It seems apt that writer and radio broadcaster Sami Kent will be launching his debut book about Turkiye in the heart of the Turkish community in North London later this month. Part memoir, part history and politics, The Endless Country allows Kent to revisit the land of his father, technology entrepreneur Osman Kent, who left […]
After a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, upcoming comedy talent Louise Young brings her debut stand-up show ‘Feral’ to the iconic Tyne Theatre & Opera House for one night only. Described as a show about “class, chaos and coming out”, Feral draws on Young’s own crazy life experiences, from her boozy youth […]
A more chaotic environment you will not find than in this wealthy household where a man plunders the fortune inherited from his wife’s family, a woman is cheated on by her best friend, a mother-in-law hates her daughter-in-law, and a clumsy butler tries to hold it all together. Written and directed by Evren Öksüz, Kim […]
For some, camping can seem like a daunting experience, but it can also be a lot of fun and help build confidence. That was the case for some British Turkish families from North London. Over the bank holiday weekend, the Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) organised a camping trip for a group of autistic teens […]
The Turkish Community Football Federation is one of the UK’s largest Turkish community organisations. Formed in 1976 and affiliated to the London Football Association, today the TCFF oversees two competitive leagues, veterans (for the over 35s) and youth teams, with footballers from not only Turkish, but a wealth of diverse backgrounds. In June, the teams […]
Upcoming comedy writer and actress Narin Özenci (aka Narin Oz) has appeared in BBC1’s hit show Man Like Mobeen and crime movie Hooligan Legacy, and taken shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Narin also co-wrote and starred in Channel 4’s 2016 prank television programme Girls Go Trolling, and recently won best comedy for her short […]
Widely considered a pioneering feminist video artist, Nil Yalter seeks to question the male gaze and give a platform to socially marginalised groups through her work. Yalter was recently awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the Venice Biennale and her work continues to resonate far and wide. She now brings a brand […]
Tickets are selling fast for new pop talent Inci Gürün, who will be touring seven countries, including the UK, this autumn. Simply known as INJI, the Istanbul-born and now US based artist has been making waves since her debut single Gaslight went viral on TikTok in 2022. Guitarist Alex Graf and fellow University of Pennsylvania […]
One of the biggest stars of Turkish rap, MERO, will be appearing in Britain for the first time, taking to the stage at East London’s historic Troxy venue for an exclusive date on 9 June. Just 23 years old, MERO, real name Enes Meral, already has multiple hits in under his belt, including Hobby, Hobby, […]
Cem Yılmaz is one of Turkiye’s biggest stars and a man of many talents. Not only is he an award-winning actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, but he also plays musical instruments, is a cartoonist and tells a lot of funny jokes. During his illustrious career, the 51-year-old has starred alongside Russell Crowe in “The Water Diviner” […]
