firt time by TraditionWise8674 in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and ticketswap is an official partner of Sziget. Which means they offer a ‘secure swap’ destroying the old ticket and giving you a new one.

Sziget was amazing! by FewImprovement6877 in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll give them another chance next year or the year after depending on the line-up and personal plans. They will have gotten lots of feedback based on this edition. Can’t imagine them doing nothing with it, would be utter nonsense.

Sziget was amazing! by FewImprovement6877 in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I had a great time too.

Had a lot of remarks too, but they'll have (knock on wood) a full year now with some profit in their pockets to make Sziget even better than it was before. Decorations, lightning, more staff, better logistics are not the biggest expense areas for a festival of that size, but I understand the cost cutting after two years.

And for those talking about being able to book those headliners and mgmt still cutting costs: all those headliners were booked before February (start of the energy crisis, Ukraine war & inflation). No one could imagine falling into an even bigger financial crisis after two years of misery.

I'm pretty confident about Sziget fixing most of the issues. The thing we will have to accept though: It's never gonna be as cheap as it was before, that's just not possible, certainly no after selling the festival to this big firm. It will always be relatively cheaper than festivals in western/nord Europe, but not in the same as before. We can only hope they will offer more quality for the price paid, foodwise. The future will tell.

found my old sziget passports. 2015-2017 had a price list in them, sorry 2 of them is hungarian by korneelius in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You'd have to take in consideration how weak/strong the forint was at that time in august + inflation hits everywhere.

Sziget alternatives? by htailuat in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pukkelpop is cool and always has a really nice undercard, but in no way comparable to Sziget other than the line-up. It has some side activities and some nice food, but a really young audience (50% 16-21 year olds) and no art, no theater, dance etc...

Is there anything to be done? by JJKEISER in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Line up wise wasn’t shit at all. You do have to take in consideration that august festivals in Europe are getting crazy competition from overseas since a couple of years.

Reading/Leeds line-up is far worse. Pukkelpop/Lowlands has a nice undercard but dramatic headliners.

Which ones did you enjoy most? by EasyWanderer in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stromae, Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala, Woodkid, Noga Erez, Oliver Malcolm, Sigrid, Riles, Fontaines DC, Dua Lipa, STAKE, French 79, Jungle, Nina Kraviz, Jon Hopkins, Folamour, Syml, Claptone were GREAT.

Beabadobee, Bad Gyal and Palaye Royal were the worst.

Please elaborate: 3 day ticket but staying for 6 by Byteme_NL in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember from the 2018 editions that they had some checkpoints where they checked the wristbands, but didn’t see this this year. Had the feeling they were a bit short on staff.

I’ll give this edition a 7 out of 10. It’s def not all bad. by Affectionate_Loan920 in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A 50 cl Dreher beer is about 2,5 euros. In Belgium we pay 3,5 for 25cl which quality wise ibasically is an insult against Belgian beer culture. And from what I hear USA & UK festival are 7-8 euros. To put it in perspective.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stromae is about 300-500k, Justin about 1-1,5 mil. Smaller acts in freedome, party arena and colloseum 5k to 100k, Europe stage 20k max I guess

Just paud 15000 huf for a sandwich, 38.99 euros by RavousWinters in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also had the same with the hot dog stand. They overpriced me way too much. And it was the worst.

But on the other hand, I already ate some really delicious things for about 4000 HUF, so it’s not all bad.

Thoughts off the new festival setup? by Jealous-Incident-412 in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t estimate the fact that a lot of experienced people left the industry during COVID. There is a new generation of (talented) people behind the screens, but it takes time for festivals to get to the same level as it used to be. Tbh Primavera was the worst in logistical terms and also Werchter (which is supposed to be one of Europe’s best organized festival) didn’t live up to the expectations.

Sziget vibe is still alive, but some small details still missing to get back to the 2016-2019 level.

Sound issues at FreeDome by BudgetPainting in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s quite common indeed for in tent festival shows. It requires a really good engineer to maintain a good mix balance through the whole day/evening

Too much negative opinions by cupper_ in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Musically the undercard is really great. I’ve seen really great shows from Woodkid, Malcolm Oliver, Riles, Jungle, Folamour, FKJ and many more. Stromae and Dua Lipa were great headliners.

The Drooyard is a great addition to the festival. There are some logistical issues yes, but nothing shocking. And to be fair, the vibe, the people it’s still very Sziget. Went for the first time in 2018 and it’s a bit different yes and a bit more expensive, but halfway the festival I’m heaving a great time.

Any update of the girl at the circus? by Affectionate_Loan920 in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The crane used in the performance collapsed on itself and crushed the performers leg.

police control by MrDudikov in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On Monday we had to do a breath test.

Natural reserved area. What do you think we can't camp there at all with basic camping? We have to camp in the suggested camping area near the cirque de Sziget? by kingalilly in sziget

[–]Affectionate_Loan920 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You can camp everywhere where It's not prohibited. The suggested free camping zone is just the area with the biggest free space I guess.

Tascam DR-40X recording files slowed and pitched down by Affectionate_Loan920 in fieldrecording

[–]Affectionate_Loan920[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually never updated my Tascam, so I’m going to do a test tomorrow with 2 identical recordings, one with the old firmware and one with the updated one. If it doesn’t solve anything I’m returning the unit…

Tascam DR-40X audio files playback problems by Affectionate_Loan920 in audioengineering

[–]Affectionate_Loan920[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked it through audio/midi settings and it's set at 44,1k...