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52-437: On 12 November 2014, the design of the new stadium was revealed at press conference held by László Vigh and András Cser-Palkovics , mayor of Székesfehérvár . Three new stands are going to be built. The main stand is going to be renewed. The reconstruction is going to start in autumn 2015. The expected finish of the construction is going to be the end of 2016. During the 2015-16 season the club are going to play their matches at

104-418: A base of 10,199 square metres and the highest point of the stadium will be 21.28 metres. On 4 April 2017 new pictures were revealed on Nemzeti Sport about the construction. It was also confirmed by the official webitse of Videoton that the construction will be finished by 16 January 2018. On 18 August 2017, it was announced that the main stand should also be demolished due to statical problems. Originally,

156-511: A good relationship. She returned to Hungary after the end of Communism . Mary came out as bisexual in 2008. In 1966 a thirteen-year-girl appeared on the Hungarian pop scene called Klári Katona . Her career started after she sang her song Bővízű Forrás on the Táncdalfesztivál of 1972. She won an award for this song. Later, she provided vocals for Kék Csillag and Neoton , then pursued

208-643: A karácsony (1983), Elkéstem (1988), Mondd, mit tegyek, hogy érezd (1998), Elvarázsoltál (2007). In 1972 Zsuzsa Cserháti performed the songs Nem volt ő festő and Repülj, Kismadár at the Táncdalfesztivál. Six years later in 1976 her first studio album was released, followed by several other records such as Többé Nincs Megállás , Édes Kisfiam , Rácsaim Ledőltek Már and many more. Her famous songs include Kicsi Gyere Velem Rózsát Szedni (1973), Árva Fiú (1973), Boldogság, gyere haza (1979), A Boldogság és Én (1981), Száguldás, Porsche, Szerelem (1984) and Hamu és Gyémánt (1996). In 1973 Péter Máté won

260-686: A musical director for commercials, with clients Audi , Daimler and Disney . In 1977 Ferenc Demjén 's first studio album was released entitled Fújom A Dalt . Later he released more than 20 records and became a pop-icon in Hungary. He also worked with Klári Katona and Kati Kovács on their first albums. His song for the film Szerelem első vérig (1987) topped the Hungarian charts for 8 months. His notable songs include Hogyan Tudnék Élni Nélküled? , Szerelemvonat , Honfoglalás , Jégszív , Ne sírj , Féktelen Éj and many more. In 1980 former Illés and Fongráf singer-songwriter János Bródy 's first solo album

312-543: A recording artist. Rácz also appeared in approximately 20 Hungarian feature films. Due to her glamorous looks and sex appeal she gained reputation as the ‘Hungarian Marlene Dietrich ’. Vali Rácz finished the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest 1932. From 1933 to 1934 she played at City Theatre and then at Hungarian Theatre. From 1936 she sang at 'Terézkörúti Színpad' and at City Theatre for three years. After 1945 she

364-476: A solo career. In 1976 she gave concert in Istanbul , Palma de Mallorca , and the musical festival of Sopot . 1977 marked the release of her first album, Savanyú A Csokoládé backed by Ferenc Demjén and Bergendy. Her real success came in the eighties with composer backing of Gábor Presser and Dusán Sztevanovity. She appeared as a host on several Hungarian television channels. In 1967 Pál Szécsi finished second at

416-544: A wide range of interesting works in alternative theatre , dance, music and comedy outside the mainstream. In 2007 the Hungarian indie -pop band The Moog became the first artist from the country to sign a record contract with an American label, Musick Records. Since then the band have released three full-length studio albums, Sold for Tomorrow , Razzmatazz Orfeum , and Seasons in the Underground . In 2007 Veronika Harcsa

468-403: Is the pop music scene of Hungary . It is often associated with Rezső Seress 's song " Gloomy Sunday " which was covered by numerous artists. The most notable artists include Zsuzsa Koncz , Kati Kovács , János Bródy , Zorán , Péter Máté and famous bands like Illés , Quimby , Republic , Locomotiv GT , Omega , Neoton Família . Among the new talents are Azariah, Krúbi, and Dzsúdló. One of

520-750: The Ki mit tud? songcontest with her song. She was performing with various bands and musicians over the years, most notably Illés and János Bródy . In the 1970s, she made several successful tours abroad, mainly in Eastern Bloc countries as well as in West Germany (sometimes with the pseudonym, Shusha Koncz and Jana Koncz in German-speaking countries ), but also in France, the United States and Japan. Kati Kovács became

