The Music Saves the World is a celebration of musical diversity, featuring performances from renowned artists who come from different corners of the globe, including France, Germany, Poland, and the UK. It showcases a variety of genres and talents, united by a common purpose of supporting humanitarian causes through music.
Music Saves the World supports musicians for whom music is a means to express a desire for peace and reject violence. The marathon brings together artists through their universal language — music.
We aim to support talented Russian musicians in exile, helping them find their audience in their immigration journey. Through the unifying power of music, we bring people together in a spirit of peace and solidarity.
Throughout 2023, a series of charity concerts took place in Armenia, Georgia, Montenegro, and the UK, allowing more than 150 refugee musicians to showcase their talent while supporting music schools affected by war conflicts
also the President of the iconic Usadba Jazz Festival and owner of CultLab
The Music Saves the World is a celebration of musical diversity, featuring performances from renowned artists from different corners of the globe, including France, Germany, Poland, and the UK.
Across two dates, The Music Saves the World showcases a variety of genres and talents, united by a common purpose of supporting humanitarian causes through music.
Palina is a minimalist Belarusian smart pop artist known for her original songs performed in Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian, and French.
A multi-instrumentalist with a distinctive, raw style, Vasya Zorkiy’s music is a blend of rock, blues, and experimental sounds, making for a deeply energetic live performance.
Alexei Aigui is one of Russia’s most distinctive and versatile composers known for seamlessly blending emotional depth with formal precision. Alexei Aigui will perform with the London quartet conducted by Yuri Zhislin.
Electronic music with groove, energy and force, but also glitches and irregularities. No simple rhythms or pattern sounds.
Jazz music collective that combines the aesthetics of jazz, folk and classical traditions.
One of the most original and acclaimed accordionists, Zabelov is a composer, producer, and author of music for films and theatrical performances.
For the first time on a London stage, a unique creative synergy of word and sound will unfold — Vadik Korolev, the voice of the band OQJAV, writer, and actor, and Yaroslav Oliinyk, composer, virtuoso pianist, and musical experimenter.
For the last London event, Music Saves the World partnered with World Heart Beat, a charitable arts organisation founded by Sahana Gero MBE.
For the last London event, Music Saves the World partnered with World Heart Beat, a charitable arts organisation founded by Sahana Gero MBE.
13th January, 24th March
Two events showcased a constellation of musicians, each radiating with brio and blaze.
9th July
This musical journey transcended boundaries of style, offering a luscious, funky, and groovy mélange that transported attendees to the bliss of a summer evening.
18th August
This event offered an opportunity to immerse oneself in magnificent music of talented refugee musicians.
The inaugural Music Saves the World marathon in Tbilisi was a resounding success. Over a thousand music lovers gathered to enjoy performances by more than 50 musicians.
The marathons raised over 10,000 Georgian Lari ($3,000) to support two music schools in Odessa and Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine.
$1,000 was transferred to the school in Kamianets-Podilskyi. A keyboard and a double bass were purchased.
$1,000 was transferred to the school in Kamianets-Podilskyi. A keyboard and a double bass were purchased.
The proceeds from the event were directed towards Arno Babajanian’s Musical School in the town of Masis, where students were in urgent need of new musical instruments.
A piano was purchased for the Arno Babajanian School in the Masis District of Yerevan.
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The Music Saves the World is a celebration of musical diversity, featuring performances from renowned artists who come from different corners of the globe, including France, Germany, Poland, and the UK. It showcases a variety of genres and talents, united by a common purpose of supporting humanitarian causes through music.
Music Saves the World supports musicians for whom music is a means to express a desire for peace and reject violence. The marathon brings together artists through their universal language — music.
We aim to support talented Russian musicians in exile, helping them find their audience in their immigration journey. Through the unifying power of music, we bring people together in a spirit of peace and solidarity.
