Main points
- Viktor Broniuk is the leader of the band “TIK” and the director of the Vinnytsia Regional Philharmonic.
- He heads the Podilska Hromada charitable foundation, which supports gifted youth.
Viktor Broniuk / Collage of Channel 24
The band “TIK”, which was created in Vinnytsia, gained immense popularity in Ukraine after the hit “Oleni”. The leader of the group was and still is Viktor Broniuk – a singer, musician, and director of the Vinnytsia Regional Philharmonic.
- 1 What is Viktor Bronyuk famous for?
- 2 What is known about Viktor Bronyuk's service?
- 3 Where is Viktor Broniuk now?
Today, March 24, Viktor Bronyuk celebrates his birthday – he turned 47. On this occasion, Channel 24 will tell you what is known about the artist and what he is doing now.
What is Viktor Bronyuk famous for?
Viktor Broniuk was born in the village of Sokolova, Vinnytsia Oblast. He studied at the Bar Pedagogical College and the History Faculty of Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University.
In 2005, Viktor Broniuk founded the band “TIK”, which stands for “Sobriety and Culture”. The band offered a new sound in a style that combined folk rock, reggae and punk. The first performance of “TIK” took place at a concert of another band “Talitha Kum” in front of an audience of thousands. Since then, “TIK” has been actively working.
In 2006, the musicians, together with the band “Lyapis Trubetskoy”, recorded and released the track “Oleni”, which became a leader on radio stations and brought the group real popularity.
“TIC” – “Oleni”: watch the video online
The following year, “TIC” presented their debut album, and in the summer performed over 50 concerts. The next hit was the song “White Roses”. Also a special composition in the band's repertoire was the duet with Iryna Bilyk “Don't Kiss”.
Viktor Bronyuk has always had an active civic position, so he reacted accordingly to the events in the country. So, in December 2014, the group “TIK” released the song “Smell of War”, where volunteers starred in the video. In 2022, the group re-released the song “Love Ukraine” and released a new composition “Cranes” – a dedication to those who gave their lives in the war.
“TIC” – “Cranes”: watch the video online
What is known about Viktor Bronyuk's service?
In the spring of 2022, Viktor Broniuk joined the Terro Defense. He served in the 171st Battalion of the 120th Terro Defense Brigade, where he dealt with logistics and communications issues. He was later transferred to the Dniester military group.
A year later, Viktor Broniuk decided to resign from the army. The artist made this decision because of his father, who had suffered a stroke and has the first group of disability.
I am fit for service, but I currently have reservations because I head a critically important institution – the Vinnytsia Regional Philharmonic named after Mykola Leontovych,
– the singer noted.
Viktor Bronyuk / Photo from Viktor Bronyuk's Instagram
Where is Viktor Bronyuk now?
The band “TIK” continues its existence – performs at events and festivals, holds concerts, performs for the military. Two members of the band serve in the army. Last year, “TIK” celebrated its anniversary – 20 years of existence.
There is an opportunity to come to the guys-fighters. Sometimes we think, we will “beat” on patriotism. And they want “Oleniv”, “Pirozhyn”. They are normal living people, they need emotions. We worked out, talked, and then the commander calls and says: “Guys, I'm a slob. The unit works completely differently,” – shared Viktor Bronyuk.
Viktor Broniuk has been the head of the Leontovych Vinnytsia Regional Philharmonic for over a year and a half. As a head, he is mainly involved in the administrative part – economic and organizational issues.
This is a large organization, almost 250 creative people work here to give emotions to the people of Vinnytsia, the region and Ukraine. The team is diverse, but we have something to show,
– said Viktor Broniuk.
Every week, various events take place in the Vinnytsia Philharmonic. Also, over the past year and a half, the Symphony Orchestra working in the Vinnytsia Philharmonic and the Podil Chamber Choir have received academic status. Currently, 4 organizations work in the Philharmonic.
Viktor Broniuk is also a volunteer. For over 15 years, he has headed the Podilska Hromada charity foundation, which is still operating today. The foundation supports gifted youth.
Broniuk is also a businessman – co-owner of an IT company working on digitalization.