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...
A festival promising everything from yoga and wild swimming to live music, inspiring talks, cookery demonstrations and creative workshops is heading to Cambridgeshire for the first time this September.The Big Retreat Cambridgeshire takes place at Abbots Ripton Estate from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 Sept...
One of the biggest names in Turkish rap, Ezhel, is heading back to Britain this autumn as part of his Live in Europe ’26 tour, with concerts in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.The Ankara-born rapper will kick off the UK leg at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on Sunday, 18 October, befor...
One of Türkiye’s leading singer-songwriters, Sıla, is returning to London this autumn for her first concert in the capital in nearly four years.The award-winning Turkish pop star will perform at indigo at The O2 on Sunday, 18 October 2026, bringing with her a new album as well as a formidable back c...
If you have never been to the BBC Proms before, next Friday may be the perfect night to start.Altın Gün will make their Proms debut at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday, 28 August, performing their distinctive fusion of Anatolian folk, psychedelic rock and funk alongside the BBC Symphony Orchestr...
London-based singer-songwriter Olcay Bayır will bring her evocative contemporary take on Anatolian music to the World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens this autumn, as part of the venue’s Silk Road Festival.The British-Kurdish artist, whose music is deeply influenced by her Kurdish-Alevi heritage, will per...
Turkish Cypriot music, history and culture will take centre stage in Sydney on Saturday evening, with the final few tickets remaining for Melodies of Cyprus.Presented by the Northern Cyprus Turkish Association of New South Wales (NCTA), the one-night production at Bankstown’s Bryan Brown Theatre wil...
Turkish pop favourite Yaşar is heading to London this autumn, bringing his distinctive romantic pop sound and a back catalogue spanning three decades to Islington Assembly Hall on Wednesday, 7 October.The concert forms part of the singer’s 2026 European tour and is being billed as a celebration of t...
One of the coolest bands to take Turkish music onto the international stage is heading somewhere rather grand this month, as Altın Gün make their BBC Proms debut at London’s Royal Albert Hall.The Grammy-nominated Dutch-Turkish band will appear on Friday, 28 August, joining forces with conductor Jule...
One of Famagusta’s best-known beaches is set for a lively afternoon of music, live performances and plenty of foam this week, with a free Turkish Cypriot beach party at Glapsides Beach.Event organisers North Cyprus Bonanza presents their very first NCB Turkish Cypriot Beach Festival on Wednesday, 12...
