Finland's ENGLISH LANGUAGE MAGAZINE
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FESTIVAL S E ASO N SKINHEADS
Summer is here!
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The S.H.A.R.P. perspective page 12
BEJAY VISSER
Serving Down Under to Finland page 8
GLOBAL RUN
Travelling for marathons page 10
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Harakka ("Magpie") Island. gulls in their natural habitat.
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elsinki is a city of birds. You can see and hear it and in extreme cases even feel it! However, instead of breaking the rules and feeding the seagulls at Kauppatori market place, take the opportunity to
observe from a close distance (but not feed) some of our diverse birdlife on Previously belonging to the Finnish defence forces, the island was opened to the public in 1989. Aside from buildings from both periods of the Russian and Finnish armies, here you will find a large mixed colony of waterfowl and The majority of our birdlife have not adapted to the city, and need forests, wetlands and protected islets for breeding. Please keep in mind that geese and gulls are fearless, even aggressive, but are not dangerous when nesting. By law, all birds are protected when nesting and the majority are protected always. Hunting is restricted by law and connected with land ownership. You are not allowed to harm birds no matter how annoying they may be, nor interfere with their nests. Furthermore, originating from the Arctic, a number of barnacle geese can already be seen in Kaivopuisto Park as you make your way to the Ullanlinna pier, from where the short boat trip to Harakka Island departs. The Nature Centre of Helsinki Environmental Centre is also located on Harakka Island, offering guided tours, exhibitions, courses and seminars, and many other activities.
Boat fare is 4 and 2 for children aged 4-16. Otherwise a visit to Harakka Island is free of charge.
Pira Cousin
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www.hel.fi a Environment Centre a Environmental Education a Harakka Nature Centre
HELSINKI TIMES
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Travel peace campaign finale at the World Village Festival
Welcome to a topical panel discussion on public transport safety and an energetic gig by reggae musician Jukka Poika at the World Village Festival on Sunday 27 May.
Helsinki Region Transport's (HSL) travel peace campaign kicked off in January, when travel peace for public transport in the Helsinki region was declared. Now the campaign will receive a worthy ending at the colourful World Village Festival, held on the weekend of 26 and 27 May in Kaisaniemi Park and Railway Square. The key message of the HSL campaign has been that antisocial or insulting behaviour does not belong on public transport. Everyone should be able to travel or work on commuter trains, buses, trams, Metro or the Suomenlinna ferry without fear of physical or verbal abuse. Passengers have been able to record their wishes for travel peace at the Matkarauhaa.fi website. Over 5,500 suggestions have now been submitted. One passenger wish on the website was that everyone remember to give up his or her seat for a senior citizen. Co-passengers have also been asked to avoid strong-scented perfumes and talking loudly into their mobile phones.
A book of wishes
Travel peace wishes have been compiled into a book that will be handed over to Deputy Mayor Pekka Sauri on Sunday 27 May at 12:30 pm on the Savanni Stage of the festival. After this, HSL will treat everyone to a rhythmic concert by Jukka Poika & Sound Explosion Band. In addition to all of this, HSL will organise a panel discussion on Sunday from 1:20 pm to 2:00 pm on the Taiga Stage. The theme of the discussion is safety on public transport. Is it safe to use public transport? What can each of us do to ensure safe travel? Everyone is welcome to follow the discussion and also to participate. The HSL stand will be open at the Market of Possibilities-tent during the whole festival, and you can direct your questions about public transport in the Helsinki region there. You can state your personal travel peace wishes at the stand, as well as participate in a prize draw to win an HSL season ticket for one year.
Summer timetables available but not as before
Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) will not print the timetable booklet for Helsinki at all this summer. The objective of this experiment is to find out what would be the best way of producing and distributing the timetables in the years to come. However, timetable booklets for Espoo and Vantaa can be picked up at HSL service points, libraries and R-kiosks: they will not be delivered to home addresses. Route-specific Helsinki timetable leaflets are available at the HSL service points as well as on trams and buses. The timetable search is available online at www.hsl.fi/EN. You can use it to search for timetables for specific routes or stops and print them out yourself. Contrary to the previous announcement, summer timetables will take effect on 18 June, which is two weeks later than the previous summers. Thus, winter timetables will remain in effect until 17 June. However, commuter train traffic will switch to summer timetables on 4 June.
Culture Tram back on track
Helsinki Region Transport HSL's Culture Tram has returned to the tracks after a break. The tram operates on route 7B Wednesday through Friday. The Culture Tram offers live performances and exhibitions at the normal fare of a tram ride. Live performances start at 5:14 pm when the tram leaves the Töölön halli stop and heads down Mannerheimintie towards the city centre. The Culture Tram is a joint project of HSL, Helsinki City Transport HKL and Korjaamo Culture Factory. You can find information about the programme at www.korjaamo. fi/en and the timetable of the Culture Tram at www.hsl.fi/en. On 20 June, the Culture Tram will move to a new route. The tram will run from Töölön halli via Kamppi and Central Railway Station to Hakaniemi under route number 5.
Break in the Helsinki city centre Metro traffic in July
The Metro will not operate between Kulosaari and Ruoholahti from 14 through 22 July. The connections between the city centre and eastern Helsinki will be replaced by additional bus services. During this time, the Metro will run only from Mellunmäki to Kulosaari and from Vuosaari to Itäkeskus. The Metro will run at 8-minute intervals. The terminal point of the additional buses, 99 from Itäkeskus and 99B from Herttoniemi, is the Central Railway Station. Also, feeder buses from Herttoniemi will run to and from Hakaniemi under route numbers 80X, 81X, 82X, 85X, 86X and 88X. Several tram and bus connections replacing the Metro are available in the city centre.
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Issue 5 2012
Starters
Kirby Wilson MOOSE photo + design
Top 5
The ice hockey
things on our mind this month...
Overpriced tickets, disgruntled fans, Finland thrashed by our neighbours to the East not much really to cheer about for locals. What a difference a year makes. Then again, as long as we did better than Sweden, right?
Hitting the local track
We've seen the light
The sun has well and truly made a welcome return to our lives. People's gaze has lifted from the pavement, and once again we are looking at one another when we pass in the street; some folks are even smiling. Yep, things finally seem normal here again after the extended drag of the annual winter hibernation. Now it's time to fill every waking minute with activities, festivals, day trips to relatives living on the other side of the country and copious usage of the grilli and mökki, leaving you breathless by the time the sun disappears again without a trace in a handful of months from now.
The European Athletics Championships are coming to town.
Aleksi Teivainen
Nokia continues its slide
A report from the UK has emerged stating that in terms of volume, Nokia has lost the cell phone top spot to Samsung. Apparently 83 million cell phones sold worldwide in the first quarter of the year still isn't enough of a success for the Finnish company, as the battle hots up over just who can best exploit the markets of less developed countries.
THE 21st overall and the first biennial European Athletics Championships will begin on 27 June in Helsinki Olympic Stadium, the home of 1952 Summer Olympics. While in terms of global coverage, the event may be overshadowed by the coinciding 2012 UEFA European Football Championship and certainly by the subsequent London Olympics, the event warrants a special place in the hearts of many a sports-crazed Finn. For the athletes, the Helsinki games represent an opportunity to hone their fitness for the Olympic Games. Yet, telling of the significance of the European Championships, the
big European athletics countries, Germany, Great Britain, Russia, Poland and Spain will send hundreds of participants to Helsinki. For Finnish athletes, the 2012 Helsinki games also represent an opportunity to re-establish themselves after a string of disappointing performances in Barcelona in 2010. Our medal hopes, however, rest on familiar shoulders: the javelin throw trio, and especially Tero Pitkämäki, who will once more battle against Norwegian friend/rival Andreas Thorkildsen. Tickets for all days are still available at www.lippupalvelu.fi
European Athletics Championships 27 June-1 July
Local pockets get deeper
The Greek crisis escalates while recent Finnish GDP growth is revealed to be the highest in Europe. All the better to bail you out with, then.
Blurry `vision
Once again this annual celebration of the worst aspects of European culture invades a city somes where on the continent. This year's host: Baku, Azerbaijan. Hang on a minute, fetch the map, exactly why is this called `Euro'vision?
to... How
best celebrate
Filtering the TRASH from our WATER
James O'Sullivan
juhannus?
The best way is the traditional Finnish way. It's a feast of nature and summer, and a time to be enjoyed by quietly relaxing with friends and family amongst good food and happy celebrations. Ghadi Boustani, media entrepeneur
HAVING moved to Helsinki from Oregon, USA, Jesse King's love of paddle boarding saw him increasingly sharing the company of rubbish bobbing about in the sea here.
"As much as Finland is seen as being a very clean country," King explains, "when you're actually out on the water you see, mostly from the younger generation, that there is a big lack of respect for the environment."
Citing left over rubbish from barbeques held on the beach as one of the chief causes of this problem, King cites a diversity of discarded items he has come across ranging from cans to bicycles. "Maybe at home some people
take care of their recyclables, but inevitably, since we are all so close to the water here, a lot of trash ends up in the water." Starting the Helsinki chapter of the international not-forprofit organisation Surfrider Foundation earlier this year with Finn Sami Paavilainen, together they have organised their very first Clean Up to be staged at Tokoinranta on 27 May. Volunteers are encouraged to come down to the meeting place next to Pitkasilta (The Long Bridge) at 14:00 to offer their assistance, with all equipment provided. But, aside from the satisfaction of helping out with the cleaning, just what else can they anticipate? "People can expect a lot of people walking by, staring at them," King laughs.
Clean up at Tokoinranta 27 May, 14:00-16:00 www.facebook.com/ SurfriderFoundationHelsinkiChapter
FINNISH AFTER DARK
Learning the Finnish they don't teach in school
David Brown and Mimmu Takalo
A laid-back juhannus doing nothing with good friends is bliss a chance to catch up and have some down time. A picnic in the park with good weather (hopefully) and good company is the best way to celebrate. Beth Morton, journalist
Suomeksi: Huitsin Nevadaan English equivalent: Gone to Timbuktu
Americans might not like to think of it that way, but as far as some Finns are concerned, Nevada is absolutely Nowheresville. If something, or someone, has gone there - forget about it. We don't care where they are what they are doing, and you won't be seeing them again. · · · · · · Munmuijadumppasmutjamuuttipoisviimeviikolla. Aimihin? JohkihuitsinNevadaan...OliskoolluKeski-Suomeen.Emmätiä.Enkävälitä! Mygirlfrienddumpedmeandmovedawaylastweek. Really?Whereto? Idon'tknow...Timbuktu.SomewhereinCentralFinland, I don't know
On my boat with my fishing rod with a cold Steinlager in hand. Bejay Visser, bar owner
and don't care!
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Finns offer aid to Russia's abandoned children
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Documentary Kovasikajuttu is one of the most memorable Finnish films in some time. From a land of Aki Kaurismäki, that's saying something. Warning: the language is a little salty at times.
Board is best
When was the last time you played a board game?
The children of Sortavala orphanage in Karelia received wool socks knitted by the grandmothers of Malmi activity center, via the Abandoned Children Association.
Text Sakari Nuuttila, photos by Hylätyt lapset ry Kaisa Herd
Alexandra Badita
IN Russia, nearly 300,000 young children live in state-owned orphanages and hospitals. These orphans and social orphans live in very poor conditions, lacking even the most basic needs of growing children. In 2007, Moscow-born Anastasia Sharko wanted to donate toys and clothes to the children from her home in Helsinki. Sharko quickly realised that there were no organisations that offered aid to these children, so she decided to create one herself. "The children need concrete things like medicine, diapers, clothes and toys," says Sharko, founder of the Abandoned Children Association, which offers aid to children living in hospitals and orphanages in our neighbouring countries Russia and Estonia. Since its founding, the Abandoned Children Assoc. has offered selected institutions financial and material aid. The completely volunteer-based philosophy of the Association ensures that 100 per cent of donations go directly to the children, and not to management costs. "We understood that we couldn't save the whole world, so we chose a few projects and decided to do them properly," Sharko says. "We also want to motivate the children to get excited about something, to get an education and find something that interests them," adds Anna Kervinen, Chairman of the Association. What the Association needs most from its members is fundraising and recreational ideas for the children. "The children in these staterun institutions don't have their basic needs met: care, love and attention," Kervinen says. "It is unbelievable how happy the smallest acts of compassion can make them."
Find out how you can help at: www.hylatytlapset.fi
The Abandoned Children Association helped organise a New Year's celebration for the disabled children of Ivangorod orphanage.
BOARD games are cool. In spite of consoles and computer games they are alive and well, and steadily gaining supporters. Modern games have beautifully crafted themes and graphics and interesting playing mechanics that appeal to youngsters as well as their mothers. Probably one of the best features of board gaming is its social character, creating a unique event that adds a lot more than a simple chat over dinner. They provide a fresh and exciting level of interaction and enable you to compete or cooperate while learning something new about your friends. It is surprising how emotional you can get over a game, laughing or crying or even dispensing the silent treatment if your husband destroys your carefully built village. "Board games are popular because they have that social aspect that for example video games often lack," states Marko Tainio from the
Finnish Board Game Society. "They offer something to think about: you need a strategy against other players or against the game. Winning is not that important, but competition creates a purpose and activates your brain," he adds." And for those who are new to the board game experience, Tainio has some sage advice: "The best way to start is to try games with people who already play. If you don't know any gamers then try a game that's easy to learn, like Carcassonne. It is one of the most popular, isn't complicated at all, and is addictive." Those unfamiliar with modern board games might cringe at the very thought and imagine "Kimble", pensioners' night out or smelly teenagers with no social life. Luckily, nowadays it is a great hobby for everyone.
Head down to your local pub aside from the liquid refreshment, you can usually find a stack of board games to enjoy.
AS with all of the capital cities of the world, Bucharest is crowded and noisy maybe even noisier than bigger cities. Car horns and barking dogs are part of the daily soundtrack, but this can only mean a lively and dynamic place. Indeed, in Bucharest time seems to go by faster and people look like they are always in a hurry. Sometimes, they stop for a while, take a deep breath and calm down. And when they do this, the city centre and the numerous shopping malls become full immediately. A pleasant spot to relax and spend a nice evening out is the old city centre, an attractive network of streets with historical buildings dating hundreds of years ago, which has now been turned into bars and pubs for the locals and the tourists. I have to say, the place to go and enjoy both a meal and an authentic atmosphere is the legendary Caru' cu bere (The Beer Cart), one of the oldest breweries in Bucharest. However, remember to make a reservation in advance, as this is one of the most visited traditional restaurants in the city. Summer is also the time of hot weather and lazy hours. Since there are days when the air is basically unbreathable, citizens run away from the ruthless sun into parks or to the pools. A walk with the bicycle, a ride by boat or just a short nap under a generous tree's shadow can be the perfect escape plan for a July or August afternoon. What tourists probably should not miss is the breathtaking white communist building of the Parliament Palace, a symbol of the previous regime and also a three-time record holder for the world's largest civilian building, most expensive administrative building and heaviest building. Regardless of the hot summers in Bucharest, do not forget an extra coat if you visit in winter. At that time of the year, people are not as noisy anymore, but they are still running from one place to another, with countless Christmas lighting installations keeping the capital city as vivacious as during the rest of the year.
Let us know about your city: james@6d.fi
Backward testing
and socialise; Skype, read news, google, send e-mails and instant messages; pay bills, submit insurance claims, renew library loans, enrol to universities; study, work and make dinner reservations; and everything in between. Naturally, also the internet addiction test can be taken online. Addicted? Perhaps. Dependent? Sure. But to answer to questions like, how often do you find that you stay on-line longer than you intended or, how often do you check your e-mail before something else that you need to do, feels trivial and difficult. Of course, heavy use alone does not imply addiction, but rather our attitudes toward the internet, now so full of chores that at times this allembracing dependence does feel like a detestable addiction. Nevertheless, the test seems backward and leaves the taker bemused.
Test yourself at: www.netaddiction.com
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW JUHANNUS?
Feeling under the weather?
After the welcome sight of green leaves appearing and flowers springing into bloom last month, June is a time of long warm days around the country, with the occasional summer shower to remind us all that winter is never too far away. The lengthening days reach their climax on 22-23 June, when the country celebrates with the lighting of fires, the drinking of
Aleksi Teivainen
What you can expect over the coming month.
copious amounts of alcohol, and shaking their head in disbelief once again when the inevitable death toll from the weekend is announced on the Monday afterwards. June high/low averages (°C)
Helsinki 18.5/10.9 Turku 19.5/9.3 Tampere 19.5/8.6 Jyväskylä 19.0/7.9 Oulu 17.9/9.0
HOW many still remembers the internet addiction test? I do: it was the cause of some mild amusement among us primary school pupils of the 1990s enjoying the entertainment of the retrospectively under-developed internet, supposedly with alarming enthusiasm. The fact that the test is reminiscent of the dial-up modem days highlights the pace and resolution internet has penetrated our societies; attitudes, meanwhile, trail. Today, the online presence of both people and institutions is pretty much a prerequisite. We watch films online, listen to music, play games, shop
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Summer cabin
5. Dance 6. Lake 7. Magic
2. Midsummer 3. Bonfire 4. Strawberry
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Test your knowledge of Finnish vocabulary by using the local equivalent.
