In 2023, the city of Shymkent hosted a large-scale creative concert by Erkesh Shakeev — a renowned Kazakh composer and poet, and one of the brightest figures in the national music scene.

The evening gathered fans of Shakeev’s work, lovers of poetry, and live music. The program featured his most beloved classics as well as new compositions performed by talented artists. The atmosphere was filled with heartfelt emotion, lyrical beauty, and deep meaning.

The concert became a major cultural event for the city, reaffirming the strong public interest in Kazakh music, art, and poetry.