138 Young Musicians Benefit from TSKB and IKSV Women Stars of Tomorrow Education Support Fund in 9 Years

18 June 2026

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The Women Stars of Tomorrow: Young Women Musicians Education Support Fund, launched by TSKB in cooperation with IKSV in 2018 to support equal opportunities in art, continues to stand by young musicians in its 9th year. Since 2018, the number of musicians entitled to benefit from the fund has reached 138. The Women Stars of Tomorrow concert, featuring 18 young musicians benefiting from the fund this year, took place at Süreyya Opera House in Istanbul as part of the 54th Istanbul Music Festival.

The Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB), which has a history of 76 years, continues to create lasting value in various fields with its long-term projects. With the project Women Stars of Tomorrow: Young Women Musicians Education Support Fund, launched in 2018 in partnership with the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), TSKB has been supporting young musicians for 9 years.

18 talented young musicians who qualified to benefit from the fund this year performed at the concert held on the evening of Wednesday, June 17, at Kadıköy Süreyya Opera House with Aslıhan And Say, the opinion leader of the project this year, a faculty member of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (MSGSÜ) Istanbul State Conservatory and flutist, presenting a rich repertoire to the audience.

Emphasizing the social value achieved by the project, TSKB CEO Ozan Uyar said, "We consider supporting women to have equal opportunities in every aspect of life as one of our primary responsibilities in building an inclusive and sustainable future. This strong solidarity we started with IKSV nine years ago with the goal of equal opportunities in art brings us great joy as we see it contributes to the education and career journeys of young musicians. Listening live to the 18 young people benefiting from our fund this year on stage once again showed us how safely we have entrusted our country's cultural and artistic heritage. I wholeheartedly congratulate our young musicians who made us proud on this meaningful evening and wish their success to continue increasing. We will resolutely continue to stand by our young artists who add value to our country's cultural development."

About the Women Stars of Tomorrow Education Support Fund:

Within the scope of the Istanbul Music Festival, TSKB supports the advancement of internationally talented young female musicians' careers in the fields of instrument, vocal, and conducting through the fund it provides to support equal opportunities in art. Women musicians who have been accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at a music school abroad, who continue their music education abroad, or who need support for participation in master classes, orchestra auditions, international competitions, or instrument purchase that will positively contribute to their career development can apply to this fund. So far, 138 young musicians, including 18 in 2026, who have qualified for the Women Stars of Tomorrow fund represent our country on world stages and contribute to our cultural development.

Artists Benefiting from the Fund in 2026:

1- Ece Canay, violin

2- Evrim Aleyna Kuzucuk, violin

3- Berin Gökçe İlhan, cello

4- Duru Bulam, flute

5- Maya Devrim Tanyılmaz, flute

6- İlayda Afşar, oboe

7- Nehir Göndermez, oboe

8- Nehir Ekşi, bassoon

9- Selin Akın, bassoon

10- Hüma Beyza Ünal, bassoon

11- Defne Erkan, horn