572-651: The Pancho Arena in Felcsút , Fejér County . On 18 September 2015, it was announced that the demolition of the current stadium is going to be in January 2016. On 10 December 2015, András Cser-Palkovics said that a totally new multi-use stadium will be built creating the Vidi-city. He emphasised the importance of the reconstruction of the neighbouring parks, routes and buildings. The demolition will kick off on 14 December 2015 and

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624-519: The Táncdalfesztivál with his song Csak Egy Tánc . Although he died at an early age (aged 30 in 1974), he became one of the biggest icons of the Hungarian pop history. his songs include Egy szál harangvirág , Gedeon bácsi , Karolina , Kék csillag , Két összeillő ember , and Talán sok év után . On 30 April 1974 he was found dead in his home in Budapest. In 1967 Sarolta Zalatnay finished first at

676-542: The World Popular Song Festival . In 1984 Első Emelet 's eponymous first studio album was released, followed by several other albums. Also in 1984, Csepregi Éva, lead singer of Neoton Família , launched her solo career. She released more than 20 albums, becoming a star in Hungary, USSR, Korea and Japan. She performed Korea , the official song of the 1988 Seoul Olympics , with fellow Hungarian Leslie Mándoki . On 9 September 1984 singer-songwriter Péter Máté

728-518: The 1960s and 1970s, Ki Mit Tud? became the most-popular and most-viewed show on the Magyar Television. According to rudimentary statistics of the time, the finals were viewed by 88% of the whole population. Using regional quarter- and semi-finals, the contest moved a large number of participants. The 1965's show attracted 28.642 registered contestants performing in 7842 shows, watched by a live audience totaling to 180.000. In 1962 Zsuzsa Koncz won

780-507: The 1980s he married Balázs Klári who was also a popular singer of the 1980s. In 1971 Neoton Família 's first studio album was released entitled Bolond Város . Later the band became one of the most popular pop bands in the 1980s' Hungary releasing more than 20 albums. Among their most famous songs there are: Don Quijote (1980), Marathon (1980), 220 fellett (1981), Monte Carlo (1982), Holnap Hajnalig (1983), I Love You (1986) and many more. In 1972, Judith Szűcs won two victories in

832-514: The 58th minute. The opening of the stadium started with the performance of the Hungarian pop band Wellhello since the singer of this group, Tomi Fluor, has roots in Székesfehérvár . In addition, the members of the legendary 1958-team were also present including Péter Disztl , Gábor Horváth, and Imre Vadász . Former football coaches of Videoton FC were also present such as János Csank , Péter Bozsik , and Imre Gellei . On 21 November 2018

884-575: The Budapest Concert Hall and the Operetta Theatre in Budapest as well. On her album Mosolyogva búcsúzom she sings a Dalida cover Quand S'arrêtent les violons . Her singles include Veled is megtörténhet egyszer/Megszerettelek (1960), Szeretlek Budapest/Rejtély (1960), Ha könnyezni látom a két szemed/Bámulom az eget (1962), Szóba sem jöhet más tánc/Kék öböl (1964), Hová tűnt a sok virág/Ki emlékszik rá (1964) and many more. In 1962

936-733: The German Song Contest in 1972. In 1974 she won the Castlebar Song Contest in Ireland with the song Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue. In the 1970s, she made several successful tours abroad, West and East – Germany, United Kingdom, the United States, Cuba and Japan. German, English and Japanese albums appeared. Hungarian musical critics have praised her brown, raspy and very strong voice, and they've called her: "The Best Female Voice of Hungary". She can sing opera, rock, jazz, pop, dance, blues and rock and roll. In 1965 Zsuzsi Mary appeared for

988-461: The Hungarian songcontest, Made in Hungary with the song Hull Az Elsárgult levél . In 1973 Judit Halász's first studio album was released entitled Kép A Tükörben . Later she became popular as the singer of children songs. She is also noted for singing the poems of famous Hungarian poets such as Ferenc Móra , Mihály Babits , Attila József , Sándor Weöres and many more. In 1975 Leslie Mándoki fled from Hungary to West Germany . In 1979 he joined

1040-557: The Ki Mit Tud? with their song Nekem Eddig Bach Volt Mindenem . In 1969 György Korda won the songcontest, Made in Hungary. Later, in 1972 and 1973 he won the same competition as the best performer. His first album was released in 1970 with the eponymous name followed by several other records. Among his famous songs are Aki melletted él , Bocsánat, hogyha kérdem , Haver a nőkkel jól vigyázz , Rozsda lepi már az emlékeimet , Fehér galamb , Szeress úgy is, ha rossz vagyok and many more. In

