Finland has chosen: Käärijä is going to Liverpool with his banger ‘Cha Cha Cha’!
It’s Käärijä for Liverpool! The Finnish artist has won the final of UMK and will represent his country in Liverpool! The Finnish national final Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (short: UMK) was hosted by the famous artist Samu Haber live in Turku, the oldest city in Finland. The winner has been determined by 75% televote and 25% […]
Finland’s 1980 Entrant Vesa-Matti Loiri Passes Away Aged 77
Vesa-Matti Loiri has passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from cancer. Loiri represented Finland at the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest with his song Huilumies, placing last out of 19 acts with just six points. In his post-Eurovision years, Loiri continued his acting career which spanned five decades. In his long career, […]
POLL: Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2022 – Who should win Finland’s ticket to Eurovision 2022?
Vote for your winner of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2022! After receiving their best result since their win in 2006, Finland will be coming back with their national selection, Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu. This Saturday, 7 artists will be competing to be Finland’s representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin in May. They have been […]
The Rasmus release official music video for “Jezebel”
Finnish rock band The Rasmus have released the official music video for their latest song and Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2022 entry, “Jezebel”. The music video has been directed by internationally awarded Finnish film director, Jesse Haaja. Jesse has previously worked with The Rasmus on their music video for “Wonderman”. Jesse explains how he had planned […]
Will Robin represent Finland on Eurovision 2022?
He is one of Finlands hottest stars and many have been praying for years that he will take the stage on The Eurovision Song Contest and this year, there prayers mind have been answered! Finnish singer Robin Packalen has spoken about his interest in representing his country in Turin next year in an interview for […]
Spotlight on: Finland
Artist Profile Artist: Blind Channel (Joel Hokka, Niko Moilanen, Joonas Porko, Olli Matela, Tommi Lalli, Aleksi Kaunisvesi) Formed: 2013 Hometown: Oulu, Finland Selection Method: Winner of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2021 Song: Dark Side Composer: Aleksi Kaunisvesi, Joonas Porko, Joel Hokka, Niko Moilanen, Olli Matela Producer: Aleksi Kaunisvesi, Joonas Porko, Joel Hokka, Niko Moilanen, Olli Matela Eurovision Result: 6th Place Blind […]