Culture

The Kainuu Music Festival is reaching the goal of 10,000 visitors – the responsible producer: \”I believe this event will satisfy the hunger for music\”

The event will take place this weekend in the surroundings of the city pond and Kajaanihalli. 21 artists will perform at the festival, including, among others, Apulanta, Arttu Wiskari, J. Karjalainen, Haloo Helsinki!, JVG and Vesala.

Haloo Helsinki!  at a gig in Ilosaarirock.
Haloo Helsinki! has performed actively all over Finland, for example at Ilosaarirock in Joensuu.

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Books by social influencers receive harsh criticism – this is how publishing houses justify why books by influencers are published

All of Hubara is worried about the narrowing of literature if you can become a writer with the help of the general public. The Otava publishing house says that the number of followers is important when considering the publication of influencers’ books.

Customers at the Finnish Bookstore in Helsinki
We are now worried about the future of literature. However, according to WSOY’s Marketing and Communications Director Reetta Miettinen, there is no reason to worry.

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Wagner’s legendary Valkyrie is played at the National Opera – in addition to the music, the composer’s dubious reputation remained in life

Wagner was anti-Semitic and Hitler’s favorite composer. According to historian Hannu Salme, a European problem is condensed in Wagner.

The debate around Wagner continues more than 200 years after the composer’s birth. For many, the composer’s name brings to mind bad echoes, for example because of his anti-Semitism. Wagner spread hate speech, but on the other hand he also spoke for universal understanding.

Wotan (Tommi Hakala) threatens Brünnhilde (Johanna Rusanen) with a spear on the Valkyrie stage.
Finland’s leading singers will be seen in the National Opera’s Ring production. Wotan is played by Tommi Hakala, Brünnhilde by Johanna Rusanen.

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The scrap lifted from the bottom of Saimaa became a 2.5 meter high work of art – watch the video of its unveiling

The event found an audience despite the bad weather.

Metallic artwork close up.
As a rule, scrap metal was used in the artwork, but there is also some plastic in the Secret of Saimaa.

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Boris Charmatz’s exceptional dance work will be seen in Helsinki: \”I actually don’t know what I want to say with it\”

Choreographer Boris Charmatz’s dance art is widely exhibited during the festival weeks in Helsinki. He currently runs the Tanztheater Wuppertal, founded by Pina Bausch, whose future performances at Tanssi talo were sold out in a couple of weeks.

Boris Charmatz dances with his upper body bare.
Choreographer Boris Charmatz will visit Helsinki during the festive weeks. Image from SOMNOLE.

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The 140-year-old Aleksanteri theater was sold for just under two million – hotel operations are planned for the building

Senaatti-kinteistöt sold the Aleksanteri theater on Helsinki Boulevard to BME10 Property Oy, owned by BOA Group. The purchase price of the property was 1,850,000 euros.

Alexandersteaterns stora sal.
The use of the Aleksanteri theater for cultural activities is governed by the valid site plan. The approximately 500-seat theater was completed on Helsingin Boulevard in 1879.

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Yle and Yle Areena continue to be among the most prestigious brands in Finland – the number one is Fiskars

The rankings of Yle and Yle Areena decreased by two places each. 585 brands were evaluated in the study.

Skärmdump av hur Yle Arenan Såg ut på en mobile phone, 2016
According to the survey, Yle Areena is the fourth most valued brand in Finland.

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On the outskirts of Tallinn, there is a place where time seems to have stopped – this is how the pride of the Soviet years and the Linnahall, familiar even from the big screen, looks like now

The imposing concrete structure Linnahall is a familiar sight to many when visiting Estonia. However, few have been able to take a peek inside the building, as it has stood almost unused for more than ten years.

Linnahall concert hall.
The cultural and sports center was completed for the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics.

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A state funeral will not be organized for Vesa-Matti Loir – however, a representation from the Government will be there

The Ministry of Education and Culture will contribute to Vesa-Matti Loir’s funeral expenses, says the Government in its press release.

Vesa-Matti Loiri.
Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Minister of Science and Culture Petri Honkonen describe Vesa-Matti Loir as one of the most beloved artists of the time of independence.

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Jani Tolin painted a mural depicting Vesa-Matti Loir on a Helsinki terrace – the image comes from a cult album, the method of making speaks volumes

According to the artist, the mural painted on the terrace of the restaurant is a tribute to the person with whom he did \”all kinds of fun\” in the past years.

Vesa-Matti Loiri mural on a brick wall in Sörnäis, Helsinki.
The mural depicting Vesa-Matti Loir is located on the terrace of restaurant Siltanen in Kallio, Helsinki.

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