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    Finnish megahits Sandstorm and Freestyler hit 25

    Two Finnish megahits, "Freestyler" by Bomfunk MC’s and "Sandstorm" by Darude, both celebrated their 25th birthdays...
    Teemu Fiilin, 29.10.2024
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    Conductors on the move

    Recently, there have been several interesting announcements concerning Finnish conductors. International appointments have been published both...
    Tuuli Elo, 10.5.2019
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    From Game of Thrones to public schools: Meet vocal folk hop originators Tuuletar

    Neither folk nor a cappella music is a hang-up for GoT-approved 'vocal folk hop' originators Tuuletar....
    Mikael Mattila, 9.5.2019
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    Jean Sibelius gets his own Festival in Rotterdam

    The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra is organizing a festival this year focusing on the music of Finland’s most well-known...
    Music Finland, 8.5.2019
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    Fast Track Export Artist Accelerator seeks and coaches new Finnish export talent

    Music Finland's Fast Track Music Export Program, expands this year with a new Growth Program consisting of three...
    Music Finland, 15.4.2019
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    Verneri Pohjola is here to make Finnish jazz as cool as ever

    The award-winning trumpeter Verneri Pohjola speaks of showcase festivals, the “coolness” of Finnish jazz and how...
    Mikael Mattila, 5.4.2019
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    Ten musicians in a deep search for knowledge – Waste of Space Orchestra’s commissioned noise from the Wastement

    What happens when two distinguished Finnish underground metal acts Oranssi Pazuzu and Dark Buddha Rising join...
    Jukka Hätinen, 28.3.2019
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    Watch the aftermovie from networking event Arctic Paradise Contemporary

    Music Finland’s Arctic Paradise Contemporary gathered international contemporary music professionals to network with their Finnish counterparts in...
    Music Finland, 21.3.2019
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    Amsterdam's Concertgebouw presents composer Lotta Wennäkoski this spring

    Celebrated Finnish composer Lotta Wennäkoski will have four significant orchestral performances at the Concertgebouw this spring....
    Music Finland, 4.3.2019
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    Celebrate Sámi National Day with playlist curated by Hilda Länsman

    Today, February 6th, marks the national Sámi day. To celebrate the occasion, singer Hildá Länsman (Solju, Duo Vildá) curated...
    6.2.2019
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    The Nordic Music Biz 20 under 30 list is revealed

    The Nordic music business has again, for the second year, nominated their favorites for the jury...
    Music Finland, 1.2.2019
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    Jori Hulkkonen and Karina nominated for Hyundai Nordic Music Prize

    Finland's finalists for this year's Hyundai Nordic Music Prize are folky indie pop duo Karina and acclaimed electronic artist Jori Hulkkonen....
    Music Finland, 25.1.2019
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    Tuuletar wins Border Breaking Act of the Year award at Ethnogala

    The "Border Breaking Act of the Year" award, presented by Music Finland at this year’s Ethnogala was given to...
    Music Finland, 11.1.2019