All events
NJO Muziekzomer
contemporary
5.8. - 21.8.2011
Apeldoorn, Nijmegen, Arnhem and other locations
Kaija Saariaho
Magnus Lindberg
Music of Kaija Saariaho, this year's composer-in-residence of The Dutch Orchestra and Ensemble Academy (NJO), is present widely in the Academy's summer concert series Muziekzomer. The impressive series also features works from Magnus Lindberg.
Wishful Singing with Finnish Music
contemporary classical
12.8.2011
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Olli Virtaperko
Eero Hämeenniemi
Jaakko Mäntyjärvi
Dutch vocal ensemble Wishful Singing will sing works by Eero Hämeenniemi, Olli Virtaperko and Jaakko Mäntyjärvi within their impressive concert repertoire.
Apocalyptica
cello rock / symphonic metal
20.8.2011
Pukkelpop, Hasselt
CANCELLED
With over four million albums sold worldwide, and gold or platinum status in album sales in virtually every European country, Apocalyptica is a familiar name to many. The bow wielding cello virtuosos are on tour following the release of their seventh album titled 7th Symphony.
Samuraï in Huy
traditional folk / roots / jazz
21.8.2011
Festival d'Art Huy
The five accordion Samurais hailing from all over Europe - including Finland - are on the road again! Come and feel the accordion fever at Huy Art Festival.
Vladislav Delay Quartet at Feeërieën 2011
ambient electro / experimental / noise
22.8.2011
Warandepark, Brussels
Vladislav Delay takes up the stage in Warandepark, at AB's own summer event Feeërieën with his latest project, an electro-acoustic quartet that moves within the vague genres of ambient, acoustic jazz and noise.
Arttu Kataja in Orlando Paladino
baroque opera
2.9.2011
Festival van Vlaanderen, Brussels
Internationally renowned young baritone Arttu Kataja will feature as Licone/Caronte in a concert version of Joseph Haydn's opera Orlando Paladino. Kataja will be singing in a high-class company with René Jacobs conducting the Freiburger Barockorchester.
Sunrise Avenue
pop / melodic rock
4.9.2011
Festival Terres Rouges, Esch-sur-Alzette
Festival Terres Rouges continues to rely on Finnish names: The Rasmus headlined last year, and Sunrise Avenue will take the stage this September. With gold and platinum sales all over Europe and the new album Out Of Style out, these guys will set the stage on fire!
Santtu-Matias Rouvali
classical / contemporary
4.9.2011
Uitfestival, The Hague
Young and emerging conductor comet Santtu-Matias Rouvali made his debut in front of The Hague Philharmonic last year. Now he returns to conduct the orchestra with a preview of the forthcoming season's programme.
Randy Barracuda at Incubate
skweee / electro
16.9.2011
Incubate, Tilburg
Finnish skweee lands in the Netherlands by Randy Barracuda himself. The guy is one of the producers running the Harmönia label and will now do the musical talking himself during the Global Mash-up duel at the famed Incubate festival.
Rubik at Incubate
indie rock / indie pop
18.9.2011
Incubate, Tilburg
One of Europe's coolest arts festivals, Incubate welcomes one of Finland's coolest bands, Rubik. The fantastically complex yet catchy music of Rubik chimed its way to the hearts of Primavera goers this spring, and Tilburg is next! Listen to Rubik's latest album Solar on our Spotify playlist, and watch the video for World Around You here.
Karita Mattila
classical
20.9.2011
Bozar, Brussels
CONCERT CANCELLED
Karita Mattila, one of the most radiant and enchanting sopranos of our time, sings a striking programme with songs by Berg, Brahms, Debussy and Strauss. Mattila will be accompanied with pianist Martin Katz.
Luomo at TodaysArt
23.9.2011
TodaysArt, The Hague
The pride and joy of the Finns on the international house scene, Luomo hits the so-very-urban contemporary arts festival, the TodaysArt. Luomo's subtle vocal "microhouse" stretches the lines between techno, house and disco.
Vladislav Delay Quartet at TodaysArt
ambient electro / noise / experimental
24.9.2011
TodaysArt, The Hague
Besides Luomo, the innovative TodaysArt festival has also invited another project of Sasu Ripatti: Vladislav Delay Quartet is an electro-acoustic ensemble melting together ambient, acoustic jazz and noise.
