Culture

Manserock pioneers revolutionised the language of rock – in a new book, female artists finally get a share of the glory

This new book describes the development of manserock from the 1960s to the early 1990s. The meeting of two country boys in Tampere in the early 1970s was a turning point in rock culture. Even before Juice Leskis and Mikko Alatalo, Tampere knew how to rock.

Juice Leskinen
You can’t write about Manserock without mentioning Juice Leski. Juice Leskinen and the band Coitus Int were filmed for TV2’s Iltatähti programme in 1976.

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Christian Zionists love the State of Israel because it is a sign of the end of the world for them – new study sheds light on Christian love for Israel

The relationship between Christians and Jews has been problematic throughout history. It is therefore surprising that the most loyal and ardent supporters of the State of Israel come from among Christian believers. For them, the State of Israel is proof of the fulfilment of biblical prophecy.

Pro Israel demonstration in Paasikivenauki.
A pro-Israel demonstration in Helsinki in spring 2021.

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Brad Pitt and Nick Cave’s art exhibition in Tampere attracts attention from CNN and the world – emotional comment to Yle goes viral

The first art exhibition of the stars who visited Tampere attracts attention.

This is reported by major media such as CNN.

Both media use Pitt’s comment to Yle. CNN has forgotten to cite the direct source correctly, but the Guardian refers to YLE.

– For me, it’s about self-reflection. How my relationships have gone wrong, where I’ve gone astray. I’ve been taking a radical inventory of myself and thinking about where I’ve hurt others and moments when I’ve been wrong, Brad Pitt said in a video interview with Yle.

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Santtu-Matias Rouval’s successor has been announced – British conductor Matthew Halls to become Chief Conductor of the Tampere Philharmonic

Matthew Halls will take up his post in autumn 2023, when the orchestra’s long-serving Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali steps down.

conductor Matthew Halls conducts
Conductor Matthew Halls has also been a guest conductor of the Radio Symphony Orchestra. He made his debut in Tampere last winter.

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Hanna-Kaisa orchestrated a fan campaign that allowed the shelved British series to continue – Sanditon’s highly anticipated second season will be shown on Yle Arena

Over the past couple of years, the Sanditon Sisterhood fan community has shown that nothing is impossible. With persistent campaigning, even your favourite series can be continued.

British drama series about the life of a young woman in a small seaside town.  Starring Rose Williams.
The story of Charlotte Heywood, played by Rose Williams, continues in Sanditon’s second and third seasons.

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Superstars thrilled and enjoyed a campfire – this was Brad Pitt and Nick Cave’s weekend in Tampere, and this is how the secret was kept

Musician Nick Cave and actor Brad Pitt were excited beforehand when they presented their art at an exhibition by their friend Thomas Houseago.

The people of Tampere were excited, but so were the stars of the world.

The stars were visibly nervous during the media conference and only relaxed when the media asked the first questions.

Nick Cave also said out loud to Yle that he is more excited about performing than singing. Art is more personal than music and a newer departure.

Yle has also heard from the organizers that the stars were excited because they performed in Tampere at the Sara Hildén museum for the first time as visual artists. The situation was new to them.

Nick Cave, Thomas Houseago and Brad Pitt stand among the works in the art museum.
Nick Cave (left), Thomas Houseago and Brad Pitt enjoy Tampere. Nature spoke to them.

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Someone scrawled initials and a date on a relic in the middle of a swamp in Puolanka – archaeologist: “Tampering is prohibited by law”

The earliest carvings on the site, known as the Dune Stone, date back to the early 19th century. Now they are accompanied by initials and the number 2022.

Voikivi, an ancient relic located in Puolanga's Voikivensu.  A 6 x 3 meter flat stone in the middle of a bog.
Voikivi in Puolanka is almost in the middle of a swamp.

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