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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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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: 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.
Arctic Accents is the season
of Finnish music in the
Benelux in the autumn 2011.
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