Today we have watched the first rehearsals of Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, France, United Kingdom and Spain.
In our opinion the most impressive rehearsal was from Barbara Pravi from France, closely followed by Italy and the Netherlands. United Kingdom and Germany both had an okay first rehearsal. Spain still has some work to be done.
Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2026 has taken place, and it was a tough battle. After a long time of being the fan favorite, Pete Parkonnen and Linda Lampenius with “Linkinheitin” have won the Finnish national selection with 570 points. final date: 28 FebruaryPlace: Nokia Arena, TampereHosts: Jasmin Beloued 1 Komiat Lululai 116 40 76 l & m: Joni Rahkola, Aleksi Yli-Sissala, Samuel Järvinen, Antero Linden, Eero Nummela, Juho Eskola & Sampo Haapaniemi 2 Etta Million Dollar Smile 42 12 30 l & m: Arttu Istala, Emmalotta Kanth, Iiro Paakkari, Kaisa Korhonen, Kyösti Salokorpi & Los Rollos 3 Kiki Rakkaudenkipee 42 28 14 l & m: Jaakko Kiuru, Leo Salminen, Niko Salmela & Petra Gavalas (Kiki) 4 Antti Paalanen Takatukka 210 58 152 l & m: Antti Paalanen, Heidi Maria Paalanen, Lauri Halavaara & Saara Törma 5 Chachi Cherry Cake 99 32 67 l & m: Johannes Naukkarinen, Linnea Deb & Olivia Hildén 6 Sinikka Monte Ready To Leave 97 46 51 l & m: Florian Spies & Sinikka Monte 7 Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen Liekinheitin 570 78 492 l & m: Antti Riihimäki, Lauri Halavaara, Linda Lampenius, Pete Parkkonen, Vilma Alina Lähteenmäki
Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2026 has taken place, and it was a tough battle. After a long time of being the fan favorite, Pete Parkonnen and Linda Lampenius with “Linkinheitin” have won the Finnish national selection with 570 points. final date: 28 FebruaryPlace: Nokia Arena, TampereHosts: Jasmin Beloued 1 Komiat Lululai 116 40 76 l & m: Joni Rahkola, Aleksi Yli-Sissala, Samuel Järvinen, Antero Linden, Eero Nummela, Juho Eskola & Sampo Haapaniemi 2 Etta Million Dollar Smile 42 12 30 l & m: Arttu Istala, Emmalotta Kanth, Iiro Paakkari, Kaisa Korhonen, Kyösti Salokorpi & Los Rollos 3 Kiki Rakkaudenkipee 42 28 14 l & m: Jaakko Kiuru, Leo Salminen, Niko Salmela & Petra Gavalas (Kiki) 4 Antti Paalanen Takatukka 210 58 152 l & m: Antti Paalanen, Heidi Maria Paalanen, Lauri Halavaara & Saara Törma 5 Chachi Cherry Cake 99 32 67 l & m: Johannes Naukkarinen, Linnea Deb & Olivia Hildén 6 Sinikka Monte Ready To Leave 97 46 51 l & m: Florian Spies & Sinikka Monte 7 Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen Liekinheitin 570 78 492 l & m: Antti Riihimäki, Lauri Halavaara, Linda Lampenius, Pete Parkkonen, Vilma Alina Lähteenmäki
