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MUSIC
Peela’s Album Release Gig Was a Groovy Sensory Feast
Peela consists of some of Helsinki’s finest up-and-coming jazz musicians. On Thursday evening, they took over the Koko Jazz Club and played to a full house.
Jazz Icon Ron Carter Has Played on More Than 2,220 Albums; Here’s How He Sounded in Helsinki
Ron Carter, 86, came to Helsinki with his quartet to breathe new life into jazz classics.
See Sharp Photos of Blur and More; A First-Timer Joined Flow Festival 2023 With a Couple of Veterans; Here’s Our Report
We spent three days at Flow Festival 2023. Here’s our gallery and report.
Pori Jazz 2023 – Pop Meets Jazz, and the Jazz Is Really Good
We spent a couple of days covering the largest jazz festival in the country. Here’s our report.
View 143 Photos of 2023 Tuska Metal Music Festival; We Spent 3 Days Among a Total of 63,000 Metalheads
We spent three days at Tuska 2023 metal music festival in Helsinki, which was sold out. We listened to bands such as Vended, Gojira, In Flames, The HU, Ghost, JINJER, and more. View our largest photo gallery in the history of Finland Today.
Rockfest Attracts 50,000 People; View Our Massive Photo Gallery
The gallery includes artists such as Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Rotten Sound and Volbeat, and of course many pics of the lovely crowd.
A Day With Patti Smith
Punk icon Patti Smith visited Helsinki for a book signing event and concerts. Here’s our report on Smith’s day in Helsinki.
GALLERY AND CONCERT REVIEW: Thrash Metal Legend Testament Crushes the Gig at Rockfest
American thrash metal legend Testament gave an all-out performance at Rockfest. Here’s our gallery and concert review.
CONCERT REVIEW AND PHOTO GALLERY: Pantera Brings Down the Heat at Rockfest in Hyvinkää
Read our concert review and view our extensive photo gallery of Pantera’s gig at Rockfest in Hyvinkää.
April Jazz 2023 – An Adroit Attempt to Serve Something for Everyone
We attended three gigs on opposite sides of the spectrum, and for the most part, enjoyed it.
Desto’s Dubstep Takes Another Level
Desto gave a rare treat to the spectators at Ääniwalli, who were fortunate to witness the Helsinki-based electronic music artist perform his latest album live.
Finland Loses to Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest; An Inside Look at the Craze Around Käärijä
Here’s how the Finnish people went ‘nuts’ over the Finnish Eurovision contender, Käärijä.
GALLERY: Savoy JAZZFest’s Connected Performed One of the Best Jazz Concerts We’ve Heard in This Country
What a gig! Here’s our report.
American Rock Band Alltheprettythings Has the Majority of Listeners in Finland; We Aim to Find Out Why
In an interview with Finland Today, we attempt to find out more about the mysterious American group that Finns have been enjoying on streaming services.
GALLERY: We Jazz Festival’s Venue Breaks the Mold in an Exemplary Way
Here’s our report of the magical weekend at the Korjaamo Culture Factory in Helsinki.
GALLERY: Swedish Melodic Metal Band In Flames Brings Sauna Heat to Helsinki Ice Hall
View the highlights of In Flames’ performance in our photo gallery.
Canadian Laila Biali’s Piano-Powered Jazz Performance in Porvoo Proves that Jazz and Gravel Stomping Can’t Coexist Peacefully
Canadian Laila Biali performed at the 10th anniversary of Porvoo Jazz Festival in a venue better suited for heavy metal.
Here’s What Happens When You Combine One of the Finest Jazz Trios in Finland with a Symphony Orchestra
Timo Lassy’s first concert with his trio and a full orchestra was a dream come true for Lassy and for the audience.
Frenchman and Finn Find Synergy in Jazz Compositions Inspired by Ravel
French Andy Emler and Finnish Eero Tikkanen created a mesmerizing experience around Maurice Ravel’s music.
Bo Kaspers Orkester Has Matured for Over 30 Years; Now’s the Time to Enjoy the Results
Bo Kaspers Orkester’s concert at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki was one of the highlights of the year.
GALLERY AND REPORTAGE: Flow Festival Attracted Record Attendance and Featured Some of the Most Touching Performances of Summer
In the span of three days, we heard mesmerizing harp playing, groovy boogaloo and some of the finest in alternative rock. Here’s our gallery and reportage.
GALLERY: Explosive Jazz on the Island That Used to Store Sea Mines
Lonna is a small island near Suomenlinna but capable of hosting some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz. Helsinki-based We Jazz organization created one of the highlights of the Finnish festival summer when they arranged Odysseus.
