A day of picnics and nature in the midst of our concrete jungle awaits, with all the joys of a festival experience – sensational live music performances, gastronomy, mixology, lounging, workshops, and so much more. Join one of the season’s most exciting events in Picnic & Gathering at Swissotel The Bosphorus on Saturday 26 August, courtesy of Common Culture. This year’s line-up includes plenty of local and international talents from a variety of genres, featuring Kerala Dust, The Away Days, Can Molti, Menachem 26, Moojo, Cuneyt Ozturk, Djuma Soundsystem, Ezgi, Hedonutopia, and Janus Rasmussen. Tickets are on sale now and available via BUGECE.
%100 Müzik Presents: Picnic & Gathering İstanbul
Picnic & Gathering invites you to Istanbul, Swissotel The Bosphorus, on Saturday, August 26, for a festival experience in the center of the city. Let’s meet at our festival intertwined with nature!
Picnic & Gathering, blends traditional picnic culture with refined music selection, gastronomy, high service quality and mixology. Every year, it offers its participants a unique festival experience with the most popular DJ performances. Along with the Swissotel Bosphorus Gourmet’s special gourmet tastes and collectives; we welcome you to experience a day full of creativity and musicality at our unique festival playground, that is Swissotel The Bosphorus on 26 August 2023!
Unique Musical Performances
The names that will perform on two different stages at the Istanbul stop of “Picnic & Gathering” have been announced (a-z):
Can Molti
Cuneyt Ozturk
Djuma Soundsystem
Ezgi
Hedonutopia
Janus Rasmussen
Kerala Dust
Menachem 26
Moojo
The Away Days
Gurme Food Court
Swissotel Bosphorus Gourmet aims to provide guests with an unforgettable gastronomic experience through high-quality service, elegant atmosphere, and a rich menu selection. Swissotel Bosphorus Gourmet cuisine presents its dazzling culinary delights for you to enjoy. You are invited to enjoy a festival in the heart of the city accompanied by delicious food.
All-Day Activities
To enhance your festival experience, you can participate in workshop programs tailored to various areas of interest, where surprises await you at every turn. An atmosphere awaits you that will help you create unforgettable memories with special events that will entertain you throughout the festival.
About the Artists
Can Molti
Can Moltisanti, an up-and-coming DJ based in Istanbul, is known for his fusion of house music and dance music. Moltisanti has shared the stage with renowned DJs such as Antal, Carista, DJ Tennis, and DJ Fett Burger, showcasing his versatility across genres.
Cuneyt Ozturk
Cuneyt Ozturk is among the most extraordinary representatives of Turkey in electronic music. Ozturk, who is interested in many branches of electronic music, aims to take people on an intellectual journey in his own tracks and remixes, and mainly uses deep and techno rhythms.
Djuma Soundsystem
Djuma Soundsystem used to be a duo in the beginning, but Mikkas has been going solo for quite some years now. But he has kept the trademark sound, stretching between disco, house and techno, always on a clear focus on a deep feel with melodies and lots of room for emotions. His aim is to produce real songs without vocals, more than just dj tools and grooves.
Ezgi
Ezgi Hasçelik aka Ezgi started music at the age of 6 with classical violin, brought her love for classical music to another dimension after many years of Royal Academy of Music/ Violin education. Ezgi impresses with her various music selections and carries her own musical evolution forward day by day at an early age.
Hedonutopia
Hedonutopia is an indie-electronic music band from Istanbul. The name comes from merging of the two words “hedonism” and “utopia”. Band members are Firat Kulcek on guitars and vocals, Kerem Feyzi on synths and samples. With electronic ryhthms, flying melodies and deep vocals that comes from afar; the duo stroll through a vast geography, stretching from the barren lands of experimentalism to the deep waters of melancholy.
Janus Rasmussen
The solo output of Reykjavik producer Janus Rasmussen can be best understood as a distillation of his many diverse collaborations to date. Originally from the Faroe Islands, Janus has spent the last decade creating, performing, and innovating with other artists across myriad musical genres, amassing a wealth of experience and inspiration that’s now plainly audible in his own melodic brand of experimental electronic music.
Kerala Dust
Kerala Dust is a music group based in the UK. The group combines electronic music with ethnic elements to create a unique atmosphere. Kerala Dust’s music often carries a deep, hypnotic, and emotional sentiment, providing listeners with a poignant experience.
Menachem 26
The Istanbul-based downtempo DJ/producer Menachem 26, focuses on the Sephardic culture that he inherits from his ancestors, especially from his late grandfather.
Moojo
A Spanish-born music artist, Moojo DJ specializes in electronic dance music and house music genres. With energetic performances and unique music selections, Moojo DJ provides listeners with an unforgettable experience, and has built a successful career on the international stage.
The Away Days
The Away Days is a music band originating from Istanbul. They are known for skillfully blending alternative rock and dream pop genres. The Away Days have a distinctive musical identity with their atmospheric music, captivating vocals, and creative instrumentation.
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For more information, keep up to date with Common Culture. Tickets are available via BUGECE.
