Could there even be any Festivaali without Arppa? Playfully quoted as the ‘house band’ of Festivaali, Arppa can be seen again at Festivaali this summer!

Known for his direct and warm presence, Arppa and his band have found their way into the group of the most beloved artists in Finland in recent years. An active live performer, the artist's music is timeless and his lyrics are like moving pictures – insightful, heartfelt and accurately depicted feelings move from Ykspihlaja in Kokkola through Helsinki by night all the way to a speakeasy in July 1958 with Laila Kinnunen. These colourful texts will be heard and sung together again in Pyynikki in Tampere this summer!

Members of Arppa’s band are Ville-Veikko Airaniemi, Eero Seppä and Okko Saastamoinen.