Signmark at Sencity
rap / hiphop
24.9.2011
Sencity, Maassilo, Rotterdam
In the music of the deaf born rapper Signmark, strong beats and low frequencies play a crucial part. He feels the rhythm as he tells his stories in the American sign language. At Sencity's Rotterdam edition in Maassilo, this world-known artist delivers a unique experience to both deaf and hearing people.
Mesak at Recyclart
skweee / instrumental electro
30.9.2011
Recyclart, Brussels
The skweee artist & DJ Mesak is the Finnish highlight of the club night at Recyclart, where also a contemporary illustration exhibition titled Pekka of Finland takes place. Another topical & cool cross-art event awaiting!
Saariaho Festival Den Haag
contemporary
6.10. - 8.10.2011
Saariaho Festival Den Haag
Kaija Saariaho
Petteri Iivonen
Virpi Räisänen-Midth
Hosted by the New European Ensemble, the festival presents a musical portrait of Kaija Saariho. Violinist Petteri Iivonen will play Saariaho's Graal théâtre and Virpi Räisänen-Midth willl sing her work Grammaire des rêves.
Amberian Dawn at Out Of The Dark
symphonic power metal
7.10.2011
Patronaat, Haarlem
The lady and gentlemen of Amberian Dawn bring their dramatic power metal to Out Of The Dark Festival. The mythology-driven music combines different styles of metal and carries also influences from classical composition.
Olli Mustonen
7.10.2011
Vredenburg, Utrecht
Olli Mustonen is an internationally renowned pianist, but also an applauded composer and conductor. This time Mustonen will be conducting the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic's concert at Vredenburg, the programme including the fifth Symphony by Jean Sibelius.
Amberian Dawn at Out Of The Dark
symphonic power metal
8.10.2011
Biebob, Vosselaar
The lady and gentlemen of Amberian Dawn bring their dramatic power metal to Out Of The Dark Festival. The mythology-driven music combines different styles of metal and carries also influences from classical composition.
Finnish metal at Heidenfest
folk metal
9.10.2011
013, Tilburg
Tilburg will boil with all things pagan as this folk metal suite arrives at 013. On the bill are the leading lights in the genre, Finntroll and Turisas, with them fellow Finns Wintersun. Don't miss the heathen battle!
FRSO
classical
10.10.2011
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (FRSO)
Sakari Oramo
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra pays a visit to the Concertgebouw with Sakari Oramo as the conductor. The program includes the fifth Symphony by Jean Sibelius.
Finnish metal at Heidenfest
folk metal
10.10.2011
Poppodium, Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden will boil with all things pagan as this folk metal suite arrives at Poppodium Romein. Finntroll and Turisas will surely deliver fierce live shows - so don't miss it!
Tomasz Stanko Quintet
free jazz / avant-garde
11.10.2011
Philharmonie Luxembourg
Olavi Louhivuori
Alexi Tuomarila
The trumpeter legend Tomasz Stanko takes to Luxembourg his Quintet with Finnish talents drummer Olavi Louhivuori and pianist Alexi Tuomarila.
Ghost Brigade
alternative metal
11.10.2011
013, Tilburg
Ghost Brigade are on the move following the release of their third album Until Fear No Longer Defines Us. The music combines elements from melodic death metal, doom metal, metalcore and proggressive metal, and this five-piece alternative metal band delivers a powerful and charismatic live performance.
The Dø at Bitterzoet
indie pop / folk rock
11.10.2011
Bitterzoet, Amsterdam
As a coproduction of the famed Paradiso club and the little sister venue Bitterzoet, The Dø hit Amsterdam on 11 October. These infectious pop melodies and the irresistible stage appearance of the Frenchman Dan Levy and the Finnlady Olivia Merilahti come strongly recommended!
The Dø at AB
indie pop / folk rock
12.10.2011
Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
The Finnish-French The Dø (the Frenchman Dan, and Olivia with Finnish roots) will bring their infectious pop melodies and irresistible stage appearance to AB in October. But not alone: their set-up will be four people altogether, including keyboards, strings and even wind instruments.
Ghost Brigade
alternative metal
15.10.2011
Muziekodroom, Hasselt
Ghost Brigade are on the move following the release of their third album Until Fear No Longer Defines Us. The music combines elements from melodic death metal, doom metal, metalcore and proggressive metal, and this five-piece alternative metal band delivers a powerful and charismatic live performance.
