Summer Music
BY BURAK ŞAHİN (IR/III)
burak_s@ug.bilkent.edu.tr
Here we come to another semester's end. There are finals on the horizon, and after that summer finally comes. I would like to mention which bands and artists are going to be in Turkey. For those who will not go abroad for work or study, here are the best choices for the summer. Have a good holiday to all of you!
One Love Festival
Where: santralistanbul - İstanbul
Dates: July 2-3
Ticket Price: 45TL
Line-up: Manic Street Preachers, Suede, Editors, Cake, Nneka, and more.
Why: One Love Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this summer but with some changes, unfortunately. The festival's name has been changed because of new law about alcohol, so attendance is prohibited those under 24. Despite these problems, the line-up is successful. Especially watching both Suede and Editors in a festival would be amazing. Manic Street Preachers also showed that they still rock with their last album.
Rock'n Coke
Where: Hezarfen - İstanbul
Dates: July 16-17
Ticket Price: 120TL (includes camping)
Line-up: Limp Bizkit, Motörhead, The Kooks, 2 Many DJ's, Travis, Moby, Friendly Fires, Paolo Nutini, Beach House, Tunng, Mogwai, Chapel Club, and many more.
Why: Rock'n Coke returns after a 2-year break. It will be in the same place with a glorious line-up. The prices are still average, and the tickets are on sale now. In addition to headliners, Chapel Club, Tunng, and 2 Many DJ's live will be awesome. The weather was generally rainy last year during the festival, but this year it will be in July, so you can leave our raincoat at home this time.
Interpol
Where: Küçükçiftlik Park - İstanbul
Date: June 1
Ticket Price: Standing: 55TL - Front of stage SRO: 130TL
Why: Right after final exams, there will be no better option than listening to Interpol. Because bringing alternative bands is kind of risky for big companies, my advice is that do not miss this one-night show. Moreover, Mor ve Ötesi will be opening for the gig.
Jamiroquai
Where: Kuruçeşme Arena - İstanbul
Date: June 26
Prices: Standing: 108TL - Front of stage SRO: 261TL
Why: There is no need to explain Jamiroquai. We all love their music and Jay Kay's hats. Despite the high ticket prices, Jamiroquai's live performance is worth it.
More concerts in Turkey for the summer: Freshtival, Sonisphere, Bon Jovi, Amy Winehouse, Elton John, Tiesto, Electronica Festival, James Blunt, Joss Stone, Patrick Wolf, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, and more.