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At every festival there are always visitors who party too hard and overdo things. And Sziget is no exception. But help is always at hand – there are a team of over 700 medical staff on hand to deal with the drink and drug refugees.

"We get a lot of panic attacks here"

Foreign Beggars: A different sound coming from Britain

The UK is arguably the home for the biggest European bands and with tough competition, those looking for a break in the music industry need to get more creative than ever before.

"You have to be creative in how you brand and market yourself"

Sziget’s forgotten guitar gods?

In true DIY festival-style Network Europe ran an open mic competition to help festivalgoers discover their inner artist. The prizes – the much coveted Euranet T-shirts and boxer shorts!

Karl and Amy lure in the crowds
"Here's a taster of today's best and worse guitar efforts"

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Sky high

Sky high

Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Sarah in News

One of the stranger attractions at Sziget is a high-rise bar, in which the punters and barmen are winched high above the festival site for a bird’s-eye view of proceedings. In the interests of journalism, Euranet’s Karl Dowling volunteered to give it a try.

The Black Box Revelation – a true Belgian musical revolution?

The Black Box Revelation – a true Belgian musical revolution?

Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Cintia in News

Belgium may be better known for its chips and beer, but it also is one of Europe’s greatest hubs for indie bands.

The Hives steal the show

The Hives steal the show

Posted on 12. Aug, 2010 by Sarah in Audio, News

All of Sizget is abuzz with talk of the Swedish group’s stellar performance last night. Amy Baker caught up with them before the show – and found the rockers most impressed with the culinary offerings at the festival.

The Picturebooks – the next big thing?

The Picturebooks – the next big thing?

Posted on 12. Aug, 2010 by Cintia in News

The German indie trio The Picturebooks performed at Sziget for the first time yesterday. Appearing on the same bill as acts like Bad Religion and Peaches, it seems this band are definitely “one to watch”.

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Sziget Day Zero

Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by Amy in Audio, News, Photos

Network Europe explores the festival grounds the night before the official opening.

Day Zero

Day Zero

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by Sarah in News

Euranet’s Cintia Taylor describes the atmosphere on Sziget Island as Day Zero gets under way.

Day minus one

Day minus one

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by Sarah in News

A fond farewell to Kispál and the Badger…

Three days and counting…

Three days and counting…

Posted on 08. Aug, 2010 by Sarah in News

Just three days to go until the Sziget Festival kicks off and the Euranet team hits Hungary…