As the 2026 Breaking Walls Summit in Istanbul draws closer, I feel that familiar inner spark slowly turning into a wildfire—the kind of energy only this community knows how to awaken. July feels both close and impossibly far. I’m beyond thrilled to return to a space that feels like home the moment we gather, to reconnect with the family, and to be surrounded again by that rare sense of safety, warmth, and creative freedom. I can’t wait to welcome new voices—especially Turkish artists—into this shared circle built on Connect, Create, Change. I know there will be conversations that heal, silences that speak, and art that emerges naturally, the way it always does when hearts meet before expectations.
I’m just as excited for what this summit will reveal in me. Every Breaking Walls gathering has helped me discover parts of myself I didn’t know were waiting—through collaboration, vulnerability, and the courage to take up space. I look forward to writing new songs, sharing stories, learning from artists who turn lived experience into impact, and reviving the deep bonds formed over years of shared creation. I’m certain Istanbul will be another turning point—a chapter where growth, connection, and purpose intertwine once more. Stepping into this next summit, I do so with gratitude and an open heart, trusting again that together, we will connect deeply, create honestly, and continue changing the world—one voice at a time.
Moha, a 23 year-old artist from Tangier.