Live at The Lock-Up presents a solo performance from one of Europe’s most exciting genre-blenders

German-Turkish singer and bağlama musician Derya Yıldırım joins us at The Lock-Up in Muloobinba/Newcastle for an exclusive solo performance as part of an international touring season, with concerts spanning WOMADelaide, Golden Plains, Melbourne Recital Centre, Sydney Opera House, Auckland, Europe, and the United States.

An internationally recognised musician and leading figure in contemporary Anatolian music, Derya Yıldırım is part of a global movement that sustains traditional Anatolian folk music in contemporary practice. Together with her group Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, Yıldırım is part of a global movement that blends traditional storytelling and acoustic instrumentation with contemporary genres and personal, modern narratives.

Expect tender, hypnotic music featuring bağlama-driven folk, breathtaking vocals and an improvisational sound that speaks of longing and resistance, migration and identity, and the stories that must be told.

"Yıldırım is a tremendously emotional presence" — Pop Matters

Bar open from 6.30pm
Exhibition A soft space to stand open for viewing
Duration 60 mins

Accessibility

The Lock-Up offers wheelchair access at the main entrance, accessible amenities, and designated disability street parking.

Limited seating is available, however, if you require a seat and there isn’t one available, please let a staff member know.

Contact the host of LIVE AT THE LOCK-UP / Derya Yıldırım