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It’s hard to believe that summer 2023 is nearly over. But don’t fret, as every season brings something new and exciting. As always, we’ve collected some highlights of the month in terms of the Ukrainian music scene for you to keep you inspired and informed.
Ukrainian artist Jamala has taken on Madonna's 1998 hit "Frozen" in her own style as part of Spotify Singles, where every artist is reimagining their songs and paying homage to favorites. Released on Madonna's birthday, August 16th, this rendition was crafted at Spotify's Los Angeles studio. It's a nod to Jamala's childhood memories and also Madonna's support for Ukraine.
In Jamala’s words, "Madonna has always stood for equality and supported Ukraine." Jamala's tribute underscores music's power to connect cultures and generations. In a world where melodies transcend boundaries, her rendition stands as a testament to music's unifying influence and artists' impact. We were super proud to see Jamala on Times Square for the second time this year as a part of promo campaign. It’s indeed a powerful boost of Ukrainian music on the international arena! Make sure to listen to the track here.
Ukrainian singer-songwriter Sasha Koltsova of the band Kryhitka plays a charity tour in Germany
Sasha Koltsova is an activist, songwriter, journalist, but firstly known as the frontwoman of the band Kryhitka. This fall, she plays a German mini tour to meet and support Ukrainians in Germany, perform songs they know and love. But not only that — she is set to collect funds for the medical needs of Leleka Foundation. Fans can expect a big surprise, since joining Sasha after many years will be Mykola Matkovski, ex-guitarist of the band and co-author of many of their successful releases. See you on tour! Tickets and details: https://linktr.ee/sashaontour
On another note, we wanted to take a moment to highlight and support our colleague Vlad Yaremchuk, who has been recognized as one of the 2023 New Bosses by IQ Magazine! This prestigious list features 20 of the most promising individuals under 30 in the international live music industry.
Vladyslav Yaremchuk is the programming director of Atlas Festival, Ukraine's largest music festival that welcomed over 600k+ visitors in 2021. Additionally, he serves as the partnership manager at Music Saves UA, a humanitarian initiative using the power of music to provide aid to Ukrainian civilians. Vlad's interview sheds light on the realities of working in a country under siege, and you can read more about his journey and contributions in the big interview featured in IQ Magazine: Link.
The fall showcase marathon is on! Hope to see many of you on the following events:
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September, 5-7. Mastering The Music Business (Romania). You’ll get to see most of the MEU team during the event, as we’ve planned lots of good stuff. Besides discussion panels, we’re planning an alumni meeting of Eastern European Music Academy. The first iteration of this project made together with RAW Music and Lala Slovak Music Export has come to an end, and we can’t wait to share with you the highlights!
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September, 7-9. Waves Vienna (Austria). Our project managers Marianna Tanska and Diana Dadonova will be there to participate in the listening session and spread the word about Ukrainian music. Stay tuned for a very special thing our Austrian partners prepared for yall!
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September 20-23. Reeperbahn festival (Germany). MEU co-founder Alona Dmukhovska joins this edition of the legendary event by bringing fresh outlook on the Ukrainian music scene. Make sure to catch her for a follow-up conversation!
