50 years, 14 countries, 50,000 staff — and an AI conductor. What Limak’s AKM gala reveals about corporate culture sponsorship in Türkiye.Read more
Exploration of the commercial music landscape — from production and licensing to live entertainment and brand collaborations across regional markets.
Seven concerts, three Istanbul venues, a first album of Turkish composers: what the new Özyeğin Philharmonic under Fazıl Say means for culture sponsorship in Türkiye.Read more
Manifest sold out OVO Arena Wembley 20 months after forming. What the first Turkish girl group arena show in London means for music business in Türkiye.Read more
MUSIC
Andrea Bocelli’s Istanbul Performance Reinforces Türkiye’s Place on the Global Classical Music Map
Andrea Bocelli's celebrated appearance in Istanbul brought together music lovers for an unforgettable evening of classical and crossover masterpieces. The event showcased the city's growing appeal for world-renowned artists and strengthened Türkiye's reputation as a leading destination for international cultural events.Read more
EVENTS & INDUSTRY PLATFORMS
How Kanye West’s First-Ever Istanbul Concert Reshaped Türkiye’s Live Entertainment Scene
Kanye West's long-awaited performance in Istanbul became one of the most talked-about music events of the year. Beyond the show itself, the concert highlighted Türkiye's growing role as a destination for major international tours, attracting global attention from music fans, industry professionals, and international media.Read more
A wave of Turkish trap and psychedelic rock is gaining traction. Foreign music supervisors can find fresh, affordable sounds by connecting with local sync agencies.Read more
With tracks like "Sevmeyi Denemedin" topping charts, rap collectives are proving more powerful than solo acts. An analysis of how group dynamics and mixtape-style collaborations are driving the most-streamed music in Türkiye right now .Read more
More than a simple duet, “Korkak” brings together several of the key forces shaping modern pop music: nostalgia, personal branding, social media momentum, and digital-first distribution.Read more
Hadise is more than a Turkish pop singer. She represents a cross-border entertainment brand positioned at the intersection of diaspora identity, European visibility, mainstream television and gender discourse.Read more
Turkish music spans classical Ottoman traditions, arabesk, Anatolian rock, and global pop. Below is a curated overview of the most influential Turkish singers — why they matter, and how they shaped Türkiye’s cultural landscape at home and abroad.Read more