Lauri Schreck is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and innovator of the kantele, who boldly combines the traditional instrument with rock and pop classics. His one-man spectacle has charmed audiences at hundreds of events around the world. In 2024, his band Lauri Schreck & Puhuri toured Finland, performing at events such as Pori Jazz and releasing the album Tapahtuu.

Familiar on stage and TV screens, Lauri has been seen in the finals of Talent Suomi, in the show Vain elämää alongside Antti Tuisku, and performing with top artists like Pepe Willberg and Mira Luoti. Memorable was also his performance of Iron Maiden for Bruce Dickinson in a live TV broadcast.

In addition to the kantele, Lauri often picks up other beloved instruments – expect captivating interpretations of both his own songs and international and Finnish hits.

Tammela 33100 boldly combines folk, pop, and rock, drawing its stories from people shaped by life. The band, originating from Tammela in Tampere, is built around the married couple Jaani and Annaleena Haapasalo and has released three albums over its more than ten-year career, as well as performed with artists such as Samuli Putro and Absoluuttinen Nollapiste.

The eagerly awaited fourth album, Tammela yöllä, will be released on August 29, 2025, through Eclipse Music, produced by Lauri Kallio (Pambikallio). The album's singles Siinä sä nyt oot and Sumusilmäinen jättiläinen (March 14) have already received radio play and a fantastic reception.

Cellomania is a duo of top cellists Jaani Helander and Lukas Stasevskij, who combine classical skill with pop, rock, game, and film music through the power of cellos. Since 2019, they have captivated audiences with their energetic performances and unique arrangements. The band has released the album Mania Unleashed (2021) and several singles, and their music has been streamed over 300,000 times. Cellomania has performed at events such as the Nordic Council Prize Gala, Tampere Hall, and Mikkeli Music Festival, and the year 2025 started spectacularly with a commissioned work at the Turku Music Festival.

Kylmäsoitto is an energetic and intense party trio from Seinäjoki that combines accordion, guitar, and cajón into a unique live experience. Now, the trio pays tribute to the Finnish pop-rock giant Egotrippi, bringing its biggest hits and most nostalgic tunes with a new, unprecedented twist.

Music created with youthful fervor might be the freshest and most interesting thing a person can hear and experience live. At least, this is believed by the Tampere-based band Simo Huominen, which charms and affects the listener's emotional receptors with its sharp lyrics, utilizing elements from proven genres such as pop, rock, indie, and funk – not forgetting their energetic and charismatic performances.

Teemu Koli Kokemus is a high-energy rock band from Helsinki, fronted by the charismatic Eero Löövi from Toijala. At TKK's gigs, they unleash and live the freedom of rock – expect a full blast of energy and attitude.

Juice Leskinen's music has been important and beloved to the festival's founder, Valtteri Mönkö, since his days in the music program at Hatanpää High School. Juice's music embodies boldness, community, friendship, and the first experiences of performing in a rock band. The festival's lineup includes Valtteri's good friends from the world of wind music and from Hatanpää High School from the years 2017–2020. The Juice Leskinen tribute band is a large-scale Manserock production created by the festival itself. The set includes both well-known and beloved Finnish rock tunes as well as some of Juice's lesser-known works. The band's vocalist is Pyry Joki from Valkeakoski. Pyry can't remember performing without singing Juice's songs, and together with Valtteri, they have been performing Juice's music for eight years.