Today, August 6, the renowned Sziget Festival kicks off the greatest party-filled week on the Obudai Island in Budapest. Featuring big names such as Placebo, The Killers or Snoop Dog and an impressive agenda jam-packed with quality music, theater, dance, cabaret, crafts, various sports and many other exciting performances, the festival is ready to welcome over 400,000 visitors from all over the world.
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Positivus 2012 – The Best Music Festival in the Baltics
Taking place in Salacgriva, Northern Latvia this weekend, Positivus Festival kicked off fun in the Baltics today at 12:00 local hour, with an impressive line-up of artists and plenty of entertaining activities such as theatre, circus, cinema, food and drinks. Photo by Positivus Festival via Flickr Combining a variety of music genres including indie, folk, […]
Jazzkaar 2012 Kicks Off This Month
Coming up in Tallinn, Estonia, the Jazzkaar Festival runs from April 20-29, promising the biggest International Jazz music cornucopia so far this year. The capital will be aglow with performers entertaining all around the city. From American sensation Christian McBride Trio, to Estonia’s own Vigleik Storaas Trio + Duo Tafenau-Vind, some of the genre’s greatest stars will be on stage.
“Hope and Heroes”- the 40th Istanbul Music Festival
Coming soon, the Istanbul Music Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary from May 31st until June 29. The first festival of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), the event has seen some 3000 plus performances over the last 4 decades, and this year’s festivities promise a memorable event for those in attendance. This year’s theme is “Hope and Heroes.”
Three Awesome Eastern European Music Festivals of 2012
Eastern Europe boasts active musical festivals featuring the top international indie-rock bands and dance vibes signifying a people and culture really ready to rock.