I love how unlike the real world it is. No computers, just good company and your favourite bands.
I love how you can become best friends with people you pitch your tent next to, and how it feels like you've known them for years rather than a few days.
I love standing amongst thousands of people, echoing the lyrics of the headline act for the encore, and seeing the artists faces hearing all those people singing their song. It's moments like that when you realise how strange music is. How just a combination of sounds and words affect people's moods. They can cause euphoric moments, mosh pits or make people cry. Pretty special for just a bit of noise, really.
The Sziget Festival in Budapest is one of my favourite music festivals. It has all the charisma and quirkiness of Glastonbury, without the mud. You can wonder around in flip flops, go to their very own beach and soak up the sun whilst listening to your favourite acts. It's never over crowded, which means it's easy to make your way to the front of the main stage and the toilets are a lot nicer. Plus the price of booze and food is cheap on site. What's not to love?!
This year the line up included Biffy Clyro, Franz Ferdinand, Editors, The Fratellis, David Guetta, Empire of the Sun, Tame Impala, Chase and Status, Sebastian Ingrosso, Dizzee Rascal, and one of my favourite ever bands, BLUR.
Here are some of my highlights:
The Balloon Party
The Waterslide
Dad at Chase and Status. Yes, my Dad
Bumping into some uni friends for Kees Van Hondt. Dutch Band that cause a tree rave at any festival. Total Bonkers
Recovering at the chill out tent
Becoming the official Flag Bearer for Budapest Party Hostels
Meeting Santa. And superman!
The Colour Party
Blur
Turning into Hippies
David Guetta Closing show*
*Photo from Sziget Festival Official
The Luminarium
And all the rest...
If only everyday was a festival!
Now excuse me, whilst I detox my liver...
