Budapest hosts star performers this spring
written by Anita Brkanic

Some for the first time, some for the last, and some unlike any other time. World stars, celebrities, and old legends will be spicing up the evenings in Budapest starting this March. There will be something for every generation; old and new favorites for every musical taste. Big names, talented artists, great performers… all in one place! The concerts are scheduled and the artists are ready to entertain, but for a truly amazing atmosphere they will need the support of enthusiastic and devoted fans. Without doubt, Budapest will take care of that. Let the show begin!

Bobby McFerrin in Budapest – Twice

Bobby McFerrin, the world-famous jazz singer and classical conductor, is well-known to commercial audiences by virtue of the monster radio friendly hit, "Don't Worry, Be Happy." But his brilliance as a ground-breaking vocalist and writer goes far beyond his mainstream appeal. Sponsored by Matáv, Bobby McFerrin, will give his first concert in Budapest at 16:00 and at 20:00 on May 24, 2004. He will conduct the Matáv Symphony Orchestra in the Erkel Theater. It is sensational that all the tickets for the event were sold out within two weeks.


The enthusiastic response from the side of the fans encouraged the organizers to ask the artist and the Matáv Symphonic Orchestra to give a second concert, too. Moved by the enormous interest by the Hungarian audience, the artist has agreed to a double concert.

Pink – a Voice of Unabashed Freedom

Born Alecia Moore, Pink is about to dazzle Budapest with her voice. Her concert is scheduled for April 5, 2004 at the Budapest Sports Arena. As opposed to the majority of female artists, Pink chooses to sing about true moments in her life, her thoughts, and personal experiences, rather than romantic love songs that carry no in-depth meaning for her. Whether she is sad, happy, or angry, she will definitely let her audience know, and she will do it in the most brilliant way. She emphasizes this in one of her famous lines:
“I decided at 15 that I didn’t want to be one of those artists that get up and sing love songs they don’t mean. I decided I was going to be me to the fullest extent, that my songs were going to reflect relationships I’ve had, things I’ve been through, and even the stuff I’m embarrassed about.”

Cher – Living Proof - The Farewell Tour 2004

Cher, one of the most popular female artists in music history, is coming to Budapest on June 6, 2004. As can be seen from the official name of the Tour (Living Proof - The Farewell Tour 2004), the Budapest concert is a part of Cher’s Farewell Tour and will therefore be not only her first, but also her last concert here. This gives the Hungarian audience one last chance to hear this exceptional artist perform live at the Budapest Sports Arena.

Britney Spears – the Princess of Pop

Britney’s tour started this spring and will take her to Budapest on May 23, 2004 where she will perform for the Hungarian audience at the Budapest Sports Arena. On tour, the 22 year star is focusing on songs from “In the Zone”, her fourth album, the first song of which Britney recorded together with Madonna. The album has sold a solid 2.1 million copies since its release in November. Hungarian fans are waiting in anticipation to hear her perform some of the songs live.