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.
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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.
Jazz Federation opens the artist application for 2025 Jazz-Espa on December 2, 2024
The Finnish Jazz Federation will open the artist application for the summer 2025 Jazz-Espa event on its website on Monday, December 2.
Nominations for 2025 Emma Gala are open
Do you want to submit your album for consideration as an Emma Award nominee?
Jaska Lukkarinen Trio on Jazz Federation Joint Production Tour in October-November
Jaska Lukkarinen Trio will be performing their new Textures program during the Jazz Federation joint production tour in October and November. The tour begins in Loviisa on October 19th, followed by concerts in Savonlinna, Nurmes, Porvoo, Vantaa, and Kotka. The tour will culminate with a performance at the Tampere Jazz Happening festival on November 2nd.