Music Finland

03/09/2026

Teosto, the copyright society for composers, lyricists, arrangers and music publishers in Finland, acknowledges ten Finnish music creators with the first Global Breakthrough honorary awards. This new award aims to highlight Finnish music creators who are building an international career and gaining success outside Finland.

The award was received by these music creators:

-Aleksi Kiiskinen
-Olli-Pekka Lankinen (Obi Blanche)
-Johannes Naukkarinen (KIRO)
-Jere Pöyhönen (Käärijä)
-Aleksi Nurmi
-Jussi Roine
-Eeli Savolainen
-Julia Sundberg
-Petja Virikko
-Tuomas Wäinölä

Go to musicfinland.com or teosto.fi to read more!

Photo by Jussi Helttunen / Teosto
Teosto • Musiikki

02/07/2026

From playing in the streets of Helsinki and Stockholm to big clubs and major festivals in the UK and Japan, the fresh-sounding rock’n’roll band Us have made it this far with their fearless DIY approach.

Us' sophomore album, "Everybody’s Giving Up the Cabaret," was released on June 26th. Click below to read our brand new spotlight article on the rowdy Finnish quartet evoking a true 60s and 70s rock'n'roll spirit!

In the Spotlight Indie & Electronic Pop & Rock Us: the rock’n’roll dream that turned real Words by Vilho Rajala Photography by Iisa Hirvonen Published 17.6.2026 From playing in the streets of Helsinki and Stockholm to big clubs and festivals in the UK and Japan, the fresh-sounding rock’n’rol...

25/06/2026

Music Finland koostaa säännöllisesti ajankohtaisia tietoja ja tutkimuksia musiikkialalta. Uusimman koosteen aiheina ovat esimerkiksi Suomen musiikkialan talous, taiteilijoiden kansainvälinen toiminta, showcase-tapahtumien vaikuttavuus, yhdenvertaisuus sekä uudet markkina- ja tilastotiedot Suomesta ja maailmalta.

Lue Tietoa ja tutkimuksia musiikkialalta 1/2026 –> musicfinland.fi -> Tutkimukset

24/06/2026

“We had this idea that since we are starting from scratch anyway, why not start at some place where there’s supposedly more audience for our kind of music.”

From playing in the streets of Helsinki and Stockholm to big clubs and festivals in the UK and Japan, the fresh-sounding rock’n’roll band Us have made it this far with a fearless DIY approach.

"Everybody’s Giving Up the Cabaret," the sophomore album by rock quartet Us, will see daylight this Friday, June 26th.

Read our brand new spotlight article on the fresh rock quartet at musicfinland.com, or find the link in the comments!

24/06/2026

Eilen ilmestyi viimeinen musiikkivienti-uutiskoosteemme ennen kesätaukoa! Kokosimme siihen esimerkiksi seuraavat aiheet:

-Musiikkialan talous Suomessa 2025 -raportti
-Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30
-Nomex Trade Mission to Mexico City 2026 -vientimatka
-Nomex Trade Mission to Japan -vientimatka
-Syksyn ammattilaistapahtumat
-Avoimet webinaarit, koulutukset ja valmennukset
-Avoimet showcase-haut

Lue uusin musiikkivienti-kooste alla olevasta linkistä ja tilaa uutiskirje suoraan sähköpostiisi!

Kuulumisia Musiikkiala Musiikkivienti 7/2026 Sanat Music Finland Valokuvat Julius Töyrylä Julkaistu 23.6.2026 Music Finlandin Musiikkivienti-uutiskirjeeseen kootaan ajankohtaiset vientimahdollisuudet kansainvälisistä tapahtumista asiakastilaisuuksiin ja tukihauista webinaareihin. Tilaa uutiskirj...

17/06/2026

For the ninth consecutive year, the Nordic music industry has announced its selection of 20 emerging professionals shaping its future. The Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30 — an initiative by NOMEX (Nordic Music Export)— showcases a broad spectrum of talent across sectors and genres, underscoring the richness and dynamism of the region’s musical landscape.

Finland's honourees this year are: Iina Ahdeala, Dante Correa, and Emma Rühr. Congratulations!

Go to musicfinland.com and read more about all this year's Nordic Music Biz Top 20 Under 30 honorees!

17/06/2026

“I’m trying to do something good in my own way, rather than just standing by and watching the world burn.”

Singer-songwriter Vilma Jää has earned acclaim in two far-flung worlds – opera and folk-pop – while tackling tough societal issues. Now she’s moving into games and film.

Read our spotlight article on Vilma Jää at musicfinland.com – or go to the link in bio –> In the Spotlight & News

Photo by: Anna-Mari Viksten

17/06/2026

“I’m trying to do something good in my own way, rather than just standing by and watching the world burn.”

Singer-songwriter Vilma Jää has earned acclaim in two far-flung worlds – opera and folk-pop – while tackling tough societal issues. Now she’s moving into games and film.

Read our brand new spotlight article on Vilma Jää behind the link!

In the Spotlight Folk & Global Vilma Jää: “Music is my activism” Words by Wif Stenger Photography by Anna-Maria Viksten Published 15.6.2026 Singer-songwriter Vilma Jää has earned acclaim in two far-flung worlds – opera and folk-pop – while tackling tough societal issues. Now she’s movi...

04/06/2026

This week, Finnish songwriters and music producers have been hard at work with their international colleagues at Song Castle, our long-running songwriting camp concept, taking place in Kallio-Kuninkala, Järvenpää!

20/05/2026

Finland is an ideal summer holiday spot with hundreds of music festivals to offer: the midnight sun is gentle, and the days are warm but not blistering hot. From the article linked below, you can find a selection of nearly 60 of the most prominent Finnish summer festivals, from classical to pop, folk to heavy metal, blues to indie rock, and beyond!

Dig in and start planning your trip to the Finnish summer!

Did you know that there are hundreds of music festivals organised in Finland yearly? Get acquainted with some of the most prominent ones, from classical…