The “Pizza” Band Concert: Closing the Omsk Day Celebrations
The city’s birthday ended on a high note with a spectacular performance by the “Pizza” band. Frontman Sergey Prikazchikov led the group through a setlist of timeless hits, captivating a crowd of 40,000 at Sobornaya Square. This photo story, shot from the VIP zone, captures the energy, the atmosphere, and the star of the show.
Very Special Event
Dance crews get the crowd warmed up before the concert begins
Sobornaya Square is packed: the lucky ones in the front rows are eager to capture every moment!
A dramatic pause in the program was needed for one very special event
Before thousands of spectators, a simple guy named Artyom appeared…
…soon followed by Yana, who had already figured everything out
Artyom proposed, and she said: “Yes!”
Governor Vitaly Khotsenko and Mayor Sergey Shelest wished the young couple happiness
Neither Artyom nor Yana is originally from Omsk, but the city unexpectedly brought their hearts together
The Mayor also congratulated the crowd on the 308th anniversary of the city’s founding
Headliner Takes the Stage
And now Sergey Prikazchikov takes the stage!
The founder and permanent leader of “Pizza” is happy to close the Omsk Day Celebrations
In 2014, the band won the Russian musical TV award for “Breakthrough of the Year”
His younger sister Tatiana is a loyal partner and a full-fledged member of the band
Growing up in a family of professional musicians, they both picked up instruments early
In Omsk, this sibling duo performs the vocals for the song “Catchy”
Sergey describes the group’s style as Urban Soul
This creative direction resonates with hundreds of thousands of fans
Uplifting, feel-good songs are the band’s signature
Many are familiar to the audience through TV series
One such universally loved track is “The Weapon”
“This beautiful song belongs right here — between my heart and yours”
Sergey moves actively across the stage and reads the crowd with sensitivity
Guitarist Nikolai Smirnov helps set the mood and place the right accents
Talent and sincerity are the most essential ingredients of success at the top of the music world
Another bona fide hit — “Smile”
“That smile was like paradise”: the simple chorus is known by everyone in the square
For three minutes, there’s a magical sense of a carefree evening by the sea
What’s next? “My thoughts sing with guitars — for some reason, more and more in a minor key”
Complex, catchy rhymes invite you to reflect on life’s journey together
The violin adds a soulful touch to the sound
The lighting changes, and with it, the lyrical hero transforms
Performing “Romance”, the singer and composer still finds time to connect with the fans
“Without you there’s no meaning, without you there’s no life”: these feelings are known to anyone who has ever loved
Bright Finale
As the show nears its end, the young crowd eagerly calls for the “Elevator”
The audience’s wish is the artist’s command!
Hundreds of amateur videos will spread across social media, multiplying the band’s well-deserved fame
A lone drum kit in the center of the stage is used for just one number
The song “For the Whole Planet Earth” kicks off with an energetic beat
“My hour has come, my day has arrived”: Sergey simply dissolves into his music
Special effects seamlessly complement the message behind this composition
The atmosphere is as friendly and collaborative as it gets
One young man was even lucky enough to take a selfie with the band’s frontman
The concert has been going on for almost an hour now
Perhaps a young fan best expressed the sentiment of everyone gathered at Sobornaya Square
Sergey rarely picks up a guitar on stage, though he masters the instrument flawlessly
Fireworks help put a bright exclamation point on a hit-filled set
In the finale, words of gratitude appeared on a canvas for all the audience to see
Thank you, Omsk Day, for making this meeting happen!