22-Pistepirkko with Mirel Wagner
indie rock / singer-songwriter
15.10.2011
Ekko, Utrecht
Bone Voyage Recordings presents 22-Pistepirkko with special guest Mirel Wagner! The underground favourites and the amazing singer-songwriter both have a new album out, and they've joined forces for a few select dates.
Tiensuu & Kriikku
contemporary
15.10.2011
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Jukka Tiensuu's clarinet concerto Puro (stream) will have a remarkable Netherlands premiere with clarinet virtuoso Kari Kriikku. Mark Albrecht will conduct the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra.
Unkind at Bloodshed Fest
hardcore punk / crustcore
15.10.2011
Dynamo Club, Eindhoven
The Finnish-singing hardcore / crustcore act Unkind will hit Eindhoven's Dynamo Club 15 October - together with dozens of other well-known hardcore, grindcore and death metal bands playing at the two-day Bloodshed Fest.
Finnish metal at Heidenfest
folk metal
16.10.2011
Trix, Antwerpen
The Finnish folk metal suite conquers the Trix! Both of the main headliners come from Finland: on the bill are Finntroll and Turisas. The bands are known for their fierce live shows and have enjoyed international chart success lately.
Esa-Pekka Salonen: LA Variations
contemporary
20.10.2011
Bozar, Brussels
Esa-Pekka Salonen's powerful orchestral work LA Variations will be played by The Royal Flemish Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Jaap van Zweden.
Kivimetsän Druidi
folk metal / symphonic fantasy metal
22.10.2011
Metal Female Voices Fest, Wieze
Kivimetsän Druidi return to Wieze! Following their successful run at Metal Female Voices Fest in 2009, these extreme fantasy metallers have been invited back to serve their symphonic, folk, pagan and trash metal influenced sound to the hungry masses.
Esa-Pekka Salonen: LA Variations
contemporary
22.10.2011
Koningin Elisabethzaal, Antwerp
Salonen's LA Variations will be heard also in Antwep, when The Royal Flemish Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Jaap van Zweden will repeat the concert played two days earlier in Brussels.
Kaija Saariaho: NoaNoa
contemporary
26.10.2011
Philharmonie, Luxemburg
Kaija Saariaho's NoaNoa for flute and electronics will be among the program of the "Night of the Flute".
SoundsOfMusic Festival
contemporary
27.10.2011
Aa Kerk, Groningen
Violinist Eeva Koskinen and the North Netherlands Orchestra will play the Dutch premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's violin concerto Mambo, Blues and Tarantella. The performance will be repeated on 29 October.
Jyväskylä Big Band
Jazz / Big band
27.10.2011
Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Jyväskylä Big Band is specialized in performing new Finnish big band music. For the concert in Amsterdam JBB has selected tunes from the "Ensikäsityksiä - Kantaesityksiä" -series from the last ten years, and also will play compositions by the band members.
Jaakko&Jay at Sonic Visions Warm-Up
folk punk
2.11.2011
Les Trinitaires, Metz, France
The folk punk superduo Jaakko&Jay bring sunshine to the dark season in the warm-up evening of the Sonic Visions festival. Organised by Rockhal, this club night takes place in the French town of Metz.
Domein Kaija Saariaho I
contemporary
4.11.2011
Concertgebouw, Brugge
The opening concert will feature the Belgian premiere of Saariaho's clarinet concerto D'om Le Vrai Sens, played by clarinet virtuoso Kari Kriikku. The Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted by Jonathan Schiffman.
Domein Kaija Saariaho II
contemporary
5.11.2011
Concertgebouw, Brugge
The second concert of the festival consists of Saariaho's vocal works. The compositions are performed by a French vocal ensemble Solistes XXI with Rachid Safir.
Domein Kaija Saariaho III
contemporary
6.11.2011
Concertgebouw, Brugge
The festival will conclude with Saariaho's chamber music. The programme includes e.g. Je sens un deuxième coeur for viola, cello and piano. Alexis Descharmes will play Saariaho's works Petals and Près for cello and electronics.
Omnium Gatherum at Neckbreaker's Ball IV
melodic death metal
6.11.2011
Trix, Antwerp
Omnium Gatherum brings alleviation to all headbanging needs on the fall edition of the Headbanger's Ball Tour. Get ready for the acoustic assault!
