NEWS

I can make music and a career
'gentlemanly music competition between corporate music bands'
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The Purpose is to Make Music Together
The competition, which was brought to life with the vision of Social Music, starts in 2025 with the motto 'Music at work, harmony at work! . We have transformed 100+ institutions into happier workplaces with the music band coaching, workshops and events we have been offering since 2016. Now, the stage belongs to the bands! Corporate company band compete, white-collar workers unite, everyone feels the unifying power of music once again. You can make music or a career; take the first step, the rest is on us! 🎵
APPLICATION PROCESS

PREPARATION
🎸 Create your corporate music band.
📣 If you wish, get support from us for forming a band >>
⚠️ Remember; at least 3/4 of the band must work in the same company.
🎸 The band rehearses to perform 4 songs in the best way possible!

APPLICATION
🎸 The authorized HR should fill out the preliminary application form.
🎸 Finalize the application by paying the application fee.
⚠️ Deadline for applications: 03.31.2025
📣 Application fee: 50 single tickets = TRY 25.000 (Plus Tax)
📣 Criteria:
🎙️ Vocals 🎸 Instrument mastery
🔗 Group harmony 👩🎤👨🎤 Stage show
🧚♀️ Creativity 👨💼👩💼

COMPETITION
🎸 Finalists will be announced at the beginning of April 2025.
🎸 Again on April 2025, the finalists will take the stage in Tamirane, Istanbul.
🎸 The jury (80%) and the employees present at the venue (20%) will make their choices.
🎸 Awards from Zuhal Music; plaques from Social Music; pride and popularity are gained.
🎸 We continue the night with networking and socializing games.

CONCLUSION
🎸 Great memories, increased motivation to make music, great new corporate friendships, increased corporate reputation.
JURY

TIBET AGIRTAN
Mavi Sakal founder - Rock music artist
Tibet Ağırtan is a Turkish rock musician born in Mersin in 1965. He began his musical journey at Tarsus American College and was a vocalist for many years in the band that was founded in 1979 and later became Mavi Sakal. The band became known for songs such as "Çektir Git" and "Şaşkın" and broke new ground by releasing Turkey's first Turkish rock CD. Ağırtan, who moved to Australia in 1992, released solo albums such as "Yat Geliyorum" and "Kalk Gidiyorum". After taking part in projects such as Kırık Kalpler and Organix, the artist released his album "Kıskaç" in 2012 and continues his musical career with blues and rock'n roll projects.
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ZEYNEP CASALINI
Turkish-Italian voice artist
Zeynep Casalini is a singer and actress born in Istanbul on October 3, 1970. Coming from an artistic family, Casalini is the daughter of her mother, actress Deniz Türkali, and her father, Italian singer Ernesto Casalini, and the granddaughter of writer Vedat Türkali. She had her first stage experience at the age of 9 in a children's musical. After working as a vocalist for various artists in the 1990s, she stepped into her solo career with her album 'Nihayet' released in 2004. She later released the album 'Kim Galip Çıkır' (2008) and many singles. In addition to her theater and cinema work, Casalini is also known for her environmental activism and vegan lifestyle. The artist, who lives in Bodrum, has two daughters.

GUR AKAD
Rock guitarist
Gür Akad was born in Istanbul in 1958 and is one of the leading guitarists of Turkish rock music. He began his musical career in the 1970s and represented Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1986 and 1991. He has worked with many important artists such as Barış Manço, Sezen Aksu, Ajda Pekkan, İlhan İrem, and performed with groups such as Klips and Pentagram. Akad, who released his solo album Thousands of Times in 2014, is known for his unique guitar solos. He also achieved the success of being the first Turkish artist to duet with Tina Turner in a Pepsi commercial.

EREN TOKGOZ
Founder of Social Music
Eren Tokgöz is an award-winning composer, musician and producer. He is known for his commercial music, compositions for corporate events and independent projects. The composer and lyricist of the JD Rock composition contest winner 'Osman' and the Instagram hit 'Annemin Süper Güçleri Var'; Tokgöz, who is the founder of the Ahmet Beyler group, has performed with this group on albums and at festivals. In addition, with his "Social Music" initiative, he has brought the social power of music to the forefront by carrying out collective projects with over 100 institutions including ICF, İş Bankası and Turkcell, and in 2021, he founded Make Music Turkey and organized World Music Day events. Tokgöz shaped his creative style by drawing inspiration from artists such as The Beatles and Barış Manço.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?
Investing in music is an investment in employee happiness, harmony between teams, team spirit, sportsmanship between institutions and a rising corporate image.
Employee Happiness
Promoting music in corporate life is a creative and effective way to 'reduce stress' and 'improve the workplace environment'. Click for research >>
Team spirit
Forming a music band or choir is one of the most powerful ways to create harmony, cooperation and a sense of unity among teams.
Corporate Image
Institutions that support and develop their employees become the 'Best Place to Work' of people. The most profitable institutions are the most loved ones by employees!
Inter-institutional Music
Inter-institutional sportsmanship, respect and solidarity is possible by developing the corporate music culture.
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