Throughout 2023, a series of charity concerts took place in Armenia, Georgia, Montenegro, and the UK, allowing more than 150 refugee musicians to showcase their talent while supporting music schools affected by war conflicts
also the President of the iconic Usadba Jazz
Festival and owner of CultLab
The Music Saves the World is a celebration of musical diversity, featuring performances from renowned artists from different corners of the globe, including France, Germany, Poland, and the UK.
Across two dates, The Music Saves the World showcases a variety of genres and talents, united by a common purpose of supporting humanitarian causes through music.
Palina is a minimalist Belarusian smart pop artist known for her original songs performed in Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian, and French.
A multi-instrumentalist with a distinctive, raw style, Vasya Zorkiy’s music is a blend of rock, blues, and experimental sounds, making for a deeply energetic live performance.
Alexei Aigui is one of Russia’s most distinctive and versatile composers known for seamlessly blending emotional depth with formal precision. Alexei Aigui will perform with the London quartet conducted by Yuri Zhislin.
Electronic music with groove, energy and force, but also glitches and irregularities. No simple rhythms or pattern sounds.
One of the most original and acclaimed accordionists, Zabelov is a composer, producer, and author of music for films and theatrical performances.
Jazz music collective that combines the aesthetics of jazz, folk and classical traditions.
For the first time on a London stage, a unique creative synergy of word and sound will unfold — Vadik Korolev, the voice of the band OQJAV, writer, and actor, and Yaroslav Oliinyk, composer, virtuoso pianist, and musical experimenter.
Tbilisi, Georgia
13th January, 24th March
Two events showcased a constellation of musicians, each radiating with brio and blaze.
18th August
This event offered an opportunity to immerse oneself in magnificent music of talented refugee musicians.
9th July
This musical journey transcended boundaries of style, offering a luscious, funky, and groovy mélange that transported attendees to the bliss of a summer evening.
3d November
For the last London event, Music Saves the World partnered with World Heart Beat, a charitable arts organisation founded by Sahana Gero MBE.
The mission of the project is to support talented musicians in exile. We also provided assistance to music schools and covered the cost of tailoring uniforms for the school choir of an Odessa school. Learn more about how we helped.
The inaugural Music Saves the World marathon in Tbilisi was a resounding success. Over a thousand music lovers gathered to enjoy performances by more than 50 musicians.
The marathons raised over 10,000 Georgian Lari ($3,000) to support two music schools in Odessa and Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine.
$1,000 was transferred to the school in Kamianets-Podilskyi. A keyboard and a double bass were purchased.
$1,000 was transferred to the school in Kamianets-Podilskyi. A keyboard and a double bass were purchased.
The proceeds from the event were directed towards Arno Babajanian’s Musical School in the town of Masis, where students were in urgent need of new musical instruments.
A piano was purchased for the Arno Babajanian School in the Masis District of Yerevan.
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The Music Saves the World is a celebration of musical diversity, featuring performances from renowned artists who come from different corners of the globe, including France, Germany, Poland, and the UK. It showcases a variety of genres and talents, united by a common purpose of supporting humanitarian causes through music.
Music Saves the World supports musicians for whom music is a means to express a desire for peace and reject violence. The marathon brings together artists through their universal language — music.
We aim to support talented Russian musicians in exile, helping them find their audience in their immigration journey. Through the unifying power of music, we bring people together in a spirit of peace and solidarity.
Throughout 2023, a series of charity concerts took place in Armenia, Georgia, Montenegro, and the UK, allowing more than 150 refugee musicians to showcase their talent while supporting music schools affected by war conflicts
also the President of the iconic Usadba Jazz
Festival and owner of CultLab
1st and 8th December, 5PM
The Music Saves the World is a celebration of musical diversity, featuring performances from renowned artists from different corners of the globe, including France, Germany, Poland, and the UK.
Across two dates, The Music Saves the World showcases a variety of genres and talents, united by a common purpose of supporting humanitarian causes through music.
Palina is a minimalist Belarusian smart pop artist known for her original songs performed in Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian, and French.
A multi-instrumentalist with a distinctive, raw style, Vasya Zorkiy’s music is a blend of rock, blues, and experimental sounds, making for a deeply energetic live performance.
