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The ‘Vdoma’ live show — an event for tens of thousands of people in Kyiv, marking a special chapter in the history of the pop-rock band ANTYTILA.

The band spent almost a year working on it, and it served as the grand finale to a successful nationwide tour that took in nearly 40 cities. The concept centres on where and when a person feels at home, particularly at a time when millions of Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes.

The show was directed by Pavlo Zakrevskyi and Mariami Pohrebynska.

“For some, home has been lost; for others, it has been rebuilt; some are searching for it abroad; others are looking for a home in new cities, in new places, in villages. And we want every member of the audience to find something of their own. To realise that home isn’t about a physical location — it’s about a feeling inside”, says Pavlo Zakrevskyi.

The three evenings at the Palace of Sport went beyond the usual concert format — the large-scale show combined a well-thought-out narrative, contemporary stage design and visual elements, along with high-quality sound and lighting. And most importantly — the performers and thousands of people singing together, in unison.

Working with the sound presented a particular challenge. The team opted for a solution that was unusual for a concert of this scale.

“We take analogue equipment from the recording studio and transport it to the Palace of Sport to achieve the sound we produced in the studio — the sound you hear through your headphones — but with the energy of a live concert”, explains Maksym Syvolap, composer and arranger for the band ANTYTILA.

The visual aspect of the show is enhanced by lighting equipment specially imported from abroad. It is used at large-scale, world-class concerts. The lighting, sound, stage design, movement and music in the show work together as a single, cohesive whole.

The concert programme features hits created by the band over the past 18 years, which have long since become the soundtrack to the lives of millions of people, not only in Ukraine but around the world. Among them are ‘Viryla’, ‘Vdoma’, ‘Fortress Bakhmut’, ‘TDME’ and other tracks. The musicians also performed songs that hadn’t been played live for a long time, but which remain favourites amongst the band’s true fans.

During a major war, concerts become important not only for the artists but also for society as a whole — they provide a space where people can come together, feel the support of those around them, be amongst their own kind and remind themselves that we are in this together. At the same time, it is an opportunity to raise funds to support those who are defending and holding the country together. The concerts at the Palace of Sport, like all the performances on the ‘Vdoma’ tour, had a charitable element: funds were raised to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Main Intelligence Directorate.

The television version of the concert, produced by Suspilne in collaboration with the band ANTYTILA’s production team, brings this large-scale show to audiences across the country. In this way, Suspilne preserves important events in contemporary Ukrainian culture and makes them part of a shared cultural experience.

“Suspilne was delighted to be part of this event, as we believe it is important not only to preserve for posterity the performance of one of Ukraine’s most famous bands, but also to capture the mood and experiences of society during the war. This concert was a special moment of unity centred on Ukrainian music and shared values”, says Iryna Bubnova, executive producer at Suspilne.

For a week, the “PiCoi” film crew documented the preparation and production of the band ANTYTILA’s “Vdoma” live show, focusing on the extensive work of the technical team and the various specialists involved in the project. The footage offers a behind-the-scenes look at the result of a year’s worth of preparation for this large-scale, three-day show: from the complex stage setup and lighting design to the pyrotechnics, logistics, and the artists’ preparations. The film showcases the professionalism, dedication, seamless collaboration, and sense of responsibility of the entire team—the skills and talents necessary to create a show of this magnitude.

According to Taras Topolia, the scale of the concert was unprecedented for the band in its 18-year history—complex technical solutions, lighting, sound, special effects, and staging required the entire team to be fully focused. At the same time, he believes that behind all of this lies the most important thing: the emotional experience the audience should take away from the concert.

“It’s important to me that people leave the concert happier than when they arrived. This outcome is the result of many things—the music, the atmosphere, and the connection between the musicians and the people who came to listen and experience it.”

The show was directed by Pavlo Zakrevsky and Mariami Pogrebinskaya.

The band ANTYTILA presents the instrumental track “TIME”, written specifically for the spectacular live show “Vdoma”. The track is being released digitally for the first time ahead of the show’s television premiere.

