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Omar Alkilani has been a central figure in numerous musical projects and performances, showcasing his talent across a diverse range of events and collaborations. Beginning his musical journey at the young age of 13, Omar gave his first public performance at the Arab Association of Arts in Aleppo, Syria. His early career saw him participate in various music shows at Aleppo University and reach the final of Aleppo’s Got Talent in 2014.

After relocating to Turkey, Omar’s career blossomed, leading him to perform across multiple cities and collaborate with a wide array of artists.

Notable Performances and Collaborations:

1. Mood Band:
- UNHCR Collaborations: Omar, with Mood Band, performed at several World Refugee Day events in 2018 and 2019, including an online concert in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Istanbul Jazz Festival 2019: Organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) with UNHCR sponsorship by Garanti Bank BBVA.
- U.S. Embassy in Ankara: Performed at the World Refugee Day event in 2022.
- Other Events: Participated in the "Colors of Taksim" Music Festival, IMECE Music concert in 2020 by Habitat Association and UNHCR, and the Multicultural Sound Festival, sponsored by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Istanbul Şişli Municipality.

2. Refugee Guitars Orchestra:
- Performed at Istanbul University and YOLO Art Center (twice).
- Participated in a significant event with SAMS (Syrian American Medical Society) in Istanbul.

3. Other Key Performances:
- Guitarology Events: Performed in Ankara (in an event hosted by the Libyan Embassy), as well as in Izmir and Bursa (organized by YOLO Art Center).
- Study Fans Festivals: Contributed to the festivals in 2023 and 2024.
- New Year's Eve 2024: Collaborated with Saltana Production for a New Year's Eve event.
- Nomads Music Club: Delivered a performance that added to his growing reputation.
- Baladna Concert: Collaborated with Ismaeil Tamr in a notable performance.
- WIZ Media Group Event 2021: Participated in an exclusive, private event for Arab celebrities in Istanbul.

4. Venues and Collaborations in Istanbul:
- Istanbul Jazz Festival 2019: Performed alongside American artist Lucy Woodward at this prestigious event, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) with UNHCR sponsorship by Garanti Bank BBVA.
- Performed at Haliç University, Bilgi University, Galatasaray University, Nazım Hikmet Kültür ve Sanat Vakfı, Salon IKSV, Sanat Performance, Maya Sahne, Zübeyde Hanım Kültür Merkezi, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (two events), Imra International Migration and Refugee Association, and the Kadıköy Yaşam Festival.
- Worked with various prominent artists, including Aseel Hameem, Saif Nabeel, Babazula, Sattas, Yolda, Lucy Woodward, Ali Magrebi, Ahmad Azraq, Omran Albukaai, BEKO, Azzam Alshabaan, and Ismaeil Tamr.
- Performed at numerous local venues such as Hancı Sahne, Ren Bar, Frida Cafe, Zebercet Terras Taksim, Ghetto Beyoğlu, Arsen Lüpen Taksim, Bova Jazz Club, Uçan Ev, Kadıköy Sahne, and Masallar Cafe & Restaurant.

While this summary captures many of his key performances, there are countless others that have contributed to his rich and varied musical career.

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