Puzzle by Amanda Soila
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We Met
TURNING HELSINKI'S BAR SCENE UPSIDE DOWN
Antipodean culture has been the key to successfully settling in Finland for Bejay Visser.
UPSIDE DOWN
We Met
Text James O'Sullivan, Photo Tomas Whitehouse
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T'S early on a Thursday morning: 9 am. Too early, in fact, one would think to meet a bar owner for an interview. Though when greeted by New Zealander Bejay Visser at the door of his phenomenally successful Aussie Bar, his warm handshake and friendly demeanour suggests nothing but deep reserves of energy. Having opened six years ago in the shadow of the newly constructed Kamppi shopping centre, the bar has become a haven for those seeking a taste of the Antipodean lifestyle, both locals and expats, offering service by "descendents of criminals" in a rustic setting. However, Visser's well of enthusiasm has been pushed to the limit in recent times, as he prepares for the official launch party of both Aussie Bar Turku and completing construction of the forthcoming Club Aussie Bar in Helsinki. Offering me a cup of coffee before taking a seat in the corner booth, Visser puts down his things, turns and asks with a smile, "So, what do you want to know?" Can you settle a bet for me, who drinks more Finns or Australians/New Zealanders? Ooh. Okay. If you were going to talk about volume I would say it's very, very equal. The only unfortunate thing about many Finns is that they drink not for social reasons, but they drink to get pissed. But if you were to say the time in which it is consumed, I would say that Finns would win hands down. But they will be down, as they drop very quickly.
Tell me about your path to the Aussie Bar. What was life like when you first came here to Finland? For me, it was the same as every other foreigner: you struggle getting work as you can't speak the lingo. I came for the first time in 2000 and moved here in 2001. At the start I really, really hated it. I swear to God I thought I was the only foreigner living in Finland. I lived out in Kilo. At that time I didn't go out much, I didn't have any money. I got myself into massive debt; couldn't get a job. Then I met an Australian community in 2001. I walked into a bar in Sörnäinen and there were Kiwis and Aussies sitting there for Australia Day, about 30 of them. After a while I got pretty sick and tired of not being able to work properly as I was working as a cleaner. I thought, `Shit, what am I going to do for a real job?' Nobody wants to employ me. I didn't have any degrees; I left school at 16. At the end of the day I just thought I'd set up my own company teaching conversational English. I did that and made a bit of coin a lot of coin actually. Enough to set up something like his. Meanwhile I met a musician called Sakke Järvenpää from the Leningrad Cowboys. One of his producers found me on the golf course and I said I could sing. One thing led to another and soon I'm in a recording studio with Sani from Aikakone for the Eurovision. We missed the YLE thing, however, but it was a good mix. It would have sold well okay, maybe only to my mum and my missus. [laughs] Anyway, Sakke asked me to set up an Australian bar on the other side of town called The Outback. Basically it was a bit like this, but not as good. It was every cliché under the sun. I had some experience with starting an 800-seat club nightclub when I was in London at 21, but he didn't really listen to me. We did this Outback thing for a few months with Australian Peter Gallagher, whom I had met back at the pub in Sörnäinen. But Saki and I didn't see eye to eye. I needed to do things my own way. Then I met an Australian guy called Scott Fraser. He had always wanted to have an Australian bar, but he wasn't the guy to do it. He was able to build it, but I had the experience and the clout. I said, `Let's just do it'. So, why would you want to set up an Aussie bar here in the far north of the world? The funny thing is that I'm a Kiwi, as you may have noticed, and the thing is that Finnish people relate Kiwis, which is a New Zealander, as a fruit. So you don't want to a have a Kiwi Bar, a `fruit bar', which never goes down too well. [laughs] I really wanted to set up an Aussie bar. At first I got criticized a lot about the size of the place, but we've done really well. I'm proud of my staff, who are 80 per cent Australian and New Zealanders. Why has it been a success? We are authentic. Many Australians, Kiwis and ex-pats have told us that sure it's got all the clichés and it's a bit over the top, but at the same time it's real. There can be just one customer in here and you working behind the bar and there's still an atmosphere. It has been open for going on six years, which is a pretty good feat for any bar in Helsinki. Mainly it's the location and especially the staff. We've got the terrace, we've got our own marketing, we do all our own producing, we select our own bands; we are completely self-contained. I import all our beers myself. Alko wants our beers but we wont give them to them. You have to come to the Aussie Bar for them as I have the contract for Scandinavia. I understand that you are expanding the idea. What's been happening for you recently in Turku? My brother left the New Zealand police force and moved up here and we decided that we are going to buy a ship. We bought one of the Turku riverboats. We spent two months building this boat, Aussie Bar Turku. It has a sports terrace with 100 square metres of real grass, and there's sand on the floor of the beach club. We are also just getting an engineer's report for getting a Jacuzzi set up there. This is on a boat! There's a nightclub downstairs. The thing abut our pubs is that we designed them and built them ourselves; we did it all ourselves. Head down, bum up. It's brilliant. My wife is the marketing director for the franchise. I'm so proud, I feel amazing, especially since coming from being a cleaner, when I first arrived in Finland. Like most foreigners I had to take a bullet and I was cleaning toilets. I don't have any degrees. I got up by myself and did it. And what about this new Aussie nightclub opening in June? The club's about four times the size of this. We are moving right around Australia with the concept of it. There are different zones with the outback, the shearing shed and the New Zealand rainforests. The beers are the same, the staff is the same, the ambiance is the same. We have a terrace with a Jacuzzi on it, which is called the great Australian hot tub, and we're going to have lifesavers sitting out on the terrace with grass and a big barbeque. The terrace is in a courtyard with nobody living upstairs, and a four o'clock license. We have the same kitchen as Turku with fish and chips, kangaroo burgers and meat pies. It opens on 8 June. What happens to this site here at Kamppi? Aussie Bar Kamppi is not moving anywhere, we are just getting bigger and we're going clubbing. We are hoping to open in Tampere after Christmas and New Years. Also we are starting to franchise the Aussie Bar concept. We can offer the whole package, a turnkey
operation. We've got massive interest to set up Aussie Bars in Cape Town and Johannesburg, also in Holland and Germany. Looking back six years ago, could you have imagined this success? What did you intend when you started it? I wanted to prove something to myself, my parents and to everybody else. Just because you are a foreigner here, it is possible. Finland's the sort of place that it doesn't matter if you have a PhD in astrophysics or whatever you are, a plastic surgeon it doesn't matter it's who you know. So, in my first year I helped 72 people get jobs. I counted them. Not just positions working here, but by introducing people to one another. I worked behind the bar up until six months ago. I don't know many owners in central Helsinki that do that. It's quite rare for a bar owner to be so publically involved here in Finland. You have also been heavily involved with marketing, with your face used with the Aussie Bar campaign. Why is that? I have to be honest, with the original marketing with the sheep thief and the others, that actual idea was RSCG Helsinki. They wanted to do it; I wasn't too up for it at the time. It was a brilliant idea. The public responds when they see someone who is chirpy and trying their hardest to make everybody happy. This is a bar where you can come in and say `G'day, how are you going?', instead of just `Moi, olut'. A bar where a carpet is rolled out to you and you are welcomed with a `G'day mate, how's your day been? Shit? Well, talk to me about it''. To have me as an owner as the face behind the bar has really worked well. The only downside to all of this is that there hasn't been much time for me to sit back and enjoy it. I have worked long and hard, especially with the franchise. My goal is to end up in Sydney, Darling Harbour in 2020. We have a plan to open 35-45 bars in 15 countries in nine years. Very optimistic, but very achievable. The only thing that I'm getting concerned about is that I need to slow myself down sometimes. I'm 32 years old, and I have to say that I've done a bit in that time, but at the same time I don't want to do this for the next eight years, because I do struggle. Especially doing 20-hour days, 7 days a week. It's not good for your health, or your relationship. But at the end of the day, look at the results. At the moment it really is a three-man show. Of course I have my fantastic managers and staff, but the actual foundation of that is wearing a bit thin. So I'd better look after that a bit more. Having now lived here for nearly 12 years, how do you see the Finnish culture? Four years ago, I stopped and all I could think about was going home. I couldn't stand Finland. To like Finland you've got to understand and respect the culture; you have to also let the culture embrace you. We all know what the Finns are like. I've always described them as a walnut hard on the outside and soft in the middle. You give them a beer or two and it cracks them open. About four or five years ago I started falling in love with Finland; I started enjoying life again. Now I can sit back and enjoy the true Finnish summer cottages, juhannus and crab parties. I have a wonderful Finnish family; I'm married now so I'm one of the family. They are all amazing. They are a big family and have all embraced me. When you start letting go and lowering your defences, okay a little bit of success does help, but all of this does not happen if you just sit back and want to hate Finland. Do you get a lot of complaining from your foreign customers, dissatisfied with life here? Yes, everyday. At the end of the day, we are here to listen to that. I try to encourage my staff not to go along with them, not to challenge them, but to be an ear for them, or a shoulder to cry on. Trust me it happens. I've had married men crying on my shoulders, in the bar, saying that they want to leave their wives because they can't deal with Finland anymore. Then them telling me that because of this bar, what I've done here, and what my staff has done, they have stuck with their wives and their relationship has never been so good. And now they have kids and love Finland. I'm not just talking about one or two. I've got goosebumps just talking about it. Maybe that's another area of business for you to go into! [laughs] I'm the new male Oprah, that's brilliant! I feel really good about it. Those sort of things are the rewards. It used to be about the money. Absolutely, of course it did. Now it's not. Being as all the service is in English at Aussie Bar, how have the Finns responded to this idea? Very well. 99.9 percent of the people who come in here speak English. Of course we get our problems now and then, like any other place. The staff knows enough basic Finnish to get by. I think that has attracted a lot of Finns to come to us thinking that `I can go to the Aussie Bar and get an English lesson'. Everybody knows that Finns will refuse to speak English if they are tired or concentrating on something else. But if you give them a beer you cannot shut them up. [laughs] That side of it has worked really well. We've brought a lot of authenticity here to Finland with the expats. In fact, very soon I'd like to apply to become the New Zealand consulate here in Finland, personally, and my business partner Scott is applying for the Australian one. And the office will be right here. [laughs] We are seriously going to apply for that. Whether or not they are going to accept us is another thing.
Date and place of birth: 16 February 1980. Nelson, New Zealand. Family: Used to be me and my brother Isaac and mum and dad. They divorced and I found out that I had another brother. I had a brother that died and now I have a baby brother who's ten. Education: None whatsoever! I never passed a single exam at school, I was a sportsman. I left school at 16 and joined the military. A beer a day... keeps the doctor away. The one aspect of Australian culture we'd like to have here is... sand and sun and barbeques everyday. New Zealand culture is... virtually identical to Australian culture in my opinion, the people especially. Australian football is... horrible. I see no sense in seeing guys running around the field in their Speedos, punching the shit out of themselves. Finnish language is... the most difficult language in the world. I have been here nearly 12 years and I can still only say `moi' and `hyvää joulua'.
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Issue 5 2012
Lifestyle
RUNNING
THE
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Running is quickly gaining momentum. Some say it has even replaced golf as the businessman's ultimate status sport. Whilst this is still debatable there is no denying that participating in marathons, half marathons and other runs is a growing trend. Running in your home country may take considerable effort, but travelling abroad to run takes the hobby to a whole new level. SixDegrees took a closer look at the phenomenon.
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hen you reach the finish line you feel like you have overcome yourself and have taken exercising to a new level."
Tiiamari Pennanen
ON 27 May over 18,000 women switch their normal Sunday routine to run 10 kilometres for charity run Naisten Kymppi (The Women's Ten) in Helsinki. It is not quite a marathon but it is the biggest running event in Finland and was organised this year for the 29th time. Earlier in May half marathon Helsinki City Run attracted 16,000 people and the upcoming full length Helsinki City Marathon, which will be ran in August this year, is again expecting thousands of runners. Also coming up in autumn for the fifth time now is Espoo Rantamaraton, which is run on the capital region's beachside. Out of Helsinki City Run's 16,000 participants this year, 511 were foreigners who had travelled here specifically for the run. Last year's figure was 360 and there were over 40 different nationalities represented. Last year the full length Helsinki City Marathon attracted 790 people from abroad with over 45 nationalities represented. Helsinki City Marathon actively promotes itself by advertising at different marathons around the world. Naisten Kymppi typically has around 100 participants from abroad each year, mostly from Eastern Europe countries, Estonia and Russia. "The trend is growing and we get a lot of groups from abroad as well," states a representative from Naisten Kymppi. "They only travel here for the one day to run." So, what is with marathon holidays? We asked two passionate runners about their experiences.
On the run "Travelling for marathons is a great way to experience a new city," explains Aulikki Nieminen, 46, who has been running actively for the past 12 years, and travels abroad for marathons two to three times a year. "On the next day after running a marathon, you are meant to walk. It's fun to explore a new place while recharging your body." Nieminen has run in a number of different locations: Rome, Stockholm, Budapest, New York and Berlin to name a few. She is currently planning a marathon trip to Riga and then New York in the fall. And of course she has also run in Finland. "There is no carnival or festival happening around the marathons in Finland compared to other countries," she observes. "The audience here is rather lukewarm it's like being in a funeral procession." Her best experience is from the New York City Marathon, due to the audience reaction and general good atmosphere. The New York City Marathon is a major event with many world-class professional athletes and around two million spectators. "There were around 47,000 runners and the people were cheering us on the whole way," she recalls. "When you reach the finish line, you feel like a winner." Nieminen is looking forward to returning to New York in November even though the marathon is on cement, which means that afterwards her feet ache considerably. Running in Rome is even worse for feet because of all the cobblestones. "With people cheering, screaming and applauding you don't even feel the pain." For Jorma Puumalainen, 58, running marathons abroad is fun because travelling widens your perspective. He used to run from 1988 to 2007 and travelled abroad for marathons around ten times. He has run in such cities as Stockholm, Amsterdam, Prague and Italy. "When you reach the finish line you feel like you have overcome yourself and have taken exercising to a new level," he explains. The audience seems to play a part for Puumalainen as well as he remembers his most memorable run to be the Italian International Marathon: "We were running through this small village and there were soldiers on the side of the road cheering us on and clapping!" The Italian International Marathon starts in Maranello and arrives at the traditional finish post in Carpi. It is one of the most important marathons in Italy, and the marathon has been praised for its high quality of services. That is something Puumalainen can agree with. "The service and food were excellent. They offered us honey bread on the route!" For him it was great running from one city to another. "Most of it was downhill as well, which probably made it a bit more enjoyable", he laughs. Puumalainen has done most of his running in Finland but thinks travelling for marathons is great too. "Travelling gives you a broader perspective on things." Sticking with the pack Both Puumalainen and Nieminen favour travelling to marathons in groups. With Nieminen it is a group of friends who travel together. Some run and some don't. "It's a hobby we have together," she explains. "The people make the trip and it's also nicer to run in a group." Puumalainen, on the other hand, travelled for marathons with a marathon club of around ten people depending on the run. There are a number of amateur and semi professional marathon clubs in Finland. Travel agencies have picked up on the trend as well. For instance Finnish Aurinkomatkat organises special package trips to popular marathon destinations such as New York, Berlin,
Paris and Rome. Also, the running magazine Juoksija ("the Runner") organises trips together with Kaleva Travel. They offer help with training, preparing, running and recharging. The reception for marathon tourists differs. Not everyone is thrilled to have their city's road filled with runners. "For instance, people in Rome don't look forward to the marathon at all, whereas Paris is excited about the event," Nieminen explains. Like with any other travel experience, by choosing a travel agency you get off easy and don't have to organise anything yourself but can instead focus on the run and the experience of being in a new place. However, by organising the trip yourself you can save money. "We book our own flights and hotels, and by acting early we can get them for an affordable price," Nieminen states. They have already booked their flights and stay in Berlin for next spring. Four days for only 290 euros certainly doesn't sound too bad compared to travel agency prices. For sports massage therapist Nieminen, running and sports in general are a natural part of her lifestyle. "I got my sport genes already in my mother's milk. Without exercising my quality of life would be a lot lower. Running is excellent for teaching resistance to pressure." She also does yoga, which gives a nice relaxing contrast to her more active running hobby. For a new beginner to marathons she has the advice to start little by little and slowly build your stamina towards a marathon. "Many people, especially newcomers, make the mistake of starting running straight from their door step and continue with the taste of blood in their mouth," she states. "It is much better to patiently build your stamina. First you can start by just walking and then with time increasing your pace to running." Marathon running as the Olympic sport it is today has been around for little more than 100 years but there have been forms of long distance races since the time of the ancient Egyptians. It is no surprise as running comes naturally to people. After all humans are originally hunters and for a hunter one of our greatest assets is stamina. Humans have once run distances far greater than a marathon. So it is not at all an overwhelming task to participate, but as Nieminen suggests it is best to start slow. Most of our days are today filled with computers and desks rather than running in the wild, so it might take a bit of practicing to get to your original hunter condition.
