Your chance to play Sziget Festival 2015!

Earn € 1500
+ weekly passes and 1 night accommodation for travelling parties (band members + 1 tech personnel)
415,00 visitors
from 80 countries
Robbie Williams
Florence + The Machine, Alt-J, Foals, Martin Garrix, Marina and the Diamonds, Interpol and many more!

Applications are closed. Thanks to everyone who participated!

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Recently crowned as the ‘Best European Major Festival’ for the second time in four years, Sziget Festival is one of the biggest open-air music and arts events in Europe. The multicultural gathering, also known as the Island of Freedom, lasts for a full week and hosts a huge program in all genres and art forms.

Sziget is organized on a beautiful green island in the middle of Budapest from 10th to 17th August 2015, where just last year - 415,000 visitors (a.k.a. Szitizens) from more than 80 countries enjoyed their festival holiday here. Our line-up this year includes Robbie Williams, Florence + The Machine, Alt-J, Foals, Martin Garrix, Marina and the Diamonds, Interpol, Alesso and hundreds more. This is a place where getting lost is a good thing. We have no doubt that you willl want to be a part of this incredible experience!

Now you have the chance to become part of the Sziget vibe by playing on the Europe stage. So apply and showcase your music to thousands of music lovers. We will offer one slot on our multicultural and vibrant stage between the 12th and 16th of August.

We can’t wait to have you and make you part of the Island of Freedom!

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Deadline

Artist applications are open from 15th April – 12th June

Application Form

It is essential that the application form be filled out correctly, including all social media links so we are able to contact the right people if we have any questions.

Social Media

Whilst it is not compulsory to add your social media pages to your gigmit profile, it is highly recommended you do. If you don't it can hold your application back and lowers your chance of playing the festival.

Your Set

Selected artists are required to perform a minimum of 50, but maximum 60 minute set.

Unsuccessful Applications

Due to the expectedly high number of applications we are unable to give direct feedback to any band or artist who has been unsuccessful. Please do not contact our booking team directly; we will definitely contact you in case you’ve been chosen.

Feedback

Due to the high levels of applications we are unable to give direct feedback to any band or artist who have been unsuccessful. Please do not contact our booking team directly, we will contact you.

Backline

Backline will be supplied for every artist.

Tech rider

When asked to submit a technical rider, please submit a stage plot or an equivalent word/PDF document.

What chosen bands will receive

  • catering on the festival site on the day of performance for travelling parties (band members + max. 1 tech personnel)
  • one night accommodation for travelling parties (band members + max. 1 tech personnel)
  • Sziget Weekly Pass to enjoy the festival for the other days for travelling parties (band members + max. 1 tech personnel)
  • € 1500 artist fee for the band chosen by jury"

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