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

26.02.2026

Latest Artists Emma Gaala Gramex IFPI Finland Record label Rookie of the Year

Finland’s largest and most prestigious annual music industry awards, the Emma Gala, will take place this year at Espoo Metro Arena on Saturday, 7 March. Gramex is once again partnering in the Newcomer of the Year award category. Gramex has sponsored the Newcomer of the Year category in previous years as well.

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.

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