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Issue 5 2012
Society
Column
David Brown is a language consultant and journalist, regularly covering stories in Africa, Asia & the Middle East. He has lived in Finland for 10 years.
Helsinki blows a power play opportunity
David Brown
BY the time this story appears, the annual World Ice Hockey Champs will long since have disappeared over the cultural horizon, and in all likelihood aren't likely to be replaced by anything bigger for quite some time. WHILE the hockey was often fantastic, the event was so poorly organised and promoted that it makes me wonder how well Finland could handle a bigger event. While I don't think it is fair to expect the buzz cities the size of London can conjure up for major events, if the event is, as the website claims, the foremost winter sporting event on the calendar, surely it deserved a little hype? WALKING around Helsinki on the morning of the opening game I had hoped to feel the city pulsing with life. Instead, I saw the odd group of puzzled tourists trying to find the part of the city that was awake. The crowning jewel of the organising committee was an enormous beer tent, erected right next to the stadium, and possibly bought second hand from a refugee camp. I found a couple of flags by the railway station, and a big advertising hording on Mannerheimintie. And that was it.
S.H.A.R.P. TRUTH ABOUT SKINHEADS
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or events like the hockey champs to be successful, the city will need to re-think its approach to being a host city."
Roope Valolahti is tired of the negative stereotypes of skinhead culture.
THE highlight of the opening ceremony was a long-winded speech in three languages (including appalling English) from President Sauli Ninistö. Have you ever noticed how major sporting events try to avoid speeches from politicians? There is a good reason for that. AND then there was the TV coverage itself, which was simply odd. Only four games were featured on the major free-to-air channels, with the rest buried on some channel I'd never heard of, presumably to stop people watching them. Pay channel Canal+ kindly created a new channel for live games, meaning ordinary subscribers were also denied live coverage of many games on the regular Canal+ Sport channel. MOST importantly, shocking ticket prices meant the stadiums were half empty, and the atmosphere dull as a result. Although organisers reacted quickly to slash prices, and showed real integrity to do, the damage had already been done. IT all could have been so much better. Why not follow the lead of other host cities, and erect giant screens and grandstands in the city centre? Why not have some free music concerts to create a bit of atmosphere? Why not agree with schools that any free seats can be given to kids a few of hours before the start of each game? And why not price tickets in such a way that someone other than bank directors can go? I'VE long championed the idea that Helsinki needs vision and ambition. We need more events, be they sporting, cultural or artistic. I'd like to see us trying to land at least part of the European Football Championships, maybe a Formula One race or even a first class tennis or golf tournament. FOR events like these to be successful, the city will need to re-think its approach to being a host city. In particular, it will need to learn from other smaller cities (Edinburgh, Auckland, Warsaw) as to how to really promote and organise an event as world class as our fantastic Leijonat deserve.
WELCOME "SKINHEAD" NOTHING
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CLASS YOUTH DRESSED UP IN STYLE AND HAVING WITH RACISM
FREEDOM of speech is a wonderful thing. But even when it materialises to a high degree, it does not always mean that the whole truth comes out. Most of us would surely agree that some phenomena simply are more "media-sexy" than others, and therefore get more attention in the public eye. One example of this is the skinhead movement. Perhaps you may think of skinheads as being bald and angry bigots. In Finland, this idea crystallised in the 1990s, once immigration to Finland had started in earnest, and white-power groups in different parts of Finland began haranguing immigrants and making their lives miserable. This is what the word "skinhead" has been associated with in the papers, on TV, even on the big screen in films such as Romper Stomper and American History X. But if you want to hear about the
other, more traditional side of being skinhead being a good dresser and having no racial prejudice whatsoever you need to keep reading this. This side does not chase you around with a baseball bat, irritated by the colour of your skin, but is no less intense and energetic. Comfortable in his own skin Helsink i-based Roope Valolahti, 22, defines himself as a skinhead. But what does this mean exactly? "From the standpoint of appearance, it means that I dress neatly, I've got my boots on, my hair looks good and I'm clean shaven," Valolahti explains. "Generally speaking, I feel good and am self-assured and with a steady spring in my step. That's me, a skinhead in 2012." Perhaps the most-easily recognisable visual trait of the skinhead is that of the shaved head, but one begins to wonder if there is such thing as a skinhead with hair. "Skinheads do have hair; we're not bald,"
Valolahti states. "Traditionally it's been cut short and neat, which has been good for occupational safety in many lines of work and also streetwise, in the sense if you get into a fight, the other guy cannot grab you by the hair." Getting into a fight is something that most members of society shun, Valolahti being no exception. But he, like most of us, acknowledges that sometimes in life we may find ourselves in a situation where soothing words, social framework programmes or prayers won't do, and where the other guys have feet just as fast, or faster than yours. Does this not make him, the stand-up guy that he is, less of a violent maniac, and more just a realist? Traditional skinheads are no "boneheads" Some readers may make the immediate association that, "Okay, this guy's a skinhead, and probably a violent racist, too". This type of thinking
makes Valolahti cringe; he draws a clear line between skinheads and "boneheads" or just neo-Nazis, which today represent a totally different movement. Real skinheads are proud working-class people who dress well and relate equally to all, regardless of ethnic origin. The "boneheads" are then the whitepower racists that we hear so much about. The origins of the skinhead movement can be found in the UK in the ´50s and ´60s, when young working-class men wanted to dissociate themselves from the long-haired style of the hippie movement, which was more fashionable then, and was favoured by those more in the upper-classes. But somewhere along the line, the movement divided into two, one side being the traditional skinheads and the other being the neo-Nazis. Perhaps it tells us something about human nature and the ever-continuing struggle
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for power, whether between persons or nations, that the aggressive neo-Nazi side was the one that gained a strong foothold in many countries, Finland included. When you think about the original skinheads in the UK and their dark-skinned counterparts from Jamaica, "the rude boys", the movement had nothing to do with anti-Semitism or any other racial prejudice. A skinhead and a S.H.A.R.P. dressed man One significant group that stands up against such socially preened ideas of bigoted skinheads is that of the movement modified by making a mirror image of the helmet and adding the acronym letters in the crest. "Originally this indicated that you were a traditional, and paid no mind to political correctness in any way," Valolahti explains. "This brings to mind `the rude boys' Jamaican young men in British society back in the day, many of whom had criminal tendencies." But ideas evolve over time. Valolahti dons at least a couple of S.H.A.R.P. logos on his jacket, but he's no criminal; in fact he is currently finishing up his studies to become a care assistant, and earns his dough the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE screened a short film about skinheads, depicting them in the same spirit as embodied by Valolahti. So, who is this filmmaker that dares to show the beautiful truth instead of ugly truisms that generally are able to sell better? His name is Samuel AbaijonNurmisuo, "a 40-year-old mixture of cultures and countries with roots mainly in Spain and Finland," as he presents himself, having been based in Finland now for 20 years. "I got involved with the traditional skinhead scene over a decade ago, and noticed how the media focused only on the narrow-minded and racist side of this culture," AbaijonNurmisuo explains. "With the documentary I wanted to shed some light and awareness on this misunderstood movement." The documentary was assembled with more than just theoretical knowledge. "I play in a band together with a S.H.A.R.P. skinhead, the Valkyrians. We tour a lot in Europe, mainly playing at anti-fascist gigs and festivals. I have a lot of skinhead friends all over Europe, and none of them are racist." Having such close contact with the culture, one begins to wonder if he considers himself to be a skinhead? "I don't like to categorise myself. I'm a mix of many styles, ideals and cultures. When I introduce myself to someone, I just say my name." In keeping with Valolahti's description of his musical taste, the beats and rhythms in Abaijon-Nurmisuo's film are Jamaican-style, in the spirit of ska and reggae. "I'm very passionate about black music: old R'n'B, soul, funk, reggae and ska," the director states. "Music is my lifeline." Having toured Europe with his band, Abaijon-Nurmisuo has seen first-hand the differences between the skinhead scene in Finland and the rest of Europe. "In Finland the scene is quite small and ambiguous. Everybody knows each other and the political and ideological boundaries are somehow... moody. Spain and Germany, for example, have a painful history. Over there skinheads are more defined and their ideologies are more explicit." Listening to Valolahti and Abaijon-Nurmisuo and waking to the realities of the skinhead movement reminds us vividly how easy it is to categorise people on false pretences and generally relate to people and things in a blackand-white fashion through stereotypes. Perhaps the next time you or I meet someone identified as a skinhead, we may want to think twice before categorising this person in a knee-jerk fashion.
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"R
eal skinheads are proud working-class people who dress well and relate equally to all, regardless of ethnic origin."
by working long hours behind the bar. There is a combining factor, and that is pride. When you talk to Roope Valolahti, you talk to a proud and confident young man who is a far cry from the often heard story of today's troubled youth. With this in mind, how many other like-minded young people are there in Finland? "It is difficult to say exactly, because being involved in it is just a personal choice and the movement is informal, with no organised structure," Valolahti explains. "Unfortunately I've heard of some good guys shifting over to the proverbial other side of the force, but in our bunch in the capital region, there are a dozen or so people that I know personally. And then there are many who lack the courage of openly representing themselves, in the fear of getting their butts kicked on the street." He himself has faced plenty of prejudice for being a skinhead, and he would like to encourage people to hang up their fixed ideas and come and talk to him in person to learn more. And so, with many young idealists across all different sub cultures winding up losing their faith over the passage of time, how does Roope perceive his enthusiasm for S.H.A.R.P. to be in future? "I feel that the values represented by the movement are permanent and will stay with me in time," he foresees. "Perhaps I'll become less intense and time may round some corners off the prism through which I see things, but I think the main idea will remain." Skinheads on short film Shedding some light on the scene some time ago,
called S.H.A.R.P. Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice. In other words: skinheads that are antiracist and antifascist. Having started in the U.S. in the 1980s, the movement gradually spread, mostly through the music circuit and band gigs, to Europe, the UK, France and Germany, and eventually Finland. Then there are sidelines from this such as RASH, the Red Anarchist Skinheads, who represent political left-wing thinking. "For me, they are not skinheads, as RASH are politically oriented, but they are okay as persons," Valolahti says. "But when I see those right-wing guys waving their Nazi greets, this really gets me going." A member of the S.H.A.R.P. community himself, Valolahti sheds some light on what it entails to be a member of this skinhead movement. "You know, our leisure time is pretty normal for our age. We get together to hang out at a club where they play good ska and reggae, we have a few bevvies, may start a little friendly skirmish amongst ourselves, get some dancing done and simply enjoy ourselves. For example, yesterday we went out to kick the football around, imbibed a few beers, and then I went home to watch a film with my girlfriend. So there's nothing strange about it. The best thing for a Saturday night would be to go to a good gig and knock back a few beers in a laid-back atmosphere." After hearing that ska and reggae mentioned in the same breath as skinheads, one begins to wonder just what kind of musical face the S.H.A.R.P. community has. "The music is the heart beating behind it all, and the musical roots trace back to Jamaica where ska and reggae originally come from, embracing the whole way of life the unity, the dancing style, and the type of people. The impressive logo of S.H.A.R.P. has been derived from the logo of the record company Trojan Records,
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The word "skinhead" originally meant well-dressed working class people who had nothing to do with racial ideologies. This traditional skinhead movement still exists today. One sideline of it is S.H.A.R.P. Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice, an informal movement.
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Issue 5 2012
Feature
What festivals are on offer around the country during the next few months?
Summer of MUSIC
Provinssirock
When: 15-17 June Where: Seinäjoki What: Rock & pop Who's there: Slayer (USA), Justice live (FR), Mastodon (USA), Kyuss Lives! (USA), Eagles of Death Metal (USA), M83 (FR), Rise Against (USA), Example (UK), Snow Patrol (IRL), The Gaslight Anthem (USA) Tickets: 65-115 What to expect: A great line-up once again, leaning on a heavier selection. Thrash metal pioneers Slayer takes the Sunday evening slot, with the interesting pairing of Kyuss Lives! and Eagles of Death Metal on alternate days giving hope for fans seeking a reunion, with Josh Homme stepping onstage with his original band. Not very likely, but could add some fireworks to an already excellent festival. Great location, great vibes and a highly recommended trip to South Ostrobotnia. (UK), Yö, Apulanta, Within Temptation (NL) Tickets: 33-80 Sun, Stam1na, In Mourning (SWE), Before the Dawn, Viikate, Brymir, Profane Omen, Rytmihäiriö, Carnalation Tickets: 60-99 www.nummirock.fi
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James O'Sullivan
H yes, we are here again, entering into the best months that the country has to offer, filled with long warm days and some of the best music from around the world. Whether it be dreamy folk, electro, indie rock, retro pop or the blackest of death metal, there is something for everyone to be found on festival stages around the country once again this year, with a number of familiar stalwarts on hand to make sure that everyone will be heading home with a smile on their face. So, grab your mates, your festival programme and your ability to stand on your toes for countless hours on end to see over the shoulder of the Nordic beanpole who has positioned himself conveniently right in front of you, and dive in to our guide to some the best music coming your way this year!
June
Sonisphere
When: 4 June Where: Helsinki What: Metal Who's there: Metallica (USA), Machine Head (USA), Amorphis, Gojira (FRA), Ghost (SWE) Tickets: 79 www.fi.sonisphere.eu
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Seikkisrock
When: 9-10 June Where: Turku What: Children's rock festival Who's there: Families Tickets: 9-12 children under 2 for free www.seikkisrock.net
Kalajoen Juhannus
When: 21-23 June Where: Kalajoki What: Eurodance, disco, rock, hiphop Who's there: Günther (SWE), Captain Jack (GER), Italo Brothers (GER), Popeda, Michael Monroe, Petri Nygård, Fintelligens, JVG, Cheek Tickets: 35-99 www.kalajoenjuhannus.com
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Puistoblues
When: 27 June-1 July Where: Järvenpää What: Blues Who's there: John Fogerty (USA), Eli "Paperboy" Reed (USA), Los Lonely Boys (USA) Tickets: 63-69 www.puistoblues.fi What: Local sounds Who's there: Anna Eriksson, Apulanta, Mamba, Paula Koivuniemi Tickets: TBA www.sillalla.net
Lumo Jazz
When: 7-10 June Where: Kuopio What: Jazz Who's there: Pauli Hanhiniemen Melko Akustinen Duo, The Northern Governors, Auteur Jazz, Aki Rissanen Trio, Savonia College plays The Rolling Stones Tickets: 20-62 www.lumojazz.fi
Kerava Jazz
When: 14-17 June Where: Kerava What: Jazz Who's there: Steve Lehman Trio (USA), Sten Sandell Trio (SWE), Trio X (USA), Dee Alexander Evolution Ensemble (USA) Tickets: 0-45 www.personal.inet.fi/yhdistys/ keravajazz/index.htm
TUSKA Open Air Metal Festival
When: 29 June-1 July Where: Helsinki What: Metal & Hard Rock Who's there: Megadeth (USA), Ministry (USA), Lamb Of God (USA), Apocalyptica, Sonata Arctica, Edguy (GER), Sabaton (SWE), Exodus (USA), Trivium (USA), Behemoth (PL), Overkill (USA), Napalm Death (UK) Tickets: 65-130 www.tuska-festival.fi
Oulu Hiphop Festival
When: 29 June-30 July Where: Oulu What: Hiphop Who's there: Asa, Cheek, Notkea Rotta, Paleface, Pietari & Jodarok, Fintelligens, Petri Nygård Tickets: 28-45 www.ouluhiphopfestival.fi
The Voice Juhannus-Himos festival
When: 21-23 June Where: Jämsä/Himos Park What: Rock, pop, reggae Who's there: Happoradio, Michael Monroe, Cheek, Paula Koivuniemi, Apulanta, Jukka Poika & Sound Explosion Band Tickets: 55-98 http://www.himosfestival.com
Imatra Big Band Festival
When: 28 June-7 July Where: Imatra What: Jazz, Big Band Who's there: Mart Sander & the Swing Swindlers (EST), Brassballet (GER), Vocapeople Tickets: 10-66 www.ibbf.fi
Kivenlahti Rock
When: 8-9 June Where: Leppävaara's urheilupuisto What: Pop, rock, hip-hop Who's there: Apocalyptica, Chisu, Viikate, Jukka Poika & Sound Explosion Band, Ewert and The Two Dragons (EST), Sparzanza (SWE) Tickets: 25-45 www.kivenlahtirock.com
Boombox Festival
When: 15-16 June Where: Helsinki What: Hip-hop & reggae Who's there: Brädi, Cheek, Fintelligens, Gracias, Jare & Villegalle, Kemmuru, Notkea Rotta, Paleface, Redrama, Ruger Hauer, Ruudolf Tickets: 25-130 www.boombox.fi
Haapavesi Folk
When: 25 June-1 July Where: Haapavesi What: Folk Who's there: Ruthie Dornfeld & Russ Barenberg (USA), Yamma ensemble (ISR), Bagamoyo ensemble (TZ), HiR (SWE), Remco HoutmanJanssen Ukulelezaza (NL) Tickets: 10-75 www.haapavesifolk.com
Kalott Jazz & Blues
When: 28 June-1 July Where: Tornio-Haaparanta What: Jazz & Blues Who's there: Anna-Mari Kähärä Band, Honey B & The T-Bones, Sami Pitkämö Trio Tickets: 0-25 www.kalottjazzblues.net
SNOW P ATROL
Saaristo Open
When: 8-9 June Where: Kaarina What: Diverse line-up Who's there: Samantha Fox (UK), Uriah Heep
Nummirock Metal Festival
When: 21-23 June Where: Kauhajoki/Nummijärvi What: Metal, heavy rock Who's there: Fear Factory (USA), Sabaton (SWE), Sparzanza (SWE), Swallow the
Tammerkosken Sillalla
When: 29 June-7 July Where: Tampere
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Ruisrock
When: 6-8 July Where: Turku/Ruissalon Kansanpuisto What: Pop & Rock Who's there: Snoop Dogg (USA), Pulp (UK), Refused (SWE), Mustasch (SWE), Nightwish, The Cardigans (SWE), Michael Monroe, Block Party (UK), The Mars Volta (USA), Jimmy Cliff (JAM) Tickets: 70-115 What to expect: Classic festival situated just outside of the Turku city centre in Ruissalo. Typically eclectic line-up once again, featuring Cali's own Snoop Dee Oh Double Gee arriving in a puff of smoke. Brit Pop heroes Pulp add to their triumphant return to the spotlight, and the eclectic prog metal freak out of The Mars Volta makes a welcome return to these shores. Local talent sees hometown hero Michael Monroe and symphonic metal world-beaters Nightwish taking the stage.
