]

I think more than ever, its so important that queer talent and allys such as Chappell and Charli are in the spotlight at these events. Its the escapism that the queer community in Hungary will likely be seeking. 

[billybigballs]

It would make much more of a statement if Chappell, Charli et al made anti-Hungarian Government comments during their sets that were picked up by the media and used to embarrass the narrow-minded thoughts of the politicians.

 

Pulling out would just upset the queer cohort in Budapest even further, surely?

 

EDIT: Just read the article (should have done it before commenting, but it's 2025 and who does that anymore?) and now realise that they are suggesting exactly what I've proposed. Whoops.

 

Edited March 28, 2025 by billybigballs