World Unite for Ukraine Announces Final Artist Lineup and Hosts for Its Global Benefit Concert on July 14, 2022
Twenty-three artists and bands representing six countries will come together to perform new and classic songs to help raise funds for humanitarian relief for Ukrainians
NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- World Unite for Ukraine™, a global grassroots movement uniting millions of people around the world to support Ukrainians and ease the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, today announced its final lineup of artists and bands, along with the two event co-hosts for the July 14 virtual streaming event. The event will feature 23 artists and bands representing seven countries.
"We are excited to see people from all over the world come together to make a difference for the Ukrainian people whose lives have been turned upside down," said Victoria Yampolsky, an American entrepreneur with roots in the former Soviet Union who conceived and co-founded World Unite for Ukraine. "As we enter the last week before our event, our efforts remain focused on raising as much funding as possible to provide food, shelter, medical supplies and equipment, and many other basic necessities they are otherwise struggling to obtain."
To be streamed to 25+ countries, World Unite for Ukraine will feature music by Pink Floyd, Anti-War Machine, featuring members of The B-52's and Public Enemy, and Ukrainian singer and songwriter ROXOLANA, among others, as well as appearances by American actor Pej Vahdat. Most recently added is the Ukrainian-born English pop music group, The Bloom Twins. Top artists, actors and celebrities will also participate with messages of support and inspiration, along with powerful stories from Ukraine highlighting the country's history, culture and the devastating impact the war has had on Ukraine and its people. World Unite for Ukraine's goal is to raise US$10M to ease the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine through the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF).
The event will be co-hosted by Vincent Lyn, CEO at We Can Save Children, Deputy Ambassador at International Human Rights Commission, Editor-in-Chief at Wall Street News Agency, and Grammy-nominated violinist, multidisciplinary multimedia artist, composer, producer and music pioneer Masha Brodskaya.
The final list of performers includes:
- Pink Floyd
- Pat McGee Band
- NK
- Ruslana
- ROXOLANA
- DOROFEEVA
- Michelle Andrade
- POSITIFF
- Sofie Bonde
- The Bloom Twins
- Anti-War Machine (featuring members of The B-52's and Public Enemy)
- Resonant Alien (featuring members of Public Enemy, Tesla and Chic)
- Maisey And The Deep
- Artem Pivovarov
- SINOPTIK
- Korney Sheldunov
- Boris Seewald
- Calvin Jones
- Al Di Meola
- Jamie Hannah
- Maia Reficco
- Francisca Valenzuela
- Asha Maclean
World Unite for Ukraine's charity partner, USUF, is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working on the ground in Ukraine since 1991. USUF supports the development of democracy, a free-market economy and human rights in Ukraine while strengthening the bonds between America and Ukraine. Donations to World Unite for Ukraine's campaign can be made before, during or after the concert event.
To access the July 14 streamed event and purchase tickets, visit https://boxoffice.mandolin.com/products/world-unite-for-ukraine. All ticket sales are tax-deductible donations to the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation.
About World Unite for Ukraine
World Unite for Ukraine™ is a global grassroots movement that is uniting millions of people around the world to support Ukrainians and ease the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. On July 14, 2022, World Unite for Ukraine is presenting a virtual 90+ minute concert event streamed to 25+ countries that will feature top international artists, actors and celebrities from the U.S., Ukraine and other countries across the globe. With a goal of US$10M, World Unite for Ukraine is raising funds on behalf of its nonprofit partner, the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation. Founded by two immigrants from the former Soviet Union, World Unite for Ukraine is supported by a team of more than 100 volunteers around the world. For more information, to donate and to learn how to view the event, visit https://www.worlduniteforukraine.com/ and follow on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
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