About:
Balaton Sound is a popular electronic dance music festival held annually on the shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary. It is one of the largest open-air music festivals in Europe and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Festival-goers can enjoy a wide range of electronic music genres, including house, techno, trance, and more.
Famous For:
Balaton Sound is known for being one of the premier electronic music festivals in Europe. It has gained a reputation for its impressive lineup of internationally renowned DJs and artists from various genres of electronic dance music.
Creation Purpose:
Balaton Sound was founded by Hungarian event organizers and promoters, Zoltán Fülöp and Norbert Lobenwein, who are also the creators of the Sziget Festival. The inaugural edition of Balaton Sound took place in 2007, making it a relatively young festival compared to some of its counterparts.
The purpose behind the creation of Balaton Sound was to provide a unique and unforgettable experience for electronic music lovers in Hungary and beyond. The festival aimed to bring together a diverse range of electronic music genres
Fun Facts:
Balaton Sound attracts a significant number of attendees each year, with thousands of festival-goers from Hungary and around the world flocking to the event.
The festival attracts top-tier international DJs and artists from the electronic music scene. Past performers include Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Kygo, and many more.
Impact on the Music Industry:
Balaton Sound has helped to promote and elevate the Hungarian EDM scene, both locally and globally.
Festival was scheduled from 12 Jul to 15 Jul 2007 (3 day(s)).
Balaton Sound takes place in Zamárdi, Hungary. Here is the full address of the festival: Kiss Ernő u. 44. Zamárdi, Hungary 8621
The Brand New Heavies, Basement Jaxx, Beastie Boys, Kispál és a Borz, Hiperkarma, Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
rock
electronic
pop
alternative
indie
alternative rock
dance
house
acid jazz
chillout
classic rock
dub
electro
electronica
groove
hardcore punk
instrumental
jazz funk
roots reggae