The Iskelmä Gala took place on Friday night at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, where awards were presented to notable contributors in the Finnish pop music scene. Among the winners, the band Komiat received accolades as both the 'Newcomer of the Year' and 'Band of the Year,' and they performed their competition song 'Lululai' during the event.

Portion Boys, another prominent band, celebrated their fourth consecutive win as 'Entertainer of the Year' during a live broadcast by Iskelmä radio. One of their members, Tiina "JaloTiina" Forsby, expressed their disbelief and excitement at the honor, indicating the significance of this recognition for the group. Along with this award, they also received a 'Pro Iskelmä' award later in the evening.

The event featured live performances from several artists, including Komiat and Portion Boys, as well as others like Arttu Wiskari and Kaija Koo. Noteworthy personalities such as Aku Sipola and Anniina Valtonen were present to present the awards, highlighting the gala's role in celebrating Finnish music culture and its artists, fostering community and appreciation for popular music in Finland.