Lőrinc Barabás Eklektric : Lőrinc Barabás Eklektric on the MR2 Stage

Trabart (Engine Out) : Five dilapidated Trabants were given a chance of revival under the hands of art students. Revival, not in the sense of living, but more in the sense of going out in style. Odd that this project should coincide with news of Trabant making a true comeback as an electric car - if that is to be believed.

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.

On the Beach : Despite 'sziget' meaning 'island' in Hungarian, it's easy to forget that you are surrounded by water, while immersed in he festival offerings, and certainly possible to be aware and yet oblivious that there are beaches around you. I reserve the right to feel a certain homoerotic vibe looking around in this one, but at least reminisce of my adolescent reading of the Lord of the Flies.

Legs : Day -1: Not everybodz was rocking out to Tankcsapda, Hungary1s old time rockers. Some chose to chill and build up the mood and energy for the upcoming official first day of Sziget Festival 2009.

Sex Action : Sex Action performing on the Rock Stage.

AXE Promotional Scrub : AXE shower gel packets and sponges were covering the island grounds fairly densely by the end of the festival. But can you blame the festival goers for volunteering for a scrub by the scantily dressed assistants?

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.

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.

Memories : Hungarian old timers like to say, 'The only thing worse than communism is post-communism'. Now, I would take that witha grain of salt, but there's a certain attachment in many to some things from that era. And Sziget Festival 2009, once again, brings you an exhibit of artifacts from everyday Hungarian life of its infamous recent history, with a guide brought back to life for this very purpose.