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    30.09.2026

    Guest Ida Yli-Mäenpää: “Results come from consistent hard work”

    When the long-awaited breakthrough failed to materialise, the artist Ida Yli-Mäenpää decided to take matters into her own hands. Her persistent hard work eventually led to a record deal, the creation of a record-breaking hit single and the realisation of her dreams.

    28.09.2026

    Long-term investments that pay off for decades

    The creative industries are not just part of the cultural sector. They are part of Finland’s exports, innovation economy and international competitiveness, points out Riku Lievonen, Director of Communications and Public Relations at Gramex.

    30.06.2026

    Summer distribution payments have been made

    Gramex paid approximately EUR 5.2 million in its summer distribution on 11 June 2026. Remunerations were paid to around 8,000 Finnish performers and producers represented by Gramex.

    30.06.2026

    The first artist featured in Gramex’s “The Value of Music” video series is Eva Louhivuori – this is how the new single “Sano se” came to life

    Gramex’s “The Value of Music” video series launches on 12 June with an episode featuring Eva Louhivuori, taking viewers behind the creation of the new track “Sano se”.

    30.06.2026

    Opening hours for summer 2026

    The MyGramex portal will be available throughout the summer.

    15.06.2026

    Gramex takes a step towards real-time royalty payments – a global first 

    Gramex is developing an advance payment system that integrates usage data and processes royalties in real time.

    27.05.2026

    Jemina – Freedom Was Found by Daring to Do Things on Her Own Terms

    Jemina’s path towards her debut album has been long and multifaceted. The journey has taken her from music classes in Kouvola to studies in the healthcare sector, from Instagram videos to songwriting camps, and ultimately to becoming an independent artist.

    27.05.2026

    Pihlaja: “Hard Work Pays Off, but Enjoying the Journey Matters Most”

    Artist Pihlaja, currently working on her fourth album, has been building her career with determination for more than a decade. Long-term commitment has taught her to enjoy the journey in an industry where quick wins are rarely on offer.

    27.05.2026

    Irina: The Best-Before Date of a Pop Artist

    In the world of pop music, age is something hardly anyone dares to talk about, yet almost everyone thinks about. In this article, we reflect together with 50-year-old Irina on whether it is possible to achieve a breakthrough later in life—or to take a new direction in an already established career.

    27.05.2026

    Equal Music 2040 aims to double the sector’s growth

    Equal Futures in Music brings industry stakeholders together to build a shared vision for an equal music industry by 2040.