Recently several bands and artists have accepted visas to the Island of Freedom. Arriving straight to the Main Stage with their latest release are the legendary Nick Cave and his Bad Seeds, as well as the most popular alternative rock band of the 2000’s, Franz Ferdinand.

Poet, writer, provocateur, rockstar. Nick Cave is all of these though not necessarily in this order. Whatever he does is important, even if he is not doing anything, whether it’s complete silence or a full volume sonic explosion.

Furious and unstoppable indie rock’n’roll, really gritty and crazy dirty pop anthems that make any pit explode. This is the trademark of the always stylish Franz Ferdinand from Glasgow that made them one of the most popular British bands of the 2000’s and got them countless musical awards.

Every pop dictionary starts with the name (pronounced: Chk, chk, chk) of this Californian band. The Sacramento based group formed in the late 90’s is famous for its intelligent dance punk that will make you want to move your feet.

Noisia is the ultramodern, roaring and unique electronic project of Nik Roos, Martijn Sonderen and Thijs de Vlieger. Their music can be heard in countless PC games, Hollywood blockbusters and of course at the biggest festivals around the globe.

Jason Diakité, a.k.a. Timbuktu is one of the biggest Swedish hip-hop artists and reggae singers. He writes vivid, catchy but eclectic hip-hop anthems with a unique style. During his 15 year career he released 8 albums and won 7 awards at the Swedish Grammys.

Sziget Festival is renown all around the world for its perfect island venue on river Danube. Besides this, you just can’t miss the chance to discover Budapest. Now you have the best creature to help you!

The internationally-famed, Surinamese musician, DJ and producer is the master of the popular dirty dutch house style. He is present at the most prestigious music events and clubs. Chuckie even took the lead over Armin van Buuren and Tiësto when he won the award for Best DJ on the Dutch TMF Awards.

The Israeli DJ’s talent was recognized by the world-famous record label, Bedrock, owned by house DJ-producer John Digweed. Though Guy J is most active in the territory of progressive house, he also ventures into ambient, techno and other electro fields as well.

The promising, devoted, passionate and talented DJ and producer comes from London. He will bring along his ambient and funk influenced, sometimes easy paced sets with which he got into the big clubs in Europe and the USA.