Category: Finland

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a dramatic announcement, Blind Channel, the band that represented Finland at Eurovision 2021, stated they are suspending their activities. They also released a trailer for a new documentary series. PHOTO: MONA SALMINEN The nu metal band Blind Channel, formed in 2013, represented Finland at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with their song "Dark Side," finishing in an impressive sixth place. In the years following their Eurovision participation, the band released two albums that topped the Finnish charts and gained significant popularity both in Finland and abroad. The band consists of six members: Aleksi Kaunisvesi, Joonas Porko, Joel Hokka, Niko Moilanen, and Olli Matela. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Announcement of Hiatus and Gratitude to Fans In a statement on the band's official Instagram page, they expressed gratitude to their fans for their support over the years and announced plans for an extended break starting from the end of 2024, with uncertainty about their return date. "After two full-length studio albums...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, reveals that 485 songs have been submitted for the Eurovision national final "UMK 2025". The list of contestants will be announced on January 8. The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has unveiled new details regarding the Finnish Eurovision national final, "UMK 2025". Yesterday, the national broadcaster announced that the selection will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city located in the south. Today, they revealed that a record-breaking 485 songs have been submitted for the Eurovision selection. This marks an increase of 66 songs from last year and sets a new record since the selection began its current format in 2020. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Steady Increase in Song Submissions Over the Years The Finnish national broadcaster has recorded a consistent rise in the number of songs submitted to the competition in recent years: 2025 - 485 songs 2024 - 419 songs 2023 - 363 songs 2022...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish Eurovision national selection, UMK 2025, will be held on February 8th in Tampere. The competing artists and songs are anticipated to be revealed in January. Finland has announced details for its upcoming Eurovision Song Contest national selection. The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has announced that the national final, "UMK 2025," will take place on February 8th, 2025, at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city. This marks the fourth time the venue, which can accommodate 15,000 spectators, will host the event. Ticket sales for UMK 2025 are set to begin on October 3rd at 9:00AM (8:00AM CEST). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Diverse Lineup Teased for UMK 2025 As anticipation builds for UMK 2025, fans eagerly await the reveal of the competing artists and songs, expected to be announced in January. Tapio Hakanen, head of the UMK jury, has provided intriguing hints about the upcoming competition line-up: "This season, UMK will see both a great continuation of Finnish pop tradition and...