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Keepin' it on the cheap
LOVE Music Festival When: 20-21 July Where: Tampere What: Indierock, hip-hop, electro Who's there: Concha, Daco Junior, DJ Harvest, DJ Rascal, Gracias, Hanna Nyberg Tickets: 45-75 lovemusicfestival.fi Lieksan Vaskiviikko When: 20-28 July Where: Lieksa What: Brass music Who's there: Trombamania, Boston Brass, Miklos Nagy & Friends, Monizil Plays Mnozil Tickets: 0-25 www.lieksabrass.com Down by the Laituri When: 24-29 July Where: Turku What: Rock Who's there: TBA Tickets: 100-120 www.dbtl.fi Keitelejazz When: 25-28 July Where: Äänekoski What: Jazz Who's there: Reckless Love, Slade, Michael Monroe, Jyväskylä Big Band, Youn Sun Nah & Ulf Wakenius, Kúara Trio feat. Trygve Seim Tickets: 12-52 www.keitelejazz.fi Pipefest When: 26-28 July Where: Vuokatti What: Rap Who's there: Adan Tensta (SWE), Looptroop Rockers (SWE), B.o.B (USA), Aste, Kuningasidea Tickets: 39-65 www.pipefest.fi Qstock When: 27-28 July Where: Oulu/Kuusisaari What: Rock Who's there: Roxette (SWE), Amaranthe (SWE), Death Letters (NED) , Arch Enemy (SWE), Black City (DEN) Tickets: 55-90 www.qstock.org Puntala-Rock When: 27-28 July Where: Lempäälä What: DIY punk rock Who's there: Poison Idea (USA), Doom (UK), La Fraction (FRA), Avengers (USA) Tickets: 26-38 www.puntala-rock.com Vauhtiajot When: 27-29 July Where: Seinäjoki What: Rock Who's there: Haloo Helsinki, Happoradio, Paleface, Petri Nygård, Popeda, Erin Anttila, Kaija Koo, Lauri Tähkä, PMMP, Sleepy Sleepers Tickets: 38-60 www.vauhtiajot.fi
Aliya Naumoff
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Jyväskylän Kesä When: 10-15 July Where: Jyväskylä What: Music, stand up comedy, theatre Who's there: Nathalie Stutzmann (FRA), The Northern Governors, Paleface & Räjähtävä Nyrkki, Violons Barbares (MN/FRA/BUL) Tickets: 0-42 www.jyvaskylankesa.fi Tammerfest When: 11-14 July Where: Tampere What: Rock, pop Who's there: Apulanta, Cheek, Chisu, Eppu Normaali, Erin, Kaija Koo, Kotiteollisuus, Robin Tickets: 20-105 www.tammerfest.fi Lahden Yöt When: 11-14 July Where: Lahti What: `90s inspired music, pop, rock Who's there: Lauri Tähkä, Chisu, Bonnie Tyler (UK), Haddaway (GER), Dr. Alban (SWE), Rednex (SWE) Tickets: 25-30 www.lahdenyot.com Linnajazz When: 12-15 July Where: Hämeenlinna What: Jazz Who's there: Jo Stance, Vibralta (UK-FIN), Nat Newborn Big Time Tickets: 35 per day www.linnajazz.fi Rauma Blues When: 13-14 July Where: Rauma What: Blues Who's there: North Mississippi All Stars (USA), Lou Ann Barton (USA), Reverend John Wilkins (USA), Ruby Jane Show (USA) Tickets: 55 www.raumablues.com Pori Jazz When: 14-22 July Where: Pori What: Jazz, blues, soul, pop Who's there: Norah Jones (USA), Robert Randolph & the Family Band (USA), The Northern Governors Tickets: 65 www.porijazz.fi Hammer Open Air Metal Festival When: 20-12 July Where: Lieto What: Metal, Thrash Who's there: Deströyer 666 (AU), Asphyx (NL), Root (CZ), Gehennah (SE), Necrophobic (SE), Portrait (SE), Charnel Winds, EyeHateGod (USA) Tickets: 45-75 www.sacrifire.net/hammer Wanaja Festival When: 20-21 July Where: Hämeenlinna What: Rock & pop Who's there: Leningrad Cowboys, Michael Monroe, Chisu, Stam1na, Pariisin Kevät, Freeman, Paleface Tickets: 60 www.wanajafestival.fi
Fundage a bit light on this year? Don't worry, there are still many events around your local town where you don't have to break the bank to obtain admittance. In fact, you wont have to take out your wallet at all. Here's some of what's on offer!
Bassline
JULY
Savonlinnan Oopperajuhlat
When: 5 July- 4 August Where: Savonlinna What: Opera, concerts, international song contest Who's there: Karita Mattila, Apocalyptica, La Fenice, The Magic Flute, Aida, The Flying Dutchman, Free Will, Peter Grimes Tickets: 40-275 Savonsolmu Beach & Blues Party When: 6-7 July Where: Pieksämäki What: Blues Who's there: Papa George & Alan Glen (UK), Tim Lothar (DEN) Tickets: 0-10 www.savonsolmublues.com Jyrkkä Rock Festival When: 6-7 July Where: Pudasjärvi, Jyrkkäkoski What: Rock Who's there: Brüssel Kaupallinen, Burning Point, Domination Black, Kilpi, The Freza, D'Airot (RUS), Dreamtale, Faff-Bey, Hellride Acoustic Tickets: 22-40 www.jyrkkafestival.com Summer Up When: 6-7 July Where: Lahti What: Urban music
Who's there: Kapasiteettiyksikkö, Mohombi (Swe), Jukka Poika & Sound Explosion, Cheek Tickets: 35-130 www.summerup.fi
When: 8-10 June Where: Helsinki What: Hip-hop, pop, disco, jazz Who's there: Grum (UK), Mr. Woodnote (UK), Lil Rhys (UK), Eva Lazarus (UK), Snareophobe (UK) www.bassline.fi
Kaavi Blues
Baltic Jazz When: 6-8 July Where: Taalintehdas What: Jazz Who's there: Grani Big Band Swinging with Jan Allan (SWE), Gunhild Carling & the Carling Family (SWE), DDT Jazzband Tickets: 40-150 www.balticjazz.com Kirjazz When: 7 July Where: Valkeakoski What: Jazz Who's there: Erin, Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät, Koiton Laulu, Haloo Helsinki!, Apulanta, Jukka Poika Tickets: 20-60 www.valmu.com Kaustinen Folk Music Festival When: 9-15 July Where: Kaustinen What: Folk & country Who's there: Kardemimmit, Erkki & tytöt, Siba Folk Big Band, Ostrobothn ian Folk Orchestra, Suo, LuoMuKanteleet, Pauliina Syrjälä & laima Jansone (LAT), Vilma Timonen Tickets: 20-130 www.kaustinen.net
When: 8-9 June Where: Kaavi What: Blues Who's there: Howard Glazer & Sugar Sam (USA/FIN), Steve Lury & Andres Roots Roundabout (UK/EST) www.kaaviblues.com
Radio Aallon Helsinki Päivän Konsertti
When: 12 June Where: Helsinki, Kaisaniemi Park What: Local showcase Who's there: Chisu, The Rasmus, Erin, Poets of The Fall, Happoradio, Herra Ylppö & Ihmiset, Lauri Tähkä, Reckless Love www.radioaalto.fi
Ämyrock
When: 30 June Where: Hämeenlinna What: Various genres Who's there: TBA www.amyrock.org
Jazz Espa
When: Every weekday in July Where: Helsinki, Esplandi Park What: Jazz Who's there: Various artists. Check the webpage for the current listing. www.jazzliitto.fi/?page_id=196&lang=en
Rotuaari Piknik
When: 1, 11-14 July Where: Oulu What: Various genres. Who's there: John Fogerty (USA), Eppu Normaali, Austin Mailer, Apulanta, Chisu, Yö Tickets: 24-79 What to expect: Things tee off nicely in the northern city on 1 July, with former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman Fogerty belting out knee-slapping tunes both old and new in his signature bark. The subsequent trio of days see a host of diverse local talent heading north to perform.
Ilosaarirock
When: 13-15 July Where: Joensuu What: Rock Who's there: 65daysofstatic (UK), Against Me! (USA), Antony & The Johnsons (USA), First Aid Kit (SWE), Iiris (EST), The xx (UK) Tickets: 10-75 What to expect: Picturesque surrounds ensure that a laid back crowd keeps coming back for more. Spreading the entertainment over five different stages, keep an eye out for the ethereal wonders of Antony & The Johnsons as well as local faves Children of Bodom and indie pop Brits The xx.
www.ilosaarirock.fi
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Check yourself before stepping out of the door
Tickets
You'd be surprised how many turn up at the gate without the key to the day's enjoyment safely in their pocket.
AUGUST
Elojazz When: 2-5 August Where: Oulu What: Jazz Who's there: Arctic Swing Trio, Gerard Presencer, Klima Kalima, `Nuff Said Tickets: 8-60 www.elojazz.com Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival When: 3-7 August Where: Oulu What: Chamber music Who's there: Virpi Räisänen, Nando Russo (ITA), Colin Roche (FRA) Tickets: 14-25 www.oulunsalosoi.fi Myötätuulirock When: 3-4 August Where: Vantaa/Hakunila What: Rock Who's there: Michael Monroe, Amorphis, Skinred (UK), Amaranthe (SWE), Engel (SWE) Tickets: 38-75 www.mtr.fi Porispere When: 3-5 August Where: Pori What: Metal, rock Who's there: Turbonegro (NO), Amorphis, Satyricon (NO), Sacred Reich (USA), PMMP Tickets: 10-79 www.porispere.fi Jalometalli When: 10-11 August Where: Oulu What: Metal Who's there: Iced Earth (USA), Crimson Glory & Heathen (USA), Nekromantheon (NO), The Devil's Blood (NL) Tickets: 75-80 www.jalometalli.net
Flow Festival
When: 8-12 August Where: Helsinki What: Rock, soul, pop, jazz, indie Who's there: Björk (IS), Bon Iver (USA), Flying Lotus (USA), A$AP Rocky (USA), The Black Keys (USA), Ane Brun (NO) What to expect: Helsinki's hipster event of the year sees an eclectic mix of some of the world's most interesting acts at the memorable setting at Suvilahti. Headliner Björk is just the tip of an intriguing iceberg that includes Bon Iver and The Black Keys. Tickets: 70-160
Water bottle
www.flowfestival.com
K BJÖR
Jurassic Rock When: 10-11 August Where: Mikkeli/Visulahti What: Rock Who's there: Tinie Tempah (UK), Meshuggah (SWE), Yelawolf (USA), Iiris (EST), Alaska (RUS), Sonata Arctica Tickets: 20-59 www.jurassicrock.fi Aura Fest When: 10-11 August Where: Turku What: Hip-hop Who's there: Uniikki, Cheek, Paleface, Puhuva Kone, Petri Nygård, Kymppilinja, Fintelligens Tickets: 40-50 www.aurafest.fi Weekend Festival When: 17-18 August Where: Espoo What: Dance, electro Who's there: David Guetta (FRA) Hurts (UK), Skrillex (USA), Carpark North (DK), Haloo Helsinki!, Redrama, Donkeyboy (NO) Tickets: 59-79 www.wknd.fi Viapori Jazz When: 22-25 August Where: Helsinki/Suomenlinna What: Jazz Who's there: Yona, Toot Toot, Serenity Ensemble Tickets: 20-25 www.viaporijazz.fi
A number of festivals offer a water-filling point and will let you gain admittance with a sealed plastic bottle.
Phone
Just how you'll find your friends next to the exact "tree with the passed-out punter underneath it" is anybody's guess. But hey. Also, be sure to make everyone else on the outside jealous by posting updates on your favourite social media.
Spare cash
Electronic means may be the most convenient, but not all festivals will be equipped. And just how can you pay with card to those weaving through the crowd selling test tubes full of your favourite tipple?
Hat
Simple, yet effective. Although the temperatures here don't reach the heights of what some of you may be used to in other countries, the sun still packs a punch. And it hangs around for a lot longer than normal too!
Earplugs
This guide is based on information available at the time of printing. SixDegrees is not responsible for possible changes.
Whilst many festivals' sound systems rival the old tape deck you had in your first car for strength of volume and clarity of noise, finding the time to position a couple of bits of foam in year ears might just prevent hearing damage accrued over many years of festival-going.
Your keys
Well, duh! But surprising how many find themselves locked out of their own digs after a memorable weekend away at their favourite fest.
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Step into my parlour
Vin-Vin offers its visitors a place to truly treat themselves.
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It's Finland in a nutshell, according to Nicole Herbst. "I feel like being on an escapade whenever I go there," she states. Outside, you can enjoy the pretty view of Seurasaari next to an open fire. The little details and jokes, such as getting five cents back for every coffee cup refill make this place special. "And it's also a perfect starting point for walks!" Cafe Regatta Merikannontie 10 Helsinki
In this series, 6D readers tell about their local favourite place to grab a coffee, sip on a beer or enjoy a bite to eat.
Violetta Teetor
WINE bars have a bad rap in Helsinki simply because they can never remain open. A winemaker friend of mine once told me a joke: There are three ways of losing money the most pleasurable way is spending it on women (he was a man, no doubt!), the fastest way is betting on the horses and the surest way is farming. It could be argued for wine bars to be added to that list, seemingly doomed to fail before they even see the light of day in Helsinki. "We are not going to make the same mistakes with wine lists that are exhaustive, confusing 95 per cent of the punters, making them feel stupid and inadequate and in the end they opt for the obvious, like house wine," states Toni Immanen, managing director of wine bar Vin-Vin. "Our prices remain in the reasonable category and we won't be carrying 10 old Burgundies but perhaps just one. Not too many champagnes either but rather wines from
user-friendly, small producers who are extremely passionate about what they do and are a lot more approachable." Time for a taste I tried their cheapest red wine when I visited their premises on the corner of Yriönkatu and Kalevankatu, because you can always suss out a joint by what they choose as their least expensive item. I have to say that I was duly impressed. All wines are served in 16 cl portions and the Antica Enotria "IGT Rosso" from Puglia, Italy, was totally palatable at 8.70. Furthermore, champagne in a 12 cl flute from the house of Philipponnat is an affordable 12, with some real kick-ass Cava Vall Dolina Brut Nature Reserve at 6.80. So, who's frequenting this place? Judging by the interior, which is full of baroquelooking couches and chairs and is truly stylish, the target group is definitely people who can appreciate quality and hence people of all ages really, perhaps from 25 upwards, but there is no K-factor involved here. The oversized image on the wall behind the bar is of Marlene Dietrich, which gives the space that extra touch of class. They also have a small enomatic for four bottles, which will have something special every Wednesday. The idea here is to remove the barriers of wine drinking and make it an everyday occurrence without the all-too-often snobbery. Furthermore, when sipping away at your glass of wine, you might like to nibble on a bite or two. So what's for grub? The Plank! A groaning tray of meats, cheese, veggies and fruit in season, artichokes, olives, tapenade a dish that will make every Mediterranean Mama happy. These guys have the right idea, in the right place and at the right time. Vin-Vin is a great bar that's very much focused on wine, beer and ciders are also available, but only the best. A spot of beauty And if you fancy a new hairdo, pedicure, manicure or Botox treatment in between your glasses of wine, all you need to do is go through the glass paneling and Bob's your uncle! The renowned Tom Wennerstrand is the proud owner of Noir. While wine cannot be served off-premises, customers are offered a glass of the good stuff to enhance their beautifying experience.
