Jinjer to tour as official Ukrainian ambassadors

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is still capturing the focus of the world (and rightly so) as millions watch the plight of Ukrainian civilians living day to day in unimaginable circumstances. The besieged and displaced people of Ukraine now have a new voice, and it’s a voice that can really shout.

Jinjer are Ukraine’s most prominent musical export in terms of heavy music and since the start of the conflict, they have been unflinching in their resolve and steadfast in their bravery. Now the Ukrainian Ministry Of Culture has officially endorsed the band as ambassadors of the county and they are setting up to hit the road to spread further awareness, raise funds and spread a message of hope. The band has been given special permission to leave the country acting in a capacity as ambassadors.

Bassist Eugene Abdukhanov said in a statement. “We are very honoured to announce that together with the help of the Ukrainian Ministry Of Culture, that we have successfully been granted permission to travel abroad as ambassadors of our country to raise funds and awareness about the war raging back home. This is a huge honour for us as a band and as citizens. We will do our part to make sure that this war stops as soon as possible!

“Come support, dance and scream your hearts out for Ukraine!”

Jinjer also released a video for their aptly titled track ‘Call Me A Symbol’ which was filmed during the band’s 2021 tour.

“I think this video for ‘Call Me A Symbol’ will forever hold a special and unique place in our hearts as a band. Filmed on our short but awesome European Tour in 2021 tour that almost did not happen because of the pandemic, and now released at such a dark time in which our country has been invaded and there is war on the streets of our home. I really hope this video and this important time in history gives people a new perspective that there are always two sides to everything. Good and Evil, Just and unjust – cherish the good times and face the bad head-on… but never ever give up.”

Datesfor the tour and video are below:

6/10 – INTERLAKEN (CH) Greenfield Festival
6/11 – NICKELSDORF (AT) Nova Rock Festival
6/17 – DESSEL (BE) Graspop Metal Meeting
6/18 – COPENHAGEN (DK) Copenhell
6/19 – CLISSON (FR) Hellfest Open Air
6/24 – OSLO (NO) Tons Of Rock
6/26 – SPALENE PORICI (CZ) Basinfire Fest
6/29 – LISBON (PT) LAV – Lisboa ao Vivo
6/30 – BARCELONA (ES) Rockfest Barcelona
7/01 – VIVEIRO (ES) Resurrection Fest
7/03 – HELSINKI (FI) Tuska Festival
7/08 – BALLENSTEDT (DE) Rockharz Open Air
7/15 – GÄVLE (SE) Gefle Metal Festival
7/16 – BORNHÖVED (DE) Blizzarrrd Rock Festival
7/24 – SELESTAT (FR) Rock Your Brain Festival
7/27 – TOLMIN (SI) Metaldays Festival
8/04 – KOSTRZYN NAD ODRĄ (PL) Pol’and’Rock Festival
8/05 – VILLENA (ES) Leyendas del Rock Festival
8/06 – SAINT MAURICE DE GOURDANS (FR) Sylak Open Air
8/07 – GDANSK (PL) Ergo Arena ++
8/10 – JOSEFOV (CZ) Brutal Assault
8/13 – WALTON-ON-TRENT (UK) Bloodstock Open Air
8/19 – DINKELSBÜHL (DE) Summer Breeze Open Air
8/20 – HAMBURG (DE) Elbriot Festival