A North London favorite, consisting of Daniel Kniazev, Dima Vincent, Alexey Mazurov and Sasha Gefen, United by Sadness is playing a colourful mix of psychedelic rock, trip hop and electronics, inspired by Eastern European folk tradition.
Alexei Aigui is one of Russia’s most distinctive and versatile composers known for seamlessly blending emotional depth with formal precision. Alexei Aigui will perform with the London quartet conducted by Yuri Zhislin.
Electronic music with groove, energy and force, but also glitches and irregularities. No simple rhythms or pattern sounds.
One of the most original and acclaimed accordionists, Zabelov is a composer, producer, and author of music for films and theatrical performances.
Jazz music collective that combines the aesthetics of jazz, folk and classical traditions.
A North London favorite, consisting of Daniel Kniazev, Dima Vincent, Alexey Mazurov and Sasha Gefen, United by Sadness is playing a colourful mix of psychedelic rock, trip hop and electronics, inspired by Eastern European folk tradition.
For the second time, the unique marathon Music Saves the World took place in London. On December 1 and 8, 2024, The Steel Yard hosted talented musicians from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus who were forced to leave their homelands.
SBP4, Palina, Vadik Korolev, Yaroslav Oliinyk, Alexey Aigui, Vintskevich-Kershaw Trio, Vasily Zorkiy, Yegor Zabelov, United by Sadness performed on one stage, united not by nationality or country, but by the spirit of collaborative creativity.
This multi-genre festival spanned two days with different programmes, featuring indie pop, jazz, rock, electronic music, and more.
13th January, 24th March
Two events showcased a constellation of musicians, each radiating with brio and blaze.
18th August
This event offered an opportunity to immerse oneself in magnificent music of talented refugee musicians.
9th July
This musical journey transcended boundaries of style, offering a luscious, funky, and groovy mélange that transported attendees to the bliss of a summer evening.
3d November
For the last London event, Music Saves the World partnered with World Heart Beat, a charitable arts organisation founded by Sahana Gero MBE.
The mission of the project is to support talented musicians in exile. We also provided assistance to music schools and covered the cost of tailoring uniforms for the school choir of an Odessa school. Learn more about how we helped.
The inaugural Music Saves the World marathon in Tbilisi was a resounding success. Over a thousand music lovers gathered to enjoy performances by more than 50 musicians.
The marathons raised over 10,000 Georgian Lari ($3,000) to support two music schools in Odessa and Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine.
$1,000 was transferred to the school in Kamianets-Podilskyi. A keyboard and a double bass were purchased.
$1,000 was transferred to the school in Kamianets-Podilskyi. A keyboard and a double bass were purchased.
The proceeds from the event were directed towards Arno Babajanian’s Musical School in the town of Masis, where students were in urgent need of new musical instruments.
A piano was purchased for the Arno Babajanian School in the Masis District of Yerevan.
Palina is a minimalist Belarusian smart pop artist known for her original songs performed in Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian, and French.
Her music features transparent, pulsating electronic ballads, blending poignant minimalism with a vocal style that’s both soothing and raw. Her expressive visual style incorporates elements of theatricality, absurdity, and mysticism.
Vasily will present a new bilingual program blending Russian and English texts with famous lines from poets like Robert Burns and John Donne.
From theatre productions and cultural projects to concerts and events, his work combines music, psychotherapy, heartfelt conversations, and deeply shared experiences with the audience.
His programme draws inspiration from his favourite musicians, including Tom Waits, Thom Yorke, St. Vincent, Leonid Fedorov, and Alexei Khvostenko.
Alexei Aigui is one of Russia’s most distinctive and versatile composers known for seamlessly blending emotional depth with formal precision. Alexei Aigui will perform with the London quartet conducted by Yuri Zhislin.
Merging the delicate beauty of sound with experimentation, minimalism, and avant-garde, Aigui has composed numerous instrumental works and over 50 film soundtracks. He has been collaborating with acclaimed directors such as Raoul Peck, Hirokazu Koreeda, and Pascal Bonitzer.
