Two years ago, Finnish music copyright organizations Gramex and Teosto launched the AV Music service as a pilot for production companies with the aim of facilitating the use of music in audiovisual productions. The pilot phase will end in December, and from the beginning of 2026, AV Music will become part of the NCB service operated in connection with Teosto.   

The documentary film ‘Aurinko laskee Lemmenjoella’ (The Sun Sets on Lemmenjoki) was awarded the Music Insight of the Year award (Musiikkioivallus-palkinto) at the Screen Helsinki event on September 5, 2025. The award highlights innovative and inventive use of music in films and TV series. The award was presented by Gramex and Teosto’s joint AV Music service.

Gramex paid 5.2 million euros in its autumn distribution on September 30, 2025. The remunerations were paid to 9,400 Finnish music performers and producers represented by Gramex.

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The Gramex Communications and Public Relations team was strengthened at the beginning of August with the appointment of a new Communications Coordinator.

Gramex has signed a reciprocity agreement with the Federation of Korean Music Performers (FKMP). In the future, Gramex will collect remunerations to Finnish musicians and artists for the use of their music in South Korea. In return, Gramex will pay and collect remunerations for musicians represented by FKMP for the use of the music in Finland.

Gramex paid out €4.17 million in the summer distribution on 10 June. Over 9,000 domestic music performers and producers represented by Gramex receiving remunerations.

Marie José Masena’s newly published thesis, “Artists of African and Mixed Heritage in the Finnish Music,” examines the position of brown artists in the Finnish music scene as part of a broader conversation. The thesis represents a step toward a more inclusive and transparent music industry that reflects the full spectrum of society.

The summer distribution will be paid in week 24. Check the key dates related to the distribution here!

Finnish metal music is no longer making international breakthroughs at the rate it used to. That's why Helsinki is hosting a metal-only showcase festival in May called Welcome to Finland... The capital of metal.