The Kooks
Luke Pritchard’s band, the Kooks from Brighton, active since the beginning of the millennium, can pride itself on its million record sales. Their music, inspired by the characteristic, stylish, world-changing British music of the sixties and the sounds of the post-punk music movement, became loved by the public when they released their album "Inside In/Inside Out''; since then, they released two more albums and they are already working on a third, so their production at Sziget can hold surprises for older fans, as well.
Where? When? Main Stage, 17:45Outkast
Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton and André 'André 3000' Benjamin are regarded as superheroes in the Afro-American music scene: they control Outkast, which is adored by millions of fans, and is one of the most popular hip-hop formations in the US. Outkast is famous for its versatility in genres – the duo is open for soul, funk, blues, jazz, rock and electronic music alike. Big Boi represents the hip-hop line, while the musical fantasies of his partner, André 3000, pushed the group towards the world of mainstream pop. The two achieved sensational successes: they wrote immortal hip-hop songs.
Where? When? Main Stage, 19:30NOFX
A veteran Californian punk band, which defined the taste and lifestyle of adult punk generations of the eighties and nineties, and is hyperactive and indestructible to this very day. They have been on the field for more than 20 years, during this time they released 12studio albums and sold millions of copies; their music is melodious, liberated, but also nips at stiff, hypocritical bourgeois conventions.
Where? When? A38 Stage, 19:50Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris is one of the greatest figures in the universe of mainstream electronic music, if not the greatest. The name of the Scottish golden boy can be linked to countless EDM songs, known and loved by many, and made in collaboration with world stars. Thanks to his third studio album, ''18 Months'', which was released in the fall of 2012, he is more successful and famous than ever.
Where? When? Main Stage, 21:30La Roux
Every pop music fan knows, loves, and readily parties to the voice of Elly Jackson. The synthpop lady’s partner and mainstay in the glamor is Ben Langmaid producer-songwriter-keyboardist; the two of them are the operators and devisers of one of the most popular pop music productions of the last decade, the La Roux. They are regular performers at the world’s biggest music festivals; they return to us after their production in 2011 with a refreshed repertoire.
Where? When? A38 Stage, 21:40Péterfy Bori & Love Band
Bori Péterfy, aka the iconic front(wo)man of the Péterfy Bori Love Band, and the former Amorf Ördögök. This true underground diva is a real energy bomb on stage – both as a singer and as an actress.
Where? When? Petőfi Radio - VOLT Festival Stage, 21:50
