Poplavsky and Zibrov have announced the launch of their collaborative project, "Ukrainian Song of the Year - 2024."
Mikhail Poplavsky introduced the co-organizer of the current award ceremony for the National Music Prize "Ukrainian Song of the Year" - People's Artist of Ukraine Pavel Zibrov.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Styler project) referencing Instagram of Poplavsky.
He also noted that a team of professionals has begun working on the project, nominations have been confirmed, stage design is being developed, and experts are accepting applications. The popularity of performers in radio rotation and television, views on social media, participation in charitable events, and concert activities in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are all taken into account.
The best singers will compete for victories in the nominations: "Soul of Ukrainian Song," "Pride of Ukrainian Song," "Legend of Ukrainian Song," "Hope of Ukrainian Song," and "Guarantee of Ukrainian Song."
"Ukrainian song is the genetic code of the nation! It always supports and uplifts the spirit of Ukrainians. The Ukrainian song resonates across the world, showing that we are Ukrainians, we are a nation, we are a people with our own millennia-old history, culture, and traditions. And we are invincible," said Mikhail Poplavsky.
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In addition to performers, the creators of Ukrainian music - poets and composers - will also be recognized.
People's Artist of Ukraine Pavel Zibrov stated: "I am very pleased that you invited me to become a co-organizer of the project. It is a great honor and responsibility. There will be an interesting selection. I am sure that both young performers and masters of the Ukrainian stage will participate. We will pass each song through our hearts; that's how we will work. We will choose the best. The theme "Songs Burned by War" is painful and relevant. Many artists are currently touring with concerts for displaced people, in military units, and hospitals, on the front lines."
Let us remind you that the "Ukrainian Song of the Year" project is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The premiere of the musical project "Our Song" on Ukrainian television took place in 2004.
On April 2, 2012, the project "Song Unites Us!" was included in the Guinness World Records in the category "Longest Musical Television Marathon of National Songs Live."
For five continuous days, from 5:30 AM on March 29 to 12:30 PM on April 2, 2012, Ukrainian songs were broadcast live to the world featuring a variety of artists and groups. For the first time, the musical triumph of our state was observed on all continents, with the marathon being watched in 150 countries. The celebration of Ukrainian song lasted 110 hours, 3 minutes, and 27 seconds.
The grand award ceremony for the national prize "Ukrainian Song of the Year" in 2017 was held by Mikhail Poplavsky in Warsaw.
The award ceremonies for the National Music Prize "Ukrainian Song of the Year" (2019-2022) impressed viewers with their scale and originality, filled with energy of pride and love for their people, homeland, culture, and traditions.
In 2021, the year of the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, the award took place on the International Vyshyvanka Day, uniting legends of Ukrainian song and young performers on one stage under the slogan "Together We Hold the Ukrainian Wave."
On February 16, 2022, on the Day of Unity of Ukrainians, the award once again recognized winners on the main stage of the country - the National Palace of Arts "Ukraine."
More details about the award can be found in the documentary film