Sziget 2012

[Cristall]

In previous year many headliners had not been announced as headliners when they were announced, so there have been lots of speculation in the past about which of the bands would be headlining... Nothing new here!

To me it would make sense if Korn is headlining, since metal is one of the most popular kinds of music in Eastern Europe and Korn's newest metal/dubstep album was quite well received in Hungary according to some Hungarian friends I made at previous editions of the festival.

[AndyBradshaw1]

Bored of waiting for the next big announcement, although I dont think we can complain, this time last year there hadn't been an announcement..

[phealy1982]

Yeah me too Andy, I've flights and accommodation booked and am really wanting to hear some great bands being announced. All the other festivals announcing some cool line-ups

I'm really hoping for some At the Drive-In action...or Mars Volta!

[AndyBradshaw1]

Yeah and me. Mars Volta would be wicked theyre releasing a new album arent they ? Maybe..

I really think Foo's will play the last night, anyway, it cant be long until the next announcement they said it would be a 'few weeks' about a week or so ago now,

[Cactusgirl]

Ting Tings have self confirmed according to Sziget News. They will be on main stage as they last time but surely not headlining!

[Cristall]

150 days to go!

[AndyBradshaw1]

Ting tings probably wont headline or co-headline for that matter, we already have headliners from the 8th-10th; Placebo, Korn, Stone Roses .. could you really imagine ting tings posing as a headliner on the following, bigger days?

[j...rox]

Did I miss something saying Placebo are headlining? I know it's likely as people have stated but by no means definite. Could they co-headline with Korn?

[AndyBradshaw1]

You deffo missed something. They were announced and self announced as headlining on the 8th!

[vinny73]

Placebo headlined 2 years ago and they're headlining again. I'm disappointed if Korn are headlining though - I would like to think they're subbing for a larger act on the main stage (who would obviously be hard rock/metal - e.g. Foos?). Korn don't sell out arena shows in the UK so are they any more popular on the continent?

As for the Tings Tings, please slot them in at 3 or 5, nothing later! I purposely missed them the last time they played.

[AndyBradshaw1]

@vinny73.. What time did the Ting Tings play at the last time they played? Were they on earlier in the day ?

[Cristall]

Korn don't sell out arena shows in the UK so are they any more popular on the continent?

Edited March 10, 2012 by Cristall

[jmcevoy2]

Next batch of names will be announced between 19th and 25th of March, as they are waiting til after March 15th-the 'day of Revolution'.

[Cactusgirl]

@vinny73.. What time did the Ting Tings play at the last time they played? Were they on earlier in the day ?

[deegs]

But what percentage of Sziget Festival are Hungarian? I'd imagine at least half of the festival are from outside Hungary. I'd be very surprised if Korn headlined main stage.

According to some international friends Korn is more popular on the continent than The Stone Roses. They are not unhappy with Korn, but they are with The Stone Roses...

This reminds me of last year, when the discussions were about the same:

- Nobody liked Pulp headlining, except for the British.

- The Hungarians were very happy with 30 Seconds To Mars and White Lies headlining, but in all other countries these were considered really weak.

- The Prodigy and Prince were considered to be good headliners by almost all international Sziget-visitors, but in Hungary the opinions were totally the opposite.

- The Chemical Brothers were more or less the only headliners that everyone had the same opinion about: not super, but okay.

If you compare it with last year, you can say The Stone Roses are now taking the place of Pulp, while you can compare Korn with The Chemical Brothers (although here they are not as big as on the continent). Placebo has both advantages of The Chemical Brothers' category and the category of 30 Seconds To Mars and White Lies: they are generally considered to be not super but okay, while in Hungary they are really popular. For that reason I think Placebo is a better headliner than 30 Seconds To Mars, White Lies and The Chemical Brothers, although personally I think they're really boring.

With such different tastes in music in the Sziget crowd, I think we shouldn't expect to have six headliners we all like. Personally I would even go to Sziget if there were no interesting headlining acts at all - I'm sure I would still have the best week of the year! But of course if there would be two or three good headlining acts that would be a nice bonus. With The Stone Roses we already have one now and I'm sure another one will follow.

[Cristall]

But what percentage of Sziget Festival are Hungarian? I'd imagine at least half of the festival are from outside Hungary. I'd be very surprised if Korn headlined main stage.

[AndyBradshaw1]

http://media.livenation.co.uk/reading/2012/hightraffic/Reading12_Webposter.jpg

Foo's and The Cure headlining Reading/Leeds in August. Looks pretty promising they'll both play Sziget IMO.

[calise]

http://media.livenat...2_Webposter.jpg

Foo's and The Cure headlining Reading/Leeds in August. Looks pretty promising they'll both play Sziget IMO.

[Ben Holland]

The Cure, Foo Fighters, Stone Roses, Justice, Placebo & Korn will be the headliners I reckon.

[j...rox]

The Reading lineup is a disaster. Although I'd love The Cribs, The Cure, Black Keys and Foos of course. The first 4 of those 6 you mentioned would be an excellent lineup.

[Ben Holland]

The Reading lineup is a disaster. Although I'd love The Cribs, The Cure, Black Keys and Foos of course. The first 4 of those 6 you mentioned would be an excellent lineup.

[slumberjack]

Went to Reading and Sziget last year, a number of bands that I wanted to see played both festivals. Wouldn't have gone to both if I'd have known but bought tickets before Sziget line-up was announced. Sziget was way better; never going to Reading again!

[Cactusgirl]

Still holding out for Foos and Daft Punk!!

Pretty please........!!

[PastCaring]

We're seriously considering this festival. Already have accommodation provisionally booked, but need to see what other bands are announced before we take the plunge and book flights and buy tickets.

Unlike. it seems, most other people on this forum, we're actually quite interested in seeing Korn live - somehow seem to keep missing them + Placebo - ditto (although, I know they're supposed to be a bit past their prime.....)

[Cristall]

I think I'm gonna be watching Korn too, but I truly don't care about Placebo. But, who knows, their new album might be the best ever and will change my opinion.

And seriously, even in the unlikely case all acts to be announced are not good for you, you will certainly not regret going to Sziget once the festival has begun. Sziget is not about line-up, it's about the total experience. People come from everywhere, bands come from everywhere and together everyone makes Sziget a great festival!