Summer 2024 programme released at Folklandia cruise

Summer 2024 programme released at Folklandia cruise

Players from South Ostrobothnia and the west coast of France will meet at the Central Ostrobothnia Arena in Antti Paalanen's big goose parade. Photo by Henri-Kristian Kirsip Festival of the Year 2024! Cultural event of the year! That's Kaustinen Folk Music Festival this year 8.-14.....
Jaettuna parempi application is open!

Jaettuna parempi application is open!

Jaettuna parempi -konsepti on juurruttanut itsensä osaksi Kaustisen kansanmusiikkifestivaalien ohjelmaa. Ensimmäisen kerran kansantanssiryhmät ja pelimanniyhtyeet kohtasivat tässä muodossa vuonna 2022. Uusia ystäviä iloisa kohtaamisia ja oivalluksia yhteistyön lomassa...
Welcome to apply as a Pelimanni performer for the 2024 festival!

Welcome to apply as a Pelimanni performer for the 2024 festival!

Do you perform folk music, folk dance or more modern productions based on folk music and want to be part of creating a unique family-friendly festival atmosphere and presenting the gems of your repertoire to a dedicated festival audience? Don't hesitate...
Better divided! search has opened

Better divided! search has opened

Last year, for the first time, the Better Divided concept will be continued and the call for folk dance groups is open. The central idea of the Better Shared! concept is to enable folk dance groups to experience live music and to ignite and inspire the...
Performers application for summer 2023 has opened!

Performers application for summer 2023 has opened!

The Grand Master's Contest at Kestikievar 2022. Photo by Matti Siippainen Apply to become a peliman by filling in the peliman application form (link opens in a new window) by 17:00 on 31.1.2023. NOTE! The Pelimann application is for volunteer performances for private use....