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The UMK27 application opens in August – Will your song be Europe's next big hit?

Finland already tops Eurovision odds — but the act is still up in the air

The Hosts of UMK 2026 are Sami Sykkö, Jorma Uotinen, and Jasmin Beloued

Antti Paalanen is ready to enchant the audience with his accordion – ”Takatukka” is out now

Rising from dance pavilions to the spotlight, Komiat set their sights on a UMK26 victory – "Lululai" is out now

Meet the 7 acts that will go head-to-head at UMK26

Presenting the artists for UMK 2026

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Here they are: the entries for Finland's Contest for New Music UMK 2026

The Finnish Broadcasting Company

Who are the seven UMK competitors of 2026? Here’s how to follow the artist reveal

UMK picks 7 acts aiming to represent Finland at Eurovision — but they're still a secret

Finland’s next Eurovision star is on the horizon – UMK 2026 applications are closed

The UMK26 application opens in August – Will your song be Europe's next big hit?

UMK Hall of Fame is open – meet the first honorees

UMK week begins – here's what to expect and how to follow the grand final in English

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Finland’s Contest for New Music UMK gets a voting makeover! Check out the show’s running order

The Finnish Broadcasting Company

UMK voting is getting an update! Check out the running order

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One Morning Left Will Not Continue in the Contest for New Music UMK

The Finnish Broadcasting Company

Follow UMK25, Europe's most exciting Eurovision national selection, in English!

Everything you need to know about arriving at the UMK show on Saturday, Feb 8

Welcome to the UMK Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, February 8!

Who are the seven UMK contestants for 2025? Here’s how to follow the Artist Reveal in English

Presenting the hosts for UMK25: Sanni and Jasmin Beloued

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Finland’s Contest for New Music UMK 2025: Presenting the hosts SANNI and Jasmin Beloued

The Finnish Broadcasting Company

UMK makes a spectacular return to Tampere – dress rehearsal tickets now available

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Finland’s Contest for New Music UMK to be held in Tampere at Nokia Arena on 8 February 2025 – record number of song entries submitted this year

The Finnish Broadcasting Company

The UMK25 application begins in August – Will your song be the next winner?

Meet the 7 acts fighting for victory at UMK24

Everything you need to know about arriving at the UMK show on Saturday, Feb 10!

Everything you need to know about the UMK Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, February 10!

Entries for the 2024 Contest for New Music UMK revealed

Follow Europe's most interesting Eurovision national selection in English!

Presenting the hosts for UMK: Pilvi Hämäläinen, Benjamin and Viivi Pumpanen

All about the UMK23 event

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The Contest for New Music UMK 2023 begins: submission round started today

UMK22 final is for international viewers also — last year’s winner Blind Channel returns to the UMK stage

Here are the finalists for UMK, Finland’s national contest for the ESC 2022

Finland’s Contest for New Music (UMK) is expanding from a television show to a public event in February

How to watch the UMK21 Final in English or Russian

Here are the finalists for UMK, Finland’s national contest for the ESC

Aksel Kankaanranta will represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020

Aksel Kankaanranta

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