Rock legend Neil Young has announced plans to perform a free concert in Ukraine as part of his upcoming European summer tour with the Chrome Hearts. The announcement came through Young's official website, the Neil Young Archives.
While specific details about the venue and date are yet to be confirmed, the concert will take place before the tour's official opening show in Rättvik, Sweden on June 18. This will mark Young's first-ever performance in Ukraine, a country he has vocally supported since Russia's invasion in 2022.
"Music unites!" Young declared in his tour announcement. "We will be there with you! Join us as we celebrate the Summer of Democracy."
The free Ukrainian concert will kick off an extensive tour schedule across Europe and North America. Young promised fans can expect "Old songs and new songs. Old words and new words. Long jams!" He added that "The Chrome Hearts and I are ready for you!"
The Canadian-American musician, known for his political activism since the 1970s, has consistently used his platform to address social and political issues. His signature song "Rockin' in the Free World" has become an anthem for freedom and democracy - a message that resonates strongly with his upcoming performance in Ukraine.
The tour announcement emphasizes Young's commitment to supporting democratic values through music, with the artist stating "LOVE and Democracy reigns in the USA and the world."
Further details about the Ukrainian concert's location and timing will be announced on the Neil Young Archives website.