Hungary

“Az én apám” ([ˈɒz ˈeːn ˈɒpaːm]; English: My father) is a song by Hungarian singer Joci Pápai. It represented Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The song is a mid-tempo ballad about Pápai’s childhood memories. It runs at 96 BPM and has elements from Hungarian folk music.

AWS (pronounced ah-vi-esh) is a Hungarian post-hardcore band formed in early November 2006 by Örs Siklósi (September 4, 1991 – February 5, 2021), Bence Brucker, Dániel Kökényes, Soma Schiszler and Áron Veress. Their music is characterized by diversity, powerful performances, and sudden changes, which utilizes metal, psychedelic rock, alternative and post-rock styles. Up to now, they have released five studio albums, two live albums and fourteen video clips. Their music videos often have juxtapositions of images of violence and celebrities in order to bring light to problems that the world faces, exhibiting what they call being “anti-celebrity”. AWS represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with “Viszlát nyár”, finishing in 21st place with 93 points.

Gábor Alfréd Fehérvári (born 8 April 1990), known by his stage name Freddie, is a Hungarian singer. He first came to prominence after placing fourth in the first season of the Hungarian version of Rising Star. He later became the Hungarian representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.

Boglárka Csemer (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈboɡlaːrkɒ ˈt͡ʃɛmɛr], born 30 November 1986), known professionally as Boggie, is a Hungarian singer and songwriter. Boggie rose to prominence in 2014, when her song “Nouveau Parfum” (Hungarian: Parfüm), from her self-titled debut studio album, went viral online. The song became a number-one hit in Hungary, while also charting internationally. Boggie represented Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song “Wars for Nothing”, where she placed 20th in the final.

András Kállay-Saunders (born January 28, 1985), also known as Kállay Saunders, is a Hungarian-American singer, songwriter and record producer. He represented Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark with the song “Running”.

Alex Márta (born 6 June 1984), better known by his stage name ByeAlex, is a Hungarian indie pop musical artist and music coach. He represented Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden, with the song “Kedvesem”, coming 10th in the final. In 2014 his debut novel Özséb, egy öngyilkos Miskolcon (Özséb, a suicide in Miskolc) was published in Hungary. In the summer of 2015, ByeAlex decided to add ‘és a Slepp’ (‘and the Slepp’) to the name of band referring to the following musicians playing with Alex: Szeifert Bálint – bass guitar, vocals, Schnellbach Dávid – guitar, Tóth G.

Hungary was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Hungarian entry was selected through A Dal (which means “The Song”), consisting of two semi-finals and a final, organised by the Hungarian broadcaster M1. Compact Disco represented Hungary with the song “Sound of Our Hearts”, which qualified from the first semi-final and went on to place 24th in the final, scoring 19 points.

Kati Wolf (born 24 September 1974) is a Hungarian singer, songwriter, musician, actress, socialite, media personality. Wolf represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song “What About My Dreams?”. At the age of seven, Wolf sang the title track for the popular Hungarian cartoon Vuk. Besides singing, she also took piano and jazz dance classes.

Zoltán Ádok (born Szeged, Hungary, 22 March 1976), better known as Zoli Ádok, is a Hungarian pop/musical singer, actor and dancer. He represented Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song “Dance With Me”.

Hungary was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song “Candlelight”, composed by Viktor Rakonczai, with lyrics by Jánosi and Imre Mózsik, and performed by Csézy. The Hungarian participating broadcaster, Magyar Televízió (MTV), selected its entry through the national final Eurovíziós Dalverseny 2008: Magyarországi döntő. 15 entries competed in the national final where “Szívverés” performed by Csézy was selected as the winner based on the votes of a four-member jury panel as well as the votes from the public. The song was later translated from Hungarian to English for Eurovision and was titled “Candlelight”.

Hungary was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song “Unsubstantial Blues”, composed by Magdi Rúzsa, with lyrics by Imre Mózsik, and performed by Rúzsa herself. The Hungarian participating broadcaster, Magyar Televízió (MTV), internally selected its entry, after having previously selected the performer through the “Discovery of the Year” category of the Fonogram Hungarian Music Awards 2007. In December 2006, MTV announced that it would be returning to the contest after a one-year absence following its withdrawal in 2006 due to financial reasons. Six artists competed in the “Discovery of the Year” category of the awards and Magdi Rúzsa was selected as the winner based entirely on a public televote.