Vin-Vin Corner of Yrjönkatu and Kalevankatu Tues-Thurs 16:00-24:00 Fri-Sat 16:00-02:00 Tel. 010 666 8459
Send a brief email to james@6d.fi, and let us know what you recommend!
What Finns are eating
THIS MONTH
Time to taste
A four-day offering of local flavours is descending upon Helsinki.
JOINING a growing list of cities that have hosted similar festivals worldwide such as Dublin, Sydney and London, the inaugural Taste of Helsinki festival is being staged from 14-17 June, offering visitors the opportunity to sample a variety of flavours from 9 of the city's top restaurants, and one from Turku. Staged in the parkland behind Helsinki Music Centre, participation comes from the likes of Farang, Muru, Bistro O mat, Juuri, Carelia, Demo, Toscanini, C, Aito and Smör, with lunch and dinner time allocations allowing visitors to taste starter-sized portions from these high quality establishments. Punters can exchange their money for the
festival currency marks, which then can be used to pay for each dish, priced between 4-6. See what you can discover and mix and match. Furthermore, the four-day celebration of food hosts a famer's market, with regional producers offering top quality food, along with varieties of wine, champagne, beer and cider. Along with and live music to keep you entertained, big name chefs such as Tomi Björck and Jyrki Sukula will be on hand to give cooking demonstrations.
Taste of Helsinki 14-17 June www.tasteofhelsinki.fi
New potatoes
Having spent the colder months living comfortably off a number of imported varieties of potato, the arrival of summer sees Finns begin to serve almost every dish accompanied by these ubiquitous homegrown spuds. Boiled, sprinkled with dill or merely topped with a dash of butter, it is now time for grilli. The local harvest will be arriving a little late this year, but it is always worth the wait.
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How has your being a foreigner influenced the types of opportunities for you here? More than half of the projects I work on here are always related to some subject or some link to my background as a foreigner. I suppose I get more work as a foreigner because I have this something extra that I can bring to the role of filming other foreigners and different cultures. What advice would you give to foreigners hoping to get started in the media industry here? Be realistic. If you are a genius in what you do then, of course, you will find work anywhere, but most people have to be real and get to grips with the language and culture. It can be tough to work anywhere if you don't know the language and culture.
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stories about foreigners living here but it's very much in the negotiation stages so I can't say too much about it right now, apart from that I hope it is successful. After living here for so long, how do you now see your life in Lebanon? Would you ever want to return? I could always go back to Lebanon but I feel that Finland is my country now. I go back for holidays and sometimes for work, as there is always something happening there, but I've lived away for so long that now I am strange there. Things change, you know. My Lebanon was always at war and I left in 1990, at the end of the war, so there are many changes for the better since then. Lebanon is a more peaceful place now and the people so joyful. We are survivors!
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HE media industry is a profession notoriously difficult to break into, a vocation demanding commitment and passion at all times. For those who work in the media, it is a way of life. It's an eclectic industry and, as a result, many foreigners find themselves working in mediarelated professions. To find out what this can be like we spoke to Ghadi Boustani, a Lebanese photographer, cameraman and documentary maker who has made Finland his home after studying cinema and filmmaking in Moscow. Boustani commenced his media career here at YLE, alongside having his own production company, Cedars Production. What made you move to Finland and what made you decide to stay? It's the classic story of coming to Finland for love. When I was in Russia I met my Finnish girlfriend and when we graduated we came to Finland. I stayed here because I found work but, more importantly, I started to feel like a Finn. I like the country and its people. I'm very happy here.
What was it like to study in Russia? It was interesting because everything was new for me and when I first came to Russia I didn't know the language or culture, so it was difficult. Everything seemed a little old fashioned too and far from technology so somehow it felt very nostalgic for the Soviet glories. But this was in 1995. What interests you so much about working in the media? You can give a voice to people and show things that otherwise people wouldn't be aware of. It's a part of art and there is always something new to learn. There's no routine with this job and it can be difficult, especially for freelancers, as I am, because the work isn't always available. But I also like the freedom that this gives me and you just have to know how to ride the waves. What types of freelancing work do you do at YLE? I've freelanced for YLE for almost as long as I've lived here, for about 12 years. I first started as a director and host on the long running show Basaari. I've also been assistant director on a drama show
and have produced my own films for YLE through my own company, Cedars. I now mainly work as a cameraman for their current affair programmes and do a lot of work from abroad for A-Studio. Do you have a favourite project that you have worked on? I worked on Talo Ranskassa, a reality TV show for YLE Teema where we took a group of Finns to Montpellier to learn French. In each episode someone would fall from the group and have to come back to Finland. It was an interesting experience; it was well done and it was very cultural. How has it been working as a freelancer in the media industry in Finland? How easy was it to break into? It was quite easy to become a freelancer as I didn't have any other choices or opportunities. It's also easy for YLE to use me as a cameraman abroad because I'm good with languages and adapting to culture but working in the media as a freelancer here is tough, as it is everywhere. It's not a stable job and the work is not always there but this freedom makes me feel alive.
How has the digital age affected your work opportunities? There are more opportunities now, which is good, but you have to maintain your own censorship and objectivity. With the internet as a platform now it makes things more challenging for the traditional media because the industry is more accessible for anyone, anywhere, at any time. What media do you prefer to work in- photography, directing, camera work, producing, hosting? This is like asking which one of your children is your favourite. There are positives and negatives to all of these roles. What have you got lined up for the future? I'm negotiating a new concept that involves making short
Date & Place of birth Favourite media company Favourite film 3 most important things the media can do
4 August 1969. Debbié, Lebanon. BBC, many French media companies. Billy Elliot. Create awareness, provoke action & make solid changes for the better.
Future aspirations Most notable works
To make more projects that provoke changes. Basaari, Ulkolinja, Talo Ranskassa, Henkinen Eurooppamme, Arabialainen Kättely, Poikkeustila.
Good to be in Jyväskylä
James O'Sullivan
UTILISING the skills she acquired while attending art schools in Russia Olga Malytcheva seeks to break boundaries between cultures here in Finland. Subscribing to the mantra "Art doesn't know nationality", Malytcheva has gotten to know a variety of people through her pas-
sion for artistic expression, and has received considerable support from them. Having been born in in St.Petersburgh and Ingrian from her mother's side, Malytcheva originally moved to Finland in 1996 due to her relatives here. Currently exhibiting at Gallery Gloria in Jyväskylä, Joskus hyvä vaan olla (Sometimes it's Good Just to Be)
is a collection of Malytcheva's oil paintings from the past few years. Taking us back in time with the style of the female figures on display, the exhibition seeks to remove the notion of place and time and asks that the visitor merely "be" next to beauty. 10 per cent of the profits from sales of Malytcheva's artwork at the
exhibition will be donated to helping children with cancer through Sylva ry.
Olga Malytcheva Joskus hyvä vaan olla Until 28 June Gallery Gloria Matarankatu 6, Jyväskylä
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SOUNDPAINTING
LIFE
Alexandra Badita
CLOSE your eyes and imagine your life in sounds. This is what the Helsinki Soundpainting Ensemble invites us to do with each of their performances. From vocals to instruments such as guitar, flute, tambour or percussion, the group's improvised artistic acts evoke various aspects of life as they transform into the universal language of sound.
Performances can be based on texts or on photographs as starting points, but the soundpainting is constructed on the spot and with the guidance of the hand movements of leader Sonja Korkman. All eyes are set on her while she makes ample gestures, but it is the genuine unity and the invisible connection between the musicians of the Ensemble that truly creates an enjoyable artistic performance.
"I am sometimes surprised by the way the musicians interpret my signs and this generates new ideas," Korkman states. "It is a fascinating way to work and make ideas happen straight away." Occasiona l ly interaction with the audience is part of the act and the public becomes a source of inspiration. Formerly known as Play!, the Helsinki
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Soundpainting Ensemble was the first soundpainting group to be established in Finland. Founded in 1997, its members have changed over the years, and currently the ensemble consists of 11 talented musicians, each with different styles.
The Helsinki Soundpainting Ensemble can be seen on 5 June, at Teerenpeli, Kamppi for the Hepuli-klubi event.
Weeks worth CELEBRATING
James O'Sullivan
KEEPING it
CAMOUFLAGED
HIGHLIGHTING the intricate relationship between art and design in contemporary life, Camouflage is on display at Kiasma from 15 June until 7 October. Such is the proximity shared by the two that it is often difficult to distinguish one from the other, with the exhibition embracing the blurring of lines between them. The title of the exhibition also alludes to the inclusion of the artist's own background both educational and experiential into this cocktail of merging disciplines. Exhibiting a number of works from more than ten artists or artist duos from Finland and abroad, a number of works employ traditional craft skills and materials in surprising contexts. A portion of the exhibition's content is drawn from Kiasma's own collection. Some of the artists whose work is on display include Aamu Song and Johan Olin, Jiri Geller, Idiots (Afke Golsteijn and Floris Bakker), Riitta Ikonen and Karoline Hjorth, Silvia B and Maaria Wirkkala.
Camouflage 15 June 7 October Kiasma Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki
ONCE again stretching well beyond the period of time indicated by its title, Helsinki Week is being staged from 31 May until 17 June. Having grown to its current length after originally focusing on Helsinki Day on 12 June, a diversity of events are offer this year. Things kick off with The Guard's Band Festival from 31 May until 2 June, with this popular three-day event presenting a variety of performances of military music at the Suomenlinna. Pihlajamäki goes Blues arrives on 9 June, also recognising the district of Pihlajamäki's 50th anniversary with an impressive line-up including Jo Stance, 22-Pistepirkko, Jimmie Lawson Juke Joint Trio and The Bad Ass Brass Band. Meanwhile, Les Lumières, the Cultural Festival of the Enlightenment continues the theme of milestones being reached this year, and is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Under the banner of "Man and Animal", a team of musicians, composers, actors, dancers, historians and researchers will be present at Suomenlinna for the 18th-century noble entertainment. Helsinki Day itself on 12 June is charged with the considerable task of celebrating the city's 200th anniversary of being capital of Finland, bringing with it a range of festivities to enjoy around town. Finally, the spectacular Helsinki Samba Carnaval ensures that the streets of the city remain flourished with colour, commencing on 15 June and culminating in the annual street parade on 16 June.
Helsinki Week 31 May until 17 June
Reviiri Koivisto Kaisu (1999)
KEEPING COMPETITORS
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The programme consists of both classical ballet and modern dance, with performers competing over three rounds. Drawing the competition to a close, an awards gala will be held on 7 July at 19:30, during which this year's lucky winners will be awarded up to 15,000 euros in prize money. Aside from the competition, Dance Health Finland, the Finnish Dance Teachers Association and the Helsinki IBC will be conducting a seminar on Supplementary Training and Injury Prevention for Classical Ballet.
Helsinki International Ballet Competition 29 May 7 June Finnish National Opera www.balcomphel.fi
HELD for the seventh occasion, the annual Helsinki I nter nat iona l Ba l let Competition is being staged from 29 May to 7 June, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Finnish National Ballet. Altogether some 88 dancers from 29 different countries have been invited to participate
this year. With men and women in separate divisions, competitors are also divided into two age groups: juniors aged 15 to 19 and seniors between 20 and 25. In keeping with the title of the event, participants are from a variety of countries in Europe as well as a number who are from such far away locations as China, Japan, Australia, USA and Brazil.
The world pays a visit
Aleksi Teivainen
THE World Village Festival arguably has the most disarming of names. Organised since 1995, the festival is the meeting place of cultural treats and people. In 2012, it takes place 2627 May in Kaisaniemi Park and Rautatientori, Helsinki and customarily caters for both young and old fans of music, dance, theatre, film, art
and other activities. The music line-up of 2012 is genuinely international. Jukka Poika & Sound Explosion Band, Ville Leinonen and Gracias lead the line of Finnish favourites. These are offset by for example, the desert blues of Mariem Hassan (ALG / ESH / ESP / MEX / MTN), the mellifluous Blick Bassy (CMR/FRA) and the hip-hop of Sabreena Da Witch (PLE/US).
Film buffs can enjoy documentaries from three continents. Elsewhere, panel discussions on literature and current global issues are organised. Children can learn the traditional Chinese dragon dance or simply dance to the several music performances available. With the exception of the evening clubs, the festival is free of charge.
The theme of the 2012 festival is democracy, and accordingly, festival guests are invited to take part in selecting the theme for the 2013 Maailma kylässä and to return to see if democracy works.
World Village Festival 2627 May Kaisaniemi Park & Rautatientori www.maailmakylassa.fi
Study in English while learning Finnish
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Movie premieres
Film Festival
Everything under the sun
The Midnight Sun Film Festival is being staged for the 27th occasion.
eclectic mix of films, featuring guests such as Finland's only Hollywood star Taina Elg, and Ingmar Bergman's protégé Harriet Andersson. Furthermore, American cult movie maker Alan Rudoph, Hungarian Béla Tarr, Portuguese producer Rodrigo Areias and Swedes Ruben Östlund and Axel Petersén have been confirmed to attend. The local scene is represented by the premiere of Jarmo Lampela's Miesten välisiä keskusteluja, Watermark by Rax Rinnekangas, and Juho Kuosmanen's RomuWaiting in line for two hours to attend the premiere of Le Havre last Mattila ja kaunis nainen. year at the Midnight Sun Film Festival was well worth it, with director In addition to these direcAki Kauismäki on hand to introduce his latest film to the crowd. tors, other Finnish guests venturing north of the James O'Sullivan Arctic Circle include Rea Mauranen, Ilkka Heiskanen, Kari-Pekka Toivonen, and Juha PERHAPS it would be safe to say that the Kukkonen. small town of Sodankylä, located some 950 In keeping with tradition, guests such kms north of Helsinki, is not the first choice as Foster Hirsch, the American expert on one could think of to stage a world-renowned cinematic acting, the British specialist of film festival. Yet, lo and behold, having been Far Eastern cinema Tony Rayns, and Olaf organised for the past 27 years, the Midnight Möller from Germany will be holding Master Sun Film Festivals offers a world-class range Classes on various silver screen-related topof cinematic delights at this very humble ics. setting. Once again Festival Director Peter von Over the years, the likes of Jim Jarmusch, Bagh is responsible for the festival proKrzysztof Kieslowski, Roger Corman, Terry gramme, along with the members of the Gilliam, Francis Ford Coppola and Milos Artistic Committee Aki Kaurismäki, Mika Forman have attended the festival, present- Kaurismäki and Timo Malmi. If you are ing their films during the round-the-clock searching for something out of the ordiprogramme. Aside from the unique laid-back nary this year, be sure to make your way to atmosphere, one of the charms of the festival Sodankylä. No doubt you'll discover someis that no matter what time of the day it is thing that you've never seen before. when you emerge from one of the four viewing areas, it will be light outside, and there The Midnight Sun Film Festival will be people milling around. 14-17 June This year's festival once again presents an www.msfilmfestival.fi
Annina Mannila
Fishing for compliments. Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor enjoy a spot of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
The latest from inconsistent Swedish director Lasse Halström sees Ewan McGregor baring his full Scottish brogue in the tale of a fisheries expert who is persuaded by a sheik to bring the sport of fly-fishing to the desert. Hmm. Teaming up with romantic interest Emily Blunt, by all accounts the film is stolen by a welcome appearance by Kristen Scott Thomas.
Premieres 25 May
Prometheus
Ridley Scott makes his long awaited return to the world of Alien, with this prequel of sorts that boasts a bumper cast and more questions than anyone can successfully manage to answer at this stage. Cinema has been waiting a long time for an event of this scale, mixing artistic triumph with box office gold. Fingers crossed that it's more Blade Runner than A Good Year.
Premieres 1 June
Snow White & The Huntsman
In our second Snow White-themed adventure this year, this time Twilight's Kristen Stewart and Thor himself Chris Hemsworth prove their mettle against Evil Queen Charlize Theron. Sent to kill Snow White in the woods, Hemsworth's Huntsman has a change of heart and becomes her protector. Swoon.
Premieres 8 June
Joyful Noise
Rounding out what is traditionally a very slow month in the cinema world, this comedy of sorts sees Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah together at last (!) in the tale of Parton's G.G. Sparrow butting heads with her choir's newly appointed director as they head into a national competition. Perhaps there might be more enjoyable ways to spend 90 minutes.