GALLERY: We Spent Three Days at Pori Jazz Festival in the Rain with 200,000 People, And it Was the Best of Times!
Here’s our massive gallery from spending three days at the jazziest (and funkiest) festivals in this beautiful Nordic country.
GALLERY: Tuska Metal Festival Attracts Record Crowd: 49,000; View Our Massive Photo Gallery
We spent three days at the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki. View our gallery of over 90 photos.
The Summer Events Began with Burgers, Whitefish and Jazz
To celebrate the beginning of the summer, we attended the earlier days of two festivals, which reach their climax on Saturday. Which one do we recommend? Both.
Soul Legend Nicole Willis Draws a Full Crowd at Temppeliaukio Church; 2022 World Village Festival Takes the Next Level
This year’s edition of the World Village Festival was fascinating with various venues spread across the city.
Macy Gray Sings Finns Into a Frenzy in Helsinki
Macy Gray, the Grammy-winning, soul, jazz and R&B singer, entertained a big room full of people at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki. Before the show, she talked to Finland Today about her approach to music.
Porvoo Jazz Festival Is a Treat to the Senses: Peela Paves the Way with the Best Jazz Gig of the Early Spring
The Helsinki-based sextet consists of younger players that have indulged in the jazz realm with more passion than some of their older contemporary peers.
In the Footsteps of Jean Sibelius
What is it like to be a classical musician in Finland? Paulina Bouzas aims to find out.
WATCH: Savvy Finnish Drummer Becomes a One-man Metal Band
Anders Törnqvist, 42, is one of the most skilled drummers in this country. Then he picked up the guitar, bass, and started growling. The one-man band is called Dark Planets.
GALLERY: Finest Finnish Jazz Artists Charm Crowd in Pori on Hot Summer Day
We joined the final day of an intimate Pori Jazz event at the beautiful Kirjurinluoto Park. Here are the highlights.
Finland’s Blind Channel Qualifies for Eurovision 2021 Final
Finland’s Blind Channel qualifies for the grand final of Eurovision song contest 2021 held on Saturday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Pori Jazz 2021 Canceled Due to Coronavirus; Smaller Three-Day Concert Likely to Take Place
Pori Jazz 2021 that was scheduled to take place in July has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Finlandia Hymn” Plays During Biden’s Inauguration Ceremony
“Finlandia Hymn” is a tone poem for orchestra, composed by Jean Sibelius in 1899.
Weekend Festival Canceled
Dance music festival Weekend celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2021.
John Legend, Emeli Sande, Chick Corea Confirmed for Pori Jazz 2021
Pori Jazz festival was canceled this year, but it has already confirmed some big names for 2021.
Major Summer Festivals Canceled in Finland
The government has decided to ban public gatherings and events of over 500 people until July 31.
Major Rock Group Volbeat Cancels Gig at Helsinki Arena Because of Labor Strikes in Finland
“We hope for these strikes to have a positive outcome,” the Danish/American hard rock group says in a statement.
GALLERY: Killswitch Engage Give a Storming But Short Performance in Helsinki
American heavy metal group Killswitch Engage took over the sold-out Circus music venue on Monday night.
GALLERY: Toto Charms Pori at the Sold-Out Performance, Perhaps for the Last Time
Toto’s performance at the Pori Jazz Festival was outstanding.
GALLERY: Tuska Open Air Metal Festival Breaks Another Record With 43,000 Spectators!
We spent three days at Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki.
Here’s What’s Changed When Arriving at Tuska Metal Festival Over the Weekend
Tuska Open Air Metal Festival begins on Friday and lasts till Sunday. Here’s what’s changed when arriving at the festival.
How Rockfest Taught Me What Makes a Finn Happy
Read all about the amazing festival atmosphere in Hyvinkää.
Finnish Eurovision Representative Darude Drops From the Contest in Tel Aviv – ‘I Am Pissed’
The Finnish electronic dance music artist Darude was seemingly disappointed.
An Interview with Jasse Jatala, The Voice Of Finland Contestant Who Loves Heavy Metal
We interviewed Jasse Jatala, the vocalist Finnish metal band Keoma, and a semifinalist at the Voice of Finland competition.
Legendary Drummer Billy Cobham Plays Solos Like He Was 50 Years Younger – Jazzmeia Horn Casts a Spell With Scat
The first Savoy JazzFest gathered a crowd of nearly 2,200 and gave the audience incredible performances.
