‘Ukrainian artists are selling out arenas in record time’

Three years on from the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s live music scene is flourishing albeit under gruelling circumstances.

Amid curfews, bomb threats, a lack of infrastructure, and a talent drain, the country’s live music industry has been defiant in its continued staging of concerts and festivals.

Last year, major festivals such as Atlas Festival and Faine Misto returned, domestic artists delivered record-breaking concerts, and more international artists visited the country.

Throughout the war, live music…

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