MIDEM 2005 SPECIAL
* Finns excel in exports according to Billboard´s Border Breaker Chart
* Finnish (Black) Monday: get your invitation!
* Information on all the participating Finnish companies
FINNS UPPING THE ANTE AGAIN IN MIDEM 2005
- A record amount of participating companies and the Minister of Trade and Industry are set to open another remarkable year in exports
A record amount of 26 Finnish companies and organisations with over 50 music industry professionals are joining the Music Export Finland stand (Espace Riviera, stand R35.11) in the annual Midem International Music Market in Cannes, France on January 23rd27th. The Finnish Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Mauri Pekkarinen, will also attend the fair to support their work. Midem gathers approximately 10 000 music industry professionals from over 90 countries and is considered as the most important annual music industry event world-wide.
Finnish industrys growing interest is no surprise given the remarkable year Finnish music has had in 2004. Billboard Magazines Global Editor Emmanuel Legrand comments:
“The past year has been exceptional for Finland. On our border breakers chart, which tracks the album sales outside the country of origin throughout Europe, there are two Finnish bands on the top 5: The Rasmus being no. 1 and Nightwish at no. 4. Moreover, HIM is also on top 40 and this is
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“I think it’s credit to first of all the Finnish artists and also to the Finnish industry to have achieved this all in one year. From a business point of view Finnish labels have been very smart that they have been forming the right partnerships and I think that is the way forward for them in the future as well. If you can’t beat them on your own, you have to find the right partner.”
FINNISH COMPANIES AIMING FOR NEW LICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION DEALS
As Midem is one of the largest music events, representation at this event is vital for Finnish music exports to continue to grow and flourish.
Finns are actively seeking for licensing for exciting young Finnish talents that are bound to make waves in the international market place. There will also be some young, dynamic labels looking for distribution deals for their products as well as long term co-operation with those already established in the industry. The Midem fair is a creative opportunity for developing future business relations.
Music Export Finland makes an annual contribution to the event with a joint stand comprising of music professionals throughout Finland.
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HEAD NORTH!
The Infamous Finnish (Black) Monday Party will be held on Monday, January 24th from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Music by DJ Slow - drinks and food of the unforgettable kind…
If you want to come to Finland to discover the hottest bands around, this party is your chance to get more info on freebies.
If you have not received your invitation yet, please email assistant@musexfinland.fi.
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FINNISH COMPANIES @ THE MUSIC EXPORT FINLAND STAND R35.11.
Art Inn Consulting Ltd / Art Inn Records Ltd - erkki.krohn(at)pp.inet.fi
Produces CDs, especially CD postcards and multimedia products. The Company is also specialized in consulting and producing multimedia products in cooperation with other media experts.
Beats and Styles - info(at)beatsandstyles.com
Innovative, versatile and fresh independent music producer/label producing quality crossover pop music with an edge. Providing full packages from artwork to MTV quality music videos. Chart-topping projects in Finland, Sweden and Germany available for licensing.
Eastborder Promotion Ltd. - mail(at)eastborder.com
One of the leading independent promotion companies in Finland with promotional services varying from Scandinavian-wide street teams to more traditional ways of promotion. Recent campaigns include e.g. Katie Melua, Green Day, Lostprophets and Goldie Lookin’ Chain. Artist management side currently builds the international career of Velcra (Virgin) as well as launching Lodger during the first half of 2005. A division of Eastborder, Frontera Songs represents talented songwriters exploiting their catalogues globally.
Euterpe Ltd / Sinfonia Finlandia - euterpe(at)kolumbus.fi
Featuring Sinfonia Finlandia with world renowned conductor Mr. Patrick Gallois, Euterpe provides full in-house solutions for film, tour and recording productions worldwide. Other Euterpe concerns include Nordic Film Orchestra, Finnish Film Orchestra and the Euterpe Flute Quartet as well as a database of over 400 additional musicians and choral members, together with complete recording, post-production, composition & arranging services.
Exogenic Records/Exogenic Breaks Records - exogenic(at)exogenic.com
Independent label and publisher specialised in electronic music. Artists include Accu, Fat Beat Sound System, Koneveljet, Lau, PJVM, Squaremeat, Texas Faggott.
Fullsteam Records - info(at)fullsteamrecords.com
An independent record company with a sub-label called 1000 Records. Current bands: Abduktio, Antero Lindgren, Callisto, Damn Seagulls, Deep Insight, Disco Ensemble, Flogging Molly, Koma, No Shame, Pedestrian’s Motor, Sela.
