The value of music stems from creative work, but its significance extends far beyond cultural policy. If we wish to improve the operating conditions for music and other creative sectors in Finland, we must also exert a stronger influence at European level.

Radio airplay can open doors for an artist to reach new listeners, whilst also increasing the copyright royalties generated by the recording. But what are music editors and journalists actually looking for in new releases? We’ve compiled the best tips from industry professionals on how to give a track the best chance of getting played on the radio.

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Of the ten most-played songs of the past summer on commercial and YLE radio stations, as many as eight were Finnish. The most-played song in June and July was ‘Liekinheitin’ by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen. The copyright organisation Gramex’s summer statistics list the ten most-played songs on commercial and Yle radio stations in June and July.

Music Producers – IFPI Finland has updated the certification thresholds for gold and platinum singles to reflect changes in music consumption and market conditions. The new thresholds came into force on 1 July 2026, but they do not apply retrospectively.

How are songs really created and what kind of journey do they take from an initial idea to a finished phonogram? Gramex is launching a new “The Value of Music” video series, and now anyone has the opportunity to apply and share the story behind their own track.

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.

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”.

The MyGramex portal will be available throughout the summer.

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