The Prodigy Cancels All Shows After Keith Flint’s Death – Here’s What it Was Like at Their Last Gig in Helsinki
Finland Today reporter Morgan Walker attended the Prodigy’s show in Helsinki in November 2015, which turned out to be their last performance in Finland with their original ensemble.
Darude to Represent Finland in Eurovision Song Contest 2019
“This is a huge challenge for me in many ways,” Darude said.
Katie Melua’s Wonderful Performance Takes the Listener On a Deep Journey
Katie Melua gives the most memorable performance at the Pori Jazz festival.
James Blunt Charms Pori – VIEW THE PICTURES
James Blunt draws a massive crowd at the Pori Jazz festival on Friday evening.
Higlight of Pori Jazz Festival Jade Bird to Finland Today: “It’s Always the Punchy Screw You Songs That Are the Best”
Jade Bird, 20, has an incredible voice and has written about 500 songs. Ten of them will be featured on the upcoming album.
Tuska Metal Festival Draws 34,000 People – VIEW THE HIGHLIGHTS
The 21st annual Tuska metal festival proves once again why it’s one biggest highlight of the Finnish summer.
Tuska Metal Festival Opens Its Crowded Gates – VIEW THE PICTURES
Tuska metal festival opened its gates in Helsinki’s Suvilahti district on Friday afternoon.
Metallica Donates 25,000 Euros to The Finnish Charity That Organizes Bread Queues for Thousands
The charity check took the organizers by surprise.
Which Finnish City Should Be Known as The Capital of Metal? – A Campaign Attempts to Find Out
The campaign also spotlights Finland’s position at the center of the global heavy metal community: Finland has more metal bands per capita than any other country.
Saara Aalto Qualifies For the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest – ‘I Was Very Nervous’
Aalto’s performance received one of the most grandiose applause of the evening.
Trivium’s Performance in Helsinki Belongs Into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame
The Florida-based heavy metal giant gives the audience more than their money’s worth.
Former Members of Finnish Monster Hard-Rock Group Lordi Sing Pop Music Unmasked – Watch the Video
Lordi won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. Now, some of the former members have shifted to pop.
Still Gigging – Memphis Soul Legend William Bell Takes Over the Tent
William Bell, 78, the soul legend from Memphis US, arrived at the Helsinki Festival on Wednesday evening with a career spanning six decades, but the gig in Finland was his first.
60,000 People Attend Pori Jazz Festival – Chaka Khan and Grace Jones Bring Musical Fireworks To the Stage
Powerful women, artists who have inspired and entertained generations, proved why they still matter.
Soul Diva Erykah Badu at Pori Jazz Festival: “It Means That You Were Sucking My Titty Too”
Badu left the crowd wanting for more.
Tuska Turns 20, Attracts a Record Crowd – Here’s Why It’s So Successful
A Finland Today reporter tours Tuska metal festival for three days to find what’s under the surface.
HIM Says Farewell After 26 Years In Front of a Mammoth Crowd at Tuska Festival – View the Pictures
HIM says adieus but they sound like in their prime.
Tuska Metal Festival Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary – View the Tour In Backstage
We also asked Eeka Mäkynen, CEO of the festival, about the reasons for its continuing success.
Here Are the Highlights of the Musical Performances at World Village Festival
World Village Festival will gather tens of thousands of people to Kaisaniemi Park in Helsinki during the weekend, May 27-28.
The Iconic Statues of Helsinki Railway Station Look Now Like the Members of Kiss
On early misty Friday morning, the statues were clad in masks.
Saara Aalto Arrived in Helsinki
Saara revealed her plans for the future. She will, for example, perform at the Helsinki Arena on April 15, 2017.
Saara ‘Sisu’ Aalto Sings For A Crowd of Ten Thousand in Helsinki Before X Factor UK Finals
President Sauli Niinistö coined a new nickname “Sisu” for the X Factor UK runner-up, Saara Aalto, who visited Helsinki before the UK finals.
Three Days at Flow Revealed Why It’s Considered the Rolls-Royce of Finnish Festivals
Flow Festival is one of the happiest and soberest festivals in the country.
Ilosaarirock – It’s about attitude
When 54,000 thousand people gather together in Joensuu in July, it can only mean one thing: Ilosaarirock.
Here Are the Highlights of Pori Jazz Festival 2016 in Pictures
Pori Jazz Festival attracted a crowd of 55,600. Here are the highlights in pictures.
PICTURES: Joss Stone and Lauryn Hill Whip the Crowd In a Frenzy at Pori Jazz Festival
Joss Stone and Lauryn Hill highlighted the Friday evening program at the Pori Jazz Festival.