On 15 October, Gramex paid out 7.3 million euros in the autumn distribution, compensating 9 215music performers and producers represented by Gramex in Finland. For the first time, more accurate international DDEX reporting was also piloted for some of the rights owners.

The world's best singers will once again compete against each other in the Mirjam Helin International Song Contest in Helsinki.

The decline of music in print media continues, but the audiovisual sector is still willing to invest in traditional formats.

Artists, professional orchestras and music industry organisations are calling for tougher climate action from policymakers and themselves.

Illegal ticket resale has begun to be reflected in increased concert prices, particularly in the United States. They now want to change this situation.