Midem International Music Market 2004

Music Export Finland @ MIDEM 2004

Stand R35.11.
Confirmed delegates (19 December update)
Alba Records
One of Finland’s most innovative record companies whose high quality catalogue includes classical, jazz and spiritual music.
Mr Timo Ruottinen, Managing Director

Exogenic Records / Exogenic Breaks Records
Independent label and publisher specialised in electronic music. Artists include Accu, Koneveljet, Reuna, Squaremeat, Texas Faggott.
Mr Jacob Ehrnrooth, Managing Director

Hoedown
Hoedown represents Finnish artists Värttinä, Kimmo Pohjonen, Maria Kalaniemi and JPP for international bookings and licensing.
Mr Phillip Page, Managing Director    

Johanna Kustannus/Megamania
Independent record company releasing Finnish rock and pop such as Leningrad Cowboys, Melrose, Ben Granfelt, The Blaster Master, Tigerbombs and Naked.       
Mr Atte Blom, International Manager

Kool Kat Records
Independent hip hop label, current acts include Staffro, Polartracks, The Rudimentals, Kool Ski.
Mr Pasi Palonen, Managing Director

Love Music Publishing
Independent music publisher working with Finnish rock, pop and film music: Melrose, The Blaster Master, Marko Haavisto, Anssi Tikanmäki and Antero Jakoila.
Ms Sini Perho, Managing Director

Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on five major exchanges.
Mr Reidar Wasenius , Entertainment & Media Business Manager

Ondine
Leading Finnish independent classical label. Major Finnish and international artists include Karita Mattila, Christoph Eschenbach, Soile Isokoski, Oliver Knussen and Olli Mustonen.
Mr Mikko Hannuksela, Sales and Marketing Manager

Poplandia Music / Gaga Goodies
Publishing companies specialised in rock and pop, major artists being The 69 Eyes, Diablo, Nerdee and Bitch Alert.
Mr Epe Helenius, Managing Director
Ms Taija Holm, Head of Marketing
             
P.V. Supa
Produces and develops high-value-added self-service automation systems and software for retailers, including listening-point systems and Dome speaker systems
Mr Ari Väisänen, Marketing Manager
                 
Rockadillo Records/Zen Master Publishing
One of Finland’s most highly established and globally recognized independent labels, specializing in electronica, World Music, jazz, experimental and progressive, including RinneRadio, Wimme, Kimmo Pohjonen, Piirpauke, Pekka Pohjola and XL.
Mr Tapio Korjus, Managing Director    

Rubato Music
Rubato Music is a small independent production company established in 2000 with versatile roster including acts like Mummypowder, KKANE [kei-kein], Ninni Poijärvi, Heidi, Varmat päivät.
Mr Timo Poijärvi, Managing Director

Stupido Records
Stupido Records, est. 1989, is one of the biggest and oldest totally independent Finnish record companies. Current roster includes a.o. Eläkeläiset, Boomhauer, Giant Robot, Rollstons, Boy Novice, Hypnomen, Treeball.
Mr Joose Berglund, A&R & Promotion Manager
 
Thirteen Productions
1) Record label specialized in top notch electronic music. Styles: modern dance music, chill-out and down-tempo. 2) Leading modern dance event organizer in Finland. 3) Web-shop for electronic music.   
Mr Peter Gerkman, Managing Director

Wolfgang Records
One of the most exciting independent record companies around, including four labels Silence. (jazz, ambient, world, psychedelic), Wolfram (pop, reggae), Macedonia (classical) and Major Leidén (rock).
Mr Matti Kervinen, Producer

Copyright Information and Anti-Piracy Centre Finland
Finnish antipiracy organization of authors, artists and producers of music, film and interactive software.
Mr Antti Kotilainen, Project Manager

Finnish Music Information Centre
Promotes Finnish composers and their music, spanning all genres from jazz and contemporary music to pop/rock, modern folk and electronica.
Mr Kai Amberla, Executive Director
Ms Jutta Jaakkola, Head of Popular Music
       
Finnish Music Publishers’ Association
Umbrella organisation representing the interests of Finnish music publishers.
Mr Pekka Sipilä, Managing Director

IFPI Finland
The Finnish national group of IFPI.
Mr Tommi Kyyrä, Project Manager