Step into a night where Anatolian psychedelia meets driving electronics as Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek bring their hypnotic energy to Gretchen. On 25th November 2025, the Berlin mainstay opens its doors to a seamlessly woven performance, uniting deep roots with forward-facing sound. The collective, led by the striking vocals and bağlama of Derya Yıldırım, has garnered acclaim for reimagining Turkish folk storytelling within shimmering synth textures and propulsive grooves.

Expect a live set charged with raw emotion, expansive improvisation, and a rare chemistry that’s turned their shows into a conduit for both nostalgia and progression. With each track, Grup Şimşek plot a course through swirling melody and rhythmic innovation, drawing lines between classic Anatolian ballads, kosmische layers, and contemporary electronics. Their signature blend is tactile and immediate—music made to be felt on the dancefloor just as much as listened to in reflective moments.

As Germany’s club scene continues to dissolve boundaries between genres, this event stands apart as a bridge between tradition and the future. Join the crowd at Gretchen for a deep dive into sonic landscapes where memory, movement, and modernity converge—an immersive experience, live and unfiltered, for those who crave resonance beyond the ordinary.