Music for the Future

“The music project underwent a daily transformation from a social, humanitarian aid project and back into a music project whenever possible; like on giant wave in high and low tide. It has also become a mirror of our country, Slovenia, our society and our present.”

“A space of mutual help and mutual understanding was created. Project participants could find friends and like-minded people in Ljubljana, and I am sure that their friendships will continue to grow after the end of Music for the future.”

“For me, this project was not only musically interesting, but also implemented a great social mission: to preserve a generation of young Ukrainian musicians, preserve their music and support their creative pursuits.”

“The essential thing about integration, and even more so about welcoming newcomers, is that the organisations dealing with their arrival are from the same sector, have similar interests and, as a result, react more quickly to their interests and needs. This way, we understand them better and can act faster.”

“It was a great pleasure to hear that donations from our country helped make this unique and important project a reality. “

“We were all refugees until the project came and gave us a unique opportunity to be the voice of our country, the voices of its life and its values.”

“I am very happy and proud that I was able to make my humble contribution to this project. To see for myself how the project shaped from an idea into a fully developed brand.”

“Young musicians showed a strong will to create and hope for a better future. Together with the support of different stakeholders in the project, families from Ukraine will hopefully remember this time in terms of heartfulness, humanity and solidarity.”

“For me, the project became an expression of the inexhaustible power of life, devotion, humanity and love. It is what gives us hope and strength to everyone. It is what makes us feel human. I have seen other people around me. I watched courageous women fighting for their children every day. I watched talented children making their first steps in music.”

“We managed to bring 142 people from Ukraine to the music project, and it was their salvation both psychologically and physically, because the most valuable thing that the children had were their musical instruments.”

“To be in an environment that is filled with people, life, concerts and interesting experiences, gave us a new sense of reality. We thank all the people involved in the Music for the future project. You are incredible!!!!”

“When we first arrived, it was unusual for me to be in a different country, so far away from home. I also had to leave under unpleasant circumstances. But over time everything got better and I got used to my new surroundings. In Slovenia, I met kind and cool people, including people from the project. I am very grateful to all the people who helped us and are continuing to help us.”

“I feel great gratitude to this project because the most important thing is that my children and my old father (for whom this is the second evacuation in his life) can live and feel safe, continue their education, and my son can do his favourite things.”

“I would like to express special words of thanks to our guardian angels – Myroslava and Olga. They managed to organise an orchestra, organise the families, and provide everything necessary for our large team.”

“I don’t have enough words to express how grateful I am to Slovenia that they really, literally pulled my children, all of us, out of that hell. Thank you. Thank you so much that you took us is, gave us shelter, warmed us. Thank you for sincerely caring for our children. I felt your kindness, sympathy and support. Thank you.”

“I would like to say a few words about our conductors – Olga and Živa. These are extremely talented and positive people. It was an honour for me to play with them. I would like to thank the organisers of this project- Tomo, Živa, Myroslava, Olga and others. They made our stay in Slovenia very comfortable and easy.”