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    • A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2026

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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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    • Contemporary & Classical

    Sebastian Hilli’s Reachings won the 64th International Rostrum of Composers

    Sebastian Hilli’s Reachings for orchestra (2014) has been selected as the best work in the ”young...
    Tuuli Elo, 8.6.2017
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    The archaeological eclecticism of Svart Records

    From an underground operation to a celebrated label that keeps both music fans and its employees...
    Jukka Hätinen, 31.5.2017
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    • Hard Rock & Metal

    Four new artists to follow 1/2017

    This month we feature Pykäri, Perttu (in the cover image), OK:KO and One Desire. Also, don't...
    Pietu Arvola, 30.5.2017
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    Folk meets baroque

    Violinist Kreeta-Maria Kentala, a Finnish pioneer in early classical music, was born in Kaustinen, the hotbed of...
    Tove Djupsjöbacka, 22.5.2017

    Spring 2017: The latest works in Music Finland sheet music library

    Are you looking for new repertoire? The Music Finland Sheet Music Library distributes a large amount...
    Tuuli Elo, 10.5.2017
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    • Folk & Global

    Finland celebrates the first folk music day today

    On 10th of May Finland celebrates nationwide folk music day for the very first time.
    10.5.2017
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    • Contemporary & Classical

    BBC commissions Lotta Wennäkoski for Proms

    BBC has commissioned Lotta Wennäkoski to write an orchestral work for the Proms festival. 
    Pietu Arvola, 2.5.2017
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    Susanna Mälkki and Iiro Rantala nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2017

    Finland’s nominees for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2017 are conductor Susanna Mälkki and pianist Iiro...
    27.4.2017
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    • Contemporary & Classical

    Susanna Mälkki and Iiro Rantala nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2017

    Finland’s nominees for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2017 are conductor Susanna Mälkki and pianist Iiro Rantala.
    27.4.2017
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    • Indie & Electronic

    Mikko Joensuu's Amen 1 and 2 received the Teosto Prize

    The Teosto prize for 2017 was awarded to Mikko Joensuu for his compositions, lyrics, and arrangements...
    Teemu Fiilin, 27.4.2017
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    Finnish music exports surge in Germany

    Finnish music exports are growing in German-speaking parts of Europe. Music Finland’s recently concluded Aus Finnland...
    18.4.2017
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    • Hard Rock & Metal

    Tuska Festival releases a star-studded charity song in honor of 20th anniversary

    Tuska Open Air Metal Festival is releasing an exclusive charity song performed by over 20 Finnish metal...
    4.4.2017