Premieres 22 June
DVD
TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY
The most fun you could have without actually following what's going on onscreen, here John le Carré's bestseller arrives to the small screen chock full of spy intrigue and with the benefit of the pause button to allow for heated discussion with the person next to you. Beautifully shot and daring not to underestimate its audience's intelligence, this is one of the more memorable British films of recent years. JO'S
AN IDIOT ABROAD SERIES 2
After closedminded Brit Karl Pilkington stumbled around the globe experiencing the Seven Wonders of the World in Series 1, once again he teams up with puppet masters Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. This time he makes his way through his ultimate "bucket list", including bungee jumping in New Zealand, climbing Mt. Fuji in Japan and travelling on the TransSiberian train all equipped with often-hilarious one-liners and jabs at aspects of British culture. JO'S
Games
STARHAWK (PS3)
Multiplayer shooters aren't exactly rare, so it's nice to see a title that rises above many of its competitors. Starhawk is at first confusing when in a 32-player game, although the threadbare SP does a fair job of introducing the mechanics. But persist and you'll find a satisfying, beautiful, chaotic and thunderous shooter/RTS mash-up that is almost certainly the best MP on the PS3. 9/10 NB
PROTOTYPE 2 (PS3, XBOX 360, PC)
If your idea of a good game is a bloody, brutal and absurd openworld arcade brawler involving nefarious plotlines, helicopters tumbling from the sky and the mental consumption of fallen enemies then this is your game. If you liked the first one or Infamous then you'll surely like this too, and it is crazy fun, but if you're looking for novelty, a serious challenge or a decent targeting system you might want to look elsewhere. 8/10 NB
CD
NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE AMERICANA
Young's 34th studio album sees him returning to the ragged backing band that has served him so well over the years. Emerging from the experimentation of his previous effort Le Noise that teamed him up with Daniel Lanois and a host of sound effects, here the familiar crew reinterprets American folk classics with their trademark sound. JO'S
JVG.FI JVG
Continuing with Finnish rap's increased profile on the musical soundscape, local duo Jare & Villegalle shorten their name and come out swinging post success at the EMMA Awards with their latest set of hip-hop flava. Following previous full-length smash Mustaa kultaa, this latest release has been preceded by the creeping menace of Ei sul riitä and the retro bounce of Karjala takaisin. Check it out! JO'S
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Issue 5 2012
Out&SeeixDegrees S Greater Helsinki
By Anna-Maija Lappi
Music _ Clubs
25 May. Scarred by Beauty (DEN), The Dead Lay Waiting (UK) // Metal. Bar Loose, Annankatu 21. Tickets 5/7. www.barloose.com 25 May. Before The Dawn // Metal. Club Prkl, Kaisniemenkatu 4. Tickets 8/10. www.prklclub.fi 25 May. Souls Club // Kuullos Orchestra feat. Outi Tarkiainen. Korjaamo Culture Factory, Töölönkatu 51 B. Tickets 7/9. www.korjaamo.fi 25 May. Darkroom # 10 // Little bit of darkness to the lightness. Kuudes Linja, Hämeentie 13. Tickets 6. www.kuudeslinja.com 25 May. John Lewis Trio (UK) // Rockabilly, country and hillbilly. Alakerta, Telakkakatu 8. Tickets 12. www.alakerta.fi 25 May. Indian Summer // New indie disco club night. Bassment, Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21. Tickets 6. www.bassment.fi 25 May. Shotgun Club, Aino Venna, Stockers! // Stupido Records´ promising bands. Virgin Oil Co., Kaivopiha, Mannerheimintie 5. Tickets 5. www.virginoil.fi 25-26 May. Wildlife Helsinki // Urban festival concentrating on rhythm music and street art. Tavastia, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 27-50. www.tavastiaklubi.fi 26 May. The Prodigy (UK) // Legendary electronic dance music group. Helsinki Ice Hall, Nordenskiöldinkatu 11-13. Tickets 49-125. 26 May. Superjanne // Finnish hiphop. Liberté, Kolmas Linja 34. Tickets 5-8. www.clubliberte.fi 26 May. Zebra & Snake // Electro pop. Kuudes Linja, Hämeentie 13. Tickets 8. www.kuudeslinja.com 26 May. Kumpulan Kyläjuhlat // Atlético Kumpula, Pelle Miljoona United, Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha etc. Free entry. Kumpula. www. kumpulankylatila.fi 26 May. Funky Village Club // Lefties Soul Connection with Michelle David (UK/NLD), Rime with Sara Sayed & Hossni, Puppa J and others. Virgin Oil Co., Kaivopiha, Mannerheimintie 5. Tickets 12/14. www.virginoil.fi 26-27 May. Maailma Kylässä - World Village Festival // Colourful festival with Jukka Poika & Sound Explosion Band, Yemen Blues (ISR/USA/YEM), Natacha Atlas (BEL) among others. Kaisaniemi Park & Railway Square. Free entry. www.maailmakylassa.fi 27 May. Hunx and His Punx (USA) // Garage punk, `50s rock ´n roll and bubble gum pop. Kuudes Linja, Hämeentie 13. Tickets 14. www. kuudeslinja.com 27 May. Bobby Kimball (USA) // World famous singer best known from the band Toto. Apollo Live Club, Mannerheimintie 16. Tickets 34/40. www.apolloliveclub.fi 27 May. Club Balkan Fever // DJ Click (FRA), Afrocola and Balkan Fever DJs. Virgin Oil CO., Kaivopiha, Mannerheimintie 5. Tickets 8/10. www.virginoil.fi 30 May. Samuli Edelmann // Finnish
Hunx and His Punx 27 May. Kuudeslinja
Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha 26 May. Kumpulan Kyläjuhlat
Kent 27 Jun. Garden Party, Hietaniemi
Puppa 26 May. Virgin Oil Co.
singer and actor. Tavastia, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 18/20. www.tavastiaklubi.fi 30 May. Superjanne, Stig, Yona, Anna Puu // From Finnish R`n'B to folk pop. Kuudes Linja, Hämeentie 13. Tickets 8. www.kuudeslinja.com 30 May. Samling (SWE) // Warm combination of folk rock, psychedelia and art rock. Bar Loose, Annankatu 21. Tickets 10/12. www.barloose. com 30 May. Solonen & Jodarok // Finnish hip-hop. Café Mascot, Neljäs Linja 2. Tickets 6. 30 May. Slo Motive // Interesting new improvisatory group. Mikael Agricola Church´s Club & Cathedral. Tickets 13. Tehtaankatu 23. www. ainoacktenhuvila.fi 31 May. Evening of Klezmer Music // Klezmer night with the band Freilach mit Kneidlach. Korjaamo Culture Factory, Töölönkatu 51 B. Tickets 6. www.korjaamo.fi 31 May. Alise // Unique pop. Semifinal, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 6/7. www.semifinal.fi 31 May. Animal Drama (EST) // Pop rock. Bar Loose, Annankatu 21. Tickets 5/7. www.barloose.com 1 Jun. Manilla Road (USA) // Heavy metal. Nosturi, Telakkakatu 8. Tickets 20. www.elmu.fi 1 Jun. HeadHeartHands // Electro influenced indie pop. Semifinal, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 6/7. www.semifinal.fi 1 Jun. Lapko // Famous Finnish rock group. Tavastia, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 12/14. www. tavastiaklubi.fi 1 Jun. Club For Five // Talented a cappella group. Virgin Oil Co., Kaivopiha, Mannerheimintie 5. Tickets 15/17. www.virginoil.fi 2 Jun. Aura Noir (NOR) // Black/ trash metal. Nosturi, Telakkakatu 8. Tickets 20. www.elmu.fi 2 Jun. Ruger Hauer // Hiphop. Korjaamo Culture Factory, Töölönkatu 51 B. Tickets 7/9. www.korjaamo.fi 2 Jun. We Love Helsinki Kesätanssit ("Summer Ball") // Korjaamo Culture Factory, Töölönkatu 51 B. Tickets 10/12. www.korjaamo.fi 3 Jun. Suzanne Vega (IRL) // Charming singer-songwriter. Finlandia Hall, Mannerheimintie 13. Tickets 49/54. www.finlandiatalo.fi 4 Jun. Sonisphere Festival // Metallica (USA), Machine Head (USA), Amorphis, Ghost (SWE) etc. Kalasatama. Tickets 79. www. sonisphere.eu 5 Jun. Pitbull (USA) // World-class pop/rap artist. Suvilahti. Tickets 48/50. 7 Jun. Mötley Crüe (USA) // Bad boys of rock. Kaisaniemi Park, Kais anie m enk a tu / Unio nink a tu. Tickets 59/64. 7 Jun. Acid King (USA) // Stoner/doom metal. Kuudes Linja, Hämeentie 13. Tickets 15/20. www.kuudeslinja. com 7 Jun. Erin // Pop. Tavastia, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 14/16. www.tavastiaklubi.fi 9 Jun. Sol Invictus (UK) // Pioneers of neo folk and post-industrial. Club
Liberté, Kolmas Linja 34. Tickets 18. www.clubliberte.fi 10 Jun. Adrenaline Mob (USA) // Groove metal. Nosturi, Telakkakatu 8. Tickets 28. www.elmu.fi 10 Jun. Unsane (USA), Big Business (USA) // Noise rock and stoner/sludge metal. Tavastia, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 25/27. www. tavastiaklubi.fi 13 Jun. Joose Keskitalo & Kolmas Maailmanpalo, Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha // Folk pop, Balkan gypsy music, Finnish tango and Russian romances. Tavastia, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 12/14. www. tavastiaklubi.fi 14 Jun. Small Axe // A tribute to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Tavastia, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 12/14. www.tavastiaklubi.fi 15 Jun. Calvin Harris (UK) // Scottish DJ and singer-songwriter. The Circus, Salomonkatu 1-3. Tickets 25-45. www.thecircus.fi 15 Jun. Black Magic Six // Rock. Alakerta, Telakkakatu 8. Tickets 7. www.alakerta.fi 15 & 16 Jun. Boombox Festival // Cavalcade of Finnish hip-hop artists. Suvilahti. Tickets 25-130. www. boombox.fi 16 Jun. Screw (JPN) // Heavy visual kei. Gloria, Pieni Roobertinkatu 12. Tickets 34/36. 16 Jun. Kuningasidea // Fresh Finnish reggae. Tavastia, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 12/14. www. tavastiaklubi.fi 16 Jun. Integrity (USA) // Metal hardcore. Nosturi, Telakkakatu 8. Tickets 18. www.elmu.fi 16 Jun. Antero Lindgren // Helsinkibased singer-songwriter. Korjaamo Culture Factory, Töölönkatu 51 B. Tickets 7. www.korjaamo.fi 25 Jun. The Brian Jonestown Massacre (USA) // Psychedelic alternative rock. Tavastia, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6. Tickets 28/30. www.tavastiaklubi.fi 27 Jun. Christina Perri (USA) // Pop. Nosturi, Telakkakatu 8. Tickets 28. www.elmu.fi 27 Jun. Garden Party: Kent (SWE) Pariisin Kevät, Laleh (SWE), Niki & The Dove (SWE) // Top Scandinavian pop. Hietaniemi. Tickets 59. www. gardenparty.fi 28 Jun. Pennywise (USA) // Skate punk. Nosturi, Telakkakatu 8. Tickets 35. www.elmu.fi
Until 31 Jul. Hans von Schantz: Enter Helsinki // The Finnish Museum of Photography, The Cable Factory, Tallberginkatu 1. Tickets 0/4/6. www.valokuvataiteenmuseo.fi
From the familiar home city to a mythical non-place
A rarely seen, surreal side of Helsinki will be unveiled at The Finnish Museum of Photography. In this summer's main exhibition, Enter Helsinki, the photographic artist and photograph printer, Hans von Schantz takes audiences on a walk from the city's periphery towards its centre, through a rubbish dump, waste land, seemingly soulless industrial areas and slumbering suburbs. In Schantz´s works day has turned into night, isolating and simplifying the views. His focus is on the anonymous and reserved architecture of the everyday life and random human encounters. In these stunning works Schantz combines authentic shots with stage-like settings. The most recent pictures in the exhibition, produced in the 2000s, have their own warm and subtle world of tone and colour, which is emphasised by the black-andwhiteness of the exhibition's older, urban documentary shots from the ´80s and ´90s. After visiting this exhibition, Helsinki will presumably feel a little bit different.
Elo, join forces in a triple bill. Finnish National Opera, Helsinginkatu 58. Tickets 15-71. www.opera.fi 29 May. 7 Jun. Helsinki International Ballet Competition // Finnish National Opera, Helsinginkatu 58. Tickets 26/28. www.opera.fi Until 31 May. Thomas Freundlich: Human Interface // Piece for two dancers and two industrial robots. Zodiak, Cable Factory. Tallberginkatu 1 B. Tickets 12/20. www.zodiak.fi 11-16 Jun. Helsinki Urban Dance Week // The first international urban dance camp organised in Finland. Dance Centre Footlight, Salmisaaren Liikuntakeskus, Energiakatu 3. Tickets 30-130. www.hud.fi 15 & 16 Jun. Helsinki Samba Carnaval // Colourful parade with a total of over 1,000 dancers and musicians. Esplanadi Stage/Senate Square. Until 31 May. Antti Männynväli: Pandamonium // Enchanting street/ graffiti art. Make Your Mark Gallery, Kaasutehtaankatu 1. www. makeyourmark.fi From 1 Jun. Helene Schjerfbeck // Major exhibition of one of Finland's most beloved artists. Ateneum Art Museum, Kaivokatu 2. Tickets 0/10/12. www.ateneum.fi Until 3 Jun. Pirjetta Brander: Les Fleurs du mal // Watercolours and animations, an entire village, a greenhouse and other installations. Kunsthalle Helsinki, Nervanderinkatu 3. Tickets 0/5.50/8. www.taidehalli.fi Until 3 Jun. Aida Chehrehgosha: To mom, dad and my two brothers // Chehrehgosha´s thought-provoking and touching photo exhibition. Finnish Museum of Photography, Project Space, Cable Factory. Tallberginkatu 1 G. Tickets 0/4/6. www.valokuvataiteenmuseo.fi From 8 Jun. Georgia O´Keeffe // Colourful and mysterious paintings of flowers and landscapes. Helsinki Art Museum Tennis Palace, Salomonkatu 15. Tickets 0/8/10
Theatre _ Dance
25 May. Circo Aereo & Cirk La Putyka: Slapstick Sonata // Amazing contemporary sonata with aerial acrobatics, clownery, dance, live music and silent comedy. Finnish National Theatre, Läntinen Teatterikuja 1. Tickets 16/26/29. www.kansallisteatteri.fi 25 May. Finnish National Ballet on Senate Square // Interesting mix of classical ballet and contemporary dance. Senate Square, 19:00. Free entry. www.ooppera.fi 26 May. Rankanen-Elo-Saarinen // The premiere talents of Finnish contemporary dance, Mammu Rankanen, Tero Saarinen and Jorma
Exhibitions
From 25 May. Carnegie Art Award // Best of Nordic art. Amos Anderson Art Museum, Yrjönkatu 27. Tickets 0/2/6/8. www.amosanderson.fi
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Until 10 Jun. Taryn Simon Photographs and Texts // Internationally acclaimed artist's photographs and writings underscore the invisible space between language and the visual world.Art Museum Meilahti, Tamminiementie 6. Tickets 0/8/10 Until 10 Jun. Sophie Calle: Take Care of Yourself // Video films and photographs inspired by the last words of an e-mail sent by Calle's ex-boyfriend ending their relationship. EMMA Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Ahertajantie 5. Tickets 0/8/10. www.emma.museum From 15 Jun. Camouflage // Contemporary art and design intertwine. Kiasma, Mannerheiminaukio 2. Tickets 0/8/10. www.kiasma.fi From 16 Jun. Ornamo 100: Hands
that draw the future // Exhibition that showcases the story of Finnish design from timeless classics to prototypes of the future. Kunsthalle Helsinki, Nervanderinkatu 3. Tickets 0/5.50/8. www.taidehalli.fi Until 17 Jun. Thank You for the Music How Music Moves Us // Exhibition on how the experiences of listening to music, watching music videos or going to a concert can appear in the life and work of an artist, a music lover, a fan. Kiasma, Mannerheiminaukio 2. Tickets 0/8/10. www.kiasma.fi Until 31 Jul. Hans von Schantz: Enter Helsinki // In the works of Schantz, Helsinki becomes a mythical non-place. The Finnish Museum of Photography, The Cable Factory,Tallberginkatu 1. Tickets 0/4/6. www.valokuvataiteenmuseo.fi
Until 19 Aug. Outi Heiskanen: Primordial Sea // Outi Heiskanen is best known for the sensitive line work of her graphics, but the artist's 75th anniversary exhibition also presents works lesser known to the public; paintings, sculptures and installations. Didrichsen Museum, Kuusilahdenkuja 1. Tickets 3/7/9. www.didrichsenmuseum.fi
Music _ Clubs
25 May. Bass System Presents: JFB (UK) turntablist - DJ - Producer // 2003 Vestax Champion, 2 x UK DMC Champion 2007/2011. Support Dj's Traone (Tre), Mefisto (Tre), Subsense (Tre) + more. Yo-talo, Kauppakatu 10. Tickets 9. www.yo-talo.fi 31 May. Cool Quartet // Relaxed music entertainment in the heart of the city centre. Paapan kapakka, Koskikatu 9. Free entry. www.paapankapakka.fi 31 May. Macy Oey // Music on the Yo-talo stage. Yo-talo, Kauppakatu 10. Tickets 8. www.yo-talo.fi 1 Jun. Superslam 2012 // Music by Lemmenpyssyt + DJs Grandmaster Pate & Mole-Beat. Telakka, Tullikamarin aukio 3. Tickets 6. www.telakka.eu 1 Jun. Music on Viikinsaari island // Riku Poramo plays jazz ballads. Info on boat traffic and prices: w w w.hopealinja.fi / sivut / english / viikinsaari_island.htm 2-10 Jun. Tampere Guitar Festival // International guitar festival with world-class performers from e.g. Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Spain. Various venues and ticket prices. www.musiikkitoteemi.fi/tgf/index_ en.html 2 Jun. Mega Pop DJs // DJ music by Riku (Big pop) and Kimik (Ruma). Yo-talo, Kauppakatu 10. Tickets 3/5. www.yo-talo.fi 4 Jun. Jamming at Huurupiilo // Jamming starts at 19:30. Huurupiilo, Nyyrikintie 4. Free entry. www.huurupiilo.fi/jamit.html 12 Jun. Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra // With Hannu Lintu (conductor), Karita Mattila (soprano) and Anssi Karttunen (cello). Tampere Hall (Main Auditorium), Yliopistonkatu 55. Tickets 35/40. www.tampere-talo.fi 14 Jun. Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra // With Hannu Lintu (conductor), Karita Mattila (soprano) and Anssi Karttunen (cello). Tampere Hall (Main Auditorium), Yliopistonkatu 55. Tickets 35/40. www.tampere-talo.fi 16 Jun. Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra // With Hannu Lintu (conductor), Karita Mattila (soprano) and Anssi Karttunen (cello). Tampere Hall (Main Auditorium), Yliopistonkatu 55. Tickets 35/40. www.tampere-talo.fi 18 Jun. Jamming at Huurupiilo // Jamming starts at 19:30. Huurupiilo, Nyyrikintie 4. Free entry. www.huurupiilo.fi/jamit.html 15 Jun. Icons of Elegance (HKI/LONDON)// Music on the Guinness stage. Irish Bar O'Connell's, Rautatienkatu 24. Free entry. www.oconnells.fi 16 Jun. Poron Jats 2012 // Live music by Kipsi Sving + Jahnukaiset. Telakka, Tullikamarin aukio 3. Tickets 8. www.telakka.eu
Harri Hinkka
The event listings in the Out&See sections are based on the available information at the time of printing the issue. SixDegrees is not responsible for possible changes, mistakes, cancellations or lack of information concerning the events mentioned.
