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The second premiere of Northern Connection took place at Ultima Festival

The Northern Connection initiative brings contemporary music professionals from Finland, Norway and Scotland to collaborate during...
Music Finland, 19.9.2023
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Have a great first Kantele Day with our playlist

In Finland, there are about 5,000 kantele players, 70 music schools where you can learn the...
Music Finland, 14.9.2023
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Three Finnish Composers nominated for Prix de Composition Musicale

Three Finnish composers have been nominated for the Prix de Composition Musicale prize of 75,000 euros....
Music Finland, 13.9.2023
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Ilari Hylkilä chosen as focus composer at Svensk Blåsmusikfestival

Svensk Blåsmusikfestival has selected Ilari Hylkilä as the focus composer of this year’s festival. The festival...
Music Finland, 8.9.2023
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Teemu Brunila and Käärijä win at 10th Music Publishers' awards

Käärijä was triumphant at Finnish Music Publishers’ 10th anniversary awards gala, held on September 1st in...
Music Finland, 4.9.2023
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Get to know the 2023 Nordic Music Biz 20 under 30 winners!

For the sixth consecutive year, a jury consisting of professionals in the Nordic music business has...
Music Finland, 22.8.2023
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Käärijä embarks on first international tour in October

Finnish rapper Käärijä, who became an international phenomenon during this spring, will embark on his first...
Music Finland, 10.8.2023
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Ánnámáret to perform at Womex's official showcase selection

Indigenous Sámi composer and yoik vocalist Ánnámáret has been added to the official showcase selection at...
Music Finland, 9.8.2023
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In memoriam: Kaija Saariaho 1952 – 2023

Composer and Academician of Arts Kaija Saariaho died at home in Paris on June 2, exhausted...
Music Finland, 6.6.2023
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Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela nominated for Nordic Council Music Prize 2023

Finland’s nominees for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2023 are Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela.
Music Finland, 23.5.2023
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Käärijä’s Cha Cha Cha hits UK Top10 and Spotify charts with milestone numbers

Finnish rapper Käärijä’s song Cha Cha Cha has become a worldwide phenomenon after gaining massive recognition...
Teemu Fiilin, 22.5.2023
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Jenaer Philharmonie premiers Osmo Tapio Räihälä's new work

In Jena, Germany, the Jenaer Philharmonie has a focus on Finnish music on May 25. Composer...
Music Finland, 17.5.2023