UMK artists were announced on Wednesday. Somekansa immediately rushed to tell their opinion about the artists.
The participants of the new music competition are now announced.
The Komiat group, Chachi, Antti Paalanen, Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, Etta, Kiki and Sinikka Monte.
Finland’s Eurovisa representative will be chosen from UMK on February 28. After the announcement of the UMK contestants, Iltalehti’s readers rushed to tell their opinion about this year’s contestants.
Several Iltalehti’s Facebook comment field commentators say this year’s artist lineup is good and versatile. Some of the commenters, on the other hand, do not dare to say their favorite yet until the songs have been heard.
– An interesting coverage of artists, one commenter sums up.
– Really interesting. It’s nice that there are new artists who are not so well known, another commenter continues.
– I only knew about Linda, Pete and Hilden’s wife. The others are just fine. So the songs are eagerly awaited to see who will become the five-hit performer.
The participants of the 2026 New Music Competition were announced on January 14. Participating in the competition are Sinikka Monte (bottom row left), Chachi Hildén, Kiki, Antti Paalanen, Pete Parkkonen together with Linda Lampenius, Etta (bottom right) and the Komiat group (top row). Elle Laitila
“Appearance and charisma”
However, one name clearly stands out above the others. Pete Parkkonen is clearly in the minds of many commentators.
– Voice for Pete Parkkosen, even though I haven’t heard the song, says one commenter.
– Pete. There is appearance, charisma, voice, performance ability to take over the audience. Of course, a lot depends on what kind of song is going on, but there is a lot of potential, let’s think about it in the comments.
– Pete Parkkonen and Linda, both strong professionals.
– Pete and Linda. Charisma and skill from the full stage!
– Without even hearing a song, you could imagine that Pete and Linda would manage to deliver something that works.
The Komiat group is also a favorite of many commentators. The band is known for dance stages.
There are also gravel sounds.
– If you hadn’t leaked this year in advance, it would have been good, the comments state.
– So no rock or metal artists? One commenter wonders.
– Not a good day. If any of these, then Pete Parkkonen.
– Interest only decreases year by year
The winner of the new music competition will represent Finland at Eurovision in May in Vienna, Austria.