News / Contemporary & Classical

Santtu-Matias Rouvali appointed as Principal Conductor of The Philharmonia Orchestra

Santtu-Matias Rouvali has been appointed as the next Principal Conductor of The Philharmonia Orchestra in London.
22.5.2019
News / World & Folk

Solju's debut album awarded Best International Indigenous Release of 2019​

Sámi group Solju's first album was awarded "Best International Indigenous Release 2019" at a Canadian festival for...
20.5.2019
News / Hard Rock & Metal

A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2019

Summer is already looming despite the chilly weather, so it's time to draw out your calendars,...
13.5.2019
News / Contemporary & Classical

Conductors on the move

Recently, there have been several interesting announcements concerning Finnish conductors. International appointments have been published both...
10.5.2019
In the Spotlight

From Game of Thrones to public schools: Meet vocal folk hop originators Tuuletar

Neither folk nor a cappella music is a hang-up for GoT-approved 'vocal folk hop' originators Tuuletar....
9.5.2019
News / Contemporary & Classical

Jean Sibelius gets his own Festival in Rotterdam

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra is organizing a festival this year focusing on the music of Finland’s most well-known...
8.5.2019
News / Contemporary & Classical

BBC commissions orchestral work from Outi Tarkiainen for the Proms

Composer Outi Tarkiainen's work commissioned by the BBC Philharmonic will have a premiere at the BBC Proms and major...
3.5.2019
News / Indie & Electronic

Fast Track Export Artist Accelerator seeks and coaches new Finnish export talent

Music Finland's Fast Track Music Export Program, expands this year with a new Growth Program consisting of three...
15.4.2019
In the Spotlight

Verneri Pohjola is here to make Finnish jazz as cool as ever

The award-winning trumpeter Verneri Pohjola speaks of showcase festivals, the “coolness” of Finnish jazz and how...
5.4.2019