1092-399: The Táncdalfesztivál winning the golden microphone award as well. Her first record was Ha Fiú Lehetnék which was followed by many other records. Among her famous songs are Hol jár az eszem? , Túl szép volt , Nem várok holnapig , Oh, ha milliomos lennék , Nem vagyok én apáca , János bácsi pipája and many more. In 1968 the band Illés won the Táncdalfesztivál, while Neoton Família won

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1144-527: The West-German band, Dschinghis Khan . One of the greatest successes of the band was the song Moskau , Dschinghis Khan and Hadschi Halef Omar . Later Mandoki rented the Park Studios near Lake Starnberg , Germany. He has worked as a producer for many German and international acts, including No Angels , Phil Collins , Engelbert , Joshua Kadison , Lionel Richie and Jennifer Rush . He also worked as

1196-728: The band V.I.P. represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 with their Miért Kell Hogy Elmenj? . In 2000 the band Illés were awarded with the Kossuth Prize . On 1 January 2001, Jimmy Zámbó was found dead in his home in Csepel , Budapest . He is considered as one of the most popular singers of the 1990s in Hungary. In 2003 Megasztár , a voice talent television series started on TV2 . The jury included Pierrot , Péter Novák, Gyöngyi Spitzer (a.k.a. Soma), Gábor Presser, Tamás Mester and many others. New talents emerged from

1248-414: The construction is in the most spectacular phase when the biggest panels are positioned into their places. András Cser-Palkovics , mayor of Székesfehérvár , said that due to the severe weather conditions during winter the construction could be finished by the deadline. Róbert Varga, director of Strabag-Hungary, added that the new stadium will be able to host 14,201 spectators and the stadium will be lying on

1300-491: The construction of the stadium. On 13 March 2017, László Horváth, project manager of Sóstó Konzorcium, said that thanks to the mild winter the construction of the new stadium is in good progress. The construction of the base of the stands were finished in March. On 27 March 2017, it was confirmed that the construction of the stadium would be finished by 16 January 2018. Péter Gönczöl, managing director of Strabag -MML Kft., said that

1352-525: The early acts is associated with Rezső Seress who composed the worldwide hit Gloomy Sunday while living in Paris, in an attempt to become established as a songwriter in late 1932. Seress composed the song at the time of the Great Depression and increasing fascist influence in Hungary, although sources differ as to the degree to which his song was inspired by personal melancholy rather than concerns about

1404-716: The female folk choir of Veresegyháza. They would once also be the starter band for Queen at a concert at the National Stadium in July 1986. 1986 also saw the release of the first album by Napoleon Boulevard, a project started by former members of prog-rock band Solaris, in collaboration with vocalist Lilla Vincze . Their virtuoso music with operatic vocals helped nearly all of their albums go platinum between 1986 and 1993. On 8 February 1990, Katalin Karády died in New York City and she

1456-429: The first Ki mit tud? was held by National Television spanning 10 seasons between 1962 and 1996. Achieving great popularity in the 60s, Ki Mit Tud? helped to launch the career of many artists who later became household names in the country, including actors like János Gálvölgyi or András Kern , singers like Kati Kovács , Zsuzsa Koncz or Zorán Sztevanovity , and bands like Hungária, Metro or Pokolgép . During

1508-554: The first famous nationally in 1965 when she won the seminal TV talent show in Hungary "Who Knows What?". A year later, she achieved some even greater successes with her performance of the song I Won't Be Your Plaything (Nem leszek a játékszered) which won the TV Dance Song Festivals in Hungary in 1966. The psychedelic spiritual Lord Send Us Rain (Add már, uram, az esőt!) won the Hungarian Dance Song Festival and

1560-580: The first time on stage, later she finished on the first place in the Hungarian Television 's song contest, the Táncdalfesztivál , with the song "Mama" in 1968. The songwriter was Attila Dobos, who became her first husband. She became successful also in the Eastern Bloc countries too. In 1969, she married György Klapka, and soon after emigrated with her husband. They divorced in 1987, but maintained

1612-413: The future of the world. In the 1930s and 1940s Pál Kalmár was one of the most celebrated singers in Hungary. He was also noted for singing the song Gloomy Sunday . He also appeared in the 1935 film St. Peter's Umbrella , directed by Géza von Cziffra . In the late 1930s Vali Rácz became a popular Hungarian singer and actress reaching her zenith in the 1940s. She was a regular nightclub performer and

