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Finland's oldest rhythm music association Hämeenlinnan Soitannollinen Kerho ry celebrates its 80th anniversary by organizing a composition competition for young musicians under 30 years of age.
The Odysseus Festival, dedicated to adventurous music, will take place next summer as a two-day event at Helsinki’s Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo on July 18–19. Tickets are on sale via Tiketti.
Jazz guitarist and composer Mathias Sandberg is one of the hardest working musicians in the country. He plays a hundred concerts a year and has toured both Europe and the United States. This summer Sandberg embarks on a 40 date tour in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with his trio and the new Freedom Music project.
The Jazzpatio will be held at Jumpru pub's terrace on Tuesdays 17 June–5 August as well as on the Night of the Arts Thursday 14 August from 21:00 onwards. Entrace is free, age limit 20 years.
Vantaa Orchestra presents a diverse and influential autumn programme. One of the most interesting concerts of the season is Solovey, in which Saimaa, Yona and Vantaa Orchestra honor Ukrainian culture.
Kalmari Quartet makes its debut with a 4-concert tour in May 13–17 in Tampere, Turku, Helsinki and Outokumpu. In addition to the quartet Antti Lötjönen and Kalle Kalima will perform as a duo in Tampere, Helsinki and Outokumpu.
Tampere's TTT-Klubi's music programme for autumn 2025 has opened its ticket sales. The programme offers high quality and versatile performances to music lovers of all genres.
Unbridled, intimate and generous, the music of Smoking Mouse appeals the senses. The chamber duo formed by Christophe Girard on accordion and Anthony Caillet on euphonium and flugabone celebrates the Spring in May 2025 with an extended tour in Finland, Estonia and Latvia.
In early May, thirteen virtuosos of modern improvised avant-garde music will gather at Espoo Cultural Centre's Louhisali for the two-day SoundScapes #5 festival.
The 39th April Jazz Festival will be organized in Espoo and Helsinki 22–26 April 2025.
