The legacy of Dimitar Voev, the bulgarian poet, composer, and frontman of the band “New Generation,” continues to resonate. Although he passed away at the age of 27, joining the infamous “Club 27,” his influence on Bulgarian culture remains profound. Voev’s work challenged conformity and the uniformity of the totalitarian era, and his songs, tho not frequently played on the radio, are still known by many.

To celebrate his life and work,two events are planned: a major concert at Yunak Stadium on June 7 and a book presentation on May 30 at Sofia Art Bar 158.

The June 7 concert will feature members of “New Generation,” “Tangra,” and “Review,” all groups connected to Voev’s work. The concert will showcase iconic songs from the 1980s and 1990s. “review” with Vaso Gurov will open the show,followed by “Tangra” performing songs from their New Wave period. Voev’s former bandmates from “New Generation” will close the event.

Organizers have announced that three young bulgarian rock bands-Mind Pierce, “Opium,” and “flower”-will perform as opening acts, each influenced by the work of Dimitar voev. Tickets are available at ePaygo, with prices ranging from 49 BGN to 69 BGN, depending on the seating area. A 25% discount is available for children under 18.The concert is scheduled to begin at 5:45 PM.

The book presentation at Art bar 158 on May 30 will feature dr. Peter Kanev presenting his book, “The Phenomenon Dimitar Voev. Transfiguration of the End of the World,” published by Paradox and supported by the National Culture Fund. The event will also include publisher Dorothea Monova, editor Prof. emil Bratanov, actors Iliana Semerdzhieva, dimitra Kaneva, Tsvetelina Veleva, and Martin Tomov in a performance titled “Beyond Death.” Poets Dimitar Rein,Denis Olegov,and Peter Kanev will also participate,along with musicians from the group “not known with Moro”: Miroslav Moravski – Moro,Dimitar Solakov,and Lyubomira Kamburova,who will perform lesser-known works by Dimitar voev from his various bands,including “Fix”,”Kale”,”Votsek and Gorugi”,”Entrance B”.

May 30 also marks the date Voev wrote his poem “New Generation Forever.”

Dimitar Pavlov Voev (1965-1992) founded the New Generation Group in 1987. The band existed in various forms until his death.

As a student, he formed his first group, Paradox, with christian Kostov. They avoided military service by entering a psychiatric clinic. Later, Voev joined the jazz duo “Votce” and the group “Votce and Gorra”.

In 1985, Voev and Vasil Gyurov founded Kale. They debuted at the Sofia Rock Festival in 1987, but were removed from the stage due to explicit lyrics. however, the audience chanted their name in support. Kale disbanded a year later, and Dimitar formed “entrance B,” which was soon renamed “New Generation.” The band became known for hits like “Only Two,” “Ice,” “Patriotic Song,” “Scorpions Dance On their own,” “Arina,” and “Hundred Years.” In 1991, they released their first album, “Forever.” After Voev’s death, the album “Beyond Death” was released, featuring his last recordings.

Dimitar Voev passed away on September 5, 1992, from a brain tumor.

In 1994, a collection of his poems, “Greetings from me,” was published.In 2022, the book “unread” was released, featuring over 100 unpublished texts and 80 archival photographs and drawings from Voev’s notebooks, preserved by his widow, Nelly Nedeva-Voeva. Their daughter, dimitra Voeva, compiled the book.