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    Us: the rock’n’roll dream that turned real

    The fresh-sounding DIY rock’n’roll band Us has made its way to clubs and festivals in the...
    Vilho Rajala, 17.6.2026
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    Dark feelings and deep connections: Suad's long way to the here and now

    Suad’s road as the best kept secret of the Finnish singer-songwriter scene and a praised artist...
    Jukka Hätinen, 29.12.2020
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    Nightwish unveils two virtual reality concerts in March 2021

    In March 2021, symphonic metal giants Nightwish will offer their fans a unique experience in “The...
    Music Finland, 16.12.2020
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    Music Finland staff picks: Our favourite Finnish albums of 2020

    It’s time to look back on the year in Finnish music: Which albums have the great...
    Music Finland, 15.12.2020
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    Elements Music receives this year’s Finnish Music Export Award

    Music Finland awarded the sixth Finnish Music Export Award to Elements Music Oy, a company that...
    Teemu Fiilin, 8.12.2020
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    Interactive opera Laila wins Fedora Digital prize

    Finnish National Opera's Laila has won the respected FEDORA Digital Prize. The interactive chamber opera experience...
    Teemu Fiilin, 19.11.2020
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    Online show concept Tuska Utopia takes Finnish metal to unusual places

    Tuska Utopia is an online show concept which combines unique metal concerts, state-of-the-art music video aesthetics...
    Teemu Fiilin, 9.11.2020
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    Music & Media 2020 International Day gathers industry professionals together virtually

    On November 26th, Music & Media 2020 International Day will unite the Finnish music industry with...
    Music Finland, 5.11.2020
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    Timo Lassy awarded Yrjö Jazz Prize 2020

    The Finnish Jazz Federation awarded saxophonist Timo Lassy with the Yrjö Jazz Prize last Friday in...
    Music Finland, 2.11.2020
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    Sampo Haapamäki wins Nordic Council Music Prize

    Composer Sampo Haapamäki has been awarded this year’s Nordic Council Music Prize. The prize was awarded...
    Teemu Fiilin, 28.10.2020
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    Classical guitarist Petri Kumela: Curiosity meets stubbornness

    Typically, Finnish musicians succeed by doing something highly unusual exceptionally well. Guitarist Petri Kumela is different...
    Kare Eskola, 27.10.2020
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    Finnish composers and musicians on display at Netherlands' November Music

    UPDATE Nov 4th, 2020: The event has been canceled in its entirety due to the COVID-19...
    Teemu Fiilin, 23.10.2020
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    Blues master Erja Lyytinen: Hey, teachers, don't leave them kids alone!

    Blues star Erja Lyytinen was voted the world’s second best living guitarist by the readers of...
    Mervi Vuorela, 19.10.2020