The main performer of the Helsinki City Festival had to wait a long time due to a nasty turn.
There was a surprising turn at the Helsinki City Festival on Saturday night.
According to information received by Iltalehti Akon He was about to start a gig at about 9:45 pm until the audio was deceived at the beginning of the first song. The artist immediately left the stage.
Anni, who was present, tells Iltalehti that no information about the situation has been provided to the public.
– There’s nothing about the main performer, Anni tells Iltalehti.
Akon’s gig was scheduled to start at 9:45 pm Aop
According to Iltalehti, the festival visitors had to wait about 20 minutes before the Akon rose back to the stage.
Helsinki City Festival producer Vilho Riihimäki tells Iltalehti that Akon’s gig was interrupted by a technical disorder.
– The fault was an instantaneous electrical failure that was quickly repaired, Riihimäki comments.
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Jutta updated June 14, 2025 at 10:31 pm: Added producer Vilho Riihimäki more detailed comment.