BeZ bileta
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Vitaly Artist |
| Headquarters | Minsk , Belarus |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
beZ bileta is an alternative rock ensemble originating from Minsk, Belarus, with activity dating back to 1998.[1]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
History
Formed in 1998 in Minsk by Vitaly Artist, the band initially focused on Belarusian folk tunes. By 2004, their sound evolved towards a more intricate blend of electronic and indie rock genres.
Throughout their career, beZ bileta has received several accolades at the Rock Coronation Belarusian Music Awards. Their honors include "Discovery of the Year" in 2000, "Song of the Year" in 2001 for the track "My Motherland Belarus," and in 2009, they secured the prestigious "Rock Crown" along with awards for "Album of the Year" and "Video of the Year."
The group has showcased their music at a variety of festivals both within Belarus and abroad. Notable appearances include Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk (Belarus), Poland’s Basovišča and Fiesta Borealis, Italy’s Spirit of Woodstock, and Germany’s Good-By festival.
In 2012, beZ bileta earned the title of "Best Live Show" at the Lira national music awards, an event organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus and Capital TV.
Deadhead's Day
For multiple years, beZ bileta has hosted Deadhead's Day, an event that features giveaways of merchandise, intimate concerts, a remix competition open to international artists, and a cover song contest. The victorious participant is granted the chance to perform live alongside beZ bileta.
Vitaly Artist
Vitaly Artist, who leads the band as frontman, has also composed scores for various film and television projects, including the 2006 Russian action movie Piranha.
Band members
Current
- Vitaly Artist – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, production
- Alexander Ivashkevich – guitar
- Yan Weinstock
Former
- Denis Shurov – drums
- Yuri Rubanik – keyboards
- Alexander Gulyaev – bass guitar
- Pavel Kudrin
- Ivan Barzenka
- Sergey Bakovets
- Denis Sturchenko
- Ksenia Minchenko
- Alexander Myshkevich
- Pavel Mamonov
- Yan Yarosh
- Andrey Korotchenko
- Vladimir Razvodovsky
- Artemy Doronkin
- Yegor Doronkin
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Up Into the Sky |
| 2004 | Drawn |
| 2006 | Amendment 22 |
| 2007 | Kino |
| 2008 | True Love |
| 2009 | Visionaries |
| 2009 | Africa |
| 2010 | Red Disc of the Sun |
| 2011 | Zvezda |
| 2014 | More |
Literature
- Д.П., «beZ bileta», Энцыклапедыя беларускай папулярнай музыкі, Minsk, 2008, pp. 48–49, ISBN 978-985-6783-42-8
References
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