The first uk band to tour ukraine

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We are honoured to be travelling with Hardwicke Circus, the first UK band to tour Ukraine since the war started.

Hardwicke Circus will be performing live shows in Ukraine. 

The gigs will raise money for charity and help to raise awareness of what is going on in Ukraine. 

Jonny Foster, a member of the band, said: "We've been given this opportunity to support some charity shows in Ukraine to raise money for their war efforts.

"We believe in Ukraine, we believe in the people of Ukraine, and as musicians, this is our way of demonstrating our support for their freedom. 

"We were connected to a band in Ukraine, and they asked us to come and do some shows. 

"With England backing Ukraine, we thought a Carlisle band could back a Kharkiv band. 

"It's a wonderful idea to get behind this group, and this country, so we jumped at the chance. 

"We're aware of the dangers, but we're also aware of how important it is. Yes, this country is going through a terrible ordeal through no fault of its own. This is a country that has a long, rich tradition of music, art, and culture. 

"We speak to our Ukrainian friends here in Carlisle and in Ukraine, they're trying to get on with their lives and not let themselves be identified by the ordeal they're going through, but by the long history which makes them who they are, and we're right behind them."

Following their tour of the Czech Republic, Hardwicke Circus will be heading to Ukraine to perform live. 

Watch their interview with Breakfast tv on the BBC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJoaPubIO7Q

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