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Artisjus Pays HUF 8.7 bln in Royalties in 2022

Artisjus, the Hungarian association of composers, songwriters, and music publishers, paid HUF 8.7 billion in royalties last year, up 29%...

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U.S. Jazz Singer-songwriter Lizz Wright on the Power of Music

When she kicks off Jazzfest Budapest 2023, Lizz Wright will be setting an impressively high standard of musical excellence. In...

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On a Mission to Promote Jazz in Hungary

On April 26, the 2023 edition of Jazzfest Budapest kicks off with an appearance by smoky-voiced American jazz and gospel...

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Young Hungarian Piano Virtuoso to Play Gig at MVM Dome

Young Hungarian piano virtuoso Bence Péter, whose work is recognized by a range of world-class musicians is set to play...

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First Time Release Outside Hungary for Cult 1973 Zalatnay Album

Since it was first discovered in the West around 2007, Sarolta Zalatnay’s 1973 album “Hadd Mondjam El” (“Let Me Tell...

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Rihanna Wore Hungarian-made Gloves at Super Bowl

Rihanna wore gloves made by Pécsi Gloves International (PGI) at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, according to a Facebook...

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Ozzy Osbourne’s Budapest Gig Canceled

Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring for health reasons, according to a statement from the musician, who has also canceled...

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Half-Hungarian, Half-Japanese, Thoroughly Entertaining: Miki Berenyi

I’m a sucker for books by rock and rollers and have become obsessed with reading about famous people with a...

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Musical Advent Magic at the Music Academy of Hungary 

The Musical Advent Magic concert, organized by Octopus Experience and Zenevarázslat will take place at 7:30 p.m. on November 26...

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Artisjus Partners With Sacem to Manage Online Royalties

Artisjus, the Hungarian association of composers, songwriters, and music publishers, has mandated France's Sacem, the largest music collective management organization...

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Refreshing Fusions, Established Legends, New Works: Jazz Concerts at the Liszt Fest

In addition to classical and world music, dance, literature and theater, the Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival also offers an...

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Matild Café & Cabaret to Start Special Shows at the End of October

The glittering world of revue will return to the stage of Matild Café & Cabaret from the end of October....

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Margitsziget Theater Says Goodbye to Summer With Omega Hits

Some of the most iconic Hungarian rock tunes will be given the last starring role of the season at the...

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Mörk: Hungarian Psychedelic Soul Finds International Audience

Don’t quote me on this, but Mörk might be the first ever Hungarian band to be mentioned on the U.K....

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EJI Paid out HUF 543 mln in Royalties

The Performers' Rights Office Association (EJI) paid HUF 543 million in royalties to more than 11,000 performers, 95% of them...

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Budapest’s BluesSteel Band Keeps the Flame Burning

My musical tastes are pretty eclectic, and I’m always happy to watch live music because, well, it’s live. But there...

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‘The Lion King’ Comes to Margaret Island With Live Music

The Margaret Island Open-Air Theater will mark Children’s Day (officially celebrated on the last Sunday of May, which falls on...

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Sex Pistols’ ‘50 Years of Punk’ Tour Comes to Budapest

The week before my wife and I watched the “System-Breaker” concert live online from Heroes’ Square, we were strolling down...

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Jazz Icon Mario Biondi to Play Margaret Island

Mario Biondi, an iconic figure on the international soul and jazz scene, will take the stage at the Margaret Island...

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Preserving a Legacy, Building International Relations

Szilvia Besszer, the director of the Cziffra Festival, a Budapest-based classical music festival honoring the legendary pianist György Cziffra and...

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Profile: Music Historian Ádám Bősze

Music historian, antiquarian, author and former radio and television presenter Ádam Bősze is currently promoting his latest book, the wonderfully...

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France’s ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’ Musical Comes to Budapest

There was enormous excitement in our family when we discovered that the musical institution “Notre Dame de Paris” is being...

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Kicking off Advent With Pop Hits and Musicals

The MOM Cultural Center will launch the last month of the year with a special light music program on Monday,...

BFO Takes Classical Music Beyond the Concert Hall

The BFO is opening its new season with a focus on accessibility, from its free Heroes’ Square concert and new...

New Vision Needed: Addressing the Challenges in Hungary’s Everyday Musical Life

For this mini interview, the Budapest Business Journal speaks with Dávid Zsoldos, president of the Magyar Zenei Tanács (Hungarian Music...

Budapest’s BluesSteel Band Keeps the Flame Burning

My musical tastes are pretty eclectic, and I’m always happy to watch live music because, well, it’s live. But there...

‘The Lion King’ Comes to Margaret Island With Live Music

The Margaret Island Open-Air Theater will mark Children’s Day (officially celebrated on the last Sunday of May, which falls on...

Sex Pistols’ ‘50 Years of Punk’ Tour Comes to Budapest

The week before my wife and I watched the “System-Breaker” concert live online from Heroes’ Square, we were strolling down...

Gábor Farkas: Tradition, Innovation and Eastward Outreach

Gábor Farkas, described as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation, became the rector of the Liszt Ferenc...

Jazz Icon Mario Biondi to Play Margaret Island

Mario Biondi, an iconic figure on the international soul and jazz scene, will take the stage at the Margaret Island...

Preserving a Legacy, Building International Relations

Szilvia Besszer, the director of the Cziffra Festival, a Budapest-based classical music festival honoring the legendary pianist György Cziffra and...

Hungary Music Recording Industry Revenue Reaches HUF 14 bln in 2025

Net revenue of the Hungarian music recording industry rose over HUF 14 billion in 2025, MTI reports, citing data from...

Attila Horváth, Vintage52: ‘Some Guitars Talk to Us’

It’s small, lacks flashy signs and is easy to miss, but, located on the corner of a quiet intersection in...

Profile: Music Historian Ádám Bősze

Music historian, antiquarian, author and former radio and television presenter Ádam Bősze is currently promoting his latest book, the wonderfully...

Domonkos Héja Hopes to Bring MRME Closer to its Audience and Spread Music Education

Domonkos Héja was appointed general music director of the Hungarian Radio Artistic Ensembles (MRME) on May 1. He speaks with...

France’s ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’ Musical Comes to Budapest

There was enormous excitement in our family when we discovered that the musical institution “Notre Dame de Paris” is being...

Kicking off Advent With Pop Hits and Musicals

The MOM Cultural Center will launch the last month of the year with a special light music program on Monday,...

Music That Builds Bridges: Great Music Festival Returns to Budapest

Budapest once again hosted the international Great Music Festival (GMF), an event that gives musicians with different developmental paths a...