AGP Executive Report

Finnish Music: Vocalist Emma Salokoski’s ensemble is joining Worcestershire choir Vocal High for a concert blending Finnish, English and international songs, with the Finnish group also set to perform several dates on tour. Nightwish: The Finnish metal band and singer Floor Jansen have mutually parted ways after 13 years; founder Tuomas Holopainen is also reflecting on the group’s three decades. On Screen: Yle Areena’s autumn viewing picks offer a seasonal guide to Finnish public broadcaster content, while a live stream of a Finnish broadcaster’s puppies has captured national attention. Turku Arts: A riverside event brought music, art and theatre to Turku, turning the riverbank into a lively cultural gathering place. Football Farewell: Finnish striker Teemu Pukki will retire at the end of the season; HJK’s November 8 match against Oulu is set to be his final professional game.

Farewell Season: Finnish striker Teemu Pukki will retire after the Veikkausliiga season, with his final game for HJK set for Nov. 8. The former Celtic, Norwich and Finland international says he hopes to win his last four matches. Film Pipeline: Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event has unveiled 16 works-in-progress, spanning intimate dramas and films for younger audiences, for an industry showcase on Nov. 19. Music: Nightwish and singer Floor Jansen have parted ways after 13 years, with both sides describing the exit as mutual. Feel-Good Watch: A live stream of a Finnish broadcaster’s newborn puppies has captivated audiences across the country.

Turku’s Cultural Waterfront: The new €90 million Fuuga music centre is set to open in late October alongside the renovated WAM contemporary art museum and City Theatre, creating a riverside hub for concerts, exhibitions and theatre. Finnish Film: Laura Hyppönen’s psychological suspense drama Lex Julia, starring Jessica Grabowsky, will premiere at Tallinn Black Nights in November. Music: Nightwish and singer Floor Jansen have parted ways after 13 years; Jansen says she is leaving the Finnish metal band to pursue other ambitions. Streaming: Disney faces a refund demand of up to €63 million from European consumer groups after downgrading premium video features, including for subscribers in Finland. On Screen: Finnish crime drama Deadwind is reportedly leaving Netflix before Halloween, giving viewers a last chance to catch all three seasons. Remembering: Finnish-born punk rocker Gary Heffern, who fronted San Diego band the Penetrators, has died at 72 in Rovaniemi.

Finnish Music: Nightwish and singer Floor Jansen have mutually parted ways after 13 years, ending a major chapter for the country’s best-known metal band. Viral TV: Yle’s 24/7 puppy livestream is captivating audiences again: the latest litter has helped draw millions to the broadcaster’s site. Disc Golf: Finland’s Silva Saarinen won the women’s title at the inaugural Powerball Cup, which offered a record $350,000 purse. Streaming and Entertainment: DNA has renamed DNA TV as DNA Viihde, adding music, podcasts, audiobooks, games and karaoke to its TV and video service.

Yle’s Puppy Hit: Finnish broadcaster Yle’s 24-hour livestream of Lagotto Romagnolo Hilkka and her six puppies drew 6.6 million visits in six days, with the show set to follow the litter for eight weeks. Film: Tallinn’s Baltic Event selected 16 films in progress, including projects by established directors and emerging talent, for its November industry showcase. Nightwish: The Finnish metal band and singer Floor Jansen have mutually parted ways after 13 years. Finnish Games: Remedy’s Control Resonant has reportedly become the studio’s fastest-selling game, while Ubisoft plans to close Helsinki-based RedLynx, the studio behind Trials. Live Music: Metal band Demon Bitch announced three shows in Finland, marking its first visit to the country.

Finnish Games: Ubisoft plans to close Helsinki-based RedLynx, the studio behind the Trials series, amid wider industry cuts. Remedy’s Control Resonant, meanwhile, has become the fastest-selling game in the Finnish developer’s history. Metal Scene: US band Demon Bitch has announced its first-ever Finland shows, with three dates planned; Finnish metal group Insomnium has also released a video for “The Hour Grows Late.” Nightwish: The Finnish band and singer Floor Jansen have parted ways after 13 years, with both sides confirming the split. What to Watch: Yle Areena has highlighted its autumn lineup of comedy, drama and documentaries.

Finnish Games: Ubisoft plans to close Helsinki-based RedLynx, the studio behind the Trials series, as it cuts jobs across several teams — a fresh blow to Finland’s game industry. Nightwish: The band and singer Floor Jansen have mutually parted ways after 13 years, saying the decision reflects their future ambitions. Finnish Film: Rupert Grint’s Finnish-set thriller Nightborn, co-starring Seidi Haarla, has secured a new release date after polarizing audiences. Live Music: Detroit metal band Demon Bitch will make its Finnish debut with November shows in Lahti, Joensuu and Jyväskylä. Metal: Insomnium’s new video for “The Hour Grows Late” features three members of fellow Finnish band Amorphis. Gaming: Remedy’s Control Resonant has become the fastest-selling game in the Finnish studio’s history, surpassing Alan Wake 2 and the original Control.

Finnish Film: Rupert Grint and Seidi Haarla’s Finland-set horror thriller Nightborn has secured a new release, bringing fresh attention to the unsettling story of a couple’s life in a remote forest. Live Music: Detroit metal band Demon Bitch will make its Finnish debut with three November shows in Lahti, Joensuu and Jyväskylä. Metal News: Nightwish and singer Floor Jansen have mutually parted ways after 13 years. Meanwhile, Finnish band Insomnium has released a video for “The Hour Grows Late,” featuring members of Amorphis. Finnish Games: Remedy’s Control Resonant has become the studio’s fastest-selling game, surpassing Alan Wake 2 and the original Control. Ubisoft also plans to close Helsinki-based Trials developer RedLynx.

