While ITV2’s Love Island is a show about finding love with a prize of £50k (which isn’t much in today’s economy), most contestants join for the possible brand deals and a chance at becoming influencers on social media. It seems the Turkish delight and Italian stallion have struck gold with their on-screen persona: not only […]
Erol Alkan is a legendary name in the world of music; ask anyone in the industry, who will tell you how this London-born, Turkish Cypriot heritage DJ/producer has changed the game over the past 25 years. Ever heard of Trash? Launched in 1997, Alkan’s seminal indie music club night was graced by everyone from Amy […]
Teoman is one of the most popular Turkish rock singers of the past 25 years. The 54-year-old star is highly regarded not just for his big hits, but also for penning his own songs. His lyrics tell tales about seemingly ordinary people and situations, sometimes funny but more often tragic; magical stories that contain a […]
Leila’s Violin is a new short film about a young Californian girl, Leila, who travels to her mother’s birthplace in Azerbaijan after her mother dies. There, Leila discovers an ancient settlement of Mountain Jews in the Fire Mountains, where she meets spiritual messengers and finds a ghostly red violin. Filmed amidst the stunning landscapes of […]
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti were crowned winners in last night’s Love Island finale, with social media erupting in joy at the news that the show’s most entertaining and deserving couple had won. Over 3.4 million viewers tuned in live to see the outcome of the eighth series of ITV’s hit reality television show – […]
Forging a name with his innovative Turkish R&B sounds, Eyeden has announced his first concert since 2019. The British Turkish Cypriot singer will be live on the terrace at Ivy House, in his hometown of Coventry, on Friday, 19 August. Eyeden (pronounced i-den) has been acquiring an ever growing fan base with his original songs, […]
Berkay Şahin is set to make his debut live performance in London with a concert in Greenwich this autumn. The 40-year-old pop star has a legion of fans in Turkiye and abroad, who love his smooth pop style, which includes plenty of ballads. Among his most popular hit songs are Deliler (2019), Gel Gel Aşk […]
Among heaps of colourless films on Netflix, Paper Lives (‘Kağıttan Hayatlar’) stands a lustrous tree topper awaiting to be watched. Paper Lives unquestionably swings in as one of the finest Turkish films to be released in the past two years. Director Can Ulkay and writer Ercan Mehmet Erdem unveil a reality through the eyes of a […]
Summer is here, and the sun is shining. Maybe you’re chilling on the beach in North Cyprus or Turkiye or Britain (yes, for a change, the UK is having a proper summer!)? Or perhaps your mood craves something altogether more lively? For those of you who enjoy exploring new sounds and indie artists, this is […]
After a four year absence, singer-songwriter Sertab Erener is set to return to London to take to the stage at Indigo at The O2, where she also performed in January 2018. This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of Erener’s debut album Sakin Ol! [Calm Down!], so expect a trip down memory lane as Erener dips into […]
