On June 7 Superhumans center visited the lead singer of the band «Druga Rika»Valeriy Kharchyshyn and, together with the guys from the music therapy Victory Beats, played an improvised concert and happily chatted with the crowd of spectators who gathered at the center.
Valeriy is also known as a volunteer and shared stories about his activities and this direction. And at the end of this warm evening, he promised to return next time with a full band and make an even brighter holiday for our heroes. So we are looking forward to a new meeting, and the guys are already learning new songs!
On May 31, the Superhumans Center brought together more than 3,000 people for its annual Reunion. The event featured a wide range of locations and activities—everything from entertainment to lectures, from sports and creative workshops to employment assistance. Celebrities, official delegations, and well-known business figures attended, but the event was opened by a performance from the Victory Beats band, made up of patients from the center's music therapy program.
A couple of months before the event, we received an offer we simply couldn't refuse. We eagerly got to work, rewrote our repertoire multiple times, and ultimately put together a short show that instantly lit up hearts and energized all the guests for the day.
Two drummers, two bass guitars, and two electric guitars—an unusual lineup, but this isn’t an ordinary band. The presence of other music therapy participants was invaluable in preparing for the performance. Some came just to listen, while others joined in the playing—each rehearsal turned into a mini concert, sparking new ideas.
But the day didn’t end with just one performance. The music therapy location was packed with people all day long. One of the highlights was meeting and reconnecting with former participants who had attended our music therapy sessions before and eagerly joined our non-stop jam once again.
By evening, music stars started arriving, and our very own Sasha Ivanko kicked off the main concert stage with his DJ set. That magical moment arrived when everyone was dancing and singing—on the dance floor, the security team, people at different locations, even the musicians preparing for their own performances.
And what came next? The entire Superhumans Center spent days humming "Naidya Ye" (there is a hope), the music therapy program continued attracting new people and exploring new approaches, and our incredible band started gearing up for new performances coming very soon. Stay tuned for updates!
3000 alumni and family members, high-ranking guests and a super energetic concert from our band as the official opening of the event. And then – a special location with bright jams with visitors. And as the cherry on the cake – just a great DJ set from our Oleksandr Ivanko, to which both the security and the stars of the Ukrainian scene sang!
Detailed report a little later, but for now a few photos and videos from the event
We have great news! One of our followers was so inspired by our therapeutic DJing program that he decided to give us an incredible gift - a new DDJ FLX DJ console
This generous contribution is not just support, it is faith in the power of music and the possibilities of our participants. Now even more veterans and war victims will be able to create, experiment and discover themselves through sound. And we already have the first sincere impressions of the new participant - after playing on the console, he admitted that he was completely immersed in the process and felt the real joy of music.
We are infinitely grateful for this support and are already looking forward to new musical discoveries together with our heroes!
On May 27, the Victory Beats music therapy at the Superhumans center was visited by an incredibly talented guest — Brett Hill, a musician from Ohio, a cultural producer, performer and activist who actively supports Ukraine and popularizes Ukrainian folk music using ethnic instruments.
Brett not only showed us how to play unusual musical instruments (in particular, the boran - an Irish drum), but also held an exciting jam session with patients, which literally took our breath away. Our therapy was a real sell-out: many people came just to look at the music room, but they were so excited that every instrument was used.
We are sincerely grateful to Brett for his support and playing together and are already looking forward to our next meetings. Special thanks to Rostyslav Tatomyr, who is involved in the direction of guitar playing at our therapy, for the opportunity to organize this extraordinary event.
