Millions of people around the world admire Dimash Qudaibergen for his extraordinary voice and creative energy, which bring together fans from many countries. Based on testimonials collected from devoted fans in Belgium and Switzerland, he could be described as an exceptionally effective «cultural therapist.»
More than a voice
His impact goes beyond music. Many fans say his performances helped them through difficult times, eased depression and loneliness, and strengthened their confidence.
A recent survey of Dimash’s fan clubs gathered responses from his followers in Belgium. While the core group of Belgian «Dears» includes only 27 members, their Instagram account has more than 8,600 followers.
Every year, they celebrate Dimash’s birthday in Brussels, Leuven, or Antwerp. Notably, Belgian Dears have been active in charity efforts. Last year, they raised funds for the treatment of two children in Kazakhstan who were diagnosed with bone cancer. They also contributed to Dimash’s hometown fan club in Aktobe to support victims of the 2024 floods.
Stories from Belgium
All respondents said Dimash enriched them emotionally and helped them navigate difficult periods in their lives. For example, Heidi Verwimp noted:
«His music has offered support and comfort during a difficult period in my life. Dimash is my muse — he made me pick up drawing again and start learning Kazakh and Russian. Thanks to him, I travel to countries I would otherwise never visit. He broadens my horizon.»
Wendy Mrazek said Dimash helped her build confidence, push herself, and believe in her dreams. She even quit smoking two years ago so she could attend his concerts.
Healing hearts in Switzerland
Meanwhile, 68-year-old Esther Uhlmann from Switzerland wrote an entire book about how Dimash helped her rediscover meaning in life.
In the chapter titled «How It All Began,» she describes an ordinary evening during the pandemic:
«The world around me felt dim, my days blending into one another. I was scrolling through YouTube, half-watching videos … when something unexpected caught my eye. A young man in a black suit. … A crowd holding its breath. A single word: Dimash. I clicked. And in that moment, everything changed.
His voice didn’t just reach my ears — it entered my soul. It carried something I couldn’t explain: sorrow and joy, longing and hope, prayer and love… I sat motionless, my heart pounding, tears quietly streaming down my cheeks. It was as if someone had turned on a light in a place I had forgotten existed.»
Like many Swiss women, Esther lived a comfortable, ordinary life — yet she often felt a quiet emptiness and a longing for something more. As she grew older, she began to ask herself: «What is the meaning of my life?»
After discovering Dimash, she says something shifted deep within her. She found herself connecting effortlessly with strangers, united by a shared love for his music.
