As war broke out in Ukraine, we looked on in horror as people across the country tried to keep their loved ones safe. But it wasn’t just their loved ones they were protecting, but their culture, art and music.
This piece was produced by Whispered Tales & Denys Kashchei.
Protect the Beats was a work of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. A large-scale public artwork featured a well-known Liverpool landmark – and over 2,500 sandbags.
A short film, embedded in the artwork, illustrated how music remains at the beating heart of Ukrainian culture in a message of hope, joy and defiance. Created by Whispered Tales in collaboration with the Ukrainian musician Denys Kashchei, the film featured a range of footage – from opera singers to drum and bass – illustrating the power of music to unite people, even in the darkest of times.
