Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu

Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (Contest for New Music) is seeking the best new Finnish song and performer. The winner represents Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest! The grand final of UMK will be streamed live on Yle Areena (yle.fi/areena) – with English commentary available.

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Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu

UMK27 applications are now open – who'll be the next UMK success story? 🏆

We're searching for new artists, songs, and Finland's next Eurovision representative from 17–23 August 2026. Mark the dates in your calendar and apply at yle.fi/umk. See you at Tampere's Nokia Arena in February 2027! 💜

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Artist clue #7 🔮

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Artist clue #6 🔮

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Artist clue #5 🔮

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Artist clue #4 🔮

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Artist clue #3 🔮

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Artist clue #2 🔮

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Artist clue #1 🔮

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Now there’s plenty to choose from! 💥 Tickets for both the UMK26 show AND the dress rehearsal will be available at the same time on Thursday, October 2 at 9:00 on lippu.fi/umk! See you on February 28th – whether during the day or in the evening 🫡💜

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Nothing beats a… except UMK26 submissions week! Want to shine in Finland’s biggest (and hottest 💅) music show and one of Europe’s most followed national selections in the Eurovision world? Know someone who should? The application period is open THIS week (Aug 18–24). We’re hoping for as many applications as possible from a wide variety of backgrounds.

🔎 Read the rules here: drive.google.com/file/d/1d-rMOBBKOdqCZ-Ulz98b60pKZ…
📝 Apply here: ats.talentadore.com/apply/new-music-competition-um…

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