The latest In the Spotlight Contemporary Classical New Artists to Follow
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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The Yrjö Award 2016 goes to Esa Pietilä

The Yrjö Jazz award 2016 was given to saxophonist Esa Pietilä (b. 1964) for his original,...
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10 Finnish music start-ups you should know

To celebrate Slush Music and Slush 2016, we want to introduce you to 10 companies, that...
Teemu Fiilin, 23.11.2016
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Nordic co-operation Hokuo Music Fest takes place in Tokyo this week

Hokuo Music Fest, held from this Wednesday to Saturday (16–19 November) in Tokyo, Japan is filled...
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Four new artists to follow 2/2016

We've got four new great Finnish artists you should get acquainted with, with soundscapes ranging from...
Teemu Fiilin, Pietu Arvola, 4.11.2016
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SCOPE Festival brings ‘Finnish music with a twist’ to Berlin

From November 17 – 20 SCOPE Festival, presented by XJAZZ Berlin and We Jazz Helsinki, brings...