Leslie Mandoki's Company Took Out a 320 Million Advance - the Concert Was Canceled, the Money Is Being Requested in Vain

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They are legally demanding the return of the 320 million advance payment from Leslie Mandoki's company after the planned concert was canceled and no billable performance was made.

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An advance payment of several hundred million was paid to Leslie Mandoki's company for the canceled concert, and now they are demanding the money back - The singer has spoken out regarding the amount demanded back by Lounge Event Kft.

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According to Lounge Event Kft., Leslie Mandoki's company received a net advance payment of 320 million forints for the concert planned for August 2026, which ultimately did not take place after the change of government. The event organizer is now trying to recover the amount through legal means. Mandoki would negotiate and says he does not want to keep money that is not backed by performance - however, he says the costs of preparing the concert …

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As a permanent fixture of the August 20 celebrations, Leslie Mandoki has been receiving serious orders from the Orbán government for years. Between 2013 and 2018, as 444 summarized, he received about two billion forints in state funding. Of course, not directly, but through Gyula Balásy's Lounge Event event organization company. A very interesting interview with Mandoki was published on Telex on Wednesday, in which Lounge was also mentioned.