Kalevi Kiviniemi
classical / contemporary
8.11.2011
Église Saint-Martin, Dudelange
Concert organist Kalevi Kiviniemi plays a recital in the international organ music festival in Dudelange. The festival celebrates its 10 years anniversary this year, and the 100 year-old Stalhuth organ of the St. Martin church in Dudelange. The concert programme will be many-sided, including free improvisations by Kiviniemi himself.
Tero Saarinen: Borrowed Light
contemporary dance
9.11.2011
Concertgebouw, Brugge
Saarinen's masterful choreography takes influences from the old Shaker movement. It brings out a dedication to work and community, and the ritual essence of dance. The soulful chants will be performed by The Boston Camerata.
Juhani Komulainen: Ballade for piano
contemporary classical
10.11.2011
November Music, 's-Hertogenbosch
Jean Dubé will play Juhani Komulainen’s Ballade for piano at November Music.
Iro Haarla Quintet
contemporary jazz / Nordic tone
12.11.2011
November Music, 's-Hertogenbosch
The awarded pianist-harpist-composer Iro Haarla takes her quintet to November Music, following the release of their second album. The quintet's beloved style is characterized by improvisation, aerial soundscapes, cascading harp and Haarla’s alert piano playing.
Omnium Gatherum at Neckbreaker's Ball IV
melodic death metal
13.11.2011
Hengelo, Metropol
Omnium Gatherum brings alleviation to all headbanging needs on the fall edition of the Headbanger's Ball Tour. Get ready for the acoustic assault!
Esa-Pekka Salonen
classical
14.11.2011
Bozar, Brussels
Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia Orchestra return to Bozar! The concert program includes Béla Bartók's Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by world-famous pianist Yefim Bronfman.
Esa Pietilä at Rataplan
improvisation / avant-garde jazz
16.11.2011
Rataplan, Antwerp
Esa Pietilä's solo concerts belong to the elite of saxophone expression. From minimalism to full free expression power, his palette of colourful shapes of multiphonics, chordal tones, rhythmic complexity and surprises push the limits.
Samuraï Belgium tour I
traditional folk / roots / jazz
16.11. - 22.11.2011
The extensive Belgium tour of the Samuraï kicks off in Brussels at La Tentation (16 Nov). Continuing to Cultuurcentrum Belgica (17 Nov) and to Cultuurcentrum De Ploter (18 Nov), Cultuurcentrum Evergem (19 Nov) and Cultureel Centrum Leopoldsburg (22 Nov). More to follow - see the next Event Card!
Aki Rissanen in Brussels
contemporary piano jazz
16.11.2011
Le Cercle Des Voyageurs, Brussels
One of the young-generation talents of the Finnish jazz scene, pianist Aki Rissanen will be seen & heard in Brussels 16 November. During his solo piano night at Le Cercle Des Voyageurs, Aki Rissanen will play material from his album "La Lumière Noire".
Esa Pietilä
improvisation / avant-garde jazz
17.11.2011
Jazz & Sounds Festival, Vooruit, Ghent
The very own Jazz & Sounds Festival of Vooruit will feature Esa Pietilä, whose solo concerts belong to the elite of saxophone expression. From minimalism to full free expression power, his palette includes colourful shapes of multiphonics, chordal tones and rhythmic complexity.
Maria Kalaniemi Trio at deSingel
folk music
17.11.2011
deSingel, Antwerp
Maria Kalaniemi, the unquestionable master of the free-bass button accordion, takes her Trio to the Netherlands and Belgium in November. Besides Maria, the combo includes Olli Varis on guitar and Eero Grundström on harmonium and harmonica.
Virpi Räisänen-Midth
classical
17.11.2011
Begijnhof, Amsterdam
Mezzo-soprano Virpi Räisänen-Midth and the renown British Dante Quartet will perform Ottorino Respighi's Il Tramonto for string quartet and mezzo soloist.
Maria Kalaniemi Trio at Muziekpublique
folk music
18.11.2011
Muziekpublique, Brussels
Maria Kalaniemi returns to Muziekpublique, one of the frontline venues of traditional music in Belgium. This lyrical accordion virtuoso is on a Belgian-Dutch mini tour with her trio on 17-19 November.
Aki Rissanen & Robin Verheyen
contemporary classical
19.11.2011
De Bijloke, Gent
Jazz musicians pianist Aki Rissanen and Belgian sax player Robin Verheyen perform a comissioned classical piece at De Bijloke. The work is for piano, saxophone, soprano and string quartet. The duo will be accompanied by Claron McFadden and Kryptos Kwartet.
