The performance tells the story of a seed that, driven by the wind, falls into the earth and is welcomed by it. The seed transforms and gives rise to a network of roots that communicate with each other, in a place that you can't see, but that pulses and is full of life.

ENKEL is a Finnish folk band of four women playing melodeons, kantele, viola, and voices — united by a passion for tradition and the motto “Tradition Forever!” Growing up in the ’90s shapes their fresh take on Finnish music, where distinctive ENKEL energy breathes new life into old tunes. With powerful performances that blend music, song, and dance, they explore the full spectrum of emotion while keeping tradition at the heart.

Silver Sepp’s concert is a playful musical journey for young audiences, where everyday objects and natural materials become magical instruments. From a bicycle wheel to old skis, he transforms “junk” into soundscapes and songs, sparking imagination and inviting children to explore rhythm, vibration, and creativity. His interactive performances show that music-making is for everyone.

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Explosive rhythms, captivating and magical melodies with the pulse of North Indian and Ostrobothnian folk music. Musicians Charlotta (Finland) Kerbs and Sunjay Khan (India), aka Dhamal World Collective, is a meeting of cultures in a fascinating and colorful world. This multicultural concert expresses joy, love and light, plays with language and rhythms and takes the listener on a completely unique experience and journey. 

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In her role with Music Generation, Mairéad supports educators nationwide in exploring and enhancing quality in music-making with children and young people. Her presentation will introduce Music Generation to the YAM network and share its approach to defining ‘quality’ in performance music education.

Kuula Hetke