Nox were a Hungarian pop band which mixed traditional Hungarian music with more modern sounds. They released 7 albums and had two fixed members, Szilvia Péter Szabó, and Tamás Nagy. NOX represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with “Forogj, világ!”, finishing in 12th place with 97 points.

Horváth Károly also known as Charlie, born in Ondód, Hungary, 28 October 1947) is a Hungarian rock and soul singer. Charlie represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with “A holnap már nem lesz szomorú”, finishing in 23rd place with 4 points.

V.I.P. were a Hungarian pop boy band founded in 1997 and dissolved in 2001, consisted of 4 members including 2 brothers. V.I.P. represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 with “Miért kell, hogy elmenj?”, finishing in 12th place with 39 points.

Csaba (Hungarian: [ˈt͡ʃɒbɒ]) is a Hungarian given name for males. Prince Csaba is the legendary son of Attila the Hun in Hungarian chronicles. Individuals with the given name include: Csaba (chieftain) (10th century), Hungarian military leader, an inspiration for the Prince Csaba legend Csaba Almási (born 1966), Hungarian long jumper Csaba Ferenc Asztalos (born 1974), Romanian politician of Hungarian ethnicity Csaba Balog (born 1972), Hungarian footballer Csaba Balogh (born 1987), Hungarian chess grandmaster Csaba Bernáth (born 1979), Hungarian footballer Csaba Bőhm (born 2000), Hungarian modern pentathlete Csaba Borszéki (born 1983), Hungarian footballer Csaba Csáki, Hungarian physicist Csaba Csere, a former technical director and editor-in-chief of Car and Driver magazine Csaba Csizmadia (born 1985), Hungarian football manager and former player Csaba Czébely, former member of the Hungarian heavy metal band Pokolgép Csaba Elthes (1912–1995), Hungarian fencing master Csaba Fazekas (born 1973), Hungarian film director Csaba Fehér (born 1975), Hungarian footballer Csaba Földvári (born 1980), Hungarian footballer Csaba Gera (born 1977), Hungarian judoka Csaba Hende (born 1960), Hungarian politician and former Defense Minister of Hungary Csaba Horváth (canoeist) (born 1971), Hungarian flatwater canoeist Csaba Horváth (chemical engineer) (1930–2004), Hungarian-American chemical engineer Csaba Hüttner (born 1971), Hungarian sprint and marathon canoer Csaba Ködöböcz (born 1985), Hungarian footballer Csaba Könczei (born 1966), Romanian politician Csaba Köves (1966–2025), Hungarian fencer Csaba P. Kovesdy, American nephrologist Csaba Kuttor (born 1975), Hungarian triathlete Csaba Kuzma (born 1954), Hungarian boxer Csaba László, multiple people Csaba Madar (born 1974), Hungarian footballer Csaba Máté (born 1969), Hungarian football manager and player Csaba Mérő (born 1979), Hungarian amateur Go player Csaba Őry (born 1952), Hungarian politician Csaba Pintér (born 1967), bass player of the Hungarian heavy metal band Pokolgép since 1996 Csaba Pléh (born 1945), Hungarian psychologist and linguist Csaba Regedei (born 1983), Hungarian footballer Csaba Siklós (1941–2026), Hungarian politician Csaba Somfalvi (born 1972), Hungarian footballer Csaba Somogyi (born 1985), Hungarian footballer Csaba Szabó, multiple people Csaba Szatmári (born 1973), Hungarian footballer Csaba Szatmári (footballer, born 1994), Hungarian footballer Csaba Székely, Hungarian playwright Csaba Szigeti, Hungarian singer, Eurovision Song Contest 1995 participant Csaba Tabajdi (born 1952), Hungarian politician Csaba Vastag (born 1982), Hungarian musician and X-Faktor 2010 winner

Friderika Bayer (born 4 October 1971), is a Hungarian singer. She is best known for representing Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 with the song “Kinek mondjam el vétkeimet?”, placing fourth. This remains Hungary’s best-ever result in the contest.