Emma Gala 2026: New Names Competing in the Newcomer of the Year by Gramex Category

This year’s candidates are:

Ares with his album APATHIA (Rähinä Records / Kaiku Entertainment)

Bizi with his album  Pitäiskö mun soittaa sille (PME Records)

helmi marleena with her EP Sydän sydän sydän (helmi marleena / Universal Music)

Jore & Zpoppa with their album Monsteri (Kaiku Recordings)

Komiat with their song Kaihosielu (Programme production Komiat)

Sara Bee ‘s album Baddie Issues (Babyface. Music & publishing / Warner Music

All Emma Gala nominees were announced before Christmas. The winners will be revealed at the Emma Gala, held at Espoo Metro Arena on Saturday, 7 March 2026. The gala can be followed on-site or watched live on Nelonen and Ruutu.