The Rasmus, one of Finland’s most internationally known bands, will play Ukraine Atlas Festival this summer on July 19. The only foreign artist at this years festival, The Rasmus will headline the festival.
The Rasmus have told of their desire to do their part to help Ukraine. “It’s scary to play in the middle of war,” frontman Lauri Ylönen told us, “but we want to show our support for the Ukraine people.
“We have a massive fan base in Ukraine and, we’ve also previously done a joint song with the Ukrainian Eurovision winner Kalush Orchestra.”
Over 60,000 people are expected to arrive at Atlas Festival. The festival has a comprehensive security system, and the event is prepared to evacuate the audience and performers in just a few minutes if necessary.
Last year, the festival raised over two million euros for charity. The artists can choose to direct their charitable funds to any Ukraine-related cause, such as supporting children’s hospitals, purchasing ambulances, or helping combat medical personnel.
The first edition of Atlas Festival dates back to 2015 and ran successfully until 2019.
In 2024 the organisers bravely brought it back, creating the biggest music event to take place in Ukraine since the invasion started, with 63,000 people in three days.
The festival had a robust safety framework to ensure the artists’ and audience’s safety. The new venue – Blockbuster Mall – has the biggest underground parking in all of Ukraine (50,000 m2), which can quickly become a shelter.
In fact, in case of alarm, the entire festival can be evacuated to the shelter in a matter of minutes. The organisers worked and continue to work with the State Emergency Services, regional military administration and city administration to ensure the mitigation of all risks and the preparation for any threats without any danger to the people.
The festival entirely revolves around a big charity goal – to raise 100mln UAH (2.3 M EUR) to help the country.
In 2024 Atlas Festival reached the goal with the help of its audience, artists, influencers and everyone who was involved.
The whole festival was built around raising these funds with the help of artists, sponsors, audience and all the country’s volunteers, influencers and opinion leaders.
For tickets and full line details, visit the Atlas Festival Website.
