Rave UKraine is the historic event taking place in Liverpool and Kyiv simultaneously on Sunday 7 May. The event is a first of its kind: a party taking place in two cities, at the exact same time, thousands of miles apart – both broadcast via a livestream to make one singular, unifying rave. Hangar 34
will host the UK rave, while Kyiv’s HVLV Bar will be the venue for the Ukrainian one.
Performing in Liverpool are:
- Acclaimed UK synthpop band, Hot Chip (DJ set).
- Eclectic and experimental Ukrainian DJ Mingulitka.
- Pioneering DJ and legendary former Hacienda Club resident DJ Paulette.
- Founder of influential electronic collective UNKLE, DJ James Lavelle.
- DJ, producer, promoter & vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Jodie Harsh.
- BBC Radio 1’s Future Dance show presenter and DJ, Sarah Story.
- Experimental Ukrainian DJ and producer, Human Margareeta.
The acts announced for the Ukrainian rave at HVLV Bar are:
Petya Cantrust, Jane, Raavel, Pledov and Lostlojik.
Times
Doors: 3.30pm
DJs: from 4pm
Both raves will be live streamed to the other, in partnership with a globally-renowned editorial streaming platform – so the music and dancing can cross borders in a show of unity and solidarity with Ukraine and its culture during the Russian invasion.
Rave UKraine is part of the
EuroFestival, taking place for two weeks in May while Liverpool acts as Host City to Eurovision 2023. Tickets for Rave UKraine are available now via Dice FM / Resident Advisor. All profits from Rave UKraine go to Music Saves UA.
The pioneering event was created by Birmingham Music Archive founder and social entrepreneur Jez Collins, who has worked in tandem with the teams from Open Culture, Music Saves UA, Culture Liverpool, CONTENT Liverpool, HVLV Kyiv and more to bring this historic event to life. Rave UKraine is also bringing together major figures from the music industry such as Caroline Prothero and Rich McGinnis who are supporting, collaborating and advising for the event.
