Australian electronic duo breathe., consisting of Andrew Grant and Sean Walker, has presented its own documentary dedicated to a trip to Ukraine in July 2026. The musicians came to the country to perform at the Atlas Festival in Kyiv and then decided to share the experience they went through during the journey with an international audience. Wave RBC.UA reports this in detail, citing the band's YouTube channel.

A Trip for the Atlas Festival

As the artists themselves shared, in July 2026 they decided that "it is time to come in person" and went to Ukraine to play two concerts, directing all proceeds from them to support life in the country. In 2026, breathe. completely abandoned concert tours, focusing on work on a new album, but made an exception precisely for Ukraine. At the Atlas Festival, the Australians became the only foreign band. To take the stage for the Ukrainian public, the duo members covered about 15,000 kilometers and more than 50 hours of travel.

Night in a Bomb Shelter

During the journey, the musicians communicated with Ukrainians whose lives have changed because of the Russian invasion and found themselves in a shelter during one of the largest air attacks on the capital. According to the duo members, that night Kyiv was subjected to one of the largest ballistic missile attacks since the beginning of the invasion: around them, as they claim, 41 ballistic missiles and 125 drones were striking. The trip, by the artists' admission, became one of the most significant experiences of their lives.

From News Bulletins to Personal Experience

The musicians admitted that before the trip they knew about Ukraine predominantly from news about shelling and destruction. Personal acquaintance with the country, however, opened up another side of Ukrainian life to them — culture, community, and the people's desire to protect what is important to them. "We returned to Australia with a sense of responsibility to tell the stories that people trusted us with. We are with you, Ukraine. We love you very much. Glory to Ukraine," the duo members shared.

"Unbearably Painful": Sean Walker's Reaction

On social media, Sean Walker shared that what struck him most during the journey was the people, their kindness, and hospitality. The musician admitted that it hurts him to realize what Ukrainians are forced to endure because of the war. "When I compare this to what they are going through, it becomes unbearably painful. Because these are incredibly good people, and they have to endure this horror almost every night. Therefore, this journey was strange, simultaneously beautiful and bitter. I fell in love with Ukraine and its people. But it hurts me very much that this is the reality," he noted.

Support from Abroad and a Promise to Return

During the concert, breathe. showed a video message from their friends from various countries around the world, who expressed support for Ukrainians and admiration for their resilience. After the performance, the musicians shared their emotions from meeting the audience: "Kyiv, the last 24 hours brought us closer to you than we ever expected. From sharing a shelter together to a concert we will never forget. We love you and will see you soon." Thus, the documentary became not only a report on festival performances but also an attempt to convey the personal experience of living under shelling and the stories of Ukrainian people to an international audience.