1st and 8th December
ABOUT US
Music Saves the World
is a spectacular series of
concerts united for peace
and harmony
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
This outstanding marathon was
founded by the visionary producer
Maria Semushkina
also the President of the iconic Usadba Jazz
Festival and owner of CultLab
Music Saves
the World
2024
The Steel Yard, London, UK
1 and 8 December
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.
1st concert
Palina
Palina is a minimalist Belarusian smart pop artist known for her original songs performed in Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian, and French.
Vasily Zorkiy
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.
United by Sadness
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
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.
2nd concert
SBP4
Electronic music with groove, energy and force, but also glitches and irregularities. No simple rhythms or pattern sounds.
Yegor Zabelov
One of the most original and acclaimed accordionists, Zabelov is a composer, producer, and author of music for films and theatrical performances.
VINTSKEVICH-KERSHOW TRIO
Jazz music collective that combines the aesthetics of jazz, folk and classical traditions.
Vadik Korolev (OQJAV)
& Yaroslav Oliinyk
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.
Past
events
2023
Tbilisi, Georgia
13th January, 24th March
Two events showcased a constellation of musicians, each radiating with brio and blaze.
Montenegro
18th August
This event offered an opportunity to immerse oneself in magnificent music of talented refugee musicians.
Yerevan, Armenia
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.
London, UK
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.
We
help
The mission of the project is to support musicians in exile. We also have already provided assistance to music schools.
Tbilisi
The event
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.
results
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.
Yerevan
The event
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.
results
A piano was purchased for the Arno Babajanian School in the Masis District of Yerevan.
