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    • The yoik steps onto new stages: Opera turns Its gaze north

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    A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2026

    Did you know that there are hundreds of music festivals organised in Finland yearly? Get acquainted...
    Teemu Fiilin, Music Finland, 7.5.2026
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    China’s Modern Sky Festival reaches Finland – and brings Finnish music abroad

    China’s largest festival organizer Modern Sky will host a festival in Helsinki. Mirel Wagner, Ronya and...
    30.6.2015
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    Teemu Brunila writes for pop star Mika

    Songwriter Teemu Brunila has contributed two tracks for pop singer MIKA’s latest studio album No Place in...
    23.6.2015
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    Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha will play at WOMEX 2015

    WOMEX announced its first official showcase artists yesterday, and Finland’s Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha were...
    18.6.2015
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    Swallow the Sun signed to Century Media Records

    Finnish melodic doom metal band Swallow the Sun have signed a worldwide record deal with Century...
    18.6.2015
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    22-Pistepirkko goes on hiatus after 35 years

    22-Pistepirkko, formed in 1980, is going on a indefinite hiatus due to personal differences. 22-Pistepirkko has been one of...
    17.6.2015
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    Chelsea Music Festival celebrates Finnish music

    The 2015 Chelsea Music Festival will celebrate Finland and Hungary with its annual edition of innovative...
    10.6.2015
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    Kimmo Pohjonen and Apocalyptica nominated for Nordic Council Music Prize 2015

    Musician, composer and accordion virtuoso Kimmo Pohjonen and cello-rock ensemble Apocalyptica have been nominated to the...
    1.6.2015
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    Sebastian Hilli wins the Toru Takemitsu Composition Award

    Composer Sebastian Hilli has won the first prize at the Toru Takemitsu Composition Award 2015 in...
    1.6.2015
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    A guide to contemporary & classical summer festivals 2015

    Once again, the Finnish summer is packed with contemporary and classical festivals. Read our guide to Finnish...
    29.5.2015
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    Pietari Inkinen on the rise

    Pietari Inkinen will begin his new appointment as Chief Conductor of Prague Symphony Orchestra in the fall....
    28.5.2015
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    Teppo Koivisto named professor in Hanover

    Pianist Teppo Koivisto has been invited to be a professor of piano at the University of...
    28.5.2015
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    Helsinki Festival premieres new Finnish contemporary music

    For those interested in Finnish contemporary music, this year's Helsinki Festival is a must. Here are...
    28.5.2015