Premiering 15 June. Pyynikin Kesäteatteri (Pyynikki Summer Theatre), Joselininniemi, Jalkasaarentie 3. Tickets 28/31/34. www.pyynikinkesateatteri.fi
Kuuma Kesä `85
(Hot Summer `85)
If you want to explore an urban combination of pure Finnish open-air summer theatre in midst of beautiful nature, authentic local rock music and a fun musical comedy experience, this one's for you! This is the open-air version of the hit musical Vuonna `85 that has been a tremendous success at the TTT-Theatre. The play premiered in 2006 and has entertained more than 230,000 people ever since. The plot takes us back to the glamorous `80s with all its flashy fashion trends, to an era of innocent romance and unforgettable musical phenomena. The play is in Finnish, but will provide a visual and musical experience that crosses all language barriers.
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at 19:30. Tallipiha Stable Yards, Kuninkaankatu 4. Free entry. www. tampereensalsa.fi
Exhibitions
26 May. 12 Jun. Art by Sini-Meri Hedberg // Art exhibition. Mältinranta Artcenter (gallery), Kuninkaankatu 2. Free entry. http://tampereentaiteilijaseura.fi/en/
Sports
Every Tuesday Trotting races // Horse trotting at the Teivo track at 18:00, for driving instructions see website. Free entry. www.teivonravit.fi Every Tuesday and Thursday Outdoor workout // Open-air workout class from 18:00 to 19:00. Bring your own sports clothes and gear, towel, water bottle, and exercise mat. Koulukatu Sports Field, Koulukatu 20. Workout fee 3. http:// tampereennaisvoimistelijat.net / index.php?kesajump
jubilee exhibition
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virka gallery, sofiankatu 1 monfri 919, satsun 1016
www.virka.fi
9 Jun. Annikki Poetry Festival Closing Club // Helsinki Poetry Connection. Telakka, Tullikamarin aukio 3. www. telakka.eu 22 Jun. Midsummer programme on Viikinsaari Island // Live music and traditional midsummer's eve bonfire at 21:00 (weather permitting). Info on boat traffic and prices: w w w.hopealinja.fi / sivut / english / viikinsaari_island.htm 23 Jun. Midsummer Dancing at Telakka // Music by Trio Nautilus. Telakka, Tullikamarin aukio 3. Free entry. www.telakka.eu Every Wednesday Bilingual Pub Quiz // Questions in Finnish and English. Starting at 19:00. Irish Bar O'Connell's, Rautatienkatu 24. Free entry. www.oconnells.fi Every Friday Crocheting workshop // Crocheting together in any language so far people aged 4-70 have attended, both male and female. At 15:00-17:00. Media Museum Rupriikki, Väinö Linnan aukio 13. Free entry. http://rupriikki.tampere. fi/in-english/ The event listings in the Out&See sections are based on the available information at the time of printing the issue. SixDegrees is not responsible for possible changes, mistakes, cancellations or lack of information concerning the events mentioned.
Others
2 Jun. Opening of Viikinsaari island's summer season // Music and summer programme for the whole family. Info on boat traffic and prices: w w w.hopealinja.fi / sivut / english / viikinsaari_island.htm
Theatre _ Dance
7, 14 & 21 Jun. Summer Salsa // Salsa dancing for everyone, starting
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Issue 5 2012
Out&See Turku
By Leonard Pearl
Out&See Oulu
By Marko Kainulainen
Music _ Clubs
25 May. Les Yper Sound presents: Barry Andrewsin Disko // Album release concert of this alternative act. Dynamo, Linnankatu 7. www. myspace.com/barryandrewsindisko 25 May. Maiden Fest // The best of Iron Maiden featuring Pekka Snellman, Simo Silvan and Taage Laiho, The Coverslaves and Mad Hatter's Den. Klubi (LIVE), Humalistonkatu 8 A. Tickets 9 in advance, 10 at the door. www.klubi.net 26 May. So Damn Tuff - Turku's Most Wanted // Rapper Lempi Joe gives his own brand of Finnish hip-hop! Pikku Torre, Yliopistonkatu 30. Tickets 5. www.myspace.com/outolempi 26 May. Tom Morgan (UK) // Welsh guitarist sings folk rock songs. Musiikkikahvila Sointu, Linnankatu 27. 30 May. Frank Sinatra Special // Turku Jazz Orchestra featuring Sami Pitkämö and their interpretation of Ol' Blue Eyes! S/S Bore, Linnankatu 72. Tickets 10/20. www.flamejazz.com 30 May. Open Mic Night // Whether it's music, poetry or spoken word, sign up to perform your art! Sointu has a piano, guitars and an accordion, or bring your own instrument. Musiikkikahvila Sointu, Linnankatu 27. 31 May. Turku Soundcheck // Featuring Yakuzi Pato, a groovy trio playing instrumental reggae to Afrobeat, plus Turku Soundcheck DJs. Klubi (ILTA), Humalistonkatu 8 A. Tickets 4. www.myspace.com/ yakuzipato 1 Jun. Herra Ylppö & Ihmiset // One of the big names in Finnish rock takes the stage. Kooma Nightclub, Aurakatu 6. Tickets 15. www.ihmiset.fi 1 & 2 Jun. Indiaanikesä III // A mini music festival featuring IndiaaniDJs. Friday Wojciech and Goodnight monsters, Saturday Black Magic Six, The Good Times and Devil Box. Pikku Torre, Yliopistonkatu 30. Tickets 4 per night. www.pikkutorre.fi 7 Jun. Poets of the Fall// Local rock heroes hit the Apollo stage. The Apollo, Humalistonkatu 6. Tickets 12. www.nightclub.fi 15 Jun. Club O'gay // Come dance and have a good time at the only LGBT party in town! Klubi (ILTA) Humalistonkatu 8 A. Cover 5/7. www.tuseta.fi 15 Jun. Small Axe // A Tribute to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and The Wailers. Klubi (LIVE), Humalistonkatu 8 A. Tickets 10 in advance, 12 at the door. www.klubi.net
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25 May. Ghost Brigade, Lighthouse Project // Two popular alternative metal bands. Nuclear Nightclub, Uusikatu 23. Tickets 12. www.nuclear.fi 25 May. Rotuaari plays // School music groups performing on the Rotuaari stage. Oulu Centre, Rotuaari. Free of Charge. www.rotuaari.info/ 29 May. Salsa Party // On Tuesdays, NGO is turned into a tiny Cuba, where the dance floor is taken over by salsa dancers starting at 8 pm. Vamos a bailar! Never Grow Old, Hallituskatu 17. Free Entrance. www.ngo.fi 31 May. Filunki // Modern and diverse jazz trio from Helsinki. Nuclear Nightclub, Uusikatu 23. Tickets 5. www.nuclear.fi 1 Jun. Yournalist // The Irrationals is a vaunted live band that plays hip-hop influenced garage rock with a twist of ska. Club 45 Special, Saaristonkatu 12. Tickets 7.50. www.45special.com 1 Jun. Reetta, Stache // Two local bans taking the stage! Danceable pop played by Reetta and Stache delivers funky indie pop/rock. Nuclear Nightclub, Uusikatu 23. Tickets TBA. www.nuclear.fi 2 Jun. School Out: JVG, Lord Est, Olli PA & Funksons // School is over and summer vacation is here! Three rhythm music artists starting the party. Club Teatria, Rautatienkatu 24. Tickets 20/25. www.teatria.com 8 Jun. Cvalda // New local band with experienced members mixing electronica and more traditional rock. Nuclear Nightclub, Uusikatu 23. Tickets 6. www.nuclear.fi 9 Jun. Settlement Big Band // Settlement Big Band performing at the Rotuaari stage. Oulu Centre, Rotuaari. Free of Charge. www.rotuaari.info/ 12 Jun. Salsa Party // On Tuesdays, NGO is turned into a tiny Cuba, where the dance floor is taken over by salsa dancers starting at 8 pm. Vamos a bailar! Never Grow Old, Hallituskatu 17. Free Entrance. www.ngo.fi 16 Jun. Matti Nykänen // Ski Jumping legend Matti Nykänen has been performing as a singer for 20 years. Nightclub Tähti, Pakkahuoneenkatu 19. Tickets TBA. www.nightclubtahti.fi/ 19 Jun. Salsa Party // On Tuesdays, NGO is turned into a tiny Cuba, where the dance floor is taken over by salsa dancers starting at 8 pm. Vamos a bailar! Never Grow Old, Hallituskatu 17. Free Entrance. www.ngo.fi
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Nuclear Nightclub, Uusikatu 23. Tickets 16. www.nuclear.fi
28 Jun. 1 Jul. Old Great Square, Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. www.keskiajanturku.fi
16 Jun. Acid King (USA) & Suma (SWE)
Saturday night in the middle of June is all about international rock music. Formed in San Francisco in 1993 by Lori S., Californian stoner band Acid King is touring for the first time in Finland. After gigs in Helsinki and Turku the band ends their three-gig mini-tour in Oulu. Mixing stoner and doom metal with blues and psychedelic rock, the band is named after a well known 1984 murder case in New York. Support comes from Swedish band Suma that plays doom metal with a sludge rock twist. Pussy Power DJs are selecting the records through the night.
Medieval Turku
Turku steps back in time again! The year is 1418, the time of Bishop Maunu II Tavast, and the old town centre comes alive with events at Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova in the Middle Ages. The main event is the grand Medieval Market at the Old Great Square where you can laugh with the jesters, visit the blacksmith, witness jousts or buy handicrafts at the merchant stands. There will also be food and drink available as well as plays, music, dancing and circus acts.
