NAVIBAND Biography: Members, Age, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Formation, Country

Naviband (stylised as NAVIBAND, formerly NAVI) is a Belarusian indie folk band renowned for blending traditional Belarusian elements with modern pop and rock.

Formed as a duo in 2013 in Minsk, the group, led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Artsiom Lukyanenka and vocalist Kseniya Zhuk (now Lukyanenka), gained international attention representing Belarus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song “Historyja majho žyccia” (Story of My Life), finishing 17th.

Profile

• Members Real Name: Artsiom Lukyanenka, Kseniya Lukyanenka (née Zhuk), Aliaksandr Tabolski, Uladzislaŭ Čaščavik, Uladzimir Beher, Yaroslav Tomilo
• Stage Name: Naviband, NAVIBAND, NAVI (until 2016)
• Active From: 2013
• Origin: Minsk, Belarus
• Active Until: Present
• Nationality: Belarusian
• Occupation: Musicians, Singers, Songwriters, Producers
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life and Members

Naviband is a Belarusian indie folk band from Minsk, formed in 2013. Its core members are Artsiom Lukyanenka and Kseniya Lukyanenka, with supporting musicians Aliaksandr Tabolski, Uladzislaŭ Čaščavik, Uladzimir Beher, and Yaroslav Tomilo.

Artsiom Lukyanenka

• Date of Birth: August 13, 1992
• Age: 33
• Place of Birth: Hlybokaye, Vitebsk Region, Belarus
• Ethnicity: Belarusian
• Religion: Catholic
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Journalism student at Belarusian State University at the time of formation
• Early Life: Grew up in Hlybokaye, developing an interest in music alongside journalism studies in Minsk. As a student, he co-founded Naviband with Kseniya Zhuk, drawing from Belarusian folk influences to create original songs.

Kseniya Lukyanenka (née Zhuk)

• Date of Birth: December 21, 1991
• Age: 33
• Place of Birth: Minsk, Belarus
• Ethnicity: Belarusian
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Music student at the time of formation
• Early Life: Raised in Minsk, Kseniya pursued vocal and keyboard training during her studies. She met Artsiom in university circles, leading to their musical collaboration and personal relationship.

Aliaksandr Tabolski

• Date of Birth: 1990s
• Age: 30s
• Place of Birth: Belarus
• Ethnicity: Belarusian
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Joined Naviband in 2015 as producer and electric guitarist; background focused on music production, contributing to the band’s expansion from duo to full ensemble.

Uladzislaŭ Čaščavik

• Date of Birth: 1990s
• Age: 30s
• Place of Birth: Belarus
• Ethnicity: Belarusian
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Bass player who joined in 2015; limited public details, but integral to the band’s live performances and recordings.

Uladzimir Beher

• Date of Birth: 1990s
• Age: 30s
• Place of Birth: Belarus
• Ethnicity: Belarusian
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Drummer added in 2015; supports the band’s rhythmic foundation in tours and studio work.

Yaroslav Tomilo

• Date of Birth: Unknown
• Age: Unknown
• Place of Birth: Unknown
• Ethnicity: Belarusian
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Sound engineer and manager since 2015; handles technical and logistical aspects, enabling the band’s international touring.

Formation

Naviband was formed in 2013 in Minsk as a duo by journalism student Artsiom Lukyanenka and music student Kseniya Zhuk. Their debut single “Abdymi miane” (Hug Me), released in summer 2013, became an instant radio hit, propelling them into Belarusian music scene.

Initially performing on TV projects and small concerts in Minsk, Hrodna, and Homiel, they expanded in January 2015 with Aliaksandr Tabolski (guitar/producer), Uladzislaŭ Čaščavik (bass), Uladzimir Beher (drums), and Yaroslav Tomilo (sound engineer/manager), evolving into a full band while retaining Belarusian-language focus.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @naviband
• TikTok Handle: @naviband_official
• YouTube Channel: NAVIBAND

Personal Life

Artsiom Lukyanenka

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Married to Kseniya Zhuk on September 5, 2014
• Children: One son, Matsei (born May 1, 2018)
• Dating History: Met Kseniya during university studies; no prior public relationships detailed

Kseniya Lukyanenka

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Married to Artsiom Lukyanenka since September 5, 2014
• Children: One son, Matsei (born May 1, 2018)
• Dating History: Unknown

Aliaksandr Tabolski

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Dating History: Unknown

Uladzislaŭ Čaščavik

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Dating History: Unknown

Uladzimir Beher

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Dating History: Unknown

Yaroslav Tomilo

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Dating History: Unknown

Net Worth

Their combined estimated net worth is $1 million to $5 million from Eurovision royalties, album sales across platforms like Spotify (49K monthly listeners), crowdfunding campaigns, international tours, and merchandise. Supporting members’ individual earnings are not disclosed, but the band’s focus remains on cultural impact over commercial success.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Lovi (2014) – Debut album with songs in Belarusian and Russian
• Soncam sahretyja (December 15, 2014) – All-Belarusian tracks
• Iliuminacyja (January 20, 2017) – Released alongside Eurovision entry
• Adnoj darohaj (December 8, 2017) – Topped Belarusian charts
• NaviBand (December 5, 2019) – Crowdfunded in Kyiv

Live Albums

• Live from Minsk 14.02.2016 (2016)

Key Singles

• “Abdymi miane” (2013)
• “Heta ziamlia” (2015)
• “Historyja majho žyccia” (2017)
• “Biažy” (2017)
• “A dzie žyvieš ty?” (2017)
• “Sumne more” (2018) – First in Ukrainian
• “Molodost’ v karmane” (2018)
• “Inshymi” (2020) – Protest anthem
• “Kupalinka” (2023)
• “Prabach” (2024)