Turku Jazz Festival Named Festival of the Year 2025
The board of Finland Festivals has awarded the title of Festival of the Year 2025 to the Turku Jazz Festival.
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Helsinki Jazz Association Presents This Year’s Art Breaks Walls Award to Pianist-Composer Iro Haarla
The Art Breaks Walls Award is a recognition given to an esteemed artist in jazz, improvised music, or contemporary music. The first Art Breaks Walls award was presented to saxophonist-composer Mikko Innanen on December 4, 2023.
November the busiest month of the year at TTT-Klubi - programme includes a variety of jazz and blues
The restaurant stage at Tampere Workers' Theatre is buzzing with activity this November.
Mike & Leni Stern to Perform in Iisalmi, Nurmes, and Helsinki from November 14–17
Expect a funk-filled set, classic Stern favorites, and selections from Mike's latest album, all delivered by an American-Finnish top-tier ensemble.
Oulu Music Festival Celebrates its 35th Anniversary March 11–23, 2025 – Initial Program Announcements Released
The 35th Oulu Music Festival offers a vibrant lineup featuring a big band concert for all ages, video game music, a cappella, and dance – not to mention the 35th Anniversary Concert of the Oulu Music Festival itself.
Eero Koivistoinen Quartet & Nina Mya on Joint Production Tour in October and November
Renowned saxophonist Eero Koivistoinen and vocalist Nina Mya are set to embark on a joint production tour with the Finnish Jazz Federation and Sublime Music Agency in October and November. The tour will visit Jyväskylä, Petäjävesi, Porvoo, Hyvinkää, and Riihimäki, with a repertoire featuring compositions by both Koivistoinen and Mya, blending traditional jazz with touches of soul and African influences.
The Most Prestigious Awards in Finnish Jazz Presented in Tampere – Jazz Federation’s Yrjö Award to Bassist Antti Lötjönen
The most respected recognitions in the Finnish jazz scene were presented at the Tampere Jazz Happening on Friday, November 1. The Finnish Jazz Federation awarded the Yrjö Award to bassist Antti Lötjönen and honored concert organizer Jari Hytti with the Andania Lifetime Achievement Award. Among young jazz talents, the Jazz Federation acknowledged singer, pianist, and violinist Helmi Antila with the Taimi Award. Promoter Olle Ekman received Yle's Varjo-Yrjö recognition for promoting jazz culture.
Josefiina Vannesluoma & Mortal Lease on Jazz Federation Tour in November
Josefiina Vannesluoma & Mortal Lease, who released their debut album in 2023 and received an Emma nomination, will embark on a Jazz Federation tour from November 1 to 8, 2024. Drawing inspiration from Edith Wharton’s poetry series, the band will kick off the tour with a grand performance at the Tampere Jazz Happening festival on November 1, followed by concerts in Vaasa, Savonlinna, Joensuu, and Porvoo.
Olavi 360° – an additional concert on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 due to high demand
Due to high demand, Olavi 360° receives an additional concert on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Jazz Resonates in Tampere Over the All Saints' Day Weekend
The 43rd international Tampere Jazz Happening will take place from October 31 to November 3, 2024. This year’s festival will bring artists to Tampere from the United States, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, among other countries.