Between January 15 and 18, six Finnish acts will take over the stages of Groeningen’s Eurosonic. The performers will be Goldielocks, Grande Mahogany, Joalin, Käärijä, Luna Kills and Misha. Scroll down to learn more about the acts!

Eurosonic is an annual music showcase festival and conference held in January in Groningen, Netherlands.

Goldielocks is a rising Finnish artist whose music blends retro band sounds with modern indie-pop influences. Her career took off in 2023 with international performances at showcases like Iceland Airwaves and Milano Music Week, and her tracks have gained global recognition on Spotify. Nominated as one of YLE's (Finnish broadcasting company) Breakthrough Artists of the Year, she then performed at major Finnish festivals like Flow and Ruisrock. Goldielocks’ storytelling-driven music creates a cinematic experience, with her debut EP "East to South" and singles like Live Again showcasing her artistic ambition. Her second EP is set to be released in 2025. Read our In the Spotlight interview with Goldielocks.

Showcase:
DOT, Fri 17 Jan at 19:30-20:10

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Finnish born Grande Mahogany breaks boundaries by conjuring a sound imbued with the pulsating vitality of funk, the gritty edge of alt rock, and psychedelia. Moving to Manchester, aged 11, further deepened the complexity of his musical tapestry, but now, back in Helsinki, with wah-wah pedals always in tow, Grande Mahogany weaves a swirling concoction of soulful rhythms, groovy melodies, and electrifying riffs. Debut album, As Grande As, garnered acclaim from music critics like Anthony Fantano to music platforms such as Colors and UK radio stations BBC 1 and 6.

Showcase:
DOT, Thursday to Friday night 16 Jan at 23:30-00:10

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Finnish singer and dancer Joalin grew up in a small town in Mexico surrounded by the sound of Latin rhythms. Herein lie the origins of her uniquely melancholic Scandi-pop with a reggaeton underbelly. While effortlessly flipping between Spanish and English, Joalin switches between emotional gears and disparate sounds. The video for I'm The One gives a raw, unvarnished glimpse into her life, while soft reggaeton beats underpin crystalline melodies that leave a tear on the dancefloor. Joalin is nominated for the Music Moves Europe Awards 2025.

Showcase:
Grand Theatre, Thu 16 Jan at 22:10-22:50

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You can hardly have missed Käärijä and Cha Cha Cha. With this infectious stomper, the colorful Finnish artist achieved second place in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest of 2023. The Scandinavian rapper, singer, and songwriter deals in rousing material that moves on the intersection of pop, metal, rap, and pumping dance. It’s Crazy It’s Party (with Tommy Cash) and the recent collaboration with Joost (TRAFIK!) are other infectious treats. Käärijä is Finland's official EBU artist at this year's Eurosonic.

Showcase:
Huize Maas Main, Friday to Saturday night 18 Jan at 00:10-00:50

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Luna Kills is a refreshing modern metal act from Finland, combining alternative and nu-metal vibes with electronics inspired by game soundtracks. Frontwoman Lotta brings the audience to their knees with her jazz singing background and incredible fry scream vocals - unless they are speeding around in moshpits of course, as often witnessed in the fiery live shows. The newcomers have just signed with SharpTone Records, which will release their debut full-length.

Showcase:
Mutua Fides, Thu 16 Jan at 20:50-21:30

Visit Luna Kills' website.

Misha is a Finnish producer with roots in Ukraine. In 2018, he released his instrumental debut Feel through Chillhop Music – and was recognised as one of the leading tastemakers in the instrumental hip-hop scene. He has been consistently putting out new music since, and is known for his numerous collaborations with artists like Moonchild’s Amber Navran, Nate Smith, Oddisee, Katori Walker, and KALLITECHNIS, Misha moves effortlessly between beat music, alternative R&B, hip-hop and nu-funk.

Showcases:
USVA, Thu 16 Jan at 19:30-20:10
Platosonic, Thu 16 Jan at 17:00-17:20 (Misha Band)

Visit Misha's website.