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    Here are the 2025 Nordic Music Biz 20 under 30 honourees!

    For the eighth year in a row, a panel of experts from the Nordic music industry...
    Music Finland, 26.6.2025
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    The second premiere of Northern Connection took place at Ultima Festival

    The Northern Connection initiative brings contemporary music professionals from Finland, Norway and Scotland to collaborate during...
    Music Finland, 19.9.2023
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    Have a great first Kantele Day with our playlist

    In Finland, there are about 5,000 kantele players, 70 music schools where you can learn the...
    Music Finland, 14.9.2023
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    Three Finnish Composers nominated for Prix de Composition Musicale

    Three Finnish composers have been nominated for the Prix de Composition Musicale prize of 75,000 euros....
    Music Finland, 13.9.2023
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    Ilari Hylkilä chosen as focus composer at Svensk Blåsmusikfestival

    Svensk Blåsmusikfestival has selected Ilari Hylkilä as the focus composer of this year’s festival. The festival...
    Music Finland, 8.9.2023
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    Teemu Brunila and Käärijä win at 10th Music Publishers' awards

    Käärijä was triumphant at Finnish Music Publishers’ 10th anniversary awards gala, held on September 1st in...
    Music Finland, 4.9.2023
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    Käärijä embarks on first international tour in October

    Finnish rapper Käärijä, who became an international phenomenon during this spring, will embark on his first...
    Music Finland, 10.8.2023
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    Ánnámáret to perform at Womex's official showcase selection

    Indigenous Sámi composer and yoik vocalist Ánnámáret has been added to the official showcase selection at...
    Music Finland, 9.8.2023
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    In memoriam: Kaija Saariaho 1952 – 2023

    Composer and Academician of Arts Kaija Saariaho died at home in Paris on June 2, exhausted...
    Music Finland, 6.6.2023
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    Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela nominated for Nordic Council Music Prize 2023

    Finland’s nominees for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2023 are Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela.
    Music Finland, 23.5.2023
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    Käärijä’s Cha Cha Cha hits UK Top10 and Spotify charts with milestone numbers

    Finnish rapper Käärijä’s song Cha Cha Cha has become a worldwide phenomenon after gaining massive recognition...
    Teemu Fiilin, 22.5.2023
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    Jenaer Philharmonie premiers Osmo Tapio Räihälä's new work

    In Jena, Germany, the Jenaer Philharmonie has a focus on Finnish music on May 25. Composer...
    Music Finland, 17.5.2023
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    Discover our two new contemporary music playlists

    We have replaced our "Contemporary composers and musicians" playlist with two new playlists, showcasing the most...
    Music Finland, 16.5.2023