KURDISH WEDDING MUSIC · ELECTRO BAĞLAMA
Kurdish wedding music in the UK
Tufan Derince and his band bring an energetic professional live show to Kurdish weddings and cultural events throughout the United Kingdom.
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Kurdish live music
Available for weddings, henna nights, engagements, circumcision celebrations, concerts, festivals and private events.
The live repertoire includes Grani, Ağır Delilo, halay, govend, delilo and Kurdish wedding music, including dance traditions associated with Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Karakoçan, Pazarcık and Mardin.
01 — Two booking options
Two booking options
Book Tufan Derince as a guest electro bağlama artist, or have his professional team manage the complete wedding music programme.
Tufan Derince guest performance
Tufan Derince arrives with his electro bağlama and performs during the agreed time with the band already hired by the couple.
Complete wedding band
The team of electro bağlama, lead singer, keyboard player and sound engineer manages the programme from start to finish; wind instruments can be added on request.
Sound and technical production
When the complete programme is booked, the team also arranges the sound system and required technical equipment.
02 — PRESS & STAGES
International stage experience
Alongside GlobalFEST New York, Tiny Desk meets globalFEST, SXSW and a Dubai concert, Tufan Derince has performed in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark and many cities across Turkey. Performances are available on his official YouTube channel.
03 — BOOKING
How booking works
Send the event details
Share the country, city, address, date, event type, start time, the bride and groom’s regional background, and whether you want a guest performance or the complete band.
Agree the programme and price
The 3–6 hour programme, line-up, repertoire, sound system, travel and accommodation are defined as one clear agreement.
Contract and deposit
The date is secured after the contract and deposit. The remaining balance is paid on the wedding day; replies are normally sent the same day or within 24 hours.
04 — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Which events can I book?
Weddings, henna nights, engagements, circumcision celebrations, concerts, festivals and corporate events.
How long is the programme?
Depending on a guest appearance or complete band booking, the agreed programme usually lasts 3 to 6 hours. Weddings commonly begin at 18:00 or 19:00 and finish by midnight.
What music is in the repertoire?
Grani, Ağır Delilo, halay, govend, delilo and Kurdish wedding music from Diyarbakır/Amed, Elazığ, Karakoçan, Pazarcık, Mardin, Elbistan, Halfeti, Siverek, Viranşehir, Çermik and Kovancılar.
Can guests request songs?
Requests within the existing repertoire may be accepted. The programme focuses on widely known Kurdish halays and regional dance music.
Are travel, flights and hotels included?
Travel, flights, hotel and accommodation are generally included in the agreed total price; the exact scope is confirmed in the contract.
Which languages can we use?
Booking discussions are available in Turkish, Kurdish, English and Dutch.