“TIME” is a wordless composition that explores the themes of time, change, and the journey through music. It was first performed during three major shows by the band ANTYTILA at the Kyiv Palace of Sports on March 20, 21, and 22, 2026. These three landmark concerts concluded the “Vdoma” tour of Ukraine, which spanned nearly 40 cities.

Now “TIME” is being released as a standalone track, serving as a preview of the upcoming television version of the “Vdoma” show. During the concert, the track served as the musical intro and a key transitional bridge between the two parts of the show. In the future, the band plans to continue the story of “TIME”, write lyrics for it, and eventually present it as a full song.

During the performance of “TIME”, archival footage chronicling the band’s history—from their early years to today’s large-scale concerts—was displayed on the stage screens. As the music played, the footage, eras, and visuals shifted, illustrating how ANTYTILA themselves have evolved, how their audience has grown, and how the band’s scope has expanded. At the same time, the musicians moved from the five stage towers, where they began the show, to the center of the stage with new instrumental setups. The musicians’ physical movement became part of the story of the band’s journey through time—from where it all began to where ANTYTILA stands today.

“Friendship, relationships, love, and devotion. What can define and reveal the authenticity of it all? Only time. Time, as the true judge and arbiter, impartially and quietly puts everything in its place, reveals the truth, uncovers true intentions, and heals with its eternal breath.

Music vibrates and pulses, painting the states and situations people pass through on their journeys through time—from the past to the future.

This instrumental track is our musical reflection on the shared history of the band ANTYTILA, a journey that has had its ups and downs. It has been easy and incredibly difficult, inspiring and devastating. Yet it has always been honest, sincere, and genuine.

And this shared history, this journey for ourselves and for the sake of our own, continues. “ANTYTILA is more than just music” — Taras Topolia.

The television premiere of “Vdoma” will take place on September 6 at 8:50 p.m. on the “Suspilne Kultura” TV channel. After the broadcast, the full version of the concert will be available on ANTYTILA’s official YouTube channel.

ANTYTILA will perform at B-Mall Fest 2026 in Kyiv

On November 20, ANTYTILA will perform on the main stage of B-Mall Fest 2026 in Kyiv. The band is preparing a special festival setlist that will feature fan favorites and new material.

Over the course of 18 years on stage, ANTYTILA has become one of the most successful Ukrainian bands, whose songs rack up millions of streams, top the music charts, and are performed on the biggest stages in Ukraine and around the world. “Fortress Bakhmut”, “TDME”, “Seize the Moment”, “Masquerade”, “Viryla”, “Buduvudu” are just a few of the hits known and sung by thousands of Ukrainians.
This evening will feature more than just the songs you already know. ANTYTILA will bring new songs to B-Mall Fest—live and for the very first time.

ANTYTILA’s concerts are all about live sound, massive energy, and a special atmosphere where thousands of people sing in unison. That’s exactly what the band’s performance at B-Mall Fest promises to be.

The festival will last three days—from November 20 to 22. And best of all—admission is free for visitors.

So, on November 20, let’s meet up with ANTYTILA on the main stage of B-Mall Fest in Kyiv.

Special forces of the Active Operations Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine received another donation from the band ANTYTILA and their fans—drones from the Ukrainian manufacturer “General Chereshnya” totaling 5 million hryvnias.

The funds to support the military intelligence officers were raised through ticket sales and charity auctions during the nationwide “At Home” tour, which the band ANTYTILA held in February–March 2026.

The drones were purchased and handed over to the GUR’s special forces in collaboration with Diana Podolyanchuk’s Charitable Foundation.

“These are multifunctional drones with day and night vision capabilities. They will primarily be used for interception. We wish the soldiers a successful hunt,” said the band’s leader, Taras Topolia.

Together we are strong!

Glory to Ukraine!

ANTYTILA “Vdoma 2.0”

The band ANTYTILA announces the “Vdoma 2.0” concert tour. This is a continuation of the successful “Vdoma” tour, which became one of the most talked-about musical events of early 2026.

