Ukraine: The New Rules of Raves and Festivals
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Ukraine: The New Rules of Raves and Festivals
Speakers: Anna Lukash (Communication Manager, K41), Matt Lally (Label Manager, Hospital Records), DJ Thelena (Artist, Sounds of Ukraine), Smailov (Artist & Booking Manager)
Moderator: Alona Dmukhovska (Music Export Ukraine)
In a country where curfews replace sunrise sets, promoters, artists, and partners are rewriting the rulebook on live events. In Kyiv, the live industry is thriving through daytime raves and forward-thinking programming from venues and festivals like Closer, K41, Brydnyi Pes Festival, and Brave Factory — offering cutting-edge local line-ups and unforgettable experiences. From day raves in Kyiv to cross-border collaborations like UK’s Hospital Records x Sounds of Ukraine in Lviv, where they brought BCee, B-Complex, Hugh Hardie, Lally, and Joe Goss, the Ukrainian electronic scene has mastered the art of adaptability. This session dives into how working with Ukrainian colleagues can inspire new approaches to programming, planning, security, and partnerships in unpredictable times — lessons that resonate far beyond Ukraine. Together, we’ll explore how international cooperation fuels cultural resilience, sparks innovation, and builds long-term, future-ready relationships across the global music community.
The session is supported by the Ukrainian Institute
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