Finland Chooses Eurovision 2026 Entry as Amphion Powers 5 of 7 UMK Finalists
The broadcast UMK (Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu) by Yle was followed by 2.5 million people, i.e. over 70% of the total number of people aged between 15 and 65.
The winning song Liekinheitin by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen will represent Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May.

Congratulations to mixing engineer Kalle Keskikuru and mastering engineer Daniel Hagström, and best of luck at Eurovision 2026.
Interestingly, in addition to the winning song, Amphions were used in 5 of the 7 competing songs:
- Lululai by Komiat: Mixing Miikka Huttunen, mastering Henkka Niemistö
- Takatukka by Antti Paalanen: Mixing Juho Koskinen, Kalle Koskikuru, mastering Daniel Hagström
- Cherry Cake by Chachi: Mixing Kalle Koskikuru, mastering Henkka Niemistö
- Rakkaudenkipee by Kiki: Mastering Alexander Clifford
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