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The Winners of the First Jean Sibelius Composition Competition announced

The winners of the First Jean Sibelius Composition Competition were announced in Hämeenlinna, Finland on Wednesday...
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Saariaho, Kortekangas, Kantelinen and more at the Finnish National Opera

Kaija Saariaho’s third opera Émilie will have its first Finnish performance in April with soprano Camilla...
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How rapper Elastinen came to collaborate with Snoop Dogg

One of Finland’s most prominent rappers, Elastinen, is getting a surprising hip hop heavyweight to guest...
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Magma’s first Finnish curator is Petri Kuljuntausta

Magma is the new online platform which focuses on showcasing the Nordic contemporary music scene. The first...
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Record number of Finns heading to jazzahead! 2015

In this year's jazzahead! Music Finland organises a seminar and panel discussion, addressing the future scenarios and...
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New jazz releases for the spring

Finnish jazz is blossoming together with the waking spring and there's albums aplenty waiting to be...
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Verneri Pohjola’s Bullhorn released to positive reception

Trumpet player Verneri Pohjola’s third album Bullhorn has been released to positive reception from the audience...
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Music Finland teams up with German media, Nikeata Thompson and Finnish design brands for RSD 2015

A 10-inch vinyl featuring six promising Finnish acts, curated by the media partners, will be released...
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Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät brings punk to the Eurovision Song Contest

Punk band Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät will represent Finland at Eurovision in Vienna this May.
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Santa Cruz inked a licensing deal with ESPN

Finnish hard rock quartet Santa Cruz have inked a licensing deal with U.S.-based cable TV channel...
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Folk duo Aallotar to play at Folk Alliance International

Folk duo Aallotar will play world's largest showcase festival concentrated on folk music, Folk Alliance International....
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Nightwish announce show at Wembley Arena

Nightwish have announced a one-off show at Wembley Arena on December 19. Nightwish will be the...