Eric ‘Mean’ Melin wins Air Guitar World Championships
Erik ‘Mean’ Melin is the new Air Guitar World Champion after winning the mock annual contest in the northern Finnish town of Oulu. The contest, which ...
Poland’s pop star Monika Brodka to perform in Reykjavík
Polish pop singer Monika Brodka will perform in Iceland during Reykjavík’s annual Culture Night on Saturday 24 August at Harpa’s Silfurber...
Kamilla Monies appointed head of Eurovision production
Danish broadcasting company DR has appointed Kamilla Monies as Head of Production for the Eurovision Song Contest next year. Monies, who with more tha...
Heavy metal bands inspiring Austrians to learn Finnish
Students in Austria are growing increasingly keen on learning Finnish thanks in part to heavy metal bands such as Children of Bodom, Stratovarious and...
Norwegian neo-Nazi metal star “Varg” arrested in France
Kristian Vikernes, known in the black metal scene as “Varg” was arrested in France yesterday on suspicion of plotting a terrorist act, acc...
Of Monsters and Men set to hit Down Under
Icelandic band Of Monsters of Men are still enjoying a rapid rise to fame, and their upcoming tour of Australia is set to be a roaring success. The si...
Parken Stadium withdraws from Eurovision 2014 bidding
Parken Stadium in Copenhagen has withdrawn its bid to host the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, confirmed Parken Sport & Entertainment. The stadium h...
Love Records founder discovered dead by his boat
One of Finland’s most influential figures in it music industry has been found dead beside his boat in Jakobstad. Henrik Otto Donner, 73, was found dea...