Hoedown - pap(at)hoedown.com
Represents Finnish artists Värttinä, Kimmo Pohjonen, Maria Kalaniemi and JPP for international bookings and licensing.
Ilosaarirock - niksu(at)ilosaarirock.fi
Sold out in advance since 1997, the festival has a capacity 21.000 per day, five stages and represents all musical genres: rock, metal, reggae, alternative, hip hop. Conveniently located within 15 minutes from the airport, 10 minutes from downtown Joensuu.
Johanna Kustannus/Megamania - atte.blom(at)johannakustannus.fi
Independent record company releasing Finnish rock and pop such as Leningrad Cowboys, Melrose, Ben Granfelt, Tigerbombs, Pain Confessor, Purity and Naked.
Kool Kat Records - kool(at)koolkatrecords.fi
Independent hip hop label, current acts include MGI, Kollabo Brothers, Staffro, Kool Ski.
Love Music Publishing - sini.perho(at)lovemusic.fi
Independent music publisher working with Finnish rock, pop and film music: Melrose, Tigerbombs, Pain Confessor, Marko Haavisto, Anssi Tikanmäki and Antero Jakoila.
Ondine - kiilunen(at)ondine.fi
Leading Finnish independent classical label. Major Finnish and international artists include Karita Mattila, Christoph Eschenbach, Soile Isokoski, Oliver Knussen and Olli Mustonen.
Poplandia Music/Poko Rekords - epe(at)poko.fi
Publishing companies specialised in rock and pop, major artists being Diablo, Nerdee and Bitch Alert.
Plastinka Records - vellu(at)plastinka.fi
Eclectic record label run by four independent producers running their studio complex in central Helsinki. Plastinka´s production and remix services are widely used by record and film production companies all over the world. Current artists: Kemopetrol, Slowhill, Vocal Ensemble Rajaton, Soul Tattoo and Miami.
PV Supa - ari.vaisanen(at)pv-supa.fi
Produces and develops high-value-added self-service automation systems and software for retailers, including listening-point systems and Dome speaker systems
Ranka Publishing - riku(at)spinefarm.fi
Ranka Publishing is amongst the leading Finnish independent music publishers. With more than 1500 songs on the catalogue it represents the finest the Finland can offer in pop, rock and hard rock…
Rockadillo Records/Zen Master Publishing - records(at)rockadillo.fi
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 Jarmo Saari.
Sarabee Music - heli.nelimarkka(at)sariaittokoski.net
Represents the artist Sarabee alias Sari Aittokoski, a versatile and talented jazz-singer with a dark, deep and sensual voice.
Sony StreamMan - henning_solum(at)sonynetservices.com
Provides a truly convergent and complete end-to-end music solution that encompasses both streaming and download. Offers full mobile and web based functionality, including a full service offering and a complete repertoire of music choice. The end-user experience is an extraordinary consumption through a special created personalisation engine.
Spinefarm Records - ahven(at)spinefarm.fi
Finland’s biggest rock record label. Releases all kinds of rock and metal from gothic rock to grind core. Artists include Children of Bodom, Nightwish, To/Die/For, Ensiferum and Lullacry.
Töölön Musiikkitukku - martti.heikkinen(at)toolonmusiikkitukku.com
The leading independent record distributor in Finland. Represents exclusively such fine labels as Bear Family, BGO, Compost, Sonar Kollektiv, Crammed, Greensleeves, Proper, Ipecac, Southern Lord, TriKont, Sähkö etc. In-house labels include Texicalli, Impala & Jupiter (http://www.texicalli.net) - jazz, folk, soul, rock, electro. Artists: Quintessence, Fly, Teddy Rok Seven, Q-Continuum, Korpi Ensemble, MP4, Uusi Fantasia, And The Lefthanded + several others.
Wolfgang Records - kervinen(at)kolumbus.fi
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).
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Copyright Information and Anti-Piracy Centre Finland - antti.kotilainen(at)antipiracy.fi
Finnish antipiracy organization of authors, artists and producers of music, film and interactive software.
Finnish Music Information Centre - info(at)fimic.fi
Promotes Finnish composers and their music, spanning all genres from jazz and contemporary music to pop/rock, modern folk and electronica.
Finnish Music Publishers´Association - pekka.sipila(at)musiikkikustantajat.fi
Umbrella organisation representing the interests of Finnish music publishers.
IFPI Finland - tommi.kyyra(at)ifpi.fi
The Finnish national group of IFPI.