Volkan Gunduz (Beatgate, FG 93.8 TR) Volkan Gunduz, who has a well-deserved reputation as one of the key actors of dance music in Turkey, is known for his DJ and producer identity and many successful brands he has founded. For 16 years now, Gunduz has been keeping the city’s underground spirit alive and shaping the rhythm of the night with his record label, booking and organization company, Beatgate, branded in line with its mission, #keeptheundergroundalive! Gunduz is also the creator of many clubs that have left their mark on Istanbul’s electronic music scene, such as Kafes, Module, Tamirci, Blok, and Koma, Kloster all of which had hosted the most exciting local and global names of their times. He is also constantly making the industry a livelier place for everyone thanks to the synergies he creates by collaborating with the trailblazers of their fields, including, but are not limited to, Suma Beach, Suma Han, FG 93.8, Isolate, etc. In addition to the successful events bearing his signature, Volkan Gunduz also spends long hours in the studio and is well-loved for his fast-paced sets and powerful tracks. Having lived a life intertwined with music in every aspect for a long time, Gunduz’s interaction with music lovers, both from behind the decks, through his sets or tracks, and as an organizer, makes him embrace his work even more passionately. As stated by himself, “I love this job because the people get entranced by the music I make. It is an enormous pleasure for me to create a new world for them, even for a short time. It is a kind of an interactive relation and a deep communication.” Putting the 'deep and special bond' with his audience at the foundation of his music, Volkan Gunduz continues to keep the rave culture alive in Turkey with his performances and events. You can catch him live at events throughout the city or witness his musical journey with ‘Beatgate Showcase’, which broadcasts on FG 93.8 every Friday at 10pm with different guests. instagram.com/volkangndz soundcloud.com/volkangunduz facebook.com/volkangunduzlive