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- August 14, 2026
Finland
Finland has competed at the Eurovision Song Contest since 1961, winning in 2006 with Lordi’s Hard Rock Hallelujah, and its UMK selection has become one of the contest’s most followed national finals. All the latest Eurovision news from Finland: UMK, artists, songs and results.
Eurovision News 
Finland Finland: Mikko Silvennoinen appointed UMK Head Producer
Mikko Silvennoinen has been appointed as the new Head Producer for UMK, Finland’s national selection for Eurovision, though his role as commentator is yet to be confirmed.
Finland: UMK Executive Producer Anssi Autio Steps Down
Anssi Autio, the Executive Producer of Finland’s national selection for Eurovision, Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK), is set to leave his position.
Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen’s Eurovision 2026 Entry Surpasses 22 Million Streams
Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen’s Eurovision 2026 entry for Finland has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 22 million streams.
Finland: UMK 2027 applications set to open in August
The Contest for New Music (UMK) is once again searching for new artists, with applications for UMK27 set to open in August.
Finland: Pete Parkkonen returns home from Eurovision 2026
Finland’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Pete Parkkonen, received a warm welcome upon his return to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Sunday evening, reflecting on their journey in Vienna.
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Greece Eurovision 2026 theory: If Australia wins, could Greece host the contest?
Eurovision fans, welcome to the delulu zone. With the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 just around the
Finland: Linda Lampenius granted exceptional live violin performance at Eurovision 2026
The EBU has made an exceptional decision to allow Linda Lampenius to perform live violin for Finland at Eurovision 2026, a move that carries risks and may cause resentment.
Finland: Linda Lampenius granted permission to play live violin at Eurovision 2026
Linda Lampenius has been granted permission by the EBU to play her violin live for Finland’s performance at Eurovision 2026, a rare occurrence.
Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen win OGAE Poll 2026
Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen have been named the winners of the OGAE Poll 2026 after the final votes from Germany, Ireland and Belgium.
Finland: Helsinki and Tampere eye Eurovision 2027 hosting bid
Should Finland win Eurovision 2026, a new competition will begin as Helsinki and Tampere reportedly vie for the honour of hosting the 2027 contest.
Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen release the orchestral version of ‘Liekinheitin’
The 2026 Finnish Eurovision hopefuls, Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen have released the orchestral version of ‘Liekinheitin’ Linda Lampenius &
Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen to represent Finland in Eurovision 2026
Finland has chosen Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen as its representatives for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The duo won
Watch now: UMK 2026 Grand Final in Finland
Good evening Europe, this is Tampere calling! We are heading up north to the Nordic land of Finland for the
Finland: Sonja Lumme confirmed as interval act at UMK 2026
YLE, the Finnish national broadcaster, has announced that the 1985 Finnish Eurovision representative, Sonja Lumme, will be one of the