Music Saves Ukraine
Music Saves Ukraine returns to Open'er 2026!
This year, the festival once again welcomes a special zone hosted by the Music Saves Ukraine - a charity initiative created by the Ukrainian Association of Music Events. Their mission includes supporting the restoration of Ukrainian culture in places damage during the war - rebuilding cultural institutions, providing musical instruments for kids in music schools, and empowering young talent.
We encourage you to visit the zone, where you'll find the limited edition merch printed exclusively for Open'er 2026 - as well as a special raffle in support of Ukraine! Purchase a donation coupon, answer one question, and you'll have a chance to win a pass to Open'er 2027!
In the face of war, an arts school in Ukraine is more than just a place for lessons - it is a safe space that helps children maintain a sense of normalcy, develop their talents, and continue to dream despite the challenges of everyday life.
The “Music Saves Ukraine” initiative has launched a new round of mini-grants for public arts schools. The program is aimed at institutions operating under exceptionally difficult conditions—in frontline areas, recently liberated territories, and small rural communities where funding for development has been lacking for years. Through the program, schools can receive financial support to purchase musical instruments, sound equipment, and technical tools essential for teaching and learning.
This is direct assistance for the heroic teachers who have continued their work despite the war, and for the children for whom music provides a refuge from the realities of conflict. The previous edition of the program demonstrated the tangible impact of this support - nearly UAH 2.5 million was awarded to 14 schools, including institutions in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and the war-damaged town of Snihurivka. The grants helped fund the purchase of banduras, digital pianos, and equipment for online learning in bomb shelters.
See you at Open’er — together we are stronger! 💙💛