Peter, volunteer

Peter, volunteer

I can't remember ever looking forward to an event as much as I am looking forward to the Folk Music Festival this year. Over the past year I have become friends with many musicians, from metal to jazz, and as a result my interest in music has reached through the roof. The money, though, is not...
From rock drummer to player

From rock drummer to player

Antti Mäkelä plays in Jarkko Ahola's band, but right now he's into folk music. The rock drummer from Lietoa came to Kaustinen as a guitarist in the Turku Folks! band. The Kaustinen experience has been a first for Mäkelä. - A great event! First of all, it was a surprise...
Elephant Sessions meets the Arena

Elephant Sessions meets the Arena

The super-popular Scottish band Elephant Sessions already filled the Kallioklub on Friday, so that not everyone could get in. But luckily, on Saturday night at 22:00 at the Keskipohjanmaa Arena, there will be another chance to hear this world-touring band. Before and after...
Samuli Putro likes Kaustinen

Samuli Putro likes Kaustinen

Thursday evening and a packed Central Ostrobothnia arena, lots of people listening on the grass outside. As Samuli Putro sings and speaks about bullying, harassment and peace, the young people in front of the stage record his words in their minds. It's obvious that...
Central Finland, Ukraine, Scotland and Scandinavian Music Group

Central Finland, Ukraine, Scotland and Scandinavian Music Group

On Friday, Central Finland's musicians, singers and dancers will take over the Central Ostrobothnia Arena. The choice of Kaustinen as this year's regional theme has inspired hundreds of people to come together. The concert entitled To the rhythm of the Sauna March - Echoes from Central Finland starts at 15:00....