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Isac Elliot collaborates with Tyga on new single ”Lipstick”

Pop artist Isac Elliot released the first single ”Lipstick” from his upcoming new album last week....
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Bryce Dessner performs with Pekka Kuusisto at Our Festival

The National's Bryce Dessner will perform his own compositions with Finnish violinist and composer Pekka Kuusisto...
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Outi Tarkiainen is the Festival de Musique Classique d’Uzerche 2015 guest composer

Composer Outi Tarkiainen is the guest composer in Festival de Musique Classique d’Uzerche in France in...
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China’s Modern Sky Festival reaches Finland – and brings Finnish music abroad

China’s largest festival organizer Modern Sky will host a festival in Helsinki. Mirel Wagner, Ronya and...
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Teemu Brunila writes for pop star Mika

Songwriter Teemu Brunila has contributed two tracks for pop singer MIKA’s latest studio album No Place in...
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Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha will play at WOMEX 2015

WOMEX announced its first official showcase artists yesterday, and Finland’s Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha were...
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Swallow the Sun signed to Century Media Records

Finnish melodic doom metal band Swallow the Sun have signed a worldwide record deal with Century...
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22-Pistepirkko goes on hiatus after 35 years

22-Pistepirkko, formed in 1980, is going on a indefinite hiatus due to personal differences. 22-Pistepirkko has been one of...
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Chelsea Music Festival celebrates Finnish music

The 2015 Chelsea Music Festival will celebrate Finland and Hungary with its annual edition of innovative...
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Kimmo Pohjonen and Apocalyptica nominated for Nordic Council Music Prize 2015

Musician, composer and accordion virtuoso Kimmo Pohjonen and cello-rock ensemble Apocalyptica have been nominated to the...
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Sebastian Hilli wins the Toru Takemitsu Composition Award

Composer Sebastian Hilli has won the first prize at the Toru Takemitsu Composition Award 2015 in...
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A guide to contemporary & classical summer festivals 2015

Once again, the Finnish summer is packed with contemporary and classical festivals. Read our guide to Finnish...