Nodus Brings a Turkish Electronic Music Story to Ibiza
There was a great Turkish story in Ibiza that caught my attention in recent weeks.
Anyone who follows the electronic music scene even somewhat closely has probably known the name Nodus for quite some time. After years behind the DJ booth, in the studio and within electronic music culture, Nodus added a major Ibiza night to his career this summer.
And I’m not talking about just any night.
On July 23, he opened the night for HUGEL’s Make The Girls Dance at Hï Ibiza, one of the world’s most prestigious clubs, sharing the lineup with one of the biggest DJs and producers of recent years.
Playing alongside HUGEL in front of around 7,000 people is no small achievement.
Especially at a club like Hï Ibiza, which remains firmly on the radar of the global electronic music scene.
But the best part of the story is that it didn’t happen overnight.
Nodus and HUGEL had already crossed paths through music. Nodus’ “Rakkas,” produced with Kurd Maverick, was released by HUGEL’s own label, Make The Girls Dance Records. The musical connection between them gradually grew into a friendship.
This summer, we saw that friendship make its way to Ibiza.
Before Hï Ibiza, Nodus also took over the decks at Café Mambo, one of Ibiza’s most iconic venues, alongside HUGEL, MoBlack and Kurd Maverick.
Those who know the scene will understand: playing a sunset set at Café Mambo is still something special in the DJ world.
Going from one of the world’s most iconic DJ destinations to the massive booth at Hï Ibiza just a few hours later... It’s a pretty great story.
Türkiye has had a serious electronic music culture and a strong creative scene for years. Sometimes, it’s easier to see that from the outside than from within.
Nodus’ week in Ibiza is a good example of that.
You spend years doing the same thing, producing music, playing shows and chasing your passion...
Then one night, you find yourself behind one of the most important DJ booths in Ibiza.
Sometimes, that’s how success happens.
Quietly.
And when it arrives, everyone sees it.
Zeynep Bastık met fans at Altınoluk Amphitheater as part of her summer concert series, delivering a vibrant and entertaining night with her energetic stage presence, performance and distinctive style.
Continuing to meet audiences in cities across Türkiye throughout the summer, Bastık’s latest stop was Altınoluk. Taking the stage to a packed amphitheater and greeted by an enthusiastic crowd, she kept the energy high throughout the night with her dynamic performance.
Bastık performed some of the most popular songs from her career, with the Altınoluk audience singing along to hits including “Lan,” “Ara,” “Felaket” and “Uslanmıyor Bu.” Fans joined in from beginning to end, dancing along to her upbeat tracks and enjoying the summer night.
Bastık also drew attention with her style, receiving praise for a look that complemented the energy of her performance.
Hadise brought her music and visual spectacle to the Istanbul Festival, turning Festival Park Yenikapı into a giant dance floor.
The singer closed the Istanbul Festival at Festival Park Yenikapı on Saturday night, giving thousands of music fans an unforgettable experience with a massive production and a show specially prepared for the festival.
Appearing before the crowd in a dazzling costume covered entirely in Swarovski crystals, Hadise made her mark on the festival with a powerful stage performance. She received a huge ovation for “Ara Beni,” one of the most talked-about songs of summer 2026, while a special collage made from thousands of videos filmed to the song was displayed on giant screens.
The singer also performed “Bana Masal Anlatma,” from her album H., live for the first time, adding the song to her concert repertoire.
Hadise was also joined by Motive during the show. Calling him “a musician with a magical touch,” she surprised the audience with their performances of “Labirent” and “Küçük Bir Yol.”
Hadise raised the energy even further with a special Latin-inspired section featuring “Derdim,” “İmdat,” “Bana Masal Anlatma” and “Sen Dönene Kadar.”
Combining her music with lighting, choreography and colorful costume designs, she kept Festival Park Yenikapı moving throughout the night. With her strong connection with the audience and an impressive balance between emotional moments and high-energy performances, Hadise added another memorable show to her concert career.
