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    Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen set Finland's Eurovision expectations ablaze

    Finland’s Eurovision hopes are burning brighter than ever this year with “Liekinheitin”, the explosive UMK-winning entry...
    Music Finland, 12.5.2026
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    Finnish bands and artists on tour in 2026

    Want to find out where Finnish bands and artists are playing abroad this year? Look no...
    Teemu Fiilin, 1.3.2026
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    Finnish jazz at 100: It all started with a ship from New York

    Since a ship carrying musicians from New York docked in Helsinki a century ago, Finnish jazz...
    Wif Stenger, 27.2.2026
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    Listen to our Kalevala Day playlist

    Get to know some of the Finnish bands, artists and composers inspired by Kalevala!
    Music Finland, 27.2.2026
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    New and upcoming albums for winter and spring 2026

    Looking for new music? 2026 is packed with exciting Finnish releases, and we're here for it!...
    Music Finland, Teemu Fiilin, 17.2.2026
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    Composer Panu Aaltio wins the 2026 Harpa Award

    Finnish composer Panu Aaltio has won the prestigious Nordic Harpa Film Music Award for his score...
    Music Finland, 14.2.2026
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    Playlist: Make your Valentine's Day special with these Finnish tunes!

    To celebrate Valentine's Day, we collected a playlist full of new love songs and romantic tunes...
    Music Finland, 13.2.2026
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    Cecilia Damström brings Sámi culture to the forefront of contemporary opera

    Composer Cecilia Damström's new opera Ovllá highlights the history and identity of the Sámi people.
    Music Finland, 6.2.2026
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    Listen to our Sámi National Day playlist

    February 6th is Sámi National Day, in honor of which, we showcase the diversity of the...
    Music Finland, 6.2.2026
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    Producer Jonas W. Karlsson earns Grammy for Contemporary Instrumental Album

    Jonas W. Karlsson received the Grammy Award in the "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album" category for his...
    Music Finland, 2.2.2026
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    Kalevi Aho's music wins international awards

    Composer Kalevi Aho's latest album has won the prestigious International Classical Music Award in the contemporary...
    Music Finland, 30.1.2026
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    Sari Aalto-Setälä appointed Executive Director of Music Finland

    Aalto-Setälä joins Music Finland from Gramex, starting on March, 2026.
    Music Finland, 23.1.2026
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    The contestants for UMK 2026 are here!

    This year's seven contestants include accordion wizard Antti Paalanen and classical violinist Linda Lampenius.
    Teemu Fiilin, 15.1.2026