• Music Finland

    • Composer Panu Aaltio wins the 2026 Harpa Award

    createMusic Finland, 14.2.2026
    The latest In the Spotlight Contemporary Classical New Artists to Follow
    • News
    • Music Industry

    The contestants for UMK 2026 are here!

    This year's seven contestants include accordion wizard Antti Paalanen and classical violinist Linda Lampenius.
    Teemu Fiilin, 15.1.2026
    Latest news
    • News
    • Folk & Global

    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...
    Music Finland, 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,...
    Teemu Fiilin, Pietu Arvola, 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...
    Tuuli Elo, 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....
    Mikael Mattila, 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...
    Music Finland, 8.5.2019
    • 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...
    Music Finland, 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...
    Mikael Mattila, 5.4.2019
    • In the Spotlight

    Ten musicians in a deep search for knowledge – Waste of Space Orchestra’s commissioned noise from the Wastement

    What happens when two distinguished Finnish underground metal acts Oranssi Pazuzu and Dark Buddha Rising join...
    Jukka Hätinen, 28.3.2019
    • News
    • Contemporary & Classical

    Watch the aftermovie from networking event Arctic Paradise Contemporary

    Music Finland’s Arctic Paradise Contemporary gathered international contemporary music professionals to network with their Finnish counterparts in...
    Music Finland, 21.3.2019
    • News
    • Contemporary & Classical

    Amsterdam's Concertgebouw presents composer Lotta Wennäkoski this spring

    Celebrated Finnish composer Lotta Wennäkoski will have four significant orchestral performances at the Concertgebouw this spring....
    Music Finland, 4.3.2019
    • News
    • Indie & Electronic

    Celebrate Sámi National Day with playlist curated by Hilda Länsman

    Today, February 6th, marks the national Sámi day. To celebrate the occasion, singer Hildá Länsman (Solju, Duo Vildá) curated...
    6.2.2019
    • News
    • Music Industry

    The Nordic Music Biz 20 under 30 list is revealed

    The Nordic music business has again, for the second year, nominated their favorites for the jury...
    Music Finland, 1.2.2019