Erol Alkan is back in his home city London at the start of October, playing South Bank venue Between Two Bridges. The legendary producer, promoter and DJ first dropped his Disco 3000 mix over a decade ago, creating a magical set of “spaced out disco, bubbling synthesis and Balearic gems.” Made on two turntables and […]
Now in its eighth year, the World Halal Food Festival prides itself as being “the world’s biggest and best halal food festival”. Taking place over two days at the London Stadium – usually the home of West Ham Football Club – in East London, the festival is perfect for foodies who seek out the best […]
The current Mayor of Bexley, Councillor Ahmet Dourmoush, has announced details of a charity dinner he will be hosting next month to raise vital funds for three local charities. The dinner is being held at the flagship Sidcup branch of Walnuts Restaurant in southeast London, on Sunday, 8 October. Tickets for the Sunday Roast special […]
A new book by British Turkish Cypriot author Chimene Suleyman generated a four-way bidding war among publishing houses, with Weidenfeld & Nicolson (W&N) emerging victorious and acquiring the rights for The Chain. Described as “spellbinding” and “explosive”, Suleyman’s powerful memoir The Chain delves into the control one man has over many women, the trauma this […]
Critically acclaimed Derya Yıldırım and Grup Şimşek return to Britain later this year for two concerts, giving more fans and music lovers the chance to sample their fabulous sound. Founded in 2014 and with three albums and one EP under their belt, this modern super-quartet has been electrifying audiences all over Europe with their Turkish […]
The Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) is continuing with its wellbeing events by hosting a session on ‘The Ancient Art of Acupuncture and its Healing Power’ at is Turnpike Lane, North London centre. The guest speaker is Linda Cremin, a reiki master and specialist in alternative treatments, who runs a regular Wednesday clinic at the […]
Acclaimed electro rock band Lalalar will be playing at Camden’s award-winning music venue Jazz Café in what is sure to be a memorable appearance. One of the most exciting new bands to emerge from Istanbul, the three-piece outfit serve up a unique blend of punk rock, psychedelic funk and electronica bound together with Anatolian beats. […]
An important community hub for people of South Londoners of Turkish heritage, the Bexley Turkish Day Centre, has re-opened following its closure during the pandemic period. The Mayor and Mayoress of Bexley, Cllr Ahmet Dourmoush and his wife Elmaziye Dourmoush, attended the official opening on Thursday, 31 August, where they took time to meet both […]
One of Turkiye’s most acclaimed artists, singer-songwriter Selda Bağcan will be back in London in November for a single show at Koko in Camden. Born in Muğla, southern Turkiye, in January 1948, the renowned musician and activist is known for blending traditional Turkish folk music with psychedelic rock, giving her songs a potency all of […]
Lots of people are looking to learn Turkish or to improve their Turkish language skills, but finding a good course can be difficult. Established two years ago in the UK by leading Turkish language teacher Dr Kübra Yıldırım Khan, School of Turkish is a great new language institution that offers online classes for both adults […]
