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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has just finished publishing the seven songs participating in the Finnish Eurovision selection, "UMK 2025" for listening! The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has finished publishing the seven songs competing in the Eurovision selection "UMK 2025". The Finnish Eurovision selection will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Nokia Hall located in the city of Tampere in southern Finland. The participating artists were announced last Wednesday, and the seven songs were released one after the other between January 9th to January 17th at midnight Finnish time each business day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Participants and Their Backgrounds Neea River – "Nightmares" – A Finnish indie artist who describes her major influences as Rihanna and The Weeknd. She was involved in writing "Rodeo" for Poland's Eurovision 2023 representative, Blanka. Nelli Matula – "Hitaammin hautaan" – A Finnish pop artist who was on a break from music and considered retiring from the industry in...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has published this evening the seven artists participating in the Finnish Eurovision selection, "UMK 2025". Who are they? And when will their songs be released? The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, today unveiled the seven artists competing in the Eurovision selection "UMK 2025". The Finnish Eurovision selection will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Nokia Hall located in the city of Tampere in southern Finland. The participating artists were announced, as mentioned, this evening, and the seven songs will be released one after the other between January 9th to January 17th at midnight Finnish time each day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Participants and Their Backgrounds Here are the participants in the Finnish Eurovision selection, whose songs will be released in the following order, day after day, from midnight on January 9 to January 17: Neea River – "Nightmares" – A Finnish indie artist who describes her major influences as Rihanna and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finnish national broadcaster YLE offers a preview of UMK 2025 entries, with hosts Sanni and Jasmin Beloued reacting enthusiastically to the selected songs from 485 submissions. YLE, the Finnish national broadcaster, has provided an exclusive sneak peek of the competing songs at the national selection. Sanni and Jasmin Beloued, the UMK 2025 hosts, were filmed giving their initial, dramatic reactions to the chosen songs. Their enthusiasm was evident as they drew comparisons to previous entries and noted the diversity of the selections. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Descriptions The hosts provided some intriguing insights into the competing songs: One entry is described as similar to "Vox populi" by Mikael Gabriel and Nublu, which competed in last year's national selection. Another song's background reminds them of Joost Klein's style, the Dutch representative at Eurovision 2024 who was eliminated from the competition. Other entries include a female pop song, a sad piano-driven ballad, and a track that "sounds like it was performed by...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Käärijä, the winner of the televote at Eurovision 2023, launches a new album – "People's Champion". The album includes Käärijä's famous Eurovision song and a track describing his feelings about the competition. Käärijä, who achieved Finland's best Eurovision result since 2006 by placing second in the 2023 contest, while winning the public vote with his hit "Cha Cha Cha," has released a new album. The title track directly addresses his experiences at the 2023 competition and his feelings about it. Coinciding with the album release, Käärijä has embarked on a tour across Finland, following the recent conclusion of his European tour. Fans are encouraged to listen to the new album! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Album Composition: A Mix of Old and New The new album features 12 tracks, including six previously released songs such as "Rouska," featuring singer Erika Vikman, and the widely popular "Cha Cha Cha," which earned Käärijä the title of "People's Champion" after winning the televote at...

(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...