Maria Kalaniemi Trio at RASA
folk music
19.11.2011
RASA, Utrecht
Maria Kalaniemi Trio's delicate yet intensive music will be heard in the Netherlands in November. RASA, one of the most prominent European venues of traditional music, has hosted a Nordic music series since 2009.
Samuraï Belgium tour II
traditional folk / roots / jazz
23.11. - 26.11.2011
Samuraï's tour moves on: Cultuurcentrum Ter Vesten in Beveren (23 Nov), Cultuurcentrum De Spil in Roeselare (24 Nov), Cultuurcentrum Zwaneberg in Heist op den Berg (25 Nov), and the last stop in Belgium at Cultuurcentrum de Warande in Turnhout (26 Nov) - to be continued in the Netherlands.
Korpiklaani at Baroeg Festival
Folk metal
24.11.2011
Baroeg Open Air, Rotterdam
The story of this band begun in 1993 and can be traced to Sami folk music group titled Shamaani Duo. Nowadays Korpiklaani is a folk metal band that respects Sami music with a powerfull attitude. Expect to witness the pride of Finnish folk metal at Baroeg Open Air.
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Missa a cappella
contemporary classical
25.11.2011
Jakobikerk, Utrecht
The world premiere of Einojuhani Rautavaara’s new choral work Missa a cappella will be performed by the internationally renowned Netherlands Radio Choir.
Rubik at Rockhal
indie rock / indie pop
26.11.2011
Sonic Visions, Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette
Rockhal's own music conference & festival will feature several Finns both in the festival line-up and as conference speakers. As their first confirmed Finnish act they have - Rubik, no less. Listen to their latest album Solar on our Spotify playlist and watch the video for World Around You here.
French Films at Rockhal
indie / surf rock
26.11.2011
Sonic Visions, Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette
French Films, one of the success stories of the year in the Finnish pop/rock, will play Rockhal's own yearly festival & music conference Sonic Visions on 26 Nov. As they put it on Sonic Visions' website: it is music for the young and the young-hearted minds.
Samuraï in Groningen
traditional folk / roots / jazz
27.11.2011
De Oosterpoort, Groningen
The show in Groningen, the Netherlands accomplishes Samuraï's extensive tour. Come and listen to the all-stars accordion combo in Oosterpoort!
defunensemble
contemporary / electroacoustic
3.12.2011
Festival LOOP, Brussels
Defunensemble will perform at the fourth edition of Festival LOOP! The ensemble will be at home at LOOP 4, which presents electroacoustic comtemporary music focusing on innovation and fresh talent. The concert features e.g. a world premiere of Kimmo Kuokkala's new work O for modular ensemble and live electronics.
Sibelius Academy Choir of Church Music Students
4.12. - 6.12.2011
Various venues, Luxemburg
The choir of Sibelius Academy's church music department tours in Luxemburg, starting from Trinitatierkirche Vianden (4 Dec) and moving on to the city of Luxemburg, Église St. Jean (6 Dec). With Timo Nuoranne conducting, the concert repertoire will include some new Finnish church music.
Uniko
electrified contemporary
5.12.2011
Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
Proton String Quartet
Samuli Kosminen
Kimmo Pohjonen
Accordionist guru Kimmo Pohjonen and sample wizard Samuli Kosminen join forces with Proton String Quartet in the astonishing contemporary project Uniko, built around accordion and sampling.
Värttinä in Antwerp
contemporary folk / world
15.12.2011
Arenbergschouwburg, Antwerp
Värttinä's mini tour in Belgium reaches Antwerp! Their brand new line up of three vocalists and three acoustic musicians has firm roots in Eastern Finland, the same charms and the same indisputable concept - hitting those dizzying high notes, often in rapid-fire speed - as before. Go and get wowed at Arenbergschouwburg 15 December!
Nordic Gold - day1
contemporary dance, puppet animation
15.12.2011
Melkweg, Amsterdam
The 3-day festival (15-17 Dec) focuses on Finland: music, contemporary dance, puppet animation and more!
The programme of the Day 1:
19:00 CINEMA: Katariina Lillqvist's animations, block 1 | read more...
21:00 THEATER: Dramatic Miniatures & News | Karttunen Kollektiv & Vera Nevanlinna | read more...
