New Istanbul music festival set for debut

ISTANBUL

British singer and actress Rita Ora will take the stage at ITU Stadium at the GNCFEST’ 14 on Sept. 7.

Istanbul’s newest music festival GNCFEST’14 will bring together American rapper Pharrell Williams, Romanian singer Inna and British singer and actress Rita Ora at ITÜ Stadium in Istanbul on Sept. 7.

Singer and producer Williams is known for his band N.E.R.D. and the worldwide smash hit “Happy.” His latest album was released in March. Romanian singer Inna is the first female singer to receive more than one billion total views on YouTube.

Ora’s debut studio album, “Ora,” debuted at number one in the United Kingdom. She was also nominated for three awards at the 2013 BRIT Awards.

Turkish music bands Manga, Mabel Matiz and Model will also take the stage at the same event.