On May 25, a special star in honor of the first Ukrainian rock band "Vopli Vidopliasova" and its frontman and founder Oleh Skrypka appeared on the "Square of Stars", which is a symbol of recognition, support and promotion of national culture, art and sports.
35 years ago, the band "BB" appeared as a bright star in the Ukrainian sky and created such a powerful energy shift in the minds of young people on the basis of rock and roll that "BB" deservedly became a leading star in the forefront of Ukrainian rock music. As Oleh Skrypka, the constant helmsman and ideological inspirer of the Vopli Vidopliasova band, noted at the opening of the star: “35 years is a period of testing work and the motto:“ do and sing about what I like the most, ignite hearts with youth and madness ". Because this is exactly the energy needed to establish Ukraine's current identity. "
"Oleg Skrypka is rightly called an innovator and a cultural revolutionary. His bold ideas inspire and transform lives for the better. That is why for so many years it remains on the wave of relevance. He also always advises the new generation of musicians to be free in their thoughts and actions, ”says Mykhailo Yasynsky.
Producer, founder of the Ukrainian company Secret Service Entertainment Agency.
It will be recalled that the stars on the "Square of Stars" appear as a result of several stages of selection, which are based on the recommendations of the expert commission - members of the public, media market experts and representatives of Gulliver shopping mall.
"The project motivates modern figures of culture, music, art and sports not to stop there, but to promote the country in the world. The Star Square project aims to become a universally recognized and popular tourist route, as it educates a new generation, reminding them of famous Ukrainians and motivating teenagers to follow their goal, their success, - said Tatiana Atadzhanova, PR director of Gulliver.
On May 25, 62 stars were laid on the "Square of Stars" and it is 16 stars on the "Music" part.