A week-long course for young folk artists — 25 students from 7 regions of Ukraine. The programme focuses on field recordings and arrangement.
A week-long masterclass 'Ethno-chaos: From Field Recording to Stage' by DakhaBrakha will take place at the R. M. Glier Kyiv Music Institute from 12 to 19 August 2026. The programme is designed for young folk artists and ethnomusicologists aged 18-30. Competitive selection — 25 participants from 234 applicants from 7 regions of Ukraine. The course covers five blocks: 1) field recording technology (microphone technique, ethical recording with tradition carriers); 2) arrangement of polyphonic material for contemporary lineups; 3) stage interpretation of authentic material; 4) intersection with electronics and contemporary genres; 5) the international context of Ukrainian folk. Each of the four band members leads a separate block as the main instructor. The course is funded by a UkrCulture Fund grant and Goethe-Institut Kyiv support. All 25 participants receive free tuition, dormitory accommodation at the Institute, and access to recording studios. A separate prospect — the top 5 participant projects will be included in the official 'New Folk Wave' compilation (release December 2026) and presented at WOMEX 2027.
