1970

The year Ruisrock, Finland's oldest (and Europe's second-oldest) rock fest, was founded

Pop, rap, techno and yoik: Festival in the far north of Finland spotlights Sámi music, culture and languages
Arts & cultureFestivals

Pop, rap, techno and yoik: Festival in the far north of Finland spotlights Sámi music, culture and languages

The annual festival Ijahis Idja (Nightless Night) in the very northern town of Inari showcases modern and traditional music by Sámi Indigenous people. We talk with several performers about their music and heritage.

53.2 per 100,000 people

Most heavy metal bands per capita in the world

Source: Business Insider

In northern Finland, three unconventional Sámi artists talk about culture and craft
Arts & cultureFilm

In northern Finland, three unconventional Sámi artists talk about culture and craft

A documentary directed by Auri Ahola traces the career trajectories of three unusual Sámi artists as they discuss their connections to Sámi culture and the landscape of the far north. The film is embedded in our article for you to watch.

Hold on to summer: Sunny Flow Fest memories in Helsinki last through the autumn and beyond
Arts & cultureMusic

Hold on to summer: Sunny Flow Fest memories in Helsinki last through the autumn and beyond

Flow Festival is an extravaganza, the highlight of the summer for multitudes of music fans in Finland. With interviews and a photo show, we attempt to bottle its essence so we can make the summer last longer, even as autumn is increasingly in the air.

292 votes

Amount of votes Finland got when winning the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest