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The summer of 2011 is finally here and it’s packed with festivals taking place all over the country. The hard part won’t be to find one worth going to, but choosing between all that’s on offer. SixDegrees compiled a guide of the summer ahead to help navigate your way through the sea of festivals.
JUNE
Turku Soundcheck
When: 3-5 June
Where: Turku
Who’s there: Asa, Puppa J, Rappana, Genral Levy (UK), Juno & Heikki Kuula, Olli PA & Funksons, Black Bear Sound
Tickets: €20-30
Say what? Gather your posse and chill with the beats of reggae and rap.
www.turkusoundcheck.com
Sauna Open Air Festival
When: 9-11 June
Where: Eteläpuisto, Tampere
Who’s there: Ozzy Osbourne (UK), Judas Priest (UK), Helloween (GER), Saxon (UK), Doro (GER), Sparzanza (SWE), Mokoma
Tickets: €54-112
Say what? Ozzy returns! The days spent soaking up the heat of Sauna are followed by an after party staged at NMK Metalfest at YO-Talo.
www.sauna-open-air.fi, nmk.fi
Lumo Jazz
When: 9-12 June
Where: Restaurant Wanha Satama, Kuopio
Who’s there: Jo Stance, Severi Pyssalo & Kauko Röyhkä, Honey B & the T-Bones, Timo Kämäräinen Group
Tickets: €20-55
Say what? Kuopio fills with a bunch of Finnish talent.
www.lumojazz.fi
Kivenlahti Rock
When: 10-11 June
Where: Leppävaara, Espoo
Who’s there: Alborosie & Shengen Clan Band (ITA/JAM), Kosmikud (EST), Rhino Bucket (US), Paleface, Jenni Vartiainen, Kotiteollisuus, Pariisin Kevät, Jukka Poika, Plutonium 74, Apulanta
Tickets: €25/45
Say what? The name’s the same but the place has changed – don’t get lost!
www.kivenlahtirock.com
Saaristo Open
When: 10-11 June
Where: Kaarina
Who’s there: Bonnie Tyler (UK), Europe (SWE), Kaija Koo, Apulanta, Poets of the Fall, Remu & Hurriganes
Tickets: €40-76
Say what? A couple more blasts from the past in this line-up!
www.saaristo-open.fi
Bassline Festival
When: 10-12 June
Where: Helsinki
Who’s there: Morphology, Apostoli, Jacedonia, Jake The Break & Flam Big Band, Juno, Stepa, Pyhimys, Rime, Ruger Hauer, Super Janne
Tickets: €0
Say what? Three days of free fun across the capital.
www.facebook.com/basslinefestival
Seikkisrock
When: 11-12 June
Where: Turku
Who’s there: Felix Zenger, Kuutamo, Rytmi-Ritva & Suhsihukkaset, Merkkarit, Kai Kuutamo
Tickets: €9-12
Say what? Yippee, it’s a festival for the li’l ones!
www.seikkisrock.net
Provinssirock
When: 17-19 June
Where: Törnävä, Seinäjoki
Who’s there: System Of A Down (US), Volbeat (DK), Pedulum (AUS), Social Distortion (US), The Qemists (UK), The Vaccines (UK), Miss Li (SWE), Wolfmother (AUS)
Tickets: €65-112
Say what? The line-up of this legendary festival follows a darkish theme.
www.provinssirock.fi
Myötätuulirock
When: 17-19 June
Where: Hakunilan urheilupuisto, Vantaa
Who’s there: Soilwork (SWE), Mustasch (SWE), Bullet (SWE), Pain (SWE), Protest the Hero (CAN), Metsatöll (EST), Sotajumala, Mokoma
Tickets: €35-95
Say what? A Swede-induced metal line-up.
www.mtr.fi
The Voice Juhannus Himosfestival
When: 23-25 June
Where: Himos, Jämsä
Who’s there: Blake, Uniklubi, Laura Närhi, Von Hertzen Brothers, Kaija Koo, Jätkäjätkät, Popeda
Tickets: €52-99
Say what? The theme of this party might as well be locally produced.
www.himosfestival.com
Nummirock
When: 23-25 June
Where: Nummijärvi, Kauhajoki
Who’s there: U.D.O. (GER), Voivod (CAN), Eluveitie (CH), Amorphis, Before the Dawn, Legion of the Damned
Tickets: €60-99
Say what? The website for this Metal Festival has a confusingly hippyish theme.