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1664-680: The late 1950s at the studio of the Magyar Rádió . She was best known for her lyrical, romantic songs, she scored the first place in the very first Hungarian Top Hit Chart – published in Ifjúsági Magazin (Youth Magazine) in 1965 with her song Te szeress legalább . She became also popular in other Eastern European countries, such as the Soviet Union and Poland . She also appeared at the Sopot International Song Festival . After

1716-445: The late start of the constructions. On 23 November 2016 the construction officially started. On 7 February 2017, László Horváth, project manager of Sóstó Konzorcium, said that the first phase of the construction ended. The demolition of the interior of the remaining main stand ended. The concrete of the demolished parts of the main stand will be reused in the building of the new stands. The Sóstó Konzorcium will have 14 months to finish

1768-457: The local success of beat music classical pop lost popularity, she decided to retire permanently. In 1973 – after her daughter's birth – she left the stage and worked as a music teacher. Her notable singles include Ahogy mentem az utcán (1961), Ami szívemen a számon (1964), Egy kicsi szerencse (1965), Első szerelem (1965), Engem nem lehet elfelejteni (1965), Esős vasárnap délután (1965) and many more. Erzsi Kovács 's first major success

1820-496: The national competition "Ki mit tud?" (Literally: "Who knows what?"). The singer's first album was called Táncolj még (1978) and in a few days this album became a gold plate. Her other albums from the turn of the 70's and 80's were similarly successful. In those years, audiences in Europe considered her the "Disco Queen" of Eastern Europe. Her songs were played on all radiosand and on Hungarian television they did excellent show-programs with

1872-548: The new stadium will be opened in 2017. During that period the trainings for the club will be in Székesfehérvár. However, the Nemzeti Bajnokság I matches will be played at the Pancho Arena , in Felcsút . On 14 October 2016, it was revealed by feol.hu that the construction might start within days as soon as the contracts are signed by all parties. The feol.hu website also adds that the opening will be further delayed due to

1924-427: The new stadium would have been built around the main stand. Due to the reconstruction of the main stand the opening of the new stadium will be delayed to June 2018. On 27 July 2018, it was announced that MOL Vidi FC will rent the stadium. On 14 August 2018, an article was published on the Hungarian news website, Index.hu , stating that there will be further delays in the opening of the new stadium. One day later, it

1976-528: The singer. At the Neewollah Festival (USA) in 1983, she won the 1st Prize and the Grand Jury Prize. She sang Szeverevetlevek and Unsent Letter songs here. Her biggest hits are: Táncolj még! (1977), Ha táncolsz velem (1978), Gyere a diszkó klub elé (1978), Járd el a Zorba dalát (1979), A tanítás után (1980), Száguldás (1980), Meleg az éjszaka (1980), Didididididididergek (1982), Itt

2028-495: The six seasons including Ibolya Oláh , Veronika Tóth, László Gáspár, Vera Schmidt , Ferenc Molnár, Gabriella Tóth, Tamás Palcsó, Magdolna Rúzsa , Péter Puskás, Nguyen Thanh Hien , Viktor Király, Renáta Tolvai and many others. In 2006 the first Budapest Fringe Festival was held in the capital city on the model of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe . The festival brings more than 500 artists in about 50 shows to produce

2080-414: The stadium was renamed as MOL Aréna Sóstó due to sponsorship reasons. On 27 February 2019, the first Magyar Kupa match was played at the stadium. MOL Vidi FC hosted Taksony SE in the 8th round of the 2018–19 Magyar Kupa season. The match ended with a 3-0 victory for MOL Vidi. Huszti scored twice, while Anel Hadžić once. The home side qualified for the quarter-finals on 4-0 aggregate. The stadium

2132-452: The tastes of the Hungarian music listeners who immediately took to Zámbó's melancholic songs. In 1993 Ákos Kovács disbanded Bonanza Banzai and released his first pop album entitled Karcolatok . Later he released several albums even in English language as well. In 1993 Andrea Szulák represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with her song Árva Reggel . In 1995 János Bródy

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2184-533: Was a Member of the Parliament from Fejér County Regional List between 2006 and 2010. He is the current mayor of Székesfehérvár since October 2010. He is married. His wife is Edina Cser-Palkovics. They have a daughter, Emma and two sons, Zalán and Ágoston. This article about a mayor in Hungary is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Hungarian pop Music television Hungarian pop

