Sziget 2025

[nathanh]

10 minutes ago, billybigballs said:

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?

Thats 100% my thoughts. As someone not from Hungary I don't want to speak for them but I would think that would be much better than not showing up. Somebody needs to show up to celebrate them when the government wont especially in such an inclusive festival. I think I would understand the calls for a boycott more if the festival shared those views but they so clearly do not.

 

As a gay man myself the world is slowly heading backwards to a less inclusive place which is scary to see, so any support and escapism that can be sought can only be a good thing.

Edited March 28, 2025 by nathanh

[billybigballs]

2 minutes ago, nathanh said:

Thats 100% my thoughts. As someone not from Budapest I don't want to speak for them but I would think that would be much better than not showing up. Somebody needs to show up to celebrate them when the government wont especially in such an inclusive festival. I think I would understand the calls for a boycott more if the festival shared those views but they so clearly do not.

 

Precisely. It'll be interesting to hear what Queenz have to say about it every night!

 

Edited March 28, 2025 by billybigballs

[kristofm]

3 hours ago, sandorbeni said:

Hm...

 

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

Freedom of speech in Hungary if Chappell Roan cancels.

How stupid this person must be to even suggest something like that?
It's pretty much saying: "Hey Hungary, I see you do have an LGBT-friendly event left, let's get rid of that as well, don't do a half-hearted job!"
 

[Nicklord]

To be honest, it's not the first time she said something stupid since she became famous 

[billybigballs]

1 hour ago, Nicklord said:

To be honest, it's not the first time she said something stupid since she became famous 

 

Who? Chappell? If so, I think you've missed the point of this conversation.

[mathuska]

Chappell day ticket just recently priced up

[Akujin]

So no more names for Main and Recolut stage right? 
 

I seem to recall Sziget said something like “don’t worry we aren’t finished” but in the next part of the sentence they seemed to say it’s only dance, circus and that sort of names still to come.

[Emotin]

yes, we miss Just smaller stages names. Still something interesting can still come up. Personally I have lots of acts i wanna see every day (in particular First day Is insane) so this year I think I Will balance my experience. Last year I skip most of Maine stage/bigger acts as they were sooo weak

Edited April 1, 2025 by Emotin

[kristofm]

 

@Sziget2025_Leaks Any chance for additional names for The Buzz (Europe stage), or Revolut or something?

[matro]

But out of the loop, is nothing but thieves confirmed to be out? Was really hoping they’d come again, their show two years ago was a highlight 

[Newjem]

36 minutes ago, matro said:

But out of the loop, is nothing but thieves confirmed to be out? Was really hoping they’d come again, their show two years ago was a highlight 

Yeah, seems like all acts for Main and Revolut have been announced. Also, the only day they could possibly play is Wednesday...

[matro]

25 minutes ago, Newjem said:

Yeah, seems like all acts for Main and Revolut have been announced. Also, the only day they could possibly play is Wednesday...

Very sad to hear but oh well. There’s always next year 

[Festival_camper]

Anyone know if elrow be back this year?

[ReljaGajić]

6 hours ago, Festival_camper said:

Anyone know if elrow be back this year?

I wish, but I don't think it will come back

[Akujin]

It’s just been announced by the major that a new bridge is planned for the island. Not instead of the K bridge but at a new location. 
 

Not sure if this will be useful for Sziget, because it’s further down south, but possibly. Tbf it confuses me because now there will be 3 bridges from Buda and still non from Pest: 

Edited April 8, 2025 by Akujin

[billybigballs]

All very quiet in here recently. Price rise tomorrow evening. Can we expect any announcements straight after that do we think?

[krisz1456]

51 minutes ago, billybigballs said:

All very quiet in here recently. Price rise tomorrow evening. Can we expect any announcements straight after that do we think?

I hope I won't be banned or anything. They clearly communicate that all the music programme is set, but one of my acquaintances who knows some romours says around 25 April, we might get a woman pop artist for Thursday because Nelly will perform at around 17.30, just like Bebe Rexha. I dont know if it is true or they are just tricking me. 😅

Edited April 9, 2025 by krisz1456

[ReljaGajić]

1 hour ago, krisz1456 said:

I hope I won't be banned or anything. They clearly communicate that all the music programme is set, but one of my acquaintances who knows some romours says around 25 April, we might get a woman pop artist for Thursday because Nelly will perform at around 17.30, just like Bebe Rexha. I dont know if it is true or they are just tricking me. 😅

But if Nelly is on main stage from 17:30, that would mean Justice is after her? That's the only thing that makes sense to me

[sandorbeni]

34 minutes ago, ReljaGajić said:

But if Nelly is on main stage from 17:30, that would mean Justice is after her? That's the only thing that makes sense to me

I'd assume Justice is playing revolut

[krisz1456]

3 hours ago, sandorbeni said:

I'd assume Justice is playing revolut

Yeah, that's my assumption too if this rumour is true. 😎 

[billybigballs]

5 hours ago, krisz1456 said:

I hope I won't be banned or anything. They clearly communicate that all the music programme is set, but one of my acquaintances who knows some romours says around 25 April, we might get a woman pop artist for Thursday because Nelly will perform at around 17.30, just like Bebe Rexha. I dont know if it is true or they are just tricking me. 😅

 

I can't see Nelly not being a sub tbh. Plus, on 2 April, Sziget replied to a comment on socials asking if there were any further headliners or subs to be announced for main stage or Revolut with:

 

This is it for headliners & sub indeed. But we still have hundreds of acts to announce, from music, to dance, to theatre, and circus

[CCester]

On 08/04/2025 at 22:21, Akujin said:

 Tbf it confuses me because now there will be 3 bridges from Buda and still non from Pest: 

I don’t think it’s that confusing. While the island is like 50 meters from the Buda side, it’s much more further away from the Pest side and I can’t see any valid justification for the need of a bridge to the island from Pest. Even if there was, it would cost a lot more than a short pedestrian bridge. 

[Akujin]

1 hour ago, CCester said:

I don’t think it’s that confusing. While the island is like 50 meters from the Buda side, it’s much more further away from the Pest side and I can’t see any valid justification for the need of a bridge to the island from Pest. Even if there was, it would cost a lot more than a short pedestrian bridge. 

 

Yeah I see your point - I guess I didn't realise how much further Pest Is but still... Why not make a new bridge then instead of the K bridge which in in shambles. I personally don't see the point of a third bridge 10 minutes walk from there but I am happy to be corrected.

[CCester]

4 hours ago, Akujin said:

 

Yeah I see your point - I guess I didn't realise how much further Pest Is but still... Why not make a new bridge then instead of the K bridge which in in shambles. I personally don't see the point of a third bridge 10 minutes walk from there but I am happy to be corrected.

The main reason is probably money. While K-bridge should be renovated, it should be done by Budapest alone and I guess it’s far from cheap as probably the whole structure should be thrown away and replaced by a new one. This new bridge on the other hand will be built for a direct access to the island for WCG Residential complex, it will probably start on its premises, going above the quay. And my guess is the developer of WCG will greatly support the project financially.

[Kebabcz]

Theres gonna be a new bridge? Where?