The “Vdoma” tour covered 38 cities, 30 of which were sold out. It spanned thousands of kilometers across Ukraine and filled venues with people who came for the same thing—powerful emotions and songs experienced together, as one. The team wrapped up the first part of the tour with three major shows at the Palace of Sports, cementing its status as one of the country’s strongest live projects.

“Vdoma 2.0” is a response to requests from fans across the country. And an opportunity to relive those moments together once again.

Over 20 cities across Ukraine, the audience-favorite format with a stand-up intro, a recognizable stage, and the show’s well-crafted dramaturgy—everything that made “Vdoma” so beloved continues. As is the band’s signature quality: ANTYTILA traditionally brings its own lighting and sound production to ensure every concert sounds like a major show—regardless of the city.

The setlist features new songs from the upcoming album, which will be performed live for the first time, as well as tracks that have already become the voice of our times: “Vdoma,” “Fortress Bakhmut,” “2Step,” “Seize the Moment,” “TDME,” and “Believed”—songs that always get the crowd singing along.

“After every “Vdoma” concert, we heard the same thing: ‘When again?’ And here’s our answer—“Vdoma 2.0.” On this tour, we met thousands of people across the country. We saw those who came to the concerts for the second and third time, we saw families, lots of children, we made little dreams come true, and together we helped our military. That’s exactly why we want to keep going. Even more cities, new songs, new emotions, and that same atmosphere when you look out at the audience and realize: we’re all in this together. And we’re home,” commented Taras Topolia.

The members of the band ANTYTILA are active-duty military personnel and have been actively involved in volunteer work since 2014. That’s why every concert is not just an artistic event, but also concrete aid: during this time, the band has donated over 140 million UAH to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, part of which was raised during the “Vdoma” tour.

Live shows at large venues offer a unique experience. The aftertaste lingers for a long time, and if it’s an ANTYTILA concert, everything resurfaces in fond memories for years to come.

But what is a concert like for a photographer?
Fans who attend the band’s concerts see how photographers have to ‘fly’ around the venue to seize the moment and capture the shot.
And you yourselves are happy to pose for their lenses.
Plus, there are hundreds of lighting fixtures, special effects, stage sets and dozens of people helping to create the show’s atmosphere.
So look for yourselves in this album of selected photos by master photographers.
Through their professional lens, they sought to convey the true scale and atmosphere of the ‘AT HOME’ show, and the mood created by ANTYTILA at the Palace of Sports in Kyiv. To this end, for three days running, they captured the emotions of the musicians and everyone who had gathered together, at home.
Take a peek behind the scenes of the show and feel like part of the team.
See it all through the eyes of the artist or their management, or find the answer or confirmation you’re looking for: ‘Is this really happening?’ or ‘How was it?’.
Because ANTYTILA will soon be announcing new concert dates. In the pipeline: a new show, a new album, a collector’s edition of all the band’s albums on vinyl, and major concerts in other countries around the world.

Seize the moment.

Check out the photo gallery from the ‘At Home’ live show.

Photographers:
Viktoria Filipenko
Marina Kozhemyakina
Vadym Plyashechko
Edward Matthew
Yulia Akopyan

We’ve been preparing for this meeting with you for almost a year. A team of over a hundred people worked to create a concert, a show, and new content—using songs and performances to evoke emotions and sensations that will leave a lasting impression.

We crafted experiences that have become part of the history of the band ANTITILA and of each one of you.

And we succeeded.

The meticulously designed set by the directors, over 50 screens, 500 lighting fixtures, pyrotechnics, multi-level stage sets, and studio-quality sound in a large arena—all these are essential technical and directorial elements of a special show that did more than just create volume and scale.

They revealed each song in a new light.

But!

You were the ones who created the real magic.

The heart of the “At Home” show is the people who came to be with their own.

Together we sang, smiled, danced, cried, and then read the reviews on social media.

This show was created not only by ANTITILA and the team on and around the stage, but also by each and every one of you who came to the Palace of Sports.

Your feedback and support are the most valuable things we’ve received over these three days.

Keep it up, stay with us, come, and share.

We feel, we read, we draw conclusions so we can start preparing something new and exciting.

Thank you to everyone defending our country—for the chance to be home. To the audience, the team, and our partners—for walking this path with us. ❤️

Every concert on this tour is a charity event. Proceeds go to support the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR).

A TV version of the show is already in the works so these moments can be preserved. We’ll announce the premiere date soon.

A band that has come a long way, from small clubs to stadiums.
A team with experience collaborating with top international stars.
Artists who have always combined musical talent with a principled civic stance.

Recently, YUNA co-founder and executive producer Pavlo Shylko presented the band with a special award at the Kyiv Sports Palace, where the musicians will present their “Vdoma” show on March 20–22 (don’t miss it!).

Please note that the list of “15 Most Influential Artists of the Last 15 Years” is not a ranking.

All performers included in it are considered equal. The top 15 were selected by the YUNA jury.

U2, Ed Sheeran, and Antytila present a lyric video for their new joint song, “Yours Eternally.”

The song is included in U2’s new EP, Days Of Ash.

A special feature of the new album is that each song is dedicated to a specific person.

The song “Yours Eternally” was written by Bono and The Edge after meeting Taras Topolia and the band Antytila and performing together in Kyiv and London.

U2 invited their friend, singer Ed Sheeran, and Taras Topolia to participate in the studio recording of “Yours Eternally.”

The lyric video features all the musicians of the band Antytila, their military brothers-in-arms, and Ukrainian civilians who, in the fourth year of full-scale war, continue to show unique resilience and character.

The composition was deliberately created in a major, light mood, and its lyrics are presented in the form of a letter from a soldier with a lively and defiant spirit, reflecting the spirit of Ukraine, urging people not to despair, to achieve, to fight, and to walk side by side with their comrades toward their goal, despite all circumstances and difficulties.

The studio production of the song “Yours Eternally” was carried out by renowned Irish producer, multiple Grammy nominee and winner Garret “Jacknife” Lee.

Here’s what the musicians of U2 have to say about the new EP and the song Yours Eternally:

Bono:

“…when we first met, despite everything that was happening, despite the daily horrors that Ukrainians were experiencing, Taras and his friends did not lose heart. They also had that slightly dark sense of humor and that defiant spirit that we love so much in the best rock ‘n’ roll — that strength of character that seems to challenge the very times we live in… And it is this spirit that we tried to convey in Yours Eternally.
This song is like a message from the front lines, where a soldier says to his friends — boldly, a little mischievously: “Listen, don’t hang your heads, live, dream, stay up late. I would do the same if I were home with you. And I will… soon.”

The Edge:

“We believe in a world where borders are not erased by force.
Where culture, language, and memory are not silenced by fear.
Where the dignity of a people is not a bargaining chip.

This belief is not temporary.
It is not a political fad.
It is the ground on which we stand.
And we stand on it together.”

Taras Topolia, leader of the band ANTYTILA:

Once, Bono asked me: what single word could be used to describe the Ukrainian character? Without hesitation, I replied: Will. Some time passed, and he sent me a demo of “Yours Eternally” with the words: I feel that today, more than ever, we all need this.

When I heard the chorus of the song, which consisted of only one Ukrainian word, Will, and was sung by Bono, The Edge, and Ed Sheeran, I got goosebumps. And when Bono said that the song was missing my voice, my team and I, despite blackouts, air raid sirens, and all the difficulties, still recorded it in the studio. That’s how this song, united by common values, came to be.

We are grateful to U2 and Ed Sheeran for their constant attention and support for Ukraine. It is very valuable!

The song can be heard live at the Sports Palace during three concerts by the band Antytila on March 20-22 in Kyiv.

Reminder:

Antytila is currently on a nationwide tour called “At Home.” The musicians have played almost 20 sold-out concerts, with just as many still to come. The tour will conclude with three unique live shows at the Sports Palace in Kyiv in March.