About Ivan

25+ years touring congas & percussion, from stadiums to intimate venues across Turkey & the UK. Bringing pro rhythm & energy to every event!

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Percussionist

London

Professional percussionist with 30 years' experience, from stadium tours across Turkey to intimate parties in London. My main instrument is congas, but I play the full percussion family, Latin, pop, funk or open format. I've performed and recorded with major Turkish artists including Funda Arar, Burcu Tatlıses and Mehmet Güreli, and toured with Piatango. Now London-based, bringing the same energy and stagecraft to weddings, corporate events and parties.

Ivan's Reviews

The percussion completely transformed the party! We booked him to play live percussion alongside our DJ for a private birthday bash, and it was the best decision we made. His energy on the bongos and congas was absolutely infectious, and he knew exactly how to read the crowd. Highly recommended if you want to take your party to the next level.

Added the perfect rhythm to our event. We hired him for a corporate networking event, and his performance exceeded all expectations. He provided a beautiful, rhythmic ambient backdrop during the cocktail hour that was sophisticated yet engaging. The acoustic texture he added to the evening received compliments from our clients. We will absolutely book him again for future events.

Ivan's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£175
Up to 2 hours	£200
Up to 3 hours	£250

Musicianship

Genres:

Latin, House, EDM, Pop, Acoustic, Funk, Disco, Covers, R&B, Soul, Motown, World music, Caribbean music, Brazilian music, Bossa nova, Cuban music, Greek music, Salsa, Deep house

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Instruments:

Percussion

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Hotel / Restaurant event

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Other skills:

Arranger, Producer, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching

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