Will violin virtuoso Linda Lampenius win Eurovision for Finland?
Linda Lampenius could lead Finland to a potential victory at the Eurovision Song Contest with her Finnish-language entry, 'Liekinheitin', which emphasizes violin playing.
You probably didn't notice what happened on stage during the UMK winner's performance
Violinist Linda Lampenius and singer Pete Parkkonen won the UMK final with their song 'Liekinheitin', showcasing a spectacular performance augmented by unseen dancers.
TOHOH! ⟩ Finland's Euro Song Emerges as a Bookmaker's Favorite
Finland's duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen triumphed in the country's Eurovision preliminary competition with their song 'Liekinheitin' on February 28th.
A Detail in Linda Lampenius's Performance Captured the Audience's Attention - 'Why Linda...?'
Violinist Linda Lampenius and singer Pete Parkkonen won the UMK competition with their song 'Liekinheitin', but some viewers were perplexed by aspects of their performance.
Finland is represented by the duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen at Eurovision
The duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen will represent Finland at the 2026 Eurovision with their song 'Liekinheitin,' which won the national selection competition by a significant margin.
Analysis: Finland is Ready to Win the Eurovision Song Contest
Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen won the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu with their song 'Liekinheitin' and are now preparing to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, backed by strong public support.
Here are the final results of UMK
The final results of the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) competition have been announced, with Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen winning with their song 'Liekinheitin.'
Here are the UMK2026 winners: Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen
Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen have been chosen to represent Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest after winning the New Music Competition with their song 'Liekinheitin'.
Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius drove the audience crazy - 'I die in desire'
Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius performed their song 'Liekinheitin' at the Uuden musiikin kilpailu, garnering mostly positive reactions despite mixed opinions.
Linda Lampeniuksen and Pete Parkkosen's performance excited at UMK
Linda Lampeniuksen and Pete Parkkosen's performance at UMK thrilled the audience in Tampere with their song 'Liekinheitin.'
IS readers voted: they will win UMK
Ilta-Sanomat readers predict that violinist Linda Lampenius and singer Pete Parkkonen will win the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) with their song 'Liekinheitin' in a poll ahead of the final.
Swedish top comedian believes: Finland will win Eurovision
Swedish comedian Branne Pavlovic expresses optimism that Finland, represented by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, will win the Eurovision contest with their song 'Liekinheitin'.
Olli Herman's Harsh Review of the UMK Favorite: "It's Disgusting to Listen To"
Olli Herman sharply criticizes the song 'Liekinheitin' by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen in a discussion on UMK's music competition.