In addition to the band’s 18-piece orchestra, the events featured massive folk dance performances by groups like the Beşik Halk Dansları Topluluğu and the İdil Folklore Team .
The , specifically the "Independent Turkey" ( Bağımsız Türkiye ) series, are legendary milestones in Turkish music history, drawing crowds that grew from 150,000 in 2011 to over one million participants by 2012. Held annually at the Bakırköy Halk Pazarı (Public Bazaar) until mid-2015, these events were more than musical performances; they served as massive socio-political gatherings characterized by collective singing, folk dancing, and guest appearances by prominent Turkish artists and intellectuals. A Legacy of "Independent Turkey" Grup Yorum Bakirkoy Konseri
The concerts featured a wide range of guest artists, including Leman Sam , Kubat , Mor ve Ötesi , and actors like Tuncel Kurtiz and Genco Erkal , who read poetry between songs. In addition to the band’s 18-piece orchestra, the
The 4th concert in 2014 was dedicated to those who lost their lives during the Gezi Park protests , featuring symbolic acts like releasing thousands of balloons for Berkin Elvan. Notable Performances at Bakırköy A Legacy of "Independent Turkey" The concerts featured
The Bakırköy concert series became a symbol of resistance and cultural solidarity, often dedicated to broader social movements or victims of human rights violations.