Turkish co-productions and a drama set on the Bulgaria–Türkiye border offer T‑VINE readers three films to seek out at this year’s BFI London Film Festival.The festival returns from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 18 October 2026, bringing 251 films, shorts, series and immersive works from 88 countries to Lond...
Filmmaker Cey Sesiguzel is seeking £450,000 to expand Two Fresh Studios, an independent film company in London that is focused on stories with “Mediterranean roots and international appeal”.The British Turkish Cypriot filmmaker presented the company’s plans to a group of angel investors and business...
Turkish girl group Manifest arrived with considerable hype in 2025, but their debut album Manifestival demonstrates there is plenty of substance behind the slick choreography, colourful visuals and carefully crafted pop image.Running to just 26 minutes across 11 tracks, Manifestival is a compact, su...
Acclaimed British Turkish novelist Elif Shafak has been named the winner of the 2026 Helena Vaz da Silva European Award for Raising Public Awareness on Cultural Heritage, recognising her contribution to celebrating Europe’s cultural heritage through literature and storytelling.The annual award, esta...
More than 100 people gathered in central London for a special screening of DISPLACED: A Turkish Cypriot Story, followed by a Q&A with the documentary’s creators.The event, held at the Soho Hotel on Friday, 18 September, came just over a month after the testimony-led film was released and attract...
There are some singers whose fame never quite seems to match their talent. Birsen Tezer is arguably one of them.Possessing one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Turkish music, the singer, songwriter and musician has quietly built an intensely loyal following through a relatively small b...
One of Türkiye’s most distinguished classical musicians, Gülsin Onay, will return to the London stage this autumn for a special recital devoted entirely to the music of Frédéric Chopin.The internationally acclaimed pianist will perform at Kings Place in King’s Cross on Saturday, 31 October, as part...
Turkish singer-songwriter Mehmet Erdem is heading to London this autumn for an intimate headline concert at The Underworld in Camden.Known for his unmistakably deep, slightly husky vocals and his ability to move effortlessly between Turkish pop, Anatolian folk and acoustic rock, Erdem will take to t...
Turkish fashion photographer and creative director Mert Alas has teamed up with global pop star Miley Cyrus for one of the most talked-about music videos of the moment, directing the dark and provocative visuals for her new single “Bass Persuades”.Released on 3 September, the video has made an immed...
The chance encounters, fleeting expressions and everyday dramas of Istanbul are set to take centre stage in London this month when acclaimed Turkish street photographer Mustafa Seven opens his latest exhibition, NASİP.Running from 12 to 26 September 2026 at Versus Arts Gallery in Lower Clapton, East...
