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Established rock bands have been playing largely the same setlists with the same stage set-ups for years. Isn’t a vast catalogue reason enough for a band to offer listeners a different slice of it at every concert?

Different stages, same show: why won’t big rock bands change their setlists?

On his new EP “Origin”, İlkay Şencan brings the musical memory of his childhood together with electronic music. We met Şencan and talked about many things, from the start of his career to international success, from what audiences expect in the DJ booth to networking in the music industry.

DJ İlkay Şencan: ‘To go global, first return to your roots’

Organised by Epifoni Organizasyonu, Çilekeş returned to the stage with their original line-up after 16 years. The band did not just play their old songs, they also made us part of a collective crowd.

A generation meets its past: Çilekeş back on stage after 16 years

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Different stages, same show: why won’t big rock bands change their setlists?

DJ İlkay Şencan: ‘To go global, first return to your roots’

A generation meets its past: Çilekeş back on stage after 16 years

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