Who’s coming next?: Previewing Finland’s UMK 2026
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It’s a national final that we’ve become big fans of and yet again, Finland isn’t here to disappoint. Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu is back for another year and we’re ready to work out who will be following in Erika Vikman’s saucy footsteps in Vienna.
Michael is joined by Ethan, a voice who would be familiar if you’re a fan of the Eurovision Top 100, to dive into UMK. While there are seven big songs, there are two currently in contention. Do you agree?
Plus, hear the latest banger (and first English language song) from one of our 2025 favourites – Erika Vikman.
You can enjoy UMK (and Erika’s new song) at 8pm CET on Saturday 28 February (or the polite time of 6am on Sunday 1 March if you’re in Melbourne) via Yle Areena. You might even want to switch over to the English commentary!
In this episode:
- Hear Michael go gutter(al)
- Wonder if the dentist will make an appearance
- Work out when you’ll schedule your toilet break
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Playlist
Erika Vikman 
– FATHER (I Will Never Confess)
Komiat – Lululai
Etta – Million Dollar Smile
KIKI – Rakkaudenkipee [The pain of love]
Antti Paalanen – Takatukka [Mullet]
CHACHI – Cherry Cake
Sinikka Monte – Ready To Leave
Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin [Flamethrower]
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