The Animators return live with a concert at Vidas Art Arena!
The favorite alternative band from the 90s is hitting the small stage in Borisova Gradina on June 10th.
The Animators’ concerts don’t happen often, and that’s exactly why their every appearance on stage is an event. On June 10, Georgi Zgurov-Gurko and company rock the Small Stage of Vidas Art Arena in Borisova Gradina, with the support of Fest Team. The group, which imposed the experimental approach and inimitable sound, will once again prove why it is a true pioneer in Bulgarian indie music. You can find tickets at ticketstation.bg.

Since the Animators planted their flag on the territory of Bulgarian alternative rock in the late 90s, nothing in it sounds the same. Formed in 1997, the Animators have become one of the most intriguing bands on the Bulgarian alternative scene. The band is known for its experimental approach and unmistakable sound, and this is how it became a true pioneer in Bulgarian indie music.
The band, led by the beloved Georgi Zgurov-Gurko, became popular in 2000, when they received the award for “Best Rock/Alternative Hit” for the song “Krasivata Lulu”. In 2004, the band was also awarded the “Best Rock Album” prize for their record “Plus”. And from 1998 to 2002, Animacionerite were part of the independent label “Zhalta Muzika”, along with “Ostava”, “Wikeda” and “Bluba Lu”. They have three albums behind them: “A” (2000), “Plus” (2003) and “Animacionerite” (2016). Tracks like “Snowboard”, “Plus”, “I’m Driving Like Crazy”, “Ima Risk” and others still collect tens of thousands of plays on streaming platforms.
In their sound, electronic rock intertwines with alternative, and their lyrics are unparalleled on the Bulgarian scene. In “Snowboard”, “I’m Driving Like Crazy”, “Ima Risk”, “The Beautiful Lulu”,
The Animators talk about ordinary things in a way that makes them sound strange, and about the strange – in a way that makes them sound familiar. That’s exactly why you’ll hardly find another band that writes like them. Today, The Animators are Georgi Zgurov-Gurko (vocals), Tsvetan Metodiev (synthesizer), Anton Velev (guitar), Rosen Vatev (drums) and Martin Evstatiev (bass).

Their concerts are truly rare events, but on top of that – eagerly awaited by their fans. The Animators’ live performances are different every time and always worth the wait.