dj ina mikkola ina mikkola on televisiosta, radiosta ja somesta tuttu, kultaisella venlalla palkittu toimittaja-ohjaaja ja bestseller-tietokirjailija, jolla on myös yli 10 vuoden kokemus dj:nä ja tapahtumien juontajana – aina flow festivaaleista suomiareenaan. tämä vintage-vaatteistaan ja ruseteistaan tunnistettava mediapersoona on aina näyttävä dj, joka osaa luoda juuri oikeanlaisen tunnelman tapahtumaan – oli kyseessä sitten asiallinen keskustelutilaisuus, tyylikäs juhla tai totaalinen bailumeininki. mikkola fiilistelee yhtä lailla marginaalista hardcore punkia kuin viimeisimpiä listahittejä. dj-seteissä soi mm. indie rock, elektropop, italodisco, eurodance sekä 60–90-lukujen klassikot ja bängerit. mikkolan musiikkiselektio on siis laaja, mutta kuratointi on tarkkaa.

dj orion starting in the early nineties from the warehouse raves of the industrial city of tampere, stirring the northern finland electronic music scene at the turn of the millennium, settling down in helsinki in 2006, and living in berlin 2011-2013, orion is still one of the busiest and most relevant djs in finland. probably best known for his over 15-year-long career with the finnish national radio ylex, orion hosts the channel’s three-hour friday night every week. alongside his work as a dj and radio host, orion also runs his own absence of facts label and regularly releases music on top-tier labels like mord, mindtrip, h-productions, suara, etc. no matter if it’s about performing live at a sold-out festival or a warehouse party, expanding the possibilities of djing with the latest technological innovations, hosting an electronic music conference, playing at kitkat in berlin, ministry of sound in london, or clubs in the usa, germany, greenland, russia, spain, etc., headlining new year’s party for 85000 people, 2000 people pool party or hosting live radio broadcasts from berlin, after over 25 years in the business it’s all still happening, and it’s all labor of love. “i’ve been lucky enough to have people around me who haven’t been there for money and fame but for the love of music. i guess none of us ever believed how big things could get far in the finnish outback, and i can’t give enough credit to all those who have been supporting and helping with all the countless productions”, dj orion shares.

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 fwu is a helsinki-based dj duo, featuring shy grl and twenpettie. the danceable and diverse selections range from amapiano to baile and from r&b and hiphop classics to the hottest soundcloud edits. the duo brings the party vibe to clubs, terraces, and events alike. in addition to the fwu show at the kuudes linja club, the duo has been spotted, among others, at sober furious, ruisrock, and helsinki pride. the duo is also familiar from the ida helsinki radio station (motions, myÖs).

guilty pleasures guilty pleasures on dj hotleeviblingin ja long legsin 2024 perustama, tämän hetken kuumpimpiin ja kysytyimpiin iltoihin kuuluva klubi-konsepti, joka on löytänyt jättiläisen lailla jalansijansa helsingin yöelämästä. konsepti on vallannut menneen kevään ja kesän aikana helsingin klubeja ja täyttänyt talon toisensa perään mm. tannerissa, siltasessa ja kaikussa. festivaaleillakin tutuksi tullut kaksikko esiintyi menneenä kesänä provinssissa, Ö festeillä ja noteerattavimmin flow festivalilla, rikkoen champagne barin myyntiennätyksen-, ja lattian. guilty pleasures tuo pöytään taikurinomaisin elkein koko kansan salaa rakastaman englanninkielisen popin, räpin ja discon uudelleen paketoituna muodossa, jota ei voi vastustaa. helsinkiläisistä lähtökohdistaan huolimatta kaksikon maakuntarajoja rikkova selektiokyky tanssittaa, ihastuttaa ja saa kriittisimmänkin kuulijan antautumaan paheilleen.

lonely hearts club lonely hearts club sai alkunsa vuonna 2022 kun aino collin ja veerti koski kokivat tarvetta tilalle, jossa tanssia, unelmoida ja ilmaista elämälle sykkiviä alter-egojamme. se on paikka rakkaustarinoille, unelmille ja elämän romantisoinnille. lonely hearts club tarjoilee parhaat purkkapopit sekä kuumat tanssihitit, yllätyksiä unohtamatta. liity klubiin ja lupaamme että kanssamme et ole koskaan yksin.

m-baby m-baby on helsinkiläinen dj ja hot girl club -klubi-illan perustaja. klubikonsepti on kasvanut nopeasti suosituksi ja tunnetaan avoimesta energiastaan ja musiikista, joka liikkuu 90-luvun r&b:stä aina nykyajan hiphopiin ja poppiin! vuonna 2023 m-baby teki historiaa esiintymällä ensimmäisenä artistina soolo dj-setillä osana blockfestin virallista ohjelmaa. m-baby on soittanut läpi suomen erilaisissa yökerhoissa, yksityistilaisuuksissa, yritystilaisuuksissa sekä kiertää senyan keikka dj:nä - joten ammattitaitoa löytyy kaiken näköisiin tilanteisiin!

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 yli vuosikymmenen seikkailut klubimaailmassa ovat vakiinnuttaneet rony rexin yhdeksi suomen johtavista tanssimusiikin suunnannäyttäjistä. helsinkiläinen dj-tuottaja ja radiojuontaja on erityisesti tunnettu luovasta elektronisesta tanssimusiikista, kansainvälisistä artistiyhteistöistä, energisistä esiintymisistä ja yllätyksellisistä sisältötempauksista. ronyn musiikki vie tutkimusmatkalle house- ja klubimusiikin äänimaailmoihin. vaikutteita rony ammentaa globaaleista klubisaundeista, indie dancesta sekä electro- ja hyperpopista. alusta asti maailmalle uraa rakentanut rony on julkaissut musiikkia useiden kansainvälisten artistien kanssa. ronyn kappaleita voikin kuulla useissa ulkomaisissa mainoksissa ja tv-sarjoissa sekä maailman huippu-dj:den seteissä. kotimaassa rony tavoittaa laajan kuuntelijakunnan viikoittaisella radio-ohjelmallaan ylex:llä, joka on samalla suomen kuunnelluin klubimusiikkiohjelma.

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.

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 is a well-known entertainer/artist/radio host/dancer/model, widely appreciated in finland and throughout the world. he is a sweet and pleasant individual, a bit of a shy nerd during the daytime, but when he puts on his uniform — the infamous windows95 shirt and denim hotpants combo —and gets on the stage in the evenings, he transforms into a superman! dubbed finland's most entertaining dj, windows95man has toured extensively throughout finland in recent years, also making appearances overseas in places like japan, the after-party of sweden's melodifestivalen, a finnair flight, and tenerife. his sets, consisting of 90s eurodance and techno hits, have combined with such intense live performances that the audiences have been left breathless. keisteri's endeavors and sometimes quite unique artistic content are followed globally. after years of waiting, the fans of windows95man finally got what they have long been craving for as no rules! — the single release that has everything you could hope for in a complete self-esteem-boosting party-hard-and-dance-your-heart-out banger — got its world premiere in the final of the biggest and most appreciated music contest in finland, umk. no rules! propelled windows95man to victory and the dj and his featuring artist on the hit song, henri piispanen, will now be representing finland in the 2024 eurovision contest. “no rules" is a guideline that keisteri has followed throughout his whole artistic career and adult life. it’s a simple phrase that commands you to forget how one should dress, look, love, or behave, according to the norms set by society. don’t let others define who you are — do what you love, and forget the rules! order windows95man for festivals, elevators, airplanes, private parties, and anything anywhere!