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2 weeks ago

The Finnish capital will rock its way into summer with a series of high-profile concerts over the coming days.

4 weeks ago

“I haven’t shed a tear,” Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius said after the votes were tallied.

4 weeks ago

If Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen win, it will mark Finland’s second-ever Eurovision victory at the song contest.

4 weeks ago

Betting houses say the duo’s song “Liekinheitin” has the best chance of winning this year.

4 weeks ago

Health officials in Finland have placed two Finns possibly exposed to hantavirus under quarantine.

1 month ago

Organisers usually forbid the use of live instruments onstage, in an aim to ensure technical efficiency during the fast-paced act changes.

1 month ago

Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen’s costumes were also revealed.

2 months ago

Vuokko Nurmesniemi, the woman behind some of fashion’s most iconic designs of the 20th century, died last week.

2 months ago

A rare violin crashed to the floor during a concert by Sinfonia Lahti last week, stirring debate about fine instruments.

2 months ago

The California event is one of the biggest and best-known music festivals in the world.