From five Ukrainian acts taking the stage at Tallinn Music Week to a folk sample pack and a wave of artists touring Europe. Plus, a packed tour section awaits at the bottom. 

January started on a strong and hopeful note, with Ukrainian artists and diverse voices at Eurosonic Noorderslag. Carpetman winning a Music Moves Europe Award to Monokate, Hyphen Dash, and GANNA performing to packed rooms.

ESNS week is almost here — and once again, Ukrainian music will be very present across the festival and conference programme. Below is your easy guide to all the Ukrainian highlights in Groningen. Save the dates and come say hi! 

Despite the ongoing war and financial uncertainty, 2025 became a record-breaking year for Music Export Ukraine — supporting 117 artists, delivering 14 international projects, and placing Ukrainian music on stages from Glastonbury to Iceland Airwaves.

Our team is heading to ADE in Amsterdam, five emerging Ukrainian artists are about to take the stage in Bucharest, and the world is getting a closer look at Kyiv's thriving ethno-rave scene. DakhaBrakha, KAZKA, and Miss Monique are all on tour. 

From representing Ukraine on the international stage at Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg to a wave of autumn festivals at home and eight Ukrainian acts heading out on tour across Europe and North America.