The Finnish music competition, UMK, will hold its finale on February 28, where Erika Vikman is set to open with her new song 'Father (I Will Never Confess)'. A surprise appearance by Sonja Lumme, who represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1985 with the song 'Eläköön elämä', has been announced. Lumme will perform a special number celebrating Yle's 100th anniversary, highlighting the shared moments that UMK has brought to Finnish audiences over the years.

The event will be hosted by Jorma Uotinen, Jasmin Beloued, and Sami Sykkö, and will feature competing artists including Chachi, Kiki, Linda Lampenius, Pete Parkkonen, Antti Paalanen, Sinikka Monte, and Komiat. The lineup of performances will showcase a variety of musical styles and talents, with artists set to perform in a specific order to give the audience a diverse experience of new Finnish music.

UMK, which translates to 'New Music Competition', emphasizes the emergence of fresh talent in Finland's music industry, while also honoring established artists like Lumme. The inclusion of such well-loved figures helps to bridge generations of music lovers and celebrates the cultural significance of the competition as a platform for both new and veteran performers alike.