dj ina mikkola

ina mikkola is a well-known tv, radio, and social media persona, an award-winning (golden venla) journalist-director, and a bestselling non-fiction author, with over 10 years of experience as a dj and event host—from flow festival to suomiareena.

recognizable for her vintage outfits and signature bows, mikkola is always a striking presence behind the decks. she knows how to create the perfect atmosphere for any event, whether it’s a formal discussion, an elegant celebration, or a full-on party.

mikkola enjoys everything from underground hardcore punk to the latest chart-toppers. her dj sets feature indie rock, electropop, italodisco, eurodance, and classic hits from the ’60s to the ’90s. her musical selection is wide-ranging, yet curated with precision.

dj orion

counted among finland’s most in-demand and relevant djs for nearly three decades, orion began his career in the underground warehouse parties of tampere in the 1990s. around the turn of the millennium, he became one of the central figures in rovaniemi’s active club scene before eventually settling in helsinki in 2006.

to a wider audience, orion is best known from ylex, where he has hosted shows for over 15 years. his weekly friday night program on ylex remains finland’s most listened-to club and electronic music radio show. in addition to his work as a dj and radio host, orion runs his own label absence of facts and has released music on top international imprints such as mord, mindtrip, h-productions, and suara.

orion’s passion for great music and unforgettable parties has taken him from the depths of warehouses to sold-out festivals, the hottest clubs in berlin and london, headlining new year’s celebrations for 85,000 people, and even hosting electronic music conferences. with over 25 years of experience in his record bag, orion is a guaranteed choice when you want to throw an epic party.

dj renaz renaz ebrahimi is a music journalist and social justice educator specialized in popular music, equality and cross media. she also works as a social activist, expert and as a speaker. ebrahimi deals in her work with the societal dimensions of music, such as racism and sexism in the finnish music industries and music culture. she appears frequently in the media and for example the finnish broadcasting company (yle) as an expert on issues of equality and she has initiated several significant conversations on the topic in the media. as a journalist and presenter ebrahimi has worked at ylex, yle kioski and at radio helsinki and she also runs her own random life media platform. ebrahimi has collaborated with several researchers, artists, ngos and other societal actors.

dj yeboyah

dj yeboyah has been on a tear through finland with their energetic live presence and hip hop, r&b, and afrobeat -focused dj sets. they have played at a variety of different venues, all the way from smaller clubs to the biggest festivals in finland. not only are they equipped with a good taste in music, but also a strong sense of fashion.

most notably, they are remembered for their flow festival red garden performance, which was packed with positive vibes and a full crowd. they also orchestrate smaller scale parties at kuudes linja (mellow yellow club) and kaiku (kweku).

on top of all this, they are also one of the most promising upcoming rappers in finland, most known for their 2017 single release broflake. yeboyah is also part of the rap collective d.r.e.a.m.g.i.r.l.s which has sparked a lot of notoriety all through the land of a thousand lakes. this promising collective has had memorable performances at a full flow festival red arena, a sold out show at tavastia, and even an unforgettable performance at ruisrock. yeboyah also features with artists such as gasellit, dilemma, and pesso.

dream formerly on radio helsinki and now on basso radio, dream is one of the most popular dj duos in finland, with their own r&b and rap show. the duo of taika mannila and lina schiffer consists of only the best and most topical rap and r&b. when you know what you order - quality is guaranteed. dream always takes care of the party, no matter the venue; clubs, festivals, museums, boats, shops, terraces, fashion shows... photos by saara taussi

fwu

“a delirious blend” — best fit magazine

having charmed audiences at flow festival and helsinki pride, fwu is a helsinki-based dj duo formed by shy grl and twenpettie. known for their bold remixes and love for rap, their selections range from familiar club hits of past decades to stylish new releases, as well as fresh afropop and baile funk. with irresistible energy and groove, fwu’s sets keep the crowd dancing all night long, whether at clubs or larger events.

in addition to hosting their own fwu club night at kuudes linja, the duo has also been heard on ida helsinki radio (motions, kuahu).

guilty pleasures

guilty pleasures is a club concept founded in 2024 by dj hotleevibling and long legs, now one of the hottest and most sought-after nights in helsinki. the concept has stormed the city’s nightlife, filling venue after venue, including tanner, siltanen, and kaiku, throughout the past spring and summer. the duo has also made their mark at festivals, performing at provinssi, Ö festejä, and most notably flow festival, where they broke the champagne bar sales record—and the dance floor.

guilty pleasures delivers a magical reinvention of the english-language pop, rap, and disco that everyone secretly loves. despite their helsinki roots, the duo’s boundary-breaking selection skills get everyone dancing, enchanting the crowd, and making even the most critical listener surrender to their guilty pleasures.

lonely hearts club lonely hearts club was founded in 2022 when aino collin and veerti koski felt the need for a space to dance, dream, and express the alter egos that pulse with life. it’s a place for love stories, dreams, and the romanticizing of life. lonely hearts club serves up the best bubblegum pop and sizzling dance hits, with surprises along the way. join the club, and we promise you’ll never be alone with us.

m-baby m-baby is a helsinki-based dj and the founder of the hot girl club night. the club concept has quickly grown popular and is known for its open energy and music spanning from ’90s r&b to contemporary hip-hop and pop. in 2023, m-baby made history by performing as the first artist with a solo dj set as part of blockfest’s official program. m-baby has played in various nightclubs across finland, at private and corporate events, and also tours as a dj for senya – bringing professionalism to any kind of gig!

