Magyar choice: What’s HOT in Hungary

Stepping up its remit to help artists take their music to international audiences, HOTS has partnered with IQ to showcase the best of Hungary's flourishing live scene

HOTS-backed singer-songwriter Dávid Makó, aka The Devil's Trade

With pioneers such as Laszlo Hegedus, Hungary arguably led the way when it came to introducing international artists to eastern Europe, with iconic events including Queen’s 1986 stadium show five years before the end of the Cold War, putting Budapest, in particular, firmly on the map.

As one of the continent’s most central nations, Hungary has since become a regular destination on European tours, while festivals like Sziget, Balaton Sound, Strand, B my Lake and many more, attract numerous international…

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