www.nummirock.fi
Kalajoen Juhannus
When: 23-25 June
Where: Kalajoki
Who's there: Pandora (SWE), E-rotic (GER), Cheek, Petri Nygård, Fintelligents, Kymppilinja, Haloo Helsinki, Jenni Vartiainen
Tickets: €30-95
Say what? One question: Pandora?!
www.kalajoenjuhannus.com
Haapavesi Folk Music Festival
When: 27 June - 3 July
Where: Haapavesi
Who’s there: Finno-Balkan Voices (BG/FIN), Nordic (SWE), Dirk Powell (USA), Trio Assaí (SPA), Mariska & Pahat Sudet, Piirpauke
Tickets: €15-63
Say what? An international gathering of folky-folk.
www.haapavesifolk.com
Puistoblues
When: 29 June - 6 July
Where: Järvenpää
Who’s there: Angie Stone (USA), Jonne Lang (USA), John Mayall (UK), Matt Schofield (UK), Jo Stance
Tickets: Main event €65
Say what? A whole week of blues and soul for ya’ll.
www.puistoblues.fi
Iskelmä Himos
When: 30 June - 2 July
Where: Himos, Jämsä
Who’s there: Suvi Teräsniska, Yö, Paula Koivuniemi, Laura, Hanna Pakarinen, Mariska
Tickets: €45-95
Say what? Not sure what “iskelmä” stands for? Make your way to this festival and you’ll soon find out.
www.iskelmahimos.fi
JULY
Sonisphere
When: 2 July
Where: Kalasatama, Helsinki
Who’s there: Slipknot (USA), In Flames (SWE), Rob Zombie (USA), Mastodon (USA), Opeth (SWE), Sonata Arctica, Stam1na
Tickets: €85
Say what? A one-day blast of metaaaaal!!
http://fi.sonispherefestivals.com
Ämyrock
When: 2 July
Where: Hämeenlinna
Who’s there: Manna, I Was A Teenage Satan Worshipper, Radiopuhelimet, Kari Peitsamo
Tickets: €0-8
Say what? A free event with a line-up much the same as the year before.
www.amyrock.org
Tangomarkkinat
When: 6-10 July
Where: Seinäjoki
Who’s there: Finalists of the Tango Singing Contest.
Tickets: TBA
Say what? Traditional yearly event filled with middle-aged tangoers.
www.tangomarkkinat.fi
Baltic Jazz
When: 6-10 July
Where: Taalintehdas, (near Turku)
Who’s there: Sinne Eeg (DK), Ulf Johansson Werre (SWE), Geir Rönning (NOR), Carolina Wallin Pérez (SWE), Timo Lassy Band, Johanna Iivanainen
Tickets: €0-40
Say what? A jazzmatazz.
www.balticjazz.com
Luomous Gothic Festival
When: 7-10 July
Where: Tampere
Who’s there: Star Indusrty (BG), Attrition (UK), Larva (SPA), Freakangel (EST), Silent Scream
Tickets: €18-20
Say what? The largest goth happening in Finland.
www.lumous.net
Ruisrock
When: 8-10 July
Where: Ruissalo, Turku
Who’s there: The National (USA), Manu Chao (FRA), Fleet Foxes (USA), Bullet For My Valentine (UK), Robyn (SWE), The Prodigy (UK), Hurts (UK), Anna Calvi (UK)
Tickets: €70-110
Say what? One of the most impressive international line-ups of the summer.
www.ruisrock.fi
Pori Jazz
When: 9-17 July
Where: Pori
Who's there: Elton John (UK), Ricky Martin (PR), Tom Jones (UK), Rumer (UK), Charles Lloyd (USA), Aloe Blacc (USA), Mos Def (USA)
Tickets: €0-72 per concert
Say what? The festival dates have been moved back a week this year.
www.porijazz.fi
Aitoon Kirkastusjuhlat
When: 9-11 July
Where: Aitoo
Who’s there: Rockwali, Popeda, Paleface, Kotiteollisuus, PMMP, Apulanta, Stella
Tickets: €12-75
Say what? Although the name refers to a religious get together, this is not one of those...
www.aitoo.fi/kirkastus
Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
When: 11-17 July
Where: Kaustinen
Who’s there: Snaarmaarvaar (BEL), Maija Vilkkumaa, Samuli Putro, Heikki Salo
Tickets: €20-32
Say what? Gather ‘round for a weeklong folk fest.