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paha vaanii paha vaanii is a club concept, an institution, and a way of life for dj laura vartio and dj harvest. popular from the summer sundays of club siltanen, this duo entertains and enthralls with finnish music. the line-up includes old and new, classics and forgotten gems, and specialties from eppu to kirka and nylon beat to chisu. paha vaanii's hallmarks are a dance guarantee, a happy atmosphere, and a full house. the warm evenings are filled with singing and dancing, tears of joy, twisting, snogging, squealing, and joking with a twinkle in the eye. paha vaanii fits right in from company christmas parties to yacht decks, and cottage parties to festivals. paha vaanii — finnish music, regardless of decade or genre. photo credit: andrea pozusis

rony rex over a decade of clubland adventures has established rony rex as one of finland’s top dance music tastemakers. known for his lighthearted approach, the helsinki-based dj, producer, and radio host does things a little differently — whether it’s playing a set while taking a cold plunge, having a cow named after him, or going back-to-back with reindeer. championing a sound that has developed into an exploration of house mixed with a rich assortment of club and bass music, while flirting with aesthetics of indie dance and hyperpop, rony is, it’s fair to say, onto something. while he may be best known for curating global sounds and delivering joyful, high-energy performances in the land of a thousand lakes, rony hasn’t shied away from reaching an international audience, collaborating with electronic and alt-pop figures such as girli, ravenna golden, nakamura minami, tt the artist, gfoty, carla monroe, madge, and dances, bolstered with continued global dj support from industry heavy-hitters like diplo, fatboy slim, and anna lunoe. resonating beyond the clubs, brands including yves saint laurent and stella mccartney have picked up rony's music on the regular. rony’s international reach also scored an accidental hit in china, where his track "fucked it up – gas gas remix" went viral on tiktok, amassing over 100 million streams on netease. with a vibrant 10 years of shenanigans behind him, rony is more excited than ever to share his unfiltered self through a vast array of new releases and shows, all while hosting finland's leading dance music show on ylex — driven by his obsession for the electronic music movement.

skenikswee skenikswee is a familiar dj figure from helsinki's nightlife. the music lover's club history includes names such as tavastian lauantaidisko, uusi perjantai, kaikun keskiviikko, and new helsinki. skenikswee is also part of suomen suurimmat dj duo. skenikswee has accumulated gigs at a quick weekly pace around all the main clubs and festivals, both inside and outside of helsinki. the set selection varies depending on the event from fresh electro, indie, pop, hiphop, and rock sounds to the older soul, disco, and boogie classics.

in addition, skenikswee hosts the pop-focused show pop_lover_92 on ida radio.

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skidit disko skidit disko launched the children's disco boom in finland by introducing the concept of family daytime dances at top clubs, a concept that has become popular around the world. the birthplace of skidit disko is kuudes linja and kaiku in helsinki's kallio, but the disco party has also been held on boats, at the helsinki music centre, in a museum, and at flow festival's family sunday.

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windows95man

windows95man, aka teemu keisteri, is a renowned entertainer/artist/radio host/dancer/model who is admired internationally. he is a charming and cheerful personality who is a bit of a shy nerd during the day, but in the evenings, when he dons his uniform – the iconic windows95 t-shirt and denim shorts combo – and steps behind the dj decks, he transforms into a superhero!

windows95man was born in 2013, when keisteri had a windows95 t-shirt made and wore it at flow festival. “i thought it would be fun to wear something as ridiculous as possible and stand out from the crowd—kind of to wake people up from the flow bubble. that’s how it all started to grow,” keisteri recalls.

dubbed finland’s most entertaining dj, windows95man has toured extensively across finland and internationally, performing in japan, at the swedish melodifestivalen afterparties, on a finnair flight, and in tenerife. his sets, featuring ’90s eurodance and techno hits, are combined with intense live performances that have stunned audiences worldwide. keisteri’s antics and uniquely artistic content are followed globally.

after years of anticipation, windows95man’s fans finally got what they had been waiting for with the release of the single no rules!, featuring all you could want—from confidence-boosting lyrics to danceable party beats. the track premiered at the finnish national selection for eurovision, umk, where it propelled windows95man to victory. keisteri and vocalist henri piispanen, featured on the hit, now represent finland at the 2024 eurovision song contest.

no rules! embodies the guiding principle keisteri has followed throughout his artistic career and adult life. it’s a simple phrase that encourages forgetting societal norms about how to dress, look, love, or behave. don’t let others define who you are—do what you love and forget the rules!

book windows95man for festivals, elevators, airplanes, private parties—anywhere!

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