Sziget 2012

[Lambo_KoRn]

So did anyone see the post on szigetnews.co.uk about the acts plays in USA at Outside Lands over the Sziget weekend.

Metallica, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Stevie Wonder, Beck, Sigur Rós, Justice, Regina Spektor, Norah Jones, Skrillex, The Kills, Dispatch, Passion Pit, Grandaddy, Big Boi, Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, Andrew Bird, Explosions in the Sky, MSTRKRFT, Portugal. the Man, Dr. Dog, The Walkmen, Alabama Shakes, Fitz and the Tantrums, Amadou & Mariam, Reggie Watts, Sharon Van Etten, YACHT, Zola Jesus, Tennis, Die Antwoord, Thee Oh Sees, Tanlines, Caveman, Of Monsters and Men, Father John Misty, Tame Impala, Big Gigantic, White Denim, Yellow Ostrich, wallpaper., Trampled By Turtles, City and Colour, and Two Gallants

Looks like everyones favourite rumour is on its way out now. Shame about Franz, Bloc Party, The Kills, Justice and Sigur Ros as well. So I'll say maybe The Cure, Noel Gallagher's HFB, The Killers and Florence ATM will be added for big names, Deadmau5 as the dance act.

[guitarbaz]

thank feck the foo's won't be playing

didn't realise grandaddy were on the go again tho, i'd love to see them. shame about franz too, superb live band.

ah we won't go short of entertainment, fret not.

/still keeping fingers crossed for Radiohead....

[guitarbaz]

So, are we saying that the above are unlikely to be playing - no Franz plonky plonk Ferdinand - phew! On the other hand, I wouldn't be too chuffed to see frigging Florence as a headliner either - unfortunately, it's beginning to feel inevitable - because she seems to be headlining just about every festival in Europe this summer

[PastCaring]

florence? please no. the last thing you want after a skinful of dreher is to be presented with that wailing bint.

[guitarbaz]

Exactly! Although, on the plus side, I notice that there are at least half a dozen other stages!

[PastCaring]

And, of course, one of the best bits about going to a festival is discovering new bands!

[guitarbaz]

oh it's a voyage of discovery alright...! sometimes you wonder if you're hallucinating....man there are some strange sights there...

[PastCaring]

Sounds great - can't wait!

[guitarbaz]

it's such a buzz. i love it i don't like wishing my time away but it really is something to look forward to.

walking over the bridge on the first day, with all the welcome banners in the different languages hanging down, is just an amazing experience.

[Uncle Liam]

Who are the candidates for Day 0 then? Usually the biggest act of the festival, if memory serves (Prince, Muse etc).

I can think of

The Cure- would get to play a full set

The Killers

Bob Dylan (please no!)

Peter Gabriel (would be epic)

Springsteen (European tour finished a week before though)

Probably someone no one will think of though.

[PastCaring]

Would love to see The Cure again for old times sake (used to go and see them all the time but haven't seen them now in years!)

Springsteen always puts on a mega performance - we're actually going to see him in Manchester, but def wouldn't say no to seeing him again!

We actually love Uncle Bob (Dylan) and would be dead chuffed if he was playing (although, with Bob, to enjoy the show, you have to go with the flow and expect the unexpected (he usually hides behind a Bontempi organ and does his hits in Blues Brothers style - which suits me coz I always loved the Blues Brothers )

TBH, I think it will be someone totally unexpected. Anyway, as long as it isn't frigging Florence

[guitarbaz]

Please no Brucey or Bob Dildo! If they're going for a more up to date lineup then those two will deffo be out anyway.

Who knows? Sziget always surprises with the lineup (who would have guessed that Prince would play last year??). Half the fun is waiting to see what they'll pull out of the bag next

Oh and there's always a Blues Brothers tribute band on the Blues stage, and it's always great fun! Never get tired of it!

Edited April 20, 2012 by guitarbaz

[Cactusgirl]

Killers being strongly rumoured on Sziget news!

[PastCaring]

Well, the sziget news site seems to be hinting at The Killers. If that's for Day 0 - not sure how Day 0 works, but if there isn't anything much else happening on the other stages, could be an excuse to explore the city! (Sorry, but we just don't get The Killers! )

Oh, and will def check out the Blues Brothers tribute

[j...rox]

I like The Killers, but based on the rumours we've already had it would be a tad disappointing.

[Lambo_KoRn]

id love to see the killers tehre!

isnt day 0 the wednesday? or is day 0 the sunday? as i just thought the monday n tuesday were -2, -1?

and i thought placebo are on the wednesday

i might have got muddled up though

[j...rox]

Day 0 is Tuesday. Placebo are on Day 1.

And I was never wrong

Edited April 20, 2012 by j...rox

[Uncle Liam]

Thats funny because when i was there last year day 0 was Tuesday with Prince and Day 1 was Wednesday with Interpol and Pulp.

[mr_monkey]

monday is -1, tuesday is 0

-1 is usually Hungarian bands and 0 has more local music plus for the last few years a big international name (prince last year)

[Lambo_KoRn]

ahh i see i was under the impression that the main bands went on from wednesday-sunday lol does this mean theres 6days of main headliners? can anyone clue me up with the info as ive never been b4

[Levenshulme AGS]

ahh i see i was under the impression that the main bands went on from wednesday-sunday lol does this mean theres 6days of main headliners? can anyone clue me up with the info as ive never been b4

[mr_monkey]

ahh i see i was under the impression that the main bands went on from wednesday-sunday lol does this mean theres 6days of main headliners? can anyone clue me up with the info as ive never been b4

[Lambo_KoRn]

wow made the festival alot more interesting thanks!

[j...rox]

Maybe Paul Simon for day 0?

[Hella]

Ticket bought and hostel booked either side. I can't wait!