www.kaustinen.net
Jyväskylän Kesä
When: 12-17 July
Where: Jyväskylä
Who’s there: Mafalda Arnauth (PRT), Nikita Boriso-Glebsky (RUS), Aurelio & Garifuna Soul Band (HON), Dallapé, Jo Stance, Tuomari Nurmio
Tickets: €0-48
Say what? A city festival filled with different events.
www.jyvaskylankesa.fi
Tammerfest
When: 13-16 July
Where: Tampere
Who’s there: Fatboy (SWE), Mudhoney (USA), The Damned (UK), The Ark (SWE), Apulanta, Lovex
Tickets: €0-38
Say what? Usually packed with the classics Finnish acts, this year’s Tammerfest pulls a few surprises.
www.tammerfest.fi
Hammer Open Air Metal Festival
When: 15-16 July
Where: Lieto
Who’s there: Absu (USA), Inquisition (USA), Primordial (IRL), Mortifera (FRA), Gospel of the Horns (AUS)
Tickets: €45-75
Say what? A weekend of headbanging awaits!
www.sacrifire.net
Ilosaarirock
When: 15-17 July
Where: Joensuu
Who’s there: Ojos de Brujo (SPA), Kate Nash (UK), Red Sparowes (USA), Melt Banana (JPN), Sielun Veljet, Villa Nah, Uusi Fantasia
Tickets: €20-75
Say what? A quirky mix of music in a brilliant setting.
www.ilosaarirock.fi
Island In The Sun
When: 15-16 July
Where: Jurmo, Åland
Who’s there: Palpitation (SWE), Billie the Vision and the Dancers (SWE), French Films
Tickets: TBA
Say what? A weekend of island life with nice music doesn’t sound too bad.
www.islandinthesun.nu
Keitele Jazz
When: 20-23 July
Where: Äänekoski
Who’s there: The Bad Ass Brass Band, Pelle Miljoona & JJU String Ensemble, Maija Vilkkumaa, Wilco Johnson
Tickets: €10-55
Say what? Experience a small town gathering.
www.keitelejazz.fi
SuomiPop Festivaali
When: 21-23 July
Where: Jyväskylä
Who’s there: Paula Koivuniemi, Sir Elwoodin Hiljaiset Värit, Uniklubi, Jenni Vartiainen, Kaija Koo
Tickets: €35-70
Say what? For those who just can’t get enough of Suomipop.
www.popfestivaali.fi
Wanaja Festival
When: 22-23 July
Where: Hämeenlinna
Who’s there: Manic Street Preachers (UK), The Darkness (UK), Therapy? (UK), Samuli Putro, Ultramariini, Uusi Fantasia
Tickets: €45-55
Say what? A Brit-Finn fest.
www.wanajafestival.fi
Tuska Open Air Metal Festival
When: 22-24 July
Where: Suvilahti, Helsinki
Who’s there: Morbid Angel (USA), Devin Townsend Project (USA), Amon Amarth (SWE), Epica (NL), Bulldozer (ITA), Amorphis, Blind Guardian
Tickets: €60-125
Say what? Tuska moves to Suvilahti.
www.tuska-festival.fi
Rauma Blues
When: 22-23 July
Where: Rauma
Who’s there: Delbert McClinton (USA), Willie Smith (USA), Eden Brent (USA), Carolyn Wonderland (USA), Hoodoo Revue
Tickets: €12-55
Say what? Get the summer blues and head to Rauma.
www.raumablues.com
Sunset Beach Party
When: 22-23 July
Where: Karkkila
Who’s there: Egotrippi, Irina, Jukka Poika & Sound Explotion Band, Tuomari Nurmio, Paleface
Tickets: €22-50
Say what? Sunset Beach Party goes Love Boat!
www.sunsetbeachparty.net
Rockoff Festival
When: 22-30 July
Where: Mariehamn, Åland
Who’s there: The Ark (SWE), Miss Li (SWE), Daniel Adams-Ray (SWE), The Pusher (SWE)
Tickets: €30/90
Say what? Hail the Swedes!
www.rockoff.nu
Miljoonarock
When: 23 July
Where: Tuuri
Who’s there: The Scorpions (GER), Negative, Flinch, Jenni Vartiainen
Tickets: €10
Say what? What’s Jenni Vartiainen doing in that bunch?
www.miljoonarock.fi
Down By The Laituri (DBTL)
When: 26-31 July
Where: Turku
Who’s there: TBA
Tickets: TBA
Say what? DBTL usually offers a nice line-up – but this time we’ll have to wait and see, won’t we?