2236-521: Was a member of Royal Revue-theatre, Medgyaszay Theatre, then Kamara Varieté. She acted in twenty films, but was primarily a chanteuse , giving solo concerts at the Music Academy and Vigadó Concert Hall , as well as appearing regularly at the Hangli Kioszk nightclub. In the late 1950s Éva Mikes rose to fame in Hungary with her characteristic voice and tender style. Mikes started her music career at

2288-425: Was announced that the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League play-off matches will be played at Ferencvárosi TC 's home stadium, Groupama Aréna in Budapest. The stadium was opened on 21 November 2018. The first match was played between MOL Vidi and Újpest in the 6th round of the 2018–19 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season and the match ended with a 1-0 victory for the home side. The first goal was scored by Roland Juhász in

2340-955: Was awarded with the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary for his contribution to Hungarian music , while Klári Katona received the Order of the Hungarian Republic Small Cross. In 1996 the Dobrády-Zuber-led T.N.T.'s first album was released by Warner Music Group . The band became one of the most successful pop bands in the late 1990s and the early 2000s. Their most famous songs include Lakatlan Sziget (1999), Sírni Tudnék, Holnap Hazautazom (1999), Bolond Aki Sír (2000), Tiltott Perc (2001), Nem Jön Álom A Szememre (2001), Kicsi Gesztenye (2002), Hova Visz A Hajó (2003), and Egyetlen Szó (2003). The T.N.T. were disbanded in 2005. In 1997

2392-716: Was buried on 19 February 1990 at the Farkasréti Cemetery . She was posthumously awarded the Righteous Among the Nations by the Knesset in 2004. Although she was mainly an actress, she was also noted for her songs. Record producer Peter Erdos also died in 1990. He had effectively been the head of the entire Hungarian music industry for decades, responsible for many of the greatest bands but also widely criticised for his numerous controversies and his ability to blacklist any band that

2444-514: Was found dead. With only three full-length studio albums, he managed to become one of the most prominent and popular singer of Hungary. His song Elmegyek became a worldwide hit with the title Nicolas sung by Sylvie Vartan in 1979. On 5 February 1986, Éva Mikes died in Budapest after a long battle with cancer. In late 1986, new wave/pop band Z'Zi Labor had a big hit with a cover of the Rolling Stone 's song " Honky Tonk Woman ", which featured

2496-505: Was released entitled Hungarian Blues . Later he started writing lyrics for Zsuzsa Koncz and for the musical István, a király . In 1981 Klári Balázs's first studio album was released. She became popular as the singer of the bands Periszkóp and Skála. Later she married György Korda, who was also a popular singer at that time, and released several albums with her husband. In 1983 the Szikora-Környei-led band R-GO's first studio album

2548-421: Was released with the eponymous title. Later the band released several other records and became one of the leading bands of the 1980s pop scene. Their most famous songs include Ballag A Katona , Szeretlek Is, Meg Nem Is , Ne Félj, Te Kis Bolond and Szerelmes Vagyok, Mint Egy Nagyágyú . In 1983 Neoton Famila won a special award for their song Holnap Hajnalig which was performed in English ( Time Goes By ) at

2600-512: Was selected to host the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship . In 2023, the stadium was renamed as Sóstói Stadion since the Hungarian oil company, MOL , stopped financing the club. As of 11 April 2017. Andr%C3%A1s Cser-Palkovics Dr. András Cser-Palkovics (born 25 September 1974) is a Hungarian politician, member of the National Assembly (MP) for Székesfehérvár ( Fejér County Constituency I) between 2010 and 2014. He

2652-474: Was unwilling to obey him. His death, combined with the collapse of the communist regime , ushered in a new era of freedom for Hungarian pop music. In 1991 Jimmy Zámbó released his first album entitled Csak Egy Vallomás . Later he became the most romantic singer of the country with his songs such as Valahol Bús Dal Szól , Még Nem Veszíthetek , Szeress úgy, ahogy itt vagyok , Ugye nem bántad meg , Fogadj Örökbe and many other. His success can be attributed to

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2704-529: Was with the song Régi óra halkan jár ("The Old Clock Ticks Softly") in 1957, but she already had a platinum record in 1955, with two and a half million of her records sold. In 1964 her record company dropped her, and she moved abroad. In the next 14 years she sang in Germany, Sweden, and on cruise ships. After her return she toured mainly in the countryside. She also had several concerts at the Royal Park Stage,

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