Projects

Alongside its concerts and Academy, the Festival develops projects on the environment, heritage, education and the local community.

Active

since 2025

Stages of Renewal

A stage built from reclaimed material, together with the community.

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2025–2026

Upcycled Furniture Workshop

A second life for material left over from Stages of Renewal.

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2026

Deniz Villaları Artist Residency

A month-long artist residency in Gümüşlük, part of Deniz Villaları: Ecological Crossings.

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In development

in development

Döngü Köy

A planned year-round eco-cultural centre in Bodrum.

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2025–2027

Music for Myndos

A new composition and film inspired by the Ancient Quarry and the sunken jetty of ancient Myndos.

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2026

Gender@Work

Hands-on training for women in stage management and technical production.

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Completed

2023–2024

Kavakderesi

A campaign to protect Bodrum’s last free-flowing stream.

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album

Prayers for Palestine

The Festival’s first album, created during its artist residency.

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2026

Gümüşlük Documentary Days

A new documentary programme, screened at venues across Gümüşlük.

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2026

Ciddi Bi’ Tasarım

A furniture design camp that built nine pieces for the Festival Centre.

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