www.dbtl.fi
Kuopio Rockcock
When: 29-30 July
Where: Kuopio
Who’s there: Wasp (USA), The Exploited (UK), Danko Jones (CAN), Crazy Canvas (UK)
Tickets: €38-83
Say what? Now, I hope they mean rockrooster.
www.kuopiorock.fi
Qstock
When: 29-30 July
Where: Oulu
Who’s there: Twisted Sister (USA), The Posies (USA), Mustach (SWE), Children of Bodom, Von Hertzen Brothers, Anna Puu, Happoradio, CMX
Tickets: €45-80
Say what? Wonder if the guys of Mustach actually all have one?
www.qstock.org
Faces Etnofestival
When: 29-31 July
Where: Raseborg
Who’s there: TBA
Tickets: €10-65
Say what? This year’s festival carries the theme “Viva la différence.”
www.faces.fi
AUGUST
Pipefest
When: 4-6 August
Where: Himos, Jämsä
Who’s there: Dead Prez (USA), CunningLynguists (USA), Petter (SWE), Adam Tensta (SWE), Popcorn Radio (NOR) + most of Finland’s hip-hop dudes
Tickets: €39-75
Say what? The biggest hip-hop event of the summer!
www.pipefest.net
Pyhä Unplugged
When: 4-7 August
Where: Pyhätunturi
Who’s there: Edu Kettunen & Pekka Ruuska, Mariska & Pahat Sudet, Martti Servo Duo
Tickets: TBA
Say what? A tiny but enjoyable music happening in a stunning setting of a natural amphitheatre.
www.pyha.fi/tapahtumat
Tyykiblues
When: 6 August
Where: Forssa
Who’s there: Connie Lush (UK), Tchakounte (CAM), Dave Arcari (UK)
Tickets: TBA
Say what? A cosy little blues festival.
www.tyykiblues.fi
Jalometalli Metal Music Festival
When: 12-13 August
Where: Oulu
Who’s there: Sepultura (BRA), Sodom (GER), Entombed (SWE), Cathedral (UK)
Tickets: €67
Say what? A heavy weekend at Oulu.
www.jalometalli.net
Flow Festival
When: 12-14 August
Where: Suvilahti, Helsinki
Who’s there: Iron & Wine (USA), Lykke Li (SWE), James Blake (UK), Kanye West (USA), Midlake (USA), Twin Shadow (USA), Matias Aguayo (ARG), Mayer Hawthorne & The County (USA)
Tickets: €115/3day pass, day tickets TBA
Say what? If possible, the line-up is even a tad more exciting than last summer. The best way to enjoy a summer festival is without doubt in the charming setting of Suvilahti.
www.flowfestival.com
Jurassic Rock
When: 13-18 August
Where: Visulahti, Mikkeli
Who’s there: Wiz Khalifa (USA), Flogging Molly (USA), Soilwork (SWE), Mike Herrera (USA)
Tickets: €15-58
Say what? The festival offers also a skate park, cinema tent and lots of fun for the kids at the water park.
www.jurassicrock.fi
Blockfest
When: 19-20 August
Where: Tampere
Who’s there: Bun B (USA), Looptroop Rockers (SWE), Cheek, Raappana, Jätkäjätkät, Ruudolf, Kemmuru
Tickets: €29-75
Say what? It’s a block party!
www.blockfest.fi
Helsinki Festival (Helsingin juhlaviikot)
When: 19 August – 4 September
Where: Helsinki
Who’s there: Allen Toussaint (USA), Marcos Valle (BRA), Lisa Ekdahl (SWE), Carmen Souza (POR) + tons more, check the website!
Tickets: TBA
Say what? Stretching over two weeks at the end of summer, Helsinki Festival has an overwhelming amount of interesting stuff on offer.
www.helsinginjuhlaviikot.fi
Viapori Jazz
When: 24-27 August
Where: Suomenlinna, Helsinki
Who’s there: Verneri Phojola Nonet, Jukka Perko Steamline Jazztet, Niklas Winter band feat. Emma Salokoski, Paula Vesala & Pekka Kuusisto
Tickets: €52/concert
Say what? Still in the waiting for the programme’s release, but it’s on!
Lutakko Liekeissä
When: 27 August
Where: Jyväskylä
Who’s there: Fucked Up (CAN), The Menzingers (USA), Disco Ensemble, Rytmihäiriö, Unkind, Appendix, Part Time Killer
Tickets: TBA
Say what? Concentrating on punk this year – more artists to be announced!
www.lutakkofestival.com
Information in this guide is based on what’s available at the time of printing. SixDegrees is not responsible for possible changes.