Värttinä in Ieper
contemporary folk / world
16.12.2011
ACCI Cultural Centre, Ieper
The vanguard of the Finnish world music export, Värttinä will give three concerts in Belgium in December 2011. They will reach the city of Ieper 16 December, so get your tickets on time and be there!
Nordic Gold - day2
contemporary dance, puppet animation
16.12.2011
Melkweg, Amsterdam
The programme on the Day 2:
19:00h – MELKWEG CINEMA: Katariina Lillqvist's animations - block 2 | read more...
21:00h – MELKWEG THEATER: Twirling World | Johanna Tuukkanen
(contemporary dance) | read more...
Värttinä at AB
contemporary folk / world
17.12.2011
Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
Värttinä return to Ancienne Belgique! The lively contemporary folk music band has gone through many transformations during their career of nearly three decades, and consists now of three female vocalists and three acoustic musicians.
Nordic Gold - day3
indie pop / electro / rock / folk punk
17.12.2011
Melkweg, Amsterdam
LCMDF
hannulelauri
Jaakko & Jay
French Films
The 3-day festival climaxes with top-class music! But before that:
19:00 CINEMA: Katariina Lillqvist's animation - read more...
21:00 THEATER: On Ice | Maija Hirvanen - read more...
Mirel Wagner at Glimps
singer-songwriter / blues / folk
17.12.2011
Glimps, Ghent
Spreading to 10 venues all around the vibrant music city of Ghent, Glimps is a new showcase festival for Belgian and international pop&rock. They've got two Finnish acts on the bill. Lovely young singer-songwriter Mirel Wagner is on stage 17 December.
The New Tigers at Glimps
fuzzy pop
17.12.2011
Glimps, Ghent
Glimps is a new showcase festival spreading to 10 venues around the vibrant music city of Ghent. They have two Finnish acts on the bill on 17 December: Mirel Wagner and The New Tigers. The latter are sure to conquer the stage with their blissful melodies and 60's pop kind of style.
Agatha at Flagey
jazz / big band
20.12.2011
Flagey, Brussels
The renowned Brussels Jazz Orchestra performs composer Kerkko Koskinen's striking big band piece Agatha. This full-blooded, clean-cut, idiomatic big band piece incorporates French horns and a woodwind section. Agatha embraces strongly contrastive elements, with narration and conversation as its cornerstones.
Kalle Kalima Pentasonic at AB
experimental / jazz
20.12.2011
Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
In his powerful solo performances, Kalle Kalima uses different effects and preparations and sends the sound of his electric guitar through 3 samplers in 5 amps that are located around the listeners. The music is built from small cells into an orchestral unity.
RinneRadio at AB
electronic jazz / ambient
20.12.2011
Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
As the rhythms of drum’n’bass and hip hop are fermented with dark dub, lush ambient soundscapes and timeless soprano sax textures, the resulting brew becomes equal parts sexy trance jazz and surreal dance music.
Kalle Kalima K-18
jazz / avant-garde / improvisation
21.12.2011
Vooruit, Gent
Guitarist Kalle Kalima’s group K-18 is situated between avant-garde and free improvisation. The musicians, known for their virtuosic and high-quality improvisational playing, are looking for new sounds by using micro-intervals and contrasts between acoustic and electric instruments.
Gourmet
jazz / fiesta
21.12.2011
Vooruit, Gent
The jazz supergroup led by saxophonist Mikko Innanen and guitarist Esa Onttonen bring to Vooruit shades and sounds from all four corners of the world. Gourmet’s trademark sound of three winds, accordion, electric guitar and drums take the listener on an exploration of a soundscape full of tickling discoveries.
Agatha at Vooruit
jazz / big band
21.12.2011
Vooruit, Ghent
The renowned Brussels Jazz Orchestra performs composer Kerkko Koskinen's striking big band piece Agatha. This full-blooded, clean-cut, idiomatic big band piece incorporates French horns and a woodwind section. Agatha embraces strongly contrastive elements, with narration and conversation as its cornerstones.
RinneRadio at Vooruit
electronic jazz / ambient
22.12.2011
Vooruit, Gent
As the rhythms of drum’n’bass and hip hop are fermented with dark dub, lush ambient soundscapes and timeless soprano sax textures, the resulting brew becomes equal parts sexy trance jazz and surreal dance music.
