For the reason that starting of summer season, the band has been actively touring all over the world. Not solely demonstrating but in addition speaking in regards to the battle in Ukraine; Spreading consciousness and making certain that the world doesn’t overlook or get used to the atrocities which are taking place there within the current.
The band shows a singular QR code in any respect of their concert events, which everybody in attendance can use to donate to the Official State Fund Preserving Ukrainian Tradition. In all its fundraising efforts, the Kalush Orchestra has raised 54 million Ukrainian hryvnia (US$1,468,775). The proceeds from the sale of tickets for this tour will even profit Assist Heroes of Ukraine and Gate.org.
“That is our band’s first journey to the US and Canada and we will not wait. We now have to indicate the entire world how sturdy Ukrainians are and categorical it via our music! Our purpose is to convey Ukrainian music to everybody. The place to be heard is the world, so everybody can study extra about our distinctive tradition. We would like an increasing number of folks to learn about our tour, come to concert events and donate to the Ukraine Help Fund. Assist Ukraine by touring round Europe, gathering 54 million hryvnia! Now our purpose is even greater – to do it within the US and Canada! Extra guests to our concert events means extra donations, and this accelerates Ukraine’s victory over the enemy An essential contribution!” – says Kalyush Orchestra frontman, Oleg Psyuk.
There’s lower than every week left for the tour to start. A number of dates are close to or have already been offered out and extra dates have been added in New York and Toronto to fulfill common demand.
The group additionally raised funds for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in late Could, once they auctioned off their Eurovision profitable trophy – elevating $900,000. She additionally held a raffle for the enduring pink bucket hat worn by Oleg Psyuk on the profitable night time. With an admission of 31,000 folks, the band raised over 11 million Ukrainian hryvnia (roughly $300,000).
On the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, 23 August, the Kalush Orchestra introduced a fundraiser for the defenders of Mariupol, asking every particular person to donate 24 hryvnia (65 cents) each 24 hours – within the course of. 5 million Ukrainian hryvnia (about $140,000) have been raised. ,
The Kalush Orchestra will start their North American tour on October 20. All dates may be discovered listed under.
Kalush Orchestra North American Tour Dates:
october
Thursday 20 – Seattle, Membership Suri
Friday 21 – San Francisco, Metropolis Nights
Saturday 22 – Denver, Sports activities Citadel
Sunday 23 – Los Angeles, Avalon Hollywood
Thursday 27 – Dallas, Granada Theater
Friday 28 – Houston, Decorum
Saturday 29 – Philadelphia, Noto Philadelphia
Sunday 30 – New York, Melrose Ballroom (offered out)
Monday 31 – New York, Melrose Ballroom (second date added)
november
Wednesday 2 – Washington DC, The Howard Theater
Thursday 3 – Miami, sport of the Kings
Friday 4th – Chicago, Concorde Music Corridor
Saturday 5 – Montreal, Theater Plaza
Sunday 6 – Toronto, The Opera Home (offered out)
Monday 7 – Toronto, Opera Home (second date added)
Tuesday 8 – Edmonton, Union Corridor
Wednesday 9 – Calgary, McEwan Ballroom
Thursday 10 – Winnipeg, Alternate Occasion Middle
