The artists represented their best at the Iskelmä Gala

On Saturday night in Tampere, recognitions were handed out to the stars of the Finnish sky, and a host of Finnish artists were present.

Samu Haber attended the Iskelmä Gala on Saturday night. Juha Veli Jokinen

Iltalehti was present at the Iskelmä Gala held at the Nokia Arena in Tampere. On the spot represented, among other things Samu Haberon whose wrist the handsome Audemars Piguet precious watch caught the eye with a red carpet.

The watch on Haber’s wrist is worth tens of thousands of euros. Juha Veli Jokinen

Haber said he will go to Switzerland and Austria in the spring for his farewell gigs with his band Sunrise Avenue.

Haber had chosen a dark blue suit. Juha Veli Jokinen

– I do not regret the decision to stay in Finland, this is my dear homeland. Tampere now also has gangs from Germany and Switzerland in the auditorium, Haber revealed.

Haber also recalled the biggest concert he has performed in his career.

– Yes, it was in Berlin, where the stadium had a total of more than 700,000 spectators.

The Newcomer of the Year or Breakthrough Award went to those who released their debut album last year Erika Vikman. Vikman was represented at the gala in a gorgeous, nuden-colored evening dress.

Erika Vikman won the first prize of the evening at the Iskelmä Gala. Juha Veli Jokinen

Also Haloo Helsinki! The band was awarded at the gala when the band won the Band of the Year award. The band happily commented to Iltalehti about their long common sky.

– We have 16 years together, we have grown together democratically, everyone is being listened to. We have four different personalities and trust, openness and equality are our watchwords.

Haloo Helsinki! was awarded at the Iskelmä Gala. Juha Veli Jokinen

Radio Nova’s morning presenters were also present at the gala Minna Kuukka and Aki Linnanahde. The duo have been working together for six years.

– We spend more mornings talking together as closely as a married couple, the duo laughs.

Aki Linnanahde and Minna Kuukka represented at the Iskelmä Gala. Juha Veli Jokinen

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