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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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    Oranssi Pazuzu, Mikko Joensuu and The Hearing nominated for Phonofile Nordic Music Prize

    The 12 nominees for this year’s Phonofile Nordic Music Prize have been announced. This year’s Finnish nominees...
    Pietu Arvola, 26.1.2017
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    Hannu Pohjannoro scored success at Henri Dutilleux competition

    Composer Hannu Pohjannoro’s (1963) work images, hommages was awarded at the 8th International Henri Dutilleux composition...
    26.1.2017
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    Contemporary art music meets modern electronic at Musica nova Helsinki

    Finland’s largest contemporary music festival Musica nova Helsinki takes over concert venues of the capital city...
    10.1.2017
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    Grammy 2017 nominees include Nico Hartikainen, Johanna Rusanen, Esa-Pekka Salonen and John Storgårds

    The Grammy nominees for 2017 have been announced.
    10.1.2017
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    Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2016

    When it comes to new music, 2016 was a glorious year for Finnish albums. Our staff...
    Pietu Arvola, 10.1.2017
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    Présences Festival focuses on Kaija Saariaho

    In Paris, Présences Festival is exploring cosmopolitanism in contemporary music with Finnish-Parisian Kaija Saariaho as a...
    9.1.2017
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    Operas and orchestras celebrate the centenary of Finland

    In 2017, Finland has been independent country for hundred years. The centenary will be celebrated in...
    5.1.2017
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    Sebastian Hilli and Sauli Zinovjev: emotions in two different aesthetics

    Award-winning young composers Sebastian Hilli and Sauli Zinovjev unveil new works at the opening of Helsinki’s...
    Wif Stenger, 3.1.2017
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    The Finnish Music Export Award goes to Nightwish’s management

    Music Finland granted this year’s Finnish Music Export Award for Till Dawn They Count Management Ltd,...
    Teemu Fiilin, 14.12.2016
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    Niko Kangas is Music Finland’s new Export Manager for pop and rock

    Niko Kangas has been appointed as Music Finland’s new Export Manager within pop and rock music....
    12.12.2016
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    Saara Aalto – from talent shows to the major league?

    A photo of Saara Aalto is what you should find in a dictionary if you look...
    Anna Brotkin, 9.12.2016
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    Jori Sjöroos and Paula Vesala write the theme song for an upcoming Moomins feature film

    "Bring The Snow", the theme song for the upcoming international feature film Moomins at Christmas written...
    2.12.2016