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The change and cost-saving programme had a extensive impact on Yle’s operations in 2025

The 2024 guidelines from the parliamentary Yle working group on Yle’s funding caused a change and cost-saving programme at Yle, continuing for several years. Yle aims to adapt its operations so that the company’s finances remain balanced in the coming years, despite the reduced net funding.

Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen wins Finland’s Contest for New Music UMK 2026!

The winner of Finland’s Contest for New Music UMK this year is Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen with their song Liekinheitin. The winner was chosen by the votes of the Finnish people (75%) and points from the international jury (25%). Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen scored 570 points.

Finland’s UMK26: Sonja Lumme in a Yle 100 anniversary number, Erika Vikman with a surprise guest, and a star-studded lineup of Finland's most-listened-to artists

Yle's Contest for New Music UMK culminates on Saturday, February 28th with the UMK26 show, which will include former Eurovision star Sonja Lumme and her anthem Eläköön elämä as one of the interval acts, and Erika Vikman with a surprise guest as the opening act.

The Hosts of Finland's Contest for New Music UMK 2026 are Sami Sykkö, Jorma Uotinen, and Jasmin Beloued

This season’s hosts of Finland’s biggest music show, Yle’s Contest for New Music UMK, are Sami Sykkö, Jorma Uotinen, and Yle’s Jasmin Beloued. The trio will take the stage at the UMK26 show on 28 February 2026, which can be watched internationally on Yle’s streaming platform Yle Areena.

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

The seven acts for Yle’s 2026 Contest for New Music UMK were announced today in a live broadcast. The UMK show on 28 February 2026 will feature Etta, Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen, Komiat, Sinikka Monte, Antti Paalanen, CHACHI, and KIKI.