Electronic music with groove, energy and force, but also glitches and irregularities. No simple rhythms or pattern sounds.
Concept odyssey that dips into many genres along the way. Colourful collage, rhythms, hip hop breaks, funk guitar, disco bass, female back vocals, psychedelic bridges — it’s all a festival of disobedience.
Experience an eclectic blend of sounds and styles, while also contributing to a meaningful cause.
— jazz music collective that combines the aesthetics of jazz, folk and classical traditions.
Beautiful and dynamic compositions are performed by an innovative ensemble of high-class multicultural composers and improvisers: jazz pianist Leonid Vitskevich, world-famous saxophonist Nikolai Vitskevich and bassist Steve Kershaw.
One of the most original and acclaimed accordionists, Zabelov is a composer, producer, and author of music for films and theatrical performances.
Zabelov has redefined what is possible with accordion music and reignited interest in the Eastern European avant-garde and experimental world. You won’t believe the sounds he’s capable of squeezing from his instrument, nor the wondrous sonic worlds he opens your ears to.
For the first time on a London stage, a unique creative synergy of word and sound will unfold — Vadik Korolev, the voice of the band OQJAV, writer, and actor, and Yaroslav Oliinyk, composer, virtuoso pianist, and musical experimenter.
A sincere and living dialogue between two artists, beyond genres and boundaries — created exclusively for MStW. A primal creative experiment in its purest and most enigmatic form.
3rd November
For the last London event, Music Saves the World partnered with World Heart Beat, a charitable arts organisation founded by Sahana Gero MBE. The eclectic concert showcased a captivating constellation of talented and stylistically diverse musicians.
Pianist Fyodor Biryuchev performed his own compositions, created in the spirit of Romanticism and imbued with both tenderness and high expressivity. Olga Glazova demonstrated the beautiful art of traditional gusli performance, one of the oldest Russian multi-string plucked instruments.
3rd November
For the last London event, Music Saves the World partnered with World Heart Beat, a charitable arts organisation founded by Sahana Gero MBE. The eclectic concert showcased a captivating constellation of talented and stylistically diverse musicians.
Pianist Fyodor Biryuchev performed his own compositions, created in the spirit of Romanticism and imbued with both tenderness and high expressivity. Olga Glazova demonstrated the beautiful art of traditional gusli performance, one of the oldest Russian multi-string plucked instruments.
Two events showcased a constellation of musicians, each radiating with brio and blaze.
The lineup included Tbili band, Radiomateria, Keel the Barber, Dodona, Teimuraz Nikolaishvili, Marika Maksakova and Alexei Kestner, Daniel Brandon, Anatoly Volochai, Ivan Lipatov, Denis Marvin, Iya, Dmitry Selipanov, Lenya Samorukov, Pushkin Sound, Electronech, Sasha Frid, Daria Fisher, Trofim Korchinov, Alexey Paperny, Plum Sauce, Feal, and Sabu.
The events were marked with a spirit of truly international unity. They were a celebration of art and music as a source of light and peace.
9th July
This musical journey transcended boundaries of style, offering a luscious, funky, and groovy mélange that transported attendees to the bliss of a summer evening.
The lineup reflected the diversity and richness of the modern Caucasus’ musical landscape with such artists as BassTards, Artur Shek, Hovsep Moryan, Lazy Killer, Ni!, Vasiliy Peshkov, Groove garden, Bartal Agustinussen.
Attendees participated to support the next generation of musicians. Proceeds from the event were directed towards supporting Arno Babajanian’s Musical School in the town of Masis, where students were in urgent need of new musical instruments.
18th August
This event offered an opportunity to immerse oneself in magnificent music of talented refugee musicians. The event brought together exceptional artists, including Hermes Zygott, Alexei Kurbatov, Nadezhda Artamonova, Joe Taranov, Natasha Treya, Tim Givargiz, Artem Dervoed, Gladys, and many more.