The Offspring : The Offspring was the second-to-last performing band on the main stage. Security surrounding the gig was tight, and I was lucky to get this panorama stitched from three seperate "moments" in the concert; When Dexter stepped down a level, I got my first shove to get out of the photographers' pit.

Other than getting shoved around a bit, the gig was enjoyable. It was fun to hear Dexter refer to the young adults in front as "kids".

Above the crowd for Pendulum : Pendulum was supposed to play at last year's festival, but they had to cancel last-minute because of a fatal accident while transporting their gear. This year they made up for it, opening for The Prodigy. They dedicated their performance to the person who did not make it out of that accident.

I thoroughly enjoyed being in the back of the crowd, and I was clearly not the only one; it felt as if the whole island was drawn to the main stage area, leaving bars and other stages all but empty. They sure set the bar high for Prodigy to follow them up.

Main Stage VIP Area : As you can see the VIP area behind the Main Stage, although off-limits to most, is just another hangout, but without the excitement all other watering holes have to offer around the island grounds.

Backstage : A quick peak at the Main Stage backstage area.

Geszti/Novák During the day of Against Racism : Many of thos who chose to live on the island for Sziget 2009 have arrived by the night before the official opening. Others came only for the zero day concerts given by a huge number of who's who of the Hungarian Pop and Jazz world. The goal: raising awareness and inspire action through their day of Music Against Racism.

Tankcsapda 20th Anniversary Concert : Tankcsapda, Hungary's old time rockers comemorated their 20 year existence with an extravagant show the day before festivities began on the shipyard island in Budapest for Sziget 2009.

Tankcsapda Crowd : You get a pretty good view of the crowd and of a gorgeous sky from the handicap access vieweing area during the anniversary performance of Tankcsapda.

Gearing Up (Main Stage) : Day -2: The Main Stage is getting ready for a new series of performances during Sziget Festival 2009.