Agatha at deSingel
jazz / big band
22.12.2011
deSingel, Antwerp
The renowned Brussels Jazz Orchestra performs composer Kerkko Koskinen's striking big band piece Agatha. This full-blooded, clean-cut, idiomatic big band piece incorporates French horns and a woodwind section. Agatha embraces strongly contrastive elements, with narration and conversation as its cornerstones.
Mika Vainio & Arne Deforce
contemporary / electronic
22.12.2011
Vooruit, Gent
Electronic artist Mika Vainio and Belgian cellist Arne Deforce join forces once again at Vooruit. Both artists have a fascination for improvisation and electronics, and their previous cooperation at Etoiles Polaires in 2007 left them wanting for more.
Gourmet
jazz / fiesta
22.12.2011
Bimhuis, Amsterdam
The jazz supergroup led by saxophonist Mikko Innanen and guitarist Esa Onttonen bring to Bimhuis shades and sounds from all four corners of the world. Gourmet’s trademark sound of three winds, accordion, electric guitar and drums take the listener on an exploration of a soundscape full of tickling discoveries.
Kalle Kalima K-18
jazz / avant-garde / improvisation
22.12.2011
Bimhuis, Amsterdam
Guitarist Kalle Kalima’s group K-18 is situated between avant-garde and free improvisation. The musicians, known for their virtuosic and high-quality improvisational playing, are looking for new sounds by using micro-intervals and contrasts between acoustic and electric instruments.
POST-SEASON: French Films at Eurosonic
indie / surf rock
11.1. - 13.1.2012
Eurosonic, Groningen
The indie-rockers French Films continue their conquest of Europe with nearly 300 other young & promising bands from around the continent at Eurosonic 2012. French Films have two gigs during the festival, 11 Jan and 13 Jan.
POST-SEASON: Tempera Quartet
contemporary classical
11.1. - 13.1.2012
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Tempera Quartet will play Pehr Henrik Nordgren's third string quartet at Concertgebouw's Kleine Zaal. Those who can't make it to 11 Jan event will have a second chance: the concert is repeated 13 Jan.
POST-SEASON: Mirel Wagner at Eurosonic
singer-songwriter / blues / folk
13.1.2012
Eurosonic, Groningen
Eurosonic Noorderslaag, one of the major gatherings of the European music professionals, features four Finnish bands in 2012. One of them is the very promising young singer-songwriter Mirel Wagner.
POST-SEASON: Reckless Love at Eurosonic
hard rock / glam metal
13.1.2012
Eurosonic, Groningen
One of the four Finnish acts chosen to 2012 edition of Eurosonic is Reckless Love. These glamorous hard rockers play material from their newest album Animal Attraction, released on Universal in October.
POST-SEASON: Murmansk at Eurosonic
alternative rock
13.1.2012
Eurosonic, Groningen
Eurosonic, a stepping stone to many important European festivals, has four Finnish bands at the 2012 edition. One of them is the alternative / post-rock act Murmansk with their dark tones and impressive sound walls.
POST-SEASON: Sväng at Philharmonie
world / folk
17.1.2012
www.philharmonie.lu
The amazing harmonica quartet from Finland is on stage at the famed Philharmonie Luxembourg. Say Schladtzshe! (that's the title of their latest album) and join in, you won't be bored!
POST-SEASON: Olli Soikkeli and Hot Club de Finlande tour Belgium
jazz
20.1. - 22.1.2012
The tour is a part of the Djangofollies Festival: Brussels (20 Jan), Antwerp (21 Jan) and Ghent (22 Jan).
POST-SEASON: Kari Antila Group tour Belgium
3.2. - 7.2.2012
Kari Antila Group Feat. Manuel Dunkel
Jazz guitarist Kari Antila tours Belgium with his Dutch-Belgian group, starting from CC Gildhof in Tielt (3 Feb), moving on to Het Bruggenhuis in Geraardsbergen (4 Feb) and Hopper in Antwerp (6 Feb). The tour ends at Hot Club de Gand in Ghent (7 Feb).
POST-SEASON: Kari Antila Group feat. Manuel Dunkel
5.2.2012
Cafe Hetebrij, Zwolle
Kari Antila Group Feat. Manuel Dunkel
Kari Antila's Finnish-Dutch-Belgian jazz group will also pay a visit in the Netherlands between their Belgium tour.
Arctic Accents is the season
of Finnish music in the
Benelux in the autumn 2011.
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