Live Metal: Detroit’s Demon Bitch will make its Finnish debut with three rare November club shows in Lahti, Joensuu and Jyväskylä. Finnish Metal: Insomnium’s new video, “The Hour Grows Late,” features Amorphis musicians Tomi Joutsen, Tomi Koivusaari and Santeri Kallio. Nightwish: The band and singer Floor Jansen have parted ways after 14 years; Nightwish says it plans to record a new album in 2027. Games: Remedy’s Control Resonant is already the fastest-selling game in the Finnish studio’s history, while Finnish mythology-inspired Among the Trolls has launched on Steam. Film: Finnish title Fjord is among 68 films shortlisted for the 2027 European Film Awards. On Screen: Yle Areena’s autumn offering includes comedy, drama and documentaries. Live in Helsinki: Cat Power performed her 2006 album The Greatest in full on its 20th-anniversary tour.

Finnish Metal: Insomnium released its new album, Netherworlds, and a video for “The Hour Grows Late.” Nightwish and singer Floor Jansen have also announced a mutual split; the band plans to continue and enter the studio in 2027. Helsinki Live: Cat Power brought her The Greatest 20th-anniversary tour to Helsinki, performing the 2006 album live. Gaming: Remedy Entertainment’s Control Resonant has passed one million sales in about three weeks, making it the Finnish studio’s fastest-selling game. On Yle: Autumn viewing picks include Finnish drama, comedy and documentaries, with English-subtitled shows among the recommendations.

Nightwish’s Next Chapter: Finnish metal giants Nightwish and singer Floor Jansen have mutually parted ways. The band says it will continue and plans to enter the studio in 2027; no new vocalist has been named. Jansen is turning her attention to her solo career. Turku’s New Music Hub: A new music centre in Turku is opening its doors, offering a fresh gathering place for the city’s music scene. Finnish Film on Europe’s Shortlist: Fjord, a Finnish co-production directed by Cristian Mungiu, is among the films shortlisted for the 2027 European Film Awards. Mythology Meets Gaming: Finnish mythology and family secrets take centre stage in Among the Trolls, now launched on Steam.

Nightwish Shake-Up: The Finnish symphonic metal band and singer Floor Jansen have parted ways by mutual agreement. Nightwish plans to record a new album in 2027, while Jansen is turning her attention to her solo career. Finnish Music: Tarja has released “Tango,” a dramatic new collaboration with Apocalyptica, pairing her vocals with the Finnish group’s cellos. Games & Folklore: Finnish mythology inspires new PC adventure Among the Trolls, now available on Steam, where a journey into the wilderness becomes a search for a missing relative. Film: Fjord, a Finnish co-production directed by Cristian Mungiu, is among the films shortlisted for the 2027 European Film Awards. Football: KuPS fell 4–2 to Trabzonspor in Tampere; Petteri Pennanen scored for the Finnish side, while goalkeeper Andre Onana conceded directly from a corner.

Nightwish Departure: Floor Jansen and the Finnish symphonic metal band are parting ways by mutual agreement. Nightwish says it will continue and plans to record a new album in 2027. Finnish Gaming: Adventure game Among the Trolls has launched on Steam, sending players into Finnish forests and folklore inspired by the Kalevala. Studio Closure: Ubisoft has proposed shutting Helsinki-based RedLynx, the Trials developer, putting up to 52 jobs at risk. Horror on Screen: Finnish Christmas horror-comedy Red Snow gives vampires a grotesque makeover, with director Nichols Lynch citing The Immortal Hulk as an influence. Design Icon: A new Futuro, the first built since 1978, is on display in Helsinki, recreated using the original moulds.

Games: Ubisoft has proposed closing Finnish studio RedLynx, the maker of the Trials series, putting up to 52 jobs at risk. Film: Tallinn Black Nights unveiled 12 titles for its Baltic Film Competition, including three world premieres, with international co-productions at the heart of the lineup. Music: A new video tours Turku’s music centre, while Pain of Salvation is set to return to Finland after a decade as Ankea Festival adds seven acts. Festivals: Finland’s newly launched “world’s quietest festival” puts nature in the spotlight.

Gaming: Ubisoft has proposed closing Finland’s RedLynx, the studio behind the Trials series, putting up to 52 jobs at risk as the company restructures. Live Music: Turku’s new €90 million music centre, Fuuga, opens on October 26. Its main hall seats 1,300, and more than 80% of autumn-programme tickets are already sold. Film: Tallinn Black Nights has named its Baltic competition lineup, including Lex Julia, a Finnish-Polish-Estonian-Swedish co-production directed by Laura Hyppönen. The festival runs November 6–22. Finnish Scores: Remedy composer Petri Alanko says he’d love to write a sci-fi game score; he is also working on Häyhä, a film about Finnish wartime sniper Simo Häyhä. Festivals: Pain of Salvation will return to Finland after a decade, joining seven newly announced acts at Ankea Festival.

Quiet Festival: Finland’s Hiljaa Fest invites visitors to Valkmusa National Park to listen for nature’s “headliners,” from black grouse to wind and bog moss. The free, self-guided event runs through Oct. 31. Art: Helsinki’s Ateneum is preparing Arcana Borealis, an exhibition of more than 200 works by 50 women artists exploring spirituality and artistic communities. Film: Tallinn’s Baltic Event selected 15 projects for its November co-production market, with Finland among the 10 countries represented. Finnish Games: Dan Houser says Max Payne 3, written after Finnish studio Remedy launched the series, was a creative pleasure but fell short commercially and tonally.