Ruisrock started on Friday in unsettled weather, but it didn’t spoil the atmosphere.
This year Ruisrock will feature a wide range of both domestic and foreign performers. Rapper Ibe, who performed on Friday, is pictured. Roni Lehti
One of the biggest Finnish festivals of the summer started on Friday in Turku’s Ruissalo, when Ruisrock opened its gates to the festival crowd.
This year’s Ruisrock is starred by a wide range of both domestic and foreign hit names. On Friday, Finland’s latest Eurovision representative took to the stage of the three-day festival Wrapperthe great promise of the domestic rap field Ibe as well as one of the top Finnish-indie names Lottery.
Unstable weather did not hinder the atmosphere, as Käärijä, who had already performed in the afternoon, drew a wild crowd in front of Niittylava.
See pictures from the first day of Ruisrock below.
Käärijä was Niittylava’s first performer. In his festival style, the artist combined the familiar neon green and black of his Eurovision bolero. Roni Lehti
The wrapper performed his familiar songs to the audience such as Mic Mac, Auto jää and of course his Eurovision hit Cha Cha Cha. Roni Lehti
Käärijä’s gig gathered a large crowd and fans in front of the stage. Roni Lehti
In addition to Käärijä, you could also see the background crowd dressed in sunglasses and pink shirts on stage. Roni Lehti
Ibe, known as a reformer of Finnish rap music, raised the mood to the ceiling. Ibe performed at Niittylava early in the evening. Roni Lehti
At Ibe’s gig, there was a captivating atmosphere and flames leaping to the heights. Roni Lehti
Ibe’s gig included the songs Iclout, Sateenkaarenpää and Both. Roni Lehti
Arppa, one of the top names in domestic Indie music, performed at Sateenkaarilava in the early evening. Roni Lehti
Known for his energetic performances, Arpa’s concert was full of joy and emotion. Roni Lehti
Despite the cloudy sky, Arppa gathered quite a crowd in front of Sateenkaarilava. Roni Lehti