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Composer Matei Gheorghiu won the Uuno Klami Competition

Matei Gheorghiu, the Romanian-Finnish composer, has won the Uuno Klami Competition with his composition From the...
Music Finland, 18.11.2024
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Mälkki, Salonen and Saariaho nominated for classical Grammys

Conductors Susanna Mälkki and Esa-Pekka Salonen are nominated for next year's Grammy Awards. The recording of...
Music Finland, 11.11.2024
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Faroe Music Export becomes first affiliated member in NOMEX

On November 7th, NOMEX and Faroe Music Export (FMX) announced the affiliated membership of FMX in the...
Music Finland, 8.11.2024
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Antti Lötjönen awarded by Finnish Jazz Federation

Finnish Jazz Federation's Yrjö Award was given to bassist Antti Lötjönen on Nov 1st. The newly...
Music Finland, 3.11.2024
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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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WTF Showcase invades Iceland Airwaves with three amazing acts

Music Finland's "WTF Showcase" concept comes to Iceland Airwaves with three acts on the bill: Jaakko...
Music Finland, 28.10.2024
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Gramophone Contemporary Music Award to Kaija Saariaho

Gramophone Classical Music Awards are widely considered the most significant awards in the field of classical...
Music Finland, 17.10.2024
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WOMEX brings the global music scene to Finland in 2025

Tampere will once again host the WOMEX Worldwide Music Expo on October 22-26, 2025.
Music Finland, 17.10.2024
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Northern Connection culminates in Glasgow

Northern Connection will culminate at the Nordic Music Days festival in Glasgow, Scotland, featuring Finland’s defunensemble,...
Music Finland, 15.10.2024
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HCMF kicks off with a strong focus on Finnish music

This year's Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (HCMF) is starting in mid-November, with a strong focus on...
Music Finland, 15.10.2024
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In memoriam: Leif Segerstam 1944–2024

Leif Segerstam, one of Finland's most celebrated conductors, passed away on Wednesday at the age of...
Music Finland, 10.10.2024
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New and upcoming albums for fall and winter 2024

The fall and winter of 2024 are swarming with great new Finnish music!
Music Finland, 7.10.2024