Theatre _ Dance
Premiere 15 Jun. Pippi Longstocking // Peppi Pitkätossu in Finnish, Astrid Lindgren's beloved classic comes to life on the stage! Turun Kesäteatteri, Var tiovuorenmäki. Ticket s 17/23/21. www.turunkesateatteri.fi
Exhibitions
Until 27 May. Speed of Darkness // Six young Finnish and Baltic artists work with light. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova,
Itäinen Rantakatu 4-6. Admission 5.50/7/8, groups 6, family pass 22. www.aboavetusarsnova.fi Until 27 May. IC-98 - A View from the Other Side // Animated film combing the historical facts and fiction reflecting a view from the Aura River. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, Itäinen Rantakatu 4-6. Admission 5.50/7/8, groups 6, family pass 22. www.aboavetusarsnova.fi From 1 Jun. Fanny Churberg Like No Other Woman Yet // Late 19th century paintings of Finnish nature in different seasons and under various weather conditions. Turku Art Museum, Aurakatu 26. Admission 0/4/7. www.turuntaidemuseo.fi From 1 Jun. Ibro Hasanovi // Turku Art Museum's Darkroom series features the Bosnian artist's solo video and media arts exhibition. Turku Art Museum, Aurakatu 26. Admission 0/4/7. www.ibrohasanovic.com From 1 Jun. Noora and Kimmo Schroderus // Turku Art Museum's Studio series features a collaborative large-scale sculpture entitled The World. Turku Art Museum, Aurakatu 26. Admission 0/4/7. www.schroderus.info From 22 Jun. Daniel Nagy // Oil on paper, tempera oil on canvas and graphite on paper. Vanhan Raatihuonen Galleria, Vanha Suurtori 5. www.turku.fi/vanhasuurtori
From 22 Jun. Hannu Leimu // Oil painting, sculptures and installations. Galleria Berner, Vanha Suurtori 5. www.turku.fi/vanhasuurtori From 22 Jun. Pasi Vainionpää // Ceramic sculptures, reliefs and installations. Brinkkalan Galleria, Vanha Suurtori 3. www.turku.fi/ vanhasuurtori
Others
9 & 10 Jun. Seikkisrock // The best children's rock festival in the world! Both adult and kids bands plus loads of other activities and entertainment. Adventure Park, Kupittaaankatu 2. Tickets 9/10 in advance, 10/12 at the door. www.seikkisrock.net 21 Jun. Midsummer Celebration // Come celebrate Midsummer with the whole family, making wreaths and decorating and erecting the maypole! Adventure Park, Kupittaaankatu 2. seikkailupuisto.turku.fi
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Exhibitions
Opening 19 May. Our Second Nature: Terike Haapoja, Anni Kinnunen, Vesa Ranta // The 50th anniversary exhibition of the Oulu Region Humane Society will be on show at the museum's Satula room. Each of the three invited artists approaches the interests of nature, animals and people from their own perspectives. Oulu Museum of Art, Kasarmitie 7. Tickets 0-3. www.ouka.fi/taidemuseo/
Until 10 Jun. Laura Konttinen: "Paikka, jossa kadotin mielikuvitusystäväni, ja muita muistoja" // Exhibition by photographer Laura Kontinen. Kummigalleria/Kulttuuritalo Valve, Hallituskatu 7. Free of Charge. www.pohjoinenvalokuvakeskus.fi Until 9 Sep. Mar t ti Mäki Paintings and Photographs / / Painter Martti Mäki of Oulu (born 1947) is especially known for his public works in urban space and his extensive output of portraits. Mäki's art combines narrative realism of symbolic emphasis with more abstract expression. This exhibition features new paintings and photographs addressing the interaction of light and shade and the problems of form. Oulu Museum of Art, Kasarmitie 7. Tickets 0 -3. w w w.ouka.fi / taidemuseo/
30 May. AC Oulu KooTeePee // Football at the second highest level. Raatin stadion, Koskikeskus. Tickets 5-15. www.acoulu.fi 3 Jun. OPS PK-35 // Football at the second highest level. Raatin stadion, Koskikeskus. Tickets 5/15. www. ops.fi 25 Jun. OPS KooTeePee // Football at the second highest level. Raatin stadion, Koskikeskus. Tickets 5/15. www.ops.fi 16 Jun. AC Oulu SJK // Football at the second highest level. Raatin stadion, Koskikeskus. Tickets 5-15. www.acoulu.fi 20 Jun. AC Oulu RoPS // Football at the second highest level. Raatin stadion, Koskikeskus. Tickets 5-15. www.acoulu.fi
Sports
26 May. OPS FC Hämeenlinna // Football at the second highest level. Raatin stadion, Koskikeskus. Tickets 5/15. www.ops.fi 27 May. AC Oulu FC Viikingit // Football at the second highest level. Raatin stadion, Koskikeskus. Tickets 5-15. www.acoulu.fi
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SixDegrees Out&See Jyväskylä
By Marko Kainulainen
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25 May. TV Smith (GBR) // T.V. Smith aka Tim Smith is a British punk rock singer-songwriter, who played in The Adverts in the late 1970s. Since then he has played with other bands and released over 10 solo albums. Musta Kynnys, Hannikaisenkatu 16. Tickets 5. www.mustakynnys.com 25 May. Lutakko Jäissä: Wainfleet, The North, Founding Neverland, Enni Flyktman // Demo competition winners and a lot of extra programme. Lutakko, Schaumaninkatu 3. Tickets 5. www.jelmu.net 26 May. Ghost Brigade, Lighthouse Project // Alternative metal music by two bands. Lutakko, Schaumaninkatu 3. Tickets 9/10. www.jelmu.net 30 May. Toukofest: Haloo Helsinki! // Pop rock band in Finnish performing at the Ice Stadium, without any age restriction. Alcohol-free event. Synergiaareena, Rautpohjankatu 10. Tickets 11-14. http://www.toukofest.fi/ 1 Jun. Before The Dawn, Dark Days Ahead, Lunar Path // Three metal bands performing at Lutakko. Free entrance for Jelmu members. Lutakko, Schaumaninkatu 3. Tickets 12/14. www.jelmu.net 1 Jun. LUPI! // Summer is here and DJ Club LUPI! plays indie rock, disco and electronic tunes that will make you wanna dance all night long. Student Union Building Ilokivi, Keskussairaalantie 2. Tickets TBA. ilokivi-onstage.com/ 1 Jun. Au Pair // Punk rock band originally from Jyväskylä with a cult reputation. Musta Kynnys, Hannikaisenkatu 16. Tickets 5. www.mustakynnys.com 2 Jun. Pariisin Kevät // Indie sensation Pariisin Kevät taking the stage at the last Lutakko gig before the annual summer break. Lutakko, Schaumaninkatu 3. Tickets 12/14. www.jelmu.net
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2 Jun. Pelle Miljoona United // Legendary Finnish rocker and a groundbreaking punk institution Pelle Miljoona performing with a live band. Red Neck, Asemakatu 7. Tickets 8. www.punaniska.com 8 Jun. Lähtee käsistä vol. 7 - Summer Is Crazy and So Am I // DJ Junkieman and DJ Midnight Express plays the best summer hits! Freetime, Kauppakatu 30. Free Entry. www.ravintolafreetime.fi 14-16 Jun. Sataman yö // Harbour area of Jyväsjärvi Lake is once again full of concerts and much more. Bands like Fintelligens, Kaija Koo and Mokoma are performing, Check the full programme and ticket prices on the website. Tickets 16-35. www.satamanyo.fi 16 Jun. Tequila Superstars // Live music. Pub Katse, Väinönkatu 26. Free Entry. www.pubkatse.fi
Sports
3 Jun. Kiri Sotkamo // Men's National League Finnish Baseball. Hippos Baseball Stadium, Rautpohjankatu 6. Tickets 5-12. http://jyvaskylankiri.fi/ 7 Jun. Kiri Joensuu // Men's National League Finnish Baseball. Hippos Baseball Stadium, Rautpohjankatu 6. Tickets 5-12. http://jyvaskylankiri.fi/ 11 Jun. JJK KuPS // Finnish National League Football. Harjun stadion, Ihantolantie 1. Tickets 5-20. www.fcjjk.com 12 Jun. Kiri Kankaanpää // Men's National League Finnish Baseball. Hippos Baseball Stadium, Rautpohjankatu 6. Tickets 5-12. http://jyvaskylankiri.fi/ 16 Jun. JJK HJK // Finnish National League Football. Harjun stadion, Ihantolantie 1. Tickets 5-20. www. fcjjk.com 16 Jun. Kiri Alajärvi // Men's National League Finnish Baseball. Hippos Baseball Stadium, Rautpohjankatu 6. Tickets 5-12. http://jyvaskylankiri.fi/ 28 Jun. JJK FC Honka // Finnish National League Football. Harjun stadion, Ihantolantie 1. Tickets 5-20. www.fcjjk.com
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25-26 May. Student Union Building Ilokivi, Keskussairaalantie 2. Tickets 6+7. www.jkldiy.net
Exhibitions
Until 13 Jun. Hannamari Matikainen // Exhibition. Galleria Becker, Seminaarinkatu 28 Free Entry. http:// www.jkltaiteilijaseura.net/galleria.htm Until 28 Jun. Olga Malytcheva // In the "Joskus hyvä vaan olla" (Sometimes it's Good Just to Be) exhibition Malytcheva brings to gallery Gloria oil paintings from the past few years. In her artwork, the female figures take us back in time style-wise, but at the same time, in this exhibition time and place is not an issue you "just are" next to beauty. Multicultural Centre / Gallery Gloria, Matarankatu 6. Free entry. www. monikulttuurikeskus-gloria.fi Until 29 Jul. Ola Kolehmainen Enlightenment // Ola Kolehmainen is a contemporary artist of international importance who is known for his large abstract architectural photographs. This exhibition consists of Kolehmainen's latest works. Alvar Aalto Museum, Alvar Aallon katu 7. Tickets 4/6, Free entry on Fridays. http://www.alvaraalto.fi
JKLDIY:n Kevätkarkelot
JKLDIY presents a cross-section of today's punk music in Finland. The two-day event contains both legendary names and upcoming local bands. On Saturday the headliner is hard-core band Terveet kädet, founded 1980, which is one of the first and longest-standing hard-core bands in Finland. Artist such as Max Cavalera of Sepultura and Soulfly have mentioned Terveet Kädet as one of their all-time favourite bands. On Friday, out-oftowners such as Alley Gods, Death Toll 80K are taking the stage with a support of local acts like Molemminpuoleinen varma tuho and Psykopaatos. The next day brings to the stage the bands Vastustus, Sokea piste, Yhteiskunnan Ystävät?, Suohauta, Vivisektio and Terveet Kädet. Ticket prices are extremely cheap: 6 on Friday and 7 on Saturday. Two documentary film showings are included in the ticket price on Saturday.
Before the Dawn 1 Jun. Lutakko
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Jyväskylä Festival, the oldest continuously staged urban festival in the Nordic countries, continues to treat its public to dance and non-verbal theatre performances of the very highest calibre. Building on international success, mask theatre Kulunka's André and Dorine recounts the grating story of an aging couple, one of whom suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Circus Uusi Maailma's Kerrostalo [Apartment block] represents an unprejudiced combination of modern circus, parkour and acrobatics, while
Sirkus Aikamoinen's Aisti [Sense] on the other hand is modern circus at its very best actionpacked and overlaid with black humour. Accompanied by live music, the flamenco trilogy presented by Katja Lundén and Emilia Aho depicts in turn the relationship of two women to each other and themselves through dance in nuances that are both atmospheric and engrossing. For full details of the Jyväskylä Festival programme, please visit: www.jyvaskylankesa.fi
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Jyväskylä Festival a showcase for quality theatre
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Tampere: Ammattikorkeakoulu, Antikvariaatti Lukulaari, Anttila, Asematunneli/Rautatieasema, Elokuvakeskus Niagara, Galaxie Center, Galleria Rajatila, Hervannan ammattioppilaitos/ Kirjasto, Hervannan kirjasto, Hotelli Ramada, Kahvila Valo, Klubi, Lenin-museo, Maailmankauppa Tasajako, Makuuni/Asematunneli, Messukylän kirjasto, Punnitse ja Säästä/Tullintori, Pyynikin Näkötornin Kahvila, Pääkirjasto Metso, Ravintola Artturi, Ravintola El Toro, Ravintola Katupoika, Sara Hildénin Taidemuseo, Taidekeskus Mältinranta, TAMK Taide ja Viestintä, Tampereen Ammattioppilaitos, Tampereen Kansainvälinen Naisten Tapaamispaikka, Tampereen Teknillinen Yliopisto, Tampereen Ulkomaalaistoimisto, Tampereen vastaanottokeskus, Tampere-Pirkkalan lentokenttä, Tampere-talo, Tamy/Kv-toimisto, Telakka, Toimintakeskus Vuoltsu/Nuorten palvelu- ja tiedotuspiste, Työväen Keskusmuseo, Työväenopisto Sampola, Unipoint, Vanha Vanilja, Vapriikki, Wayne's Coffee/Siperia, Pinni B aula, Yliopisto Pääaula, Yo-talo.Turku: Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, Assarin Ullakko, Aurinkotehdas, Bar Bristol, Blue Cow, Cantina Azteca, Galleria Titanic, Hotelli Holiday Inn Turku, Ilpoisten kirjasto, Itäkeskus, Juhana Herttuan lukio, Kahvila Fontana, Kauppakeskus Forum, Kirjakahvila, Konservatorio kirjasto, Konservatorio Sigyn-sali, Maailmankauppa Aamutähti, Macciavelli, Makuuni/ Kaskenkatu, Makuuni/Kristiinankatu, Myssy ja Silinteri, Nummen kirjasto, Panini ravintola, Proffan Kellari, Ravintola Bar Cafe Erik-29, Ravintola Laituri, Ravintola Uusi Apteekki, SPR, Taideakatemia, Tehdas Teatteri, Turku Daisy Ladies ry, Turku Labour Force Service Center, TUAS/Arts Academy, TUAS/Sepänkatu, TUAS/ Lemminkäisenkatu, Turun Kansainvälinen Kohtauspaikka, Turun kauppahalli, Turun kaupungin matkailutoimisto, Turun kaupungin musiikkikirjasto, Turun kaupungin pääkirjasto, Turun lentoasema, Turun Taidemuseo, Turun ulkomaalaistoimisto, Valokuvakeskus PERI, Wäino Aaltosen Museo, Yliopiston päärakennus. Oulu: 1st Bar, Amarillo, Bar&Cafe Milou, Coffee House, Cumulus Hotel Oulu, Galleria Harmaja, Hemingways/Kirkkokatu, Hesburger/Isokatu 32, Hesburger/Citytalo, Holiday Club Oulun Eden, Holiday Inn Hotelli, Kahvila Humus, Maailmankauppa Juuttipukki, Makuuni/Hallituskatu, Makuuni/Torikatu, Neliö-Galleria, Nuoriso- ja kulttuurikeskus Valve, Nuorten tieto- ja neuvontakeskus Nappi, Nuortenkeskus Bysis, Oulun ammattikorkeakoulun osakunta/OSAKO, Oulun elokuvakeskus, Oulun kaupungin matkailupalvelut, Oulun kaupunginkirjasto, Oulun lyseon lukio, Oulun vastaanottokeskus, Oulun yliopiston keskusaula Linnanmaa, Oulu-opisto, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa-museo, Radisson SAS Oulu, Ravintola Amica, Ravintola Torero, Robert's coffee, Tiedekeskus Tietomaa, Subway, Uusi seurahuone/Petrellin Saluuna. Jyväskylä: Agora, Anttila/Forum, Anttila/Sammontie, Bar 68, Cafe Libri, Coffee House/Kauppakatu, Elosen Konditoria, Hemingways, Hennes & Mauritz, Ilokivi-baari, Intersport Megastore/Tourula, Jyväskylän AMK/Mankolan kampus, Jyväskylän taidemuseo, Kahvila Eeden/Viherlandia, Kasvisravintola Katriina, Kaupungin kirjasto, Kulttuuriravintola Ylä-Ruth, Kumppanuustalo, Kuntokeskus Elixia, Kuokkalan Messi, Lozzi, Luontaiskeskus Torikeskus, Matkailuneuvonta, McDonald's/Jyväkeskus, McDonald's/Keljon keskus, Memphis, Monikulttuurisuuskeskus Gloria, Nuorisoasiainkeskus, Old Corner, Parnell`s/Gummeruksenkatu, Parnell`s/Väinönkatu, Piato, Pizza best/Lutakko, Ravintola Idea, Ravintola Memphis/Kauppakatu, Ravintola Rentukka, Sohwi, Tanssisali Lutakko, The Old Brick's Inn, Vakiopaine, Wilhelmiina, Yliopiston pääkirjasto, Yliopiston päärakennus, Ylistö, YTHS. Muu Suomi: Diakonia AMK:n kirjasto/Järvenpää, Etelä-Karjalan ammattikorkeakoulu, Etelä-Savon Ammattiopiston aikuiskoulutuskeskus/Mikkeli, HaagaHelia Porvoon yksikkö, HAMK Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu/Riihimäki, Hanken/Vaasa, Helsingin Business School/Mikkeli Business Campus, Hyvinkään Kirjasto, Joensuun Carelicum Kainuun monikuttuurinen toimintakeskus/Kajaani, Kokkolan koulutuskirjasto, Kotkan vastaanottokeskus/ Karhula, Kuopion kirjasto, Lahden Multi-Culti, Lappeenrannan kaupunki Maahanmuuttajat, Mikkelin Monikulttuurikeskus Mimosa, Mikkelin AMK/ Kasarmin kampus, Seinäjoen AMK/Kampustalo, Työväen akatemian kirjasto/Kauniainen, Vaasan yliopisto/Kansainväliset Asiat.
These are just pixels
Alexis Kouros
FACEBOOK officially entered the stock market on 18 May. The initial public offering with a price per share of $38 valued the company at more than one billion dollars. FACEBOOK'S earnings are extremely tiny compared to its size: $5 per each user per year. Imagine if a store, cinema, airplane or train would earn the same amount for each user per year; such businesses would most probably already be bankrupt! APPLE makes computers, tablets and phones, Amazon sells books, CDs, DVDs and other stuff, but how does Facebook make money? So, what are Zukkerberg and friends selling? Well, it's us. Facebook sells its users and the information that they disclose. TO date, the lion's share of Facebook's income has come from targeted advertising. Your personal information, interests, marital status, religion and sexual orientation are all used to target you with specific advertisement. Farmville, a "free" catch game, where users end up paying for virtual sun, rain and fertilizers, accounts for another 12 per cent of Facebook's income. Recently, as the exchange of posts and status updates has grown into an intolerable traffic jam for attention, Facebook has started charging for giving your posts prime location over others. Facebook recently ran a test in New Zealand offering users the chance to pay up to $2 to guarantee that all their friends would see a certain status update. Would you be ready to pay for that? THE fact of the matter is that the internet is just a tool. Like any other tool it very much depends on the user, and at the same time it shapes those who use it. The internet has certainly changed our lives and made communication, flow of information and handling huge amount of data between different people around the world look like a videogame. We are mesmerised by it and we want to use it for everything like a miracle remedy. The same thing goes for the socalled "social media". FACEBOOK is not the first attempt at Social Networking. Orkut, Classmates.com and MySpace, to name a few, had decent trials. Orkut probably shot itself in the foot by being an invitation only network a mistake that Spotify also abandoned in time.
MySpace on the other hand gave too much freedom to its users. Every page looked totally different. Facebook was probably the most successful in raising capital and media attention. IN the "bread and circus" context, Facebook would obviously be a circus of the digital kind, where we tell each other about freaks and oddities, gossip and non-information, which would make no difference in anyone's life. How many times have you ran into a Facebook "friend" in real life without recognising him or her? It's hard to recognise people from their Facebook pictures in the first place anyway. So is Facebook really a networking tool or a thumbnail collecting craze, somewhat similar to the almost extinct hobby of philately (stamp collecting). Lots of philatelists, in fact have enjoyed their hobby for the correspondence and friends that they made through it. DOES It really matter if you have millions of "likes"? While lots of companies and organisations ask for it, they unknowingly advertise Facebook by putting the white "f" in the blue background on their webpages, newspaper adverts or even shop windows. THE most liked pages on Facebook start with Facebook for Every Phone, with more than 88 million likes, then comes "Facebook itself with 66 million likes, and the rest of the top ten are Texas HoldEm Poker, YouTube, Eminem, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, The Simpsons, Shakira and Michael Jackson, each with around 50 million likes. Well, we know they are popular, so what? FURTHERMORE, if you don't have the patience to wait for the likes to grow, you can buy them in bulk: 1000 "likes" will cost you 67! You can also buy Facebook friends and fans if you feel lonely. FACEBOOK had "only" 100 million users in August 2008. The rise in popularity has been phenomenal. But the falls in the digital playground could also come as unexpectedly and be as steep. The hype seems to be in the past; lots of users are visiting their profiles less frequently. Some advertisers, such as General Motors, have already announced that they will discontinue using Facebook as advertisement is not what users log in for. As the guru investor Warren Buffet also declared, I wouldn't rush to buy Facebook shares anytime soon.
RAISING THE FLAG
What is being celebrated this month with a
liputuspäivä?
4 June Flag Day of Defence Forces 22 June Midsummer Eve
The Flag Day of Defence Forces is celebrated on the birthday of C.G.E. Mannerheim, the Marshal of Finland, who was born in 1867.
Time to break out the bonfire, the sausages and the beer, as the country celebrates with the flag being hoisted at 6 pm.
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23 June Midsummer Day
No need to concern yourself at the flagpole, with official celebrations continuing until the flag is lowered at 9 pm.
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