Some people are furious about Lordi's UMK controversy – 'Ridiculous decision'
There is strong public outcry in Finland regarding the decision not to include the band Lordi in the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) event, despite their historic victory at Eurovision.
Kiki tells IL about a terrible moment just before stepping onto the UMK stage
Kiki reflects on the challenges faced moments before their performance at the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK).
Even Grandma from Pihtipudas Woke Up When the Flare Gun Started Playing – Here's How Pete Parkkonen’s Hometown Reacted to the UMK Victory
In Pihtipudas, Finland, locals celebrated the victory of Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) competition, which earned them the opportunity to represent Finland at Eurovision 2024.
Linda Lampenius Had Only Seconds to Succeed – These Details You Didn’t See in the UMK Broadcast
Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen won the Uuden musiikin kilpailu with their performance but faced behind-the-scenes challenges that viewers did not see.
One UMK performance gathers praise: 'The highlight of the evening'
A performance during the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) has been hailed as the highlight of the evening, featuring Finland's 1985 Eurovisu representative Sonja Lumme.
This is how social media reacted to UMK hosts: 'I didn't know I needed it'
Social media is praising the hosts of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) final, highlighting their engaging presence and successful performance.
Linda Lampenius on the violin controversy: 'I don't understand why this is such a big deal'
Linda Lampenius discusses the significance of her violin performance in light of the recent criticism regarding its sound during the Uuden musiikin kilpailu.
UMK hits viewer record
The Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) has set a new viewer record with an average of 1.8 million viewers tuning in, according to Yle's report.
UMK broadcast reached a record number of Finns
The Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) broadcast reached over 2.5 million Finns, setting a new record for viewership and participation.
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.
This is how social media reacted to this year's UMK broadcast - 'It gets better every year'
The social media reactions to this year's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) broadcast reflected both enthusiasm and criticism, with users expressing how the event improves yearly while others lamented the absence of previous star performers like Lordi.
This is how social media reacted to the UMK winners
Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen have been selected as Finland's representatives for the Eurovision Song Contest after winning the Uuden musiikin kilpailu.
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.'
Problems in UMK Voting
Viewers have reported technical issues during the voting process of Finland's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK).
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.
Chachi Hilden Surprised the UMK Audience Completely
Dancer Chachi Hilden made a surprising debut as a performing singer at the Uuden musiikin kilpailu with his song "Cherry Cake," impressing audiences.
Back Hair Blasts Social Media
Antti Paalanen's performance of "Takatukka" in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu sparked significant buzz on social media, with varying opinions on its quality and potential for victory.
Viewers' Total Knockout of UMK Performance
The performance of artist Etta at the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) received a harsh critique from viewers who noted issues with her singing.
This is what the betting statistics look like just before UMK
The betting statistics for Finland's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) indicate that Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampeniusen's song has a leading chance of winning.
Protest Outside of UMK – See the Photos
A protest against the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) and the Eurovision Song Contest occurred outside the venue in Tampere, Finland, organized by the 'Tampere with Palestine' collective.
Eurovision Winner JJ Praises Finland - One Fact Came as a Surprise
2025 Eurovision winner JJ, also known as Johannes Pietsch, expresses his delight about Finland while participating in the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu to select the country's Eurovision representative.
Should we go to the Eurovision or not? Now we have clear answers from the UMK artists
Finnish artists participating in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) have given definitive answers about their willingness to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest.
This is what the overwhelming favorite's performance looks like at UMK
The performance of Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen at the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) further solidified their status as the favorites for the competition.
Here's How to Vote at UMK - Everything You Need to Know About Tonight's Show
The final of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) takes place today, featuring various artists competing for a chance to represent Finland.
The UMK final approaches - IS follows
The final of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK), which determines Finland's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest, is set to take place this Saturday in Tampere.
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.
IL watched all UMK performances - There is no doubt about the winner
Iltalehti provides an overview of the performances in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) final, highlighting Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen as the likely winners.
An Odd Moment During Yle's Live UMK Broadcast – Erika Vikman Covered Her Breasts: 'Sorry'
During a live broadcast of the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK), singer Erika Vikman humorously apologized for unexpected wardrobe exposure.
Who will win the UMK? Iltalehti follows the final
Today's final of the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) will determine who will represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna this May.
Today, the UMK winner and Finland's Eurovision representative will be revealed – join the exciting final day
The final of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) to select Finland's Eurovision representative is happening today, with a live broadcast scheduled from Tampere.
Jorma Uotinen's Remark on Yle – 'A Terribly Great Risk'
Fashion personality Sami Sykkö shares his excitement about co-hosting the next Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) with Jorma Uotinen, noting the age difference of 50 years between them.
"Go By Night Flight _____" - Only a True Music Expert Can Get More Than 10 Correct in This Quiz
A music quiz tests participants' knowledge of songs from Finland's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) and offers a challenge to see how well players remember these tunes.
Iltalehti's readers voted: Here is the winner of UMK
Iltalehti readers have voted for their favorite in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK), with Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen leading the poll ahead of the final.
The Finns Party were shocked by Yle's announcement: "Does UMK need to be organized at all?"
The Finns Party expressed outrage over Yle's decision not to require the winner of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Linda Lampenius comments on whether she will go to the Eurovision
Violinist Linda Lampenius engages with fans on social media, hinting at her potential participation in Eurovision if her song wins the Uuden musiikin kilpailu.
If you want Finland in the Eurovision, vote for them
The article discusses the upcoming Uuden musiikin kilpailu and the potential representatives for Finland in Eurovision, highlighting that winners can refuse to participate.
Vote: Should the UMK winner participate in the Eurovision?
A debate arises in Finland about whether the winner of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) should be obliged to participate in Eurovision after a recent announcement by Yle.
The UMK winner is not obliged to participate in the Eurovision - A heated discussion erupted on social media
The winner of Finland's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) isn't obligated to represent the country at Eurovision, sparking heavy debate online.
Comment: The favorite performs last in UMK, does it matter?
The article discusses the implications of the performance order for the favorite act in Finland's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) and argues that it is unlikely to affect the competition outcome.
Who will win UMK? Vote!
The Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) competition will take place this Saturday, February 28, in Tampere, Finland, featuring seven performers competing for the right to represent Finland at Eurovision.
Sonja Lumme performs her hit 'Eläköön Elämä' at the UMK final
Sonja Lumme will perform her hit song 'Eläköön Elämä' as part of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) final in February, celebrating 100 years of Yle.
Chachi Hildén is not on speaking terms with his family
Chachi Hildén, a finalist in Finland's Uuden musiikin kilpailu, reveals his strained relationship with his family during a recent interview.
Perspective: Yle Ruined UMK
Criticism arises as interest in Finland's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) noticeably declines, overshadowed by other topics like the Olympics.
Olympic broadcast music selections confuse – Now Yle speaks
Viewers are questioning whether the music selections during the Olympic broadcasts will influence the outcomes of songs in the upcoming Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu final.
UMK artist surprised Taneli Mäkelä
Actor Taneli Mäkelä was astonished to learn that familiar artist Antti Paalanen is participating in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu competition this spring.
UMK contestant Sinikka Monte has never lived in Finland – Still names a cold Finnish delicacy
Sinikka Monte, a finalist in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK), has a diverse international background and expresses her desire to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest despite her fears of criticism amid the current political situation.
The public fell in love with the UMK hosts: 'The performances will remain in the shadow of this trio'
The hosts for this year's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) have been announced, and fans are excited about Jorma Uotinen, Jasmin Beloued, and Sami Sykkö taking the stage.
This information was kept by Yle
This year's hosts for the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) are Jorma Uotinen, Sami Sykkö, and Jasmin Beloued, with Sykkö and Uotinen aiming to bring their unique personalities to the show.
Yona says she was the last to exit UMK - This is how Yle commented
Artist Yona, or Johanna Rasmus, shared on Instagram that she nearly qualified for this year's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) but ultimately did not.