Maksat Tolyqbaev

Maksat Tolyqbaev is a member of the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. He is known for advocating for cultural policies and has recently been vocal about the use of backing tracks at concerts. Tolyqbaev has proposed a complete ban on the use of phonograms during live performances, arguing that concert-goers deserve live music rather than pre-recorded tracks. His stance has sparked discussions within the Ministry of Culture and Information regarding the quality of sound equipment and the expectations of audiences at live events.