The anniversary, tenth edition of Hamselyt will take place on April 24–26 in Ternopil and will traditionally feature exclusively live shows, performances, exhibitions, and lectures. The lineup features 16 artists, half of whom are international
Hamselyt will open on April 24 with a contemporary art exhibition and a free workshop by Swedish French horn player Sören Hermansson for wind musicians. The exhibition will be open throughout all three days of the festival
Hermansson is a composer of new music for the French horn, with over 80 premieres, blending classical instrumentation with electronic sound. He is also a teacher with 50 years of experience, a professor at the University of Michigan, and a recipient of the Giovanni Punto Award.
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The first day’s lineup includes Hermansson, French artist Pidoom — whose album ‘TOME1’ came out in 2019 on the Odesa label system | system — as well as Usurper of Debenham, an American artist releasing on KYIVPASTRANS and known for performances at CMYK, Cxema Backstage, and Noise Every Wednesday.
The second day’s lineup includes the Austrian-Ukrainian duo Howling Mystics, Human Margareeta from the IRIY label, and German duo Interim Dissonance. The Ternopil-based project ZSUF will also perform — a formation that has been creating industrial, noise, and experimental electronic music since the early 2000s.
On April 25, Belgian composer, sound artist, and filmmaker Tzii will also perform. ‘His work exists beyond genre boundaries, combining different media and approaches to create a sonic experience — from concerts and performances to work with film, performing arts, and collective projects’, the announcement reads.
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On the final day, Hamselyt will feature Ukrainian artists Ostudinov and Pøgulyay, as well as Polish musicians Duy Gebord and Fischerle. The festival will close with a performance by ÄSC3EA — a Ukrainian multidisciplinary artist working with experimental, cross-genre formats.
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The lineup will be complemented by four emerging artists selected through an open call. Each performance will be accompanied by video art from TBL. Hamselyt will also be streamed online.
Tickets for Hamselyt are available via the festival’s Instagram. Students of specialized music programs in Ternopil receive a 50% discount, while admission is free for veterans and active-duty military personnel.
About the previous Hamselyt
In 2025, the festival made its return after a five-year break, preserving its eclectic and experimental nature.
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The lineup featured 18 artists, five of whom were international: British duo Iklectik, London-based post-industrial project Am Not, Belgian-Congolese composer Cedrik Fermont, composer Alla Zahaikevych, post-industrial project Ship Her Son